help from the biker boys please

[TJ91]

had my license just over 2 year now and i am able to ride any bike any power etc..

 

i have owned and rode;

cagiva mito 125

suzuki sv650s

yamaha fzr400 exup

honda cbr400

aprilia rs250

honda cb500

 

but i am looking for a 600-750 supersport,

 

i have looked at gsxr600/750, yammy r6, cbr600, daytona 675

 

which would you suggest

 

i am after something quick but comfortable, i use my fzr400 to get to work and back but looking for a bigger bike for weekend fun and also have a trip to isle of man and a 2 week trip round scotland booked for this year, i will do the odd track day 2.

my budget is 4500

i want something that handles well, not too heavy, some comfort (for me and pillion), and which is best on fuel

 

any advice please

 

thanks in advance!

 

safe riding and hope your all getting out in this good weather!

[955i]

Daytona 675 all the way

 

Just be aware that if you are tall they are a bit cramped at the front end. I looked into getting one until I realised I was looking down through the screen at the clocks

[jollysp2]

Gixer Thou K4 limited edition black with gold wheels i had one best bike i own'd

[rover]

From your list it would be the Triumph for me, followed by the R6.

[12borejimbo]

GSXR 600 or the R6, however my mate has just got the new CBR RR 600, lovely bike. All the same power and rideability!

[bruno22rf]

Ive got a 96 yzf1000 Thunderace up for sale-these were built on a modified yzr750 chassis so its tiny for a litre superbike.Its only done 15k and would pass as a 2year old bike with brand new tyres and just serviced a couple of weeks ago.Im looking for £1600 for it if you're interested-p.m. me your email addy and i can send pictures-bruno.

[chrispti]

GSXR 750

[ST3V3]

ducati 749

[abiteachuck]

try um all but in the end there is only 1 its the cbr 600 all round its the best honda quality is unbeatable i have had 4 of them done 400mile in a day without to much pain.

ps ive had a r1,r6 and used a gsx many times they are all good.

[6shot]

i had a gsxr 600 and a zx7r both great bikes.

 

sp1 great to but prob not best first super bike.

[verminator69]

From your list CBR 6 ticks all the right boxes for what you want to do buddy.

Be safe shinny side up.

[6shot]

From your list CBR 6 ticks all the right boxes for what you want to do buddy.

Be safe shinny side up.

 

 

[Marcus]

Not surprised you got quite a few opinions on this question. You will find those with a passion for a particular Marque will stick with it. I am no different, and if it was my money it would be a CBR6 every time.

 

If you have the opportunity to test drive a few on your list take it. One will probably feel better for you than another.

 

Enjoy the shopping around, and ride safe.

[jcf1]

for that money you could easily pick up an mv agusta f4 750. Had one, adored it and miss it every day. And I've had a LOT of other bikes, these are real attention getters (if you like that sort of thing). Handle beautifully, look stunning, sound cracking, very rapid and don't just get chalked up as yet another mass-produced jap crotch rocket. Buy one. Ignore ALL the above posts

 

 

Mind you it is AWFUL for the pillion, but balls to them.

Edited April 18, 2010 by jcf1

[wickedwickedmotox]

Hi mate i have had a few bikes,none you have mentioned are comfy on long runs as your leaning on your wrists r6 is prob most uncomfortable followed by the cbr 6rr church pew seat its horrendous,i have currently just got rid of my gsxr 750 k7 tricked up that also was hard on my wrists ,but that was hell of a bike better than any thou i had and i did loads of track days on them all and this was the best i have ever owned but i have not had a v twin yet but its brewing,what ever you get good luck and give tem a good long test and stay the right side up.

[Alpha Mule]

You mention comfort then list some of the most uncomfortable bikes out there (esp for a pillion).

OK, I'm biased but here goes:

I have a Kawa ZRX1200S (not the green 'faster' one, but the blue one with a real fairing on the front (which is actually a fair bit faster)). I have a bad back (3 disks removed) and I can sit on it for over 400 miles in one go (London - Edinburgh) without any problems. If ridden sanely it will return more than 45mpg, on track it will return about 10mpg. I've had mine on several tracks and although it weighs substantially more than mid range sports bikes, it at least holds its own.

I had it geared 1 down on the front and up 4 on the back and it was mental - NOTHING took me off the line (including a K7 Gixer thou ridden 'purposfully'), saying that, you don't need to mess with it to play with the bad boys either.

I got the one with the screen as I was doing 200 miles a day commuting and can vouch for the fairing - IT WORKS! I'm just over 6ft and weigh about 13 stone and don't feel any buffeting until I pass about 130, sitting upright.

