Buying A Moto - Ideas?

[urslow]

Hi All,

Im toying with idea of buying a Moto because fule costs are fukin retarded.

It will be a daily traveller to and from work - About 1/2 hr each way in Brisbane CBD traffic.

ok.... im 6ft 6" (198cm) and about 80kgs (Bit on the light side ..lol)

#1 What type of bike is good for daily traffic

#2 Good on fuel

#3 Fun to ride

#4 Something biggish that wont make me look fukin stupid on it..lol

I havnt decided whether I want to have a weekend basher also (Road Trail0 or not.

Any ideas on what to get??

I have 2 mates with and R6 and a GSXR600 that want me to get a bike similar but im not rewally sure if that's what I want to go with...hmmm

I have riden MotoX bikes b4 (CR250 and YZ's as a young bloke) and riden a CBR250 road bike but that's about it... Licence in QLD isnt an issue as u can go from L's to OPEN licence unrestricted in 1 week here ...lol thanks Q-Ride

So any inut would be appreciated.

[senna_T]

Although I am relatively void of info on Bikes, you can get a new Hyosung (spelling) for around that money. From what I've heard they are perfect for your needs. Alternatively you could get a second hand road bike I guess. One of the blokes here bought an 05 Honda Shadow (600cc I think) for about $6500

[dule]

All bikes are good on petrol (unless you get throttle happy). If you want it as a daily commute DON'T get a supper sport (R!, R6, CBR RR , GSXR etc).

I'm about 193cm the R1 proved to be very painful on the wrists.

That said Kawasaki ZX6 and ZX9 are still considered supper sport but are a little more relaxed and lot more comfortable, but after 2002 they went to a smaller frame which apparently isn't as comfortable as the previous models.

My friend has a 98 ZX9 and it is a lot more comfortable they the R1. Kawasaki has more torque down low too.

[dule]

As senna said, Hyosung might be worth considering. As it will be a daily commuter you want it reliable, and you probably can't beat a new bike when it comes to reliability. And from what I hear they are not a bad bike either.

[Gavin.K]

I am 6'2" tall and you will love a GSX1300RR that is the bike. I have owned two and you will love it almost as much as the T.

GK

[dule]

Hayabusa as a daily commuter? Now that's what I call an overkill lol

How are they in traffic anyway?

[proddy68]

I am 6'2" tall and you will love a GSX1300RR that is the bike. I have owned two and you will love it almost as much as the T.

GK

If cheaper transport is what you want then the busa isn't the way to go. Great for touring and ridiculous speeds but those speeds come at a cost. eg chains/tyres/insurance

If I was you I would be looking at twin cylinder bikes which are half faired. This makes maitenance easier as you don't have to remove panels. They are cheaper to buy as they are not as popular but most importantly being a twin you get a nice fat torque curve. No screaming the motor (ala 600cc)

and quick gear changes required. Stick it in a high gear and surf the torque. If it gets tipped over

then there is less damage to fix.

Keep in mind that bike shops charge $200-$300 for a service

even if they don't have to remove panels so maintenance can be expensive if you don't do it yourself. However it really is easy to do the basics. So the bikes I would suggest are

Yamaha TRX 850

Honda VTR Firestorm 1000

There are heaps around. A Yamaha YZR 1000 Thunderace (aka Thunderarse) would be a pretty good buy as well. 5 speed trans and early R1 engineering.

[Gavin.K]

If cheaper transport is what you want then the busa isn't the way to go. Great for touring and ridiculous speeds but those speeds come at a cost. eg chains/tyres/insurance

If I was you I would be looking at twin cylinder bikes which are half faired. This makes maitenance easier as you don't have to remove panels. They are cheaper to buy as they are not as popular but most importantly being a twin you get a nice fat torque curve. No screaming the motor (ala 600cc)

and quick gear changes required. Stick it in a high gear and surf the torque. If it gets tipped over

then there is less damage to fix.

Keep in mind that bike shops charge $200-$300 for a service

even if they don't have to remove panels so maintenance can be expensive if you don't do it yourself. However it really is easy to do the basics. So the bikes I would suggest are

Yamaha TRX 850

Honda VTR Firestorm 1000

There are heaps around. A Yamaha YZR 1000 Thunderace (aka Thunderarse) would be a pretty good buy as well. 5 speed trans and early R1 engineering.

Na mate they are great you will need to look at the tyres on it but it is like allways with the runnin costs of them you play nice on the go button and you will be fine. As a daily commuter the size of them and being taller makes it nice to get behind the flares out of the wind. They can be a little toeie in traffic you just have be cairfull of that.

But you put a decsient pipe on her and you will be known to the people driving cars and tring to lane change you into the gutter. + you will have the legs to ride out of danger as well.

Go the Busa and feel the power of the 1300.

I know it is more than 7k but you will love it!!

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Edited 12/06/08 02:58 AM by Gavin.K

[EDXR8Sprint]

I don't ride bikes, but wouldn't jumping on a 'busa from a 250 be like getting off your Ls and out of your mums '87 Corolla, straight into a Veyron?

[smicky]

My brothers have a few bikes for day to day runs...

(now this is where I fall short of knowledge...)

1 - has a Aprilia Tuono with about 25K spent on it... (brand new when he got it)...

2 - Honda V twin something... Or he might have sold it for a Ducatti something... (also brand new)

3 - Yamaha R1 with about 15K spent on it... (again new)..

Apparently they all go to Philip Island each year or something... sorry not into bikes...

Oh yeah and I think my bro in QLD has a Suzuki GSK 1100 or something...

All I remember is the one that's now got the R1, had a GSK 1100 years ago, rebuilt and was running at just under 1200, and I remember hearing this thing being flogged from over 3 KM's away, in built up residential areas (on main roads of course)... but that was years ago...

BTW - I heard one of the talking about a MV Augasta or something that they were looking at getting... Is that good or something???