What Would You Get?

[twrayinma]

mebbe a speed triple, now that i think about it... they're purdy.

[rocker]

Originally posted by benSV
Definitely something naked
Ben

Hey they are talking about bikes...

[LatinRider]

SV650....I'm with Ben on the nakedness

Not ready for a 1K yet, but if I was, I would be leaning towards that

[snaggle]

I'd get a CBR600RR, black

[Karaya One]

R1150GS Adventure

[legalspeed]

My '01 1k has NEVER let me down in any way shape or form.

Kawasaki 636, Please.

[RandyO]

Originally posted by Karaya One
R1150GS Adventure

Dave, you gotta know that's nowhere near $10k

[Karaya One]

I'll put the balance on the card!


OR - if I'm stuck at 10grrr

A leftover ZX-12R. We still have some '03's going for $9600.00

[Stoneman]

EDITED:

Originally posted by Stoneman
I'm talkin' brandy new here. And REASONABLE. Let's say AROUND $10K. If you could buy a bike today, what would it be? Let's base it on '03 or '04 models only. No dream bikes, exotics, race bikes, or longed-for classics. Honest to goodness, everyday rider-type bikes. What wouldjya get? Why?

[KelOne333]

KTM Duke 990 - my money (and my 03 TL000R) is already on it.

and its gonna be a (Really) late 2004 model, slated to arrive in september or so. at that point they should just make it an 05. hmmph...austians.

[PinHead]

Honda 919

[TIMMYDUCK]

My 10000 dollar choice would be the same one I made last year
Suzuki Hayabusa.
Paid 10150 OTD.
Any one want to buy a used 03 so I can buy my 04 in Purple?

[RandyO]

MSRP $8675

[TheIglu]

Spend around $7.5K for a brand new Kawasaki ZRX1200R (now available in silver, not sure if I like it), buy the jet kit and canister on it (Kerker perhaps? ) to get it to 132RWHP, and take the $1500 leftover and buy a Corbin Lady Gunfighter seat for the wifey, some bags, Givi windscreen and two extra set of race tires for the fun you will have tossin it around at the three trackdays you will be able to afford (including one NESR trackday if the guy runnin it charges you full price )

ALL YOURS, for under 10K, brand new!!!

And if you are feelin nice, pick me up one too, I'm halfway there with the $$$$, but I start bein unemployed in two weeks....

[R7]

2004 KTM 525 Factory SuperMoto And i may just make it a reality very soon

Why? Cuz they're just fucking cool!! Plus i think the 12 plus inches of suspension travel is needed on these new england roads, we'll call it BumpBeGone

Here, check it out... Clicky

[Kham]

why is R6 the only hands down in beating 1k in twisties? i thought 600ss are so close in performance and handling that it doesn't make much difference other than styling.

i'd buy 636 again.

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Kham
why is R6 the only hands down in beating 1k in twisties? i thought 600ss are so close in performance and handling that it doesn't make much difference other than styling.

I don't think he was saying it's the ONLY 600 that would. But for the everyday, typical sportbike rider, the new 600's would be FAR better suited for tight STREET stuff. The new generation liter bikes have far too much power to use it effectively to it's advantage on tight, twisty stuff. Of course, we're talking about the AVERAGE rider here. There are naturally, exceptions to the rule. But 'normal everyday use' are the types of bikes I was asking about originally...

[Stoneman]

Me, I'm still kinda stuck on what I'd get. I have more streetbike than I need with my TL-R, and I couldn't be happier with it. Even with it's inherent little quirks, it's still the favorite bike I've even owned. And it's the ONLY vehicle of mine that I wouldn't sell...

But I long for a bike similar to the mid-90's VFR's. I guess the closest thing to that would be the NEW VFR's, but I don't like 'em. I'd want something that *I* consider to be a sport-tourer, and those older VFR's fit the bill FOR ME perfectly. More sport than tourer, but still comfy enough for two to be on all honkin' weekend long...

THAT'S what I'm waiting for. Although if I HAD to get something right now for AROUND $10K, it'd most likely be the new ZX10R. Just because...

[Kham]

im just wondering why degsy picked R6 over 600RR or 636. that's all.

[SEVENSGT]

'03 Daytona 600, just cause it looks comfy, and it's kinda GROWIN ON ME

[Degsy]

Originally posted by Kham
im just wondering why degsy picked R6 over 600RR or 636. that's all.

The 600rr (like the F4i) and the 636 need some major tweaking to handle correctly for really twisty stuff and racing. The R6 handles right out of the box.

Now, I'm not trying to be mean here, BUT if your 636 was an R6 you MIGHT not have had that spill you had, worth thinking about.

derek

[trackdog]

I have often thought about a new ride, but always come full circle!

HONDA SUPERHAWK- The Rodney Dangerfield of sport bikes

1) More of an upright riding position than the repli-racers
2) Enough HP and torque for two-up or luggage carry
3) You can't BEET the "streetability" of a twin
4) Semi-naked!
5) Still a decent bike for the occasional track-day(some after market goodies can really change that!)
6) I picked up my bike for $8250 as a leftover (cash)!
7) All that Honda goodness
8) Overlooked which makes it a rarity( there have been many times that I would have the only VTR1000 on a crowded night at Lowell Bike Night as wellas other times).
9)The seat and bike itself is narrow, more so than F2 I sold(almost dirt-bike-like)
10) Can certainly hold it's own in the twisties when up against the quick in-lines!

[Jank]

Originally posted by Degsy
I concur, the SV1000 is probably the bike I would choose right now, although if I wanted to run the twisties on the street (or track for that matter) the '03 R6 is so far ahead of the competition it isn't even funny. Hands down the R6 will beat any liter bike in the twisty stuff.

degs

**Jankster faints**

[Collision pro]

Originally posted by Degsy
The 600rr (like the F4i) and the 636 need some major tweaking to handle correctly for really twisty stuff and racing. The R6 handles right out of the box.

Now, I'm not trying to be mean here, BUT if your 636 was an R6 you MIGHT not have had that spill you had, worth thinking about.

derek

I think you have been brainwashed!!

[zup33]

I'd get a 1000RR. I'd don't know what the new release price is going to be, but the thing is supposedly very insain.