Buying a Katana? - Page 4

Amber Lamps · 07-05-2010, 12:10 PM

SV1000 FTW! Heck, if you would of decided to get a bike a few months ago, you could have gotten a new Buell 1125R for that price...

Seriously, I'd shop some more, I'd just about sell my bike for that price.

$5000 is reasonable money for a used bike. If you have that in cash, I'd check for some local auctions as well.

101lifts2 · 07-05-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I was always partial to the ZX6R... it's what got me into motorcycling... and when I had my ZZR... and thew in the HID's... fuck'n A! it was like day time... head lights are fuck'n awesome.

comfortable as hell, parts are cheap (got a full system muzzy for $400) and still IMO one of the best looking bikes.

yeah don't mind the chicken strips... had just put on those tires and had only ridden in Fargo ND

The suspension on the ZZR600 is crap. It's a damn good commuting bike (and a killer lane splitting bike) but the suspension is terrible for canyon carving.

I would agree with Homeslice. 03-05 R6 or a later R6S.

Dave · 07-05-2010, 12:18 PM

Woah woah woah. Don't be suggesting those dangerous useless on the street litre bikes!

Amber Lamps · 07-05-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Woah woah woah. Don't be suggesting those dangerous useless on the street litre bikes!

OMG! You're right! No one should have all that power! They are all but un-ridable on the street!

Mr Lefty · 07-05-2010, 12:31 PM

I would recomend him starting on a 600... unless he's ridden sport bikes before...

the suspension on the ZZR isn't track quality but fine for the street. and here in MS there aren't many canyons.

SV is a great choice IMO... suspension mods are decently easy to get (just get GSXR parts) huge aftermarket, bullet proof motor...

CrazyKell · 07-05-2010, 03:33 PM

Your money but you couldn't pay me to buy a Katana.

Way better bikes out there for the same price range. Take your time and you'll find the right one.

Rangerscott · 07-05-2010, 03:49 PM

I'd rather go Indian.

Homeslice · 07-05-2010, 04:07 PM

Is that a 125?

Rangerscott · 07-05-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Is that a 125?

Not with that size of pipe before the can.

dReWpY · 07-05-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I'd rather go Indian.

wtf is that?

07-05-2010, 12:10 PM	#31
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	SV1000 FTW! Heck, if you would of decided to get a bike a few months ago, you could have gotten a new Buell 1125R for that price... Seriously, I'd shop some more, I'd just about sell my bike for that price. $5000 is reasonable money for a used bike. If you have that in cash, I'd check for some local auctions as well.

07-05-2010, 12:18 PM	#33
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Woah woah woah. Don't be suggesting those dangerous useless on the street litre bikes!

07-05-2010, 12:31 PM	#35
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I would recomend him starting on a 600... unless he's ridden sport bikes before... the suspension on the ZZR isn't track quality but fine for the street. and here in MS there aren't many canyons. SV is a great choice IMO... suspension mods are decently easy to get (just get GSXR parts) huge aftermarket, bullet proof motor...

07-05-2010, 03:33 PM	#36
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Your money but you couldn't pay me to buy a Katana. Way better bikes out there for the same price range. Take your time and you'll find the right one.

07-05-2010, 03:49 PM	#37
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I'd rather go Indian.

07-05-2010, 04:07 PM	#38
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Is that a 125?