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Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:33 pm
by PaulF
Hey guys,
Hope everyone is doing well
I'm going to upgrade from my beautiful/reliable ZZR-250 to something else probably in the 600's range.
I don't have my mind set on any bike yet but i'm quiet sure it's definitely going to be a Kawi
The options that i know about are :
Er-6n,Er-6f, zzr600 or maybe even a ZX6-R..
My budget will be around 8000-8500
I commute to work everyday and in any weather so i need something reliable i guess ...
Any suggestions please?
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:37 pm
by 6maniac
Have you considered the ZX10 ?
Or a slightly used ER6-n ? And, no I won't accept $50 posted !
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:35 pm
by PaulF
Hey 6maniac, how is it goin?
Do you ride your bike under the rain? the Er6-n is a bit naked and not sure if that would affect it under rain.
I'm really leaning towards a zzr600...
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:54 pm
by 6maniac
G'day Paul, yeah always ridden rain, hail or shine. Get yourself the best rainsuit/gloves/boots you can afford if your bike is used for commuting. My ER has the factory fly screen - keeps some rain off. Can't go wrong with the ZZR - check it out with others on here that have them. Cheers, Ron.
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:06 pm
by Blurr
what about a z750 great commuter but also could have fun in the twisties?
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:00 pm
by z900/zx9
PaulF wrote:Hey 6maniac, how is it goin?
Do you ride your bike under the rain? the Er6-n is a bit naked and not sure if that would affect it under rain.
I'm really leaning towards a zzr600...
Well ya just missed out on a really well looked after zzr600 as kazzs old bike was sold last week to a very happy punter
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:26 am
by robracer
Blurr wrote: but also "could" have fun in the twisties?
Thats an understatement! its Max fun canyon carving
Paul there are lots of bikes in the 600 - 750 range within your budget, it sounds like you might have to do a lot of test riding & see what grabs ya
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:03 am
by Six Addict
Z750... or a 00-02 ZX6R...
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:16 am
by robracer
Six Addict wrote:Z750... or a 00-02 ZX6R...
Now where have we seen that debate?
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:21 am
by Nanna10r
An 02 zx6r. you'll name your first Born after me in thanks.
Poor kid, I can see it now .......
"Nanna get over here NOW & how many times have I told you to leave your willy alone !"
Cheers Nanna
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:31 am
by Six Addict
robracer wrote:Six Addict wrote:Z750... or a 00-02 ZX6R...
Now where have we seen that debate?
haha shhhhh........i'll be upgrding to a Z750 in good time mate...
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:03 am
by red_dave
Pontikat wrote:"Nanna get over here NOW & how many times have I told you to leave your willy alone !"
Sounds like a regular saying in western Brissy...
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:38 pm
by icus
Hey
Newbie to KSRC here, I am also looking to upgrade my 250 next year, I read an article about the new Kawasaki 600 being developed. Apparently they have taken 10kg off and changed the frame structure a bit. I could use some advice too.
Icus
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:56 pm
by PaulF
Excellent feedback guys, thanks you.
i'm going shopping soon and hopefully i'll be test riding a lot of bikes too
Cheers everyone
Re: Upgrade my ZZR250
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:18 pm
by PaulF
Bad news
I can't upgrade due to P plate power to ratio restrictions. I was thinking i won't have any restrictions since i have an overseas license but the RTA said that since i am registered on their systems, my current P plate license takes priority over my overseas full License... what a bunch of crap ...
Anyways, i guess my little zzr250 will have to do for now