Hammer Down

Since I have owned a bike, last bike I had was a 2000 ninja zx-6r which I bought it new in 2000 and rode for 2 years. I sold the bike in 02' and havent been in the game for 8 years. I am looking at getting a new / slighty used bike before spring time comes around. I parted out my turbo honda and well..... I feel empty inside. And I am decided on getting back in to riding again.

I have gotten approved for the loan to get a bike up to 12k. I dont want to spend that much but I also dont want a 3+ year old bike. I am really looking for something 2007 and up with extremely low miles. I have searched the classifieds on here, ebay, and craigslist. But nothing jumped out to me. Maybe I over looked something?

All the new bikes that have been produced with features I have no idea about. I'm no bike pro, so I am not sure what I am looking at, nor paying for. I have done some reading and read that the new hondas are a big disappointment. So I will suggest what I am looking for in a bike, and maybe you guys can throw me some insight before I finally choose the right bike for me.

1. I want a 1000cc bike. I'm a big guy, I know what I am getting into, I know its not like a 500cc bike.

2. I really like the styles of the yamaha r1, and the honda cbr RR1000. I dont care for the looks of the kawaski but the new gsxr's look beast. I basically cant make my mind up. Also I am looking for a package deal too, coming with the bike i want matching helmets, and jackets. Does this only limit me to dealerships?

3. I plan on using the bike for road trips (me and the wifey), weekend track times, and i dont plan on using it as a daily driver.

4. I am pretty set on engine size, but what else should I be concerned about when buying a newly produced bike? I dont plan on modifying the bike, stock will suit me just fine. I never had a fuel injected bike before, so walking into different changes without knowing the pro's and cons about any new features, I hesitate.


Thanks in advance.
/help

Quentin

I would look into a GSX 750 (yes I know you said liter only) and being a large guy isn't very valid reason for buying a larger motorcycle.A 2000 Ninja 600 is a totally different world to a new liter bike.
I'm sure others well chime in with more advice. And to answer your one question, sometimes you can find a used bike where the seller is selling their gear and any accessories.

Hammer Down

Thanks for your reponse.

I kinda jumped the gun on buying a bike. I just got back from the DMV getting this registered and tagged. I saw this ad on craigslist for a 1991 Honda VFR 750. I have always been a fan of VFR's and the bike was really well maintained. So I ran and picked it up. I thought about everything and since I havent rode in a while, this bike would get me back into the jist of things. I plan on keeping this bike for a year and then going to a new model (undecided) next year. Plus with this bike I didnt have to take the loan out. I just used my some of my downpayment and bought this one. I just need a good helmet and some leather.

Tell me what you think?
Plus I love single sided swing arm

Paid 2000 cash monies



The only thing I dont care for, is the rear brake pedal position.

Quentin

Smart choice. Happy/safe riding.

goosane

Nice find dude. If you can afford to insure two bikes you should just hold on to it if you still decide to get a new liter bike.
It'll be good to take on road trips instead of a newer sport bike with a less comfortable riding position.

Taking a trip on my cbr f3 was like riding with an orthopedic back pillow compared to my gsxr.

Dark-SRT4

So you went from wanting a new 1000cc sportbike to getting a 19 year old 750cc VFR?


If you're happy that's great.

Hammer Down

Yes, I still want a new 1000cc bike. I was approved for the loan, money in hand, and ready to go. I havent rode a bike in 8 years. I thought long and hard about getting something that may be over my head. So I figured I would just get something to bring me back up to par for riding. After riding this bike for an hour in cold weather, I soon realized "its just like riding a bike, you dont forget"(lol). And I wanted something for speed and comfort (you may not think its fast, neither do I, but its fast enough for now). I will get a new bike next year.

Am I 100% happy? No, just didnt want to lay down a 10,000 dollar bike vs a 2000 dollar bike. But I am 75% happy that I am getting back into riding. As well as getting out of turbo honda's. Building imports wasted 20,000 of hard earned money. Mainly because I got bored.

I am content for now. And will be until next year.

Dark-SRT4

As it was mentioned earlier this may have been the smarter move. At least the VFR is a 'cool' touring bike with the V4 engine and the single sided swinger.

If funds and your bravery permit I highly advise the BMW S1000rr next year, they'll go for about $14k +/- but will be the baddest factory liter bike on the road.

Hammer Down

Wow, didnt even know about that bike. I will keep that in mind.

Pure buttsecks




I am still curious about the pro's and cons of fuel injection on a bike?

djgrom

If you are looking for a good touring sport bike check out the kawasaki concours....its nuts.