January 23rd, 2013, 08:28 AM | #1 |
Cat herder
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Gaah... need an intervention
I shouldn't have gone to the NY bike show.
Now I'm jonesing for a new bike. The 2103 ZX6R really grabbed my attention. I already like the current iteration of the GSXR750 (fits me like a glove). The Daytona 675 is soooo sexy. I was even taken by the new BMW F800GT, a geezer bike if ever there was one. Breathe... breathe... you love your 250R... you don't have the cash... HOLD IT TOGETHER, MAN! |
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:43 AM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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January 23rd, 2013, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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If I were to get a GSXR, I would get the 750. Gobs of torque mean that you can ride on the street without ever going above 7k or 50% throttle.
I'm digging the 636 also from reviews, and I want more info on the new Daytona. |
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January 23rd, 2013, 09:20 AM | #4 |
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Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
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i'm going to try not to be the enabler of wasteful spending here....
ok never mind.. just buy the 636
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January 23rd, 2013, 09:30 AM | #5 |
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Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
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Not a fan of any GSXR's. They aren't very attractive, plus all the squids ride them.
I don't like that the new Daytona 675's exhaust is on the side of the bike now. I love the under tail exhaust on the previous model. But the bike is still amazing despite its relocated exhaust. Kawi 636! Is Awesome! And I want one! But that huge exhaust has to go. |
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January 23rd, 2013, 10:30 AM | #6 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
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You might have to wait a while until they release the 2103 ZX-6R. I probably won't be around for that haha
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January 23rd, 2013, 10:47 AM | #7 |
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Long live the squid! At least they know their bikes.
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January 23rd, 2013, 11:01 AM | #8 |
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Name: Eric
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Gixxer coming out w a 3 cylinder bike.. wait for that but yeah the 636 is calling me too. Hell though they cost as much as my damn car, can't see myself doing those type of payments.
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January 23rd, 2013, 11:04 AM | #9 |
Riding Ruby..
Name: Stephen
Location: SoCal
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ah dam, i wanted to make a joke haha
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January 23rd, 2013, 12:23 PM | #11 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
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Screw that, get the liter and you never have to go over 4k rpm and 25% throttle, and you'll still end up in the triple digits
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January 23rd, 2013, 01:39 PM | #12 |
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if thats the case, that zx-14 doesn't sound fun at all...
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January 23rd, 2013, 02:40 PM | #13 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
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Okay, okay, I found a way to lower the steam pressure.
I went to Progressive and got quotes on all these new bikes, then compared to my five-year-old Ninjette. I feel all better now. Nothing like a good cold splash of cost-of-ownership in the face to get your mind right. |
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January 23rd, 2013, 02:41 PM | #14 | |
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January 23rd, 2013, 03:23 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Travis
Location: Washington, DC
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664
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January 23rd, 2013, 03:26 PM | #16 | |
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but he is a safe rider, that should lower the costs somewhat.
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January 23rd, 2013, 03:30 PM | #18 | |
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Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
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Really that much? You should see the quotes I get being a 21 year old. Now that's a cold splash! I always though the advantage of getting old was much cheaper insurance rates. There goes my dream of owning a few Ducati's and Aprilia's when I get over 30. |
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January 23rd, 2013, 06:53 PM | #19 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
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I pay something like $116 a year now for comprehensive. So cheap I don't even think about it. It's over $1000 a year for a new 636.
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January 23rd, 2013, 07:15 PM | #20 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
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Dayum, that would make me say forget it too. Actually it did when I planned to get a street triple r.
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January 23rd, 2013, 07:21 PM | #21 |
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Name: Simon
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i really hated the daytona 675 seat, i found it so uncomfortable when i sat on it, but a beauty of a bike
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:00 PM | #22 |
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Name: Andy
Location: Indianapolis
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:03 PM | #23 |
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sport rider magazine march 2013 pg 11
edit : sry it's a yami 3 cyclinder |
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:09 PM | #24 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
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the 636 costs as much as your car? damn, you need a better car lolllll jk!
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:23 PM | #25 |
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That's not too bad they quoted me 2100 a year
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:27 PM | #26 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
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is that because of the theft rate in Norfolk? I hear that's one of the most unsafe places for sport bikes.
I got quoted 1200 for a new rider, 0 years exp, up here in PA.
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:33 PM | #27 | |
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But norfolk is not a great place in terms of theft. You have to know where to park your bike.
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January 23rd, 2013, 08:38 PM | #28 |
One Loyal Fox
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oh gotcha, yeah that's the one nice thing about my area here, you can park whatever bike you want here and there's little probability of it getting stolen. supersports everywhere, all parked uncovered, unlocked... it's nice not having to be paranoid lol
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January 28th, 2013, 01:51 AM | #29 |
B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Do you have snowy/cold winters where you are from? I felt the same way lately. I drew up plans, budgets, and spent hours getting quotes for either a brand new 636 or 650r. Total, I would say at least 10 hours a week I would be researching, planning, and trying to decide for either of those two....
I just picked up my Ninja from it's winter storage (my friends Garage) and after one ride, I was plenty happy with it again. Hopefully this helps and the one ride will put your mind at ease as well If not, the 636 is one hell of a bike.... EDIT: I pay about $100 a year for the 250r (no comp). I was quoted around $900 full coverage on a 636 and $500 full coverage on 650r (both quotes were Geico, my current provider)
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January 28th, 2013, 06:56 AM | #30 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
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I am slowly getting tempted to get a new bike but a lot would be riding on what it looks like when it gets to the US and how much they try to sell it for. That would be the faired 390 Duke. Other than it being a single cylinder, spec sound like it would be a blast!
Am thinking insurance prices would also play a role in my decision. I think i pay 250/yr for full coverage on my 250. I need to update my insurance though, and i only have 5 months before my insurance record is clean. Clears anything older than 3yrs ago. I haven't had a ticket since June 2010, but i happend to get 4 in 2 month stint, 3 in June alone So my insurance sky rocketed on my car after insurance company got wind of that. Hopefully i see a significant decrease. |
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January 28th, 2013, 09:58 AM | #31 |
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Name: Justin
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i feel your pain Andrew. Theres currently a dude selling a CBR 600rr 2008 (the year i want) for a measily $5600...Mint condition only 5k miles on it.
I WAAAAAAAANT. |
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January 28th, 2013, 11:28 AM | #32 |
cuz
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Location: Houston (me) Galveston
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January 28th, 2013, 12:44 PM | #33 |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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Insurance Shmurance
Man insurance in Texas is rediculous. I have full coverage on my 2012 250r and i am paying $60 a month. just moved here from Colorado and would have been $30 a month up there
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