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Well its finally time to upgrade, and hopefully ill be coming back from the dark side and onto a kwakka The probelm im having atm is that even though i can afford to buy and full comp insure my ideal bike (03-04 ZX-6R), my parents will not let me buy it because they think the insurance cost is too high.... Im looking at around $7.5-8k for an 03 zx-6r and 1k to insure it for the 1st and 2nd years, and then down to $850 for the 3rd year. However, they would prefer me to spend $8k on an say an SV650, because the insurance is only $650.....i completly disagree because if i get a bike like an SV650 i will be bored within 6 months, they're more expensive off the bat, and they just aren't up to the standard of a ninja. So any suggestions on how to turn them around? And since ive gotta look at lower insurance bike, what are ppls opnions on the following bikes?:

- Z750: id prefer a faired bike but i have a soft spot for the zeddy, but is the seating position as sporty as a zx6r?
- CBR600F4i: I really like the later F4is, with FI, good looks, decent power and equipment its one of my favs
- older zx6rs: in comparsion to the later models, what are say the 00-02 models like?

Basically what im looking for is a mid-sized sportsbike, preferably with FI, with a decent amount of power and good quality suspension, so any suggestions and opnions are welcome thanks guys

Welcome back to Fold ... hopefully mate.

The 03-04 6r (barra) is a pretty good bike for a Trackie, i'd recommend having a look for the last of the "Alien 6's" like the red with chequers 02 model. Absolutely awesome bike for all round "juciness". they are Stable, nimble & have great Ergo's, riding position.
Insurance should be the same as the SV which are'nt a bad bike for a twin.
Any of the CBR6's after the F4 seperate seats are like riding a park bench with a slot car engine strapped to it.

The fact that insurance is the biggest concern says you should be fine even on the Zeddy7, which are great around town btw.
hth Nanna

Z750's are a top bike!

I agree with Ponti, the ZX has the most potential but the Z can be blinged to a high standard too.

I like Z750's i have personally owned a ZX6R (06) and i loved it, now on the 10R i still talk about how nice the 6R is.
I have never ridden a Z750 but i reckon they are a very nice lookin bike and come out in some very fancy eye catching colours!

From the sounds of it, the bikes on the list are a little more laid back than your hardcore racer. Maybe the F4 would be a good choice if u want a laid back sports bike!
Then again it is a HonHon!!