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Looking for motorcycle recommendations Ben Scott 03-12-2008
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Posted by Ben Scott on March 12, 2008, 11:14 pm
My trusty old Gpz expired a while back and I am looking for a
replacement. I already have a ninja sportbike that is just too
painfull for general use. I am looking for something with minimal
plastic bodywork, decent range on a tank of fuel, light weight,
competent handling and, most importantly, a more upright riding
position. Fuel injection, water cooling and a proper gas gauge would
be nice but not required. It would need to be something I could find
used since I have under (US) $4000 to spend. Honda has screwed me more
than once so no Hondas for me.

I have looked at the Kawasaki ZR series bikes, suzuki SV650, Bandits
and some others. I would consider a Beemer but they are usually either
out of my price range or pretty old. Any comments?

Posted by TOG@Toil on March 13, 2008, 8:56 am
> My trusty old Gpz expired a while back and I am looking for a
> replacement. I already have a ninja sportbike that is just too
> painfull for general use. I am looking for something with minimal
> plastic bodywork, decent range on a tank of fuel, light weight,
> competent handling and, most importantly, a more upright riding
> position. Fuel injection, water cooling and a proper gas gauge would
> be nice but not required. It would need to be something I could find
> used since I have under (US) $4000 to spend. Honda has screwed me more
> than once so no Hondas for me.
>
> I have looked at the Kawasaki ZR series bikes, suzuki SV650, Bandits
> and some others. I would consider a Beemer but they are usually either
> out of my price range or pretty old. Any comments?

Half faired Suzuki 1200 Bandit.

Posted by Just Me on March 13, 2008, 9:24 am


>decent range on a tank of fuel, light weight,
> competent handling and, most importantly, a more upright riding
> position. Fuel injection, water cooling and a proper gas gauge would
> be nice but not required.

Have a look at the Suzuki cruisers. Depending on your size and the type of
riding you have in mind, something in their line should "fit". GZ250, S40,
S/M/C50, etc.



Posted by Paul Cassel on March 13, 2008, 9:40 am
Ben Scott wrote:

>
> I have looked at the Kawasaki ZR series bikes, suzuki SV650, Bandits
> and some others. I would consider a Beemer but they are usually either
> out of my price range or pretty old. Any comments?

Nothing wrong with the Bandit 1200 or the SV6.5 for that price. I'd also
throw in the Wee Strom which is a remarkably comfortable bike for most.
The Bandit is too, but the SV a lot less so.

I personally enjoy d/s thumper types. Depending on what you wish to do,
you can also throw in the KLR, DRZ 400 or DR6.5 for under your budget. I
personally will not be w/o a d/s bike as these take me anywhere I wish
to go.

-paul

Posted by Justin on March 13, 2008, 11:43 am

: I have looked at the Kawasaki ZR series bikes, suzuki SV650, Bandits

Personal recommendation for an SV650. I have one. I love it. I have
exactly zero complaints in 9 months and 9K miles.

Justin
'02 Honda Shadow VT750DC
'07 Suzuki SV650


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