Stomping past sports bikes with their pilots stuck to the tank while sitting bolt upright on my 'sports/tourer/muscle bike' (preferably waving at them) puts a smile on your face that takes weeks to wipe off.

 

Check out the prices for them, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

 

There is no substitute for cubes!

[unclemicky]

I ride a Suzuki TLs V twin , a lot of bike for the money , but to be honest for 4500 you do have a lot of choice gsxr , r1 , kwak thou , all really good bikes , just be careful as the rozzers have a bit of a downer on us at the moment so keep your eyes peeled on any Sunday ride outs

[TheDarkPassenger]

Depending on the age you're looking for, don't discount the ZX6/9R up to 2003.

 

Best road bikes for sport/comfort combination IMHO.

 

Also, don't necessarily discount the Fazer, Hornet style bike with a fairing unless its definitely a sportsbike you're after.

 

HTH

[TJ91]

thanks for all the replys, i thought i would get a mixed response. i have been out on a gsxr600 k5 and a 1999 zx7r both were really nice but then i went for a ride on a daytona 675, it just felt right, fitted me perfect and it handled like a dream... i am going to have a go on r6 and another go on the daytona, hoping to get a go on ducati 749 aswell, they look great but have read some poor reports on reliability (by the sounds of it there just like the cagiva...good looking but unreliable?)

 

i wont rush into buying as i am enjoying riding my newly modified fzr400 atm

i will have a few goes on each and weigh up the pros and cons

 

cheers agen

TJ

[goldylfc]

hmmmn def a kawsaki!

 

they do not get all the praise cos they are not the bike name in motorsports anymore but boy the make fun and reliable bikes!

 

ive owned kwakers for years,best bikes imo

 

and they a bike for every taste!

[Evil Elvis]

tHAT IS ONE SWEEEEET LOOKING BIKE!

[John_R]

You mention Ducati 749, I have one and it has been great to own and ride. However your original post mentions comfort for pillion, and I really cannot see the 749 being the one for that.

 

I somehow doubt it is the best for fuel either. The engine needs revs, you find yourself working the gearbox more than some of the other 750 class bikes. For comparison I owned a YZF750R (wonderful!), a FZR750 and a VFR800fi, all three were far more tractable than the Ducati which behaves more like a 600 in that regard. For me the 749 is totally a bike for fun rides, not for commuting etc.

Edited April 26, 2010 by john_r

[docholiday]

Comfort and handling, has to be BMW 1200gs, you may be able to get one for your budget,

Mine is up for sale 07 plates 7000 miles but a bit more than you have to spend, I am going to buy a new one but it is the most comfortable bike I have ridden, and not slow round the track

atb

doc

[100milesaway]

You mention comfort then list some of the most uncomfortable bikes out there (esp for a pillion).

OK, I'm biased but here goes:

I have a Kawa ZRX1200S (not the green 'faster' one, but the blue one with a real fairing on the front (which is actually a fair bit faster)). I have a bad back (3 disks removed) and I can sit on it for over 400 miles in one go (London - Edinburgh) without any problems. If ridden sanely it will return more than 45mpg, on track it will return about 10mpg. I've had mine on several tracks and although it weighs substantially more than mid range sports bikes, it at least holds its own.

I had it geared 1 down on the front and up 4 on the back and it was mental - NOTHING took me off the line (including a K7 Gixer thou ridden 'purposfully'), saying that, you don't need to mess with it to play with the bad boys either.

I got the one with the screen as I was doing 200 miles a day commuting and can vouch for the fairing - IT WORKS! I'm just over 6ft and weigh about 13 stone and don't feel any buffeting until I pass about 130, sitting upright.

Stomping past sports bikes with their pilots stuck to the tank while sitting bolt upright on my 'sports/tourer/muscle bike' (preferably waving at them) puts a smile on your face that takes weeks to wipe off.

 

Check out the prices for them, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

 

There is no substitute for cubes!

A man who obviously knows his stuff. Duc's are fine, look damn splendid sound even better but break down alot and the repairs are very pricey. I know several BMW riders that come out on jaunts with us butkeep your mobile phone topped up, without exception they have all had serious breakdown problems.Kawasakis are very, very reliable,comfy front and back and excellent fun, we've had 7 of them,none have given any problems.Have you thought of a Bandit, they are doing mega deals on them at the moment. We live in the dales and ride the twisties lots, not much passes us but then it's usually the rider not the bike that excels . ENJOY.from Auntie

[Gobfish]

Comfortable.... and best on fuel...... are you sure it's a sports bike you're after?

 

 

I'd take the GSXR every time ... but then I'm biased.

 

On the GSXR1000 you can move the footpegs to suit (or for comfort) don't know if the 750 is the same but it's worth a look