dean2900

HI everyone.

I still miss my S2000 alhough I like the RX-8 but it just isnt as fun by the simple fact that it isnt a convertable although the 8 makes a better daily car.

The wife has given me permission to get a sports bike which I used to love about 15 years ago.

After doing some research, I am really leaning towards the R6.

I was just looking for comments from anyone that know owns a sports bike.

I am looking for speed and handling pure and simple. I have never liked cruisers.

Any coments on the R6 would be appreciated. Also, i am looking for one used 3 or less years old and preferably never been laid down. If anyone knows a reputable place in the Triad to purchase one.

Dean

aceprince

hey man,

im also in the bid for a new bike. Depends on what you are looking for. Since im a beginner, im looking at the Honda CBR600F4i. It is overall a great bike, and has won bike of they year in 2002. Also are u planning on getting a brand new one or a used? Along with experience you could get something like a GSX-R 1000cc or something like that. Also for a more sporty ride, check out the Honda CBR 600 RR. But yea, thats my 2 cents.

-anu

P.S- 2004 Honda CBR has banana seat.....not a fan of those.

bridow

im guessing youve ridden a lot? the R6 is a handful

dean2900

Actually, I have not ridden in about 12 years so I went ahead and got a SV650s. I did buy it new by a outfit that put on the carbon fiber kits and got the hp up.

I really wanted an R6 but since I have rode in a while I decided the RV650 made more sense. A very nice bike that if fantastic for mountain turns and has more power than an R6 down low.

I will post pictures tomorrow when there is some sunlight.

I guess I need to go take the NC motorcyle exam to be legit.

Dean

dean2900

Aceprince,

I did look at the Honda's but the RV650 was just the biggest bang for the buck. I got the SV650 for about 4 grand less than the CBR 600.

Dean

dean2900

Here is the pic of what I purchased.

Dean

aceprince

is that bike missing the side plastic, or is it just meant to be like that? also i couldnt make out from your post if you bought the bike new or used. If possible could you please pm me about how much that bike ran you? Im definetly going to be looking into this bike more.

-anu

dean2900

Aceprince,

You have to get rid of the side plastic to add the Micron Full Exhaust system. I bought the bike new by a shop that specializes in modifiying new bikes and then resells.

As for the price, I managed to get it slightly under MSRP with the $1000 plus of mods already on it. Go to the Suzuki website if you want to see the MSRP.

Dean