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12-11-2012, 03:43 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1
Location: United Kingdom
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£6k - What would you get????
Hello People
If you have £6k and want a bike - What would you go FOR and WHY? It doesn't have to be R1 just because we are in the forum.
AND let's say you are an experienced rider and you don't have a bike at the moment.
Me personally would like to go for a - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 2010 Model  atleast for a year just to see what they are all about
At the moment I own a 2002 R1 and love her to bits. My Pride and Joy
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12-11-2012, 04:47 AM
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SuperModerateur
Join Date: Apr 2005
Bikes: 1980 Huffy Santa Fe
Location: Huntsvegas
Posts: 41,982
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Will £6K get a 2010 ZX-10R?
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12-11-2012, 05:21 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMac
Will £6K get a 2010 ZX-10R?
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Yep, £5,800 on MCN this morning's add  -
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...R-NXGN-3035655
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12-11-2012, 05:26 AM
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Venom X/O
Join Date: Jan 2011
Bikes: 2009 Raven R1
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 12,076
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I'd buy a older model bike and upgrade it, followed by tracking the hell out of it. Street bikes, young or old have capabilities beyond the average man and honestly I'd rather have an older bike with shiny go fast parts over a stock new bike
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I could see myself watching Magic Mike EVERY weekend.
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12-11-2012, 05:38 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1
Location: United Kingdom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearheaded
I'd buy a older model bike and upgrade it, followed by tracking the hell out of it. Street bikes, young or old have capabilities beyond the average man and honestly I'd rather have an older bike with shiny go fast parts over a stock new bike
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hmmm while I agree with you about the capabilities part, if I have the cash I would like to try something new. But what you say makes sense, I guess most sports bike 1999+ onwards has decent technology and built to last providing you look after them.
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12-11-2012, 08:25 AM
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Venom X/O
Join Date: Jan 2011
Bikes: 2009 Raven R1
Location: Central Florida
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They really do last. Personally I'd buy a 04-08 bike ( r1) and most likely it would be tastefully modded, and VERY capable.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMac
I could see myself watching Magic Mike EVERY weekend.
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12-11-2012, 08:28 AM
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SuperModerateur
Join Date: Apr 2005
Bikes: 1980 Huffy Santa Fe
Location: Huntsvegas
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Originally Posted by R_1000
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Yep. I forgot the current conversion and missed it by a mile. That's almost $10K U.S. That should get a a 2010 litre bike and some $$$ extras all day long.
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12-11-2012, 08:42 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1
Location: United Kingdom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearheaded
They really do last. Personally I'd buy a 04-08 bike ( r1) and most likely it would be tastefully modded, and VERY capable.
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Good choice, I guess you can pick one for a decent price with low mileage and add some trick bits 
BUT you sound absolutely certain that you would go for R1. Wouldn't you even consider trying a different bike  ofcourse I fully appreciate it's everyone's personal choice
Hey if you love the R1, Then R1 it is
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12-11-2012, 08:44 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Location: United Kingdom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMac
Yep. I forgot the current conversion and missed it by a mile. That's almost $10K U.S. That should get a a 2010 litre bike and some $$$ extras all day long.
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Oh yeah, the extras £££ for fuel. It's a hell of a price we pay here in UK 
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12-11-2012, 08:44 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Bikes: R1
Location: England
Posts: 156
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For that much you will get a good 2009 R1 with low milage, or thats what i'd go for...
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12-11-2012, 09:02 AM
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*Insert Witty Phrase Here*
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: 09 R1(project), 07 zx6r(sold), 05 R6(sold), 03 R1(sold)
Location: Nashville, NC
Posts: 842
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Save up for the KTM 1290 Superduke R
IF it ever makes it to production...
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12-11-2012, 09:08 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Location: United Kingdom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexxx
Save up for the KTM 1290 Superduke R
IF it ever makes it to production...
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Ha Ha......Now you are talking Flex The new KTM....I am sure it would be insane performance and sweet handling
Oh yeah it will certainly make it to production but it would a very very long way from £6k Mark
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12-11-2012, 09:43 AM
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*Insert Witty Phrase Here*
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: 09 R1(project), 07 zx6r(sold), 05 R6(sold), 03 R1(sold)
Location: Nashville, NC
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Ehhhh, what's a little debt nowadays... 
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12-11-2012, 05:34 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 177
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Buy Kawasaki and get a Turtle Helmet
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12-11-2012, 05:34 PM
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SuperModerateur
Join Date: Apr 2005
Bikes: 1980 Huffy Santa Fe
Location: Huntsvegas
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Get a Glock. 
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12-11-2012, 05:49 PM
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I got stanky on my hang down
Join Date: Apr 2004
Bikes: 2004 R1 Silver #1673 (fastest color)
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMac
Get a Glock. |
 Then use that gun to get more money to buy a bike. It's easy. Any bank will do.
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12-11-2012, 05:57 PM
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Life: Comedy or Tragedy?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Bikes: '07 R1 (track only)
Location: Da northland. Yah.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearheaded
I'd buy a older model bike and upgrade it, followed by tracking the hell out of it. Street bikes, young or old have capabilities beyond the average man and honestly I'd rather have an older bike with shiny go fast parts over a stock new bike
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Downside to this is availability of parts as the years go by. Sure, there's ebay, etc. But, sometimes you're waiting might become too much.
For myself, I think if I were to look at a different bike, it might be a Kwak ZX6R. Be interesting to try a different brand/model for a while.
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12-12-2012, 02:58 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Location: United Kingdom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fjorn
Downside to this is availability of parts as the years go by. Sure, there's ebay, etc. But, sometimes you're waiting might become too much.
For myself, I think if I were to look at a different bike, it might be a Kwak ZX6R. Be interesting to try a different brand/model for a while.
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True Say :-)
ZX6R - My mate owns one and he loves it. I have ridden one and it's an amazing motor especially on tight country side twistys