so I am selling my f4i
and i want to get a different bike.
I want something that is mild to insure (obviously they never are but more mild than a R1/zx10/cbr1k), somewhere in the $4500 range, and something with a bit more get up and go.
now before i get a million lectures on how my f4i has more power than i need, i understand that, but also understand i'm like 250lbs and i ride 2up a lot.
suggestions?
oh and im not interested in suzuki's. (just to narrow it down)
thanks!
agus sa lá sin beidh fir bás a lorg agus ní ghabhfaidh sí a fháil, déanfaidh siad bás agus beidh fonn chun báis teitheadh ó iad
REV 9:6
08 Ducati Hymo
04 Ducati (gone, partially in a ditch on peak to peak)
02 CR250 (gone)
04 CBRF4i (gone)
99 HD Skirtster (gone)
Look into sport tourers to have a bit of everything
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2003 VFR800
2007 GSX-R600
2007 R1
2003 R6 Race bike
2010 Ducati SF1098
2016 60th R1
2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR
2024 Aprilia Tuono Factory Ultra Gold
RC-51!!!!
2011 Ducati 848 Evo "Bautista"
2002 Honda RC-51 "Big Boi"
"Always remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!"
+1 rc51s are sexyOriginally Posted by Airreed
or anything ninja I do love my kawis
A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel.
A good rider has balance, judgment, and good timing. So does a good lover.
You might really like a Vtwin.
Otherwise I would say a 06-07 GSXR 750. Great handling and great power.
Insurance on the VFR is pretty reasonable and it's got a lot more grunt down low than the CBR, although the peak horsepower is similar. Two-up it's not bad, but a Blackbird might be better for that, though I'm not sure how the insurance is. Randall could say.
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FTMFW - except insurance is all that great unless you go liability only...
I'm a big guy too (6'7" and 260), and just got back from Idaho Springs via Squaw pass with a passenger. I'm not sure there's a more perfect bike on the planet than an RC51 for this...
possibly look into a used RSV.
-Travis-
VFR
"With every broken bone, I swear I lived."
Go with State Farm. They insure based on cc's and not the bike's purpose.
Carl
My insurance agent really knows how to take care of me
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SV650
I pay $140.00 a year for liability insurance and $52.00 in taxes on my 97 Blackbird. I'm also old and haven't been caught in 3 years.
Two up is very comfortable, both ways...
Last edited by Snowman; Thu Jun 16th, 2011 at 09:42 AM.
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this makes me laugh...obviously you didn't even read his thread. NO ZOOKS...
I'm with the majority go w/ the VFR - looks sick, SSW, V-four power, honda reliability, cheaper to insure and they can rip in the canyons.
~Travis~
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2002 KFX 650 - Quad
Why not a buell? Not sure what their prices are like, but that big rumbly v-twin might also have some added benefits for your second-up... :P
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this makes me laugh...obviously you didn't even read his thread. NO ZOOKS...
I'm with the majority go w/ the VFR - looks sick, SSW, V-four power, honda reliability, cheaper to insure and they can rip in the canyons.
Whoops. I thought that last sentence was part of his sig. Plus reading on my phone makes it difficult sometimes. RVT One liter duck eater.
Apparently the "famous" HD rumble doesn't apply to the Skirtster motors (which is what the Buells have).
I couldn't agree more
My insurance on my 07 VFR800 is $152/yr with full coverage and $500 deductibles. You should be able to find an early 6th gen (02-05) in your price range.
--Dave
2013 Honda VFR 1200F
2014 Honda VFR800-SOLD
2007 Honda VFR800-SOLD
2004 Kawasaki KLX300R
I had an 02 VFR and I liked it a lot. Very maneuverable in the canyons, awesome low end power, and it's super comfy. Oh, and it sounds like a beast.
-Greg
2013 BMW R1200GS
Regardless of hd rumble or not, buellers buell sounds sweeet.
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or GT
Last edited by VFR; Thu Jun 16th, 2011 at 08:43 PM.
98 VFR 800 (Old faithful)
06 Sprint ST 1050 (Sexual Chocolate)
very happy with my VFR
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
Got mad love for the RC-51 but im worried about insurance on a 20yr old like my self.
Im really tired of being terrified to have fun because of min coverage and my bike is my only ride.
What would you say out maneuvers the other, the VFR, Blackbird, or RC?
In your opinion list top to bottom (1...2...3)
Thanks guys
agus sa lá sin beidh fir bás a lorg agus ní ghabhfaidh sí a fháil, déanfaidh siad bás agus beidh fonn chun báis teitheadh ó iad
REV 9:6
08 Ducati Hymo
04 Ducati (gone, partially in a ditch on peak to peak)
02 CR250 (gone)
04 CBRF4i (gone)
99 HD Skirtster (gone)
full coverage insurance for me is less than 40$ a month and i have a good time railing the canyons.
although not nearly as sexy....i give you the Z
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2413821552.html
mayo....
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain."
.........a crotch rocket going 85 to 90 down the highway looking like a power ranger on a mission...
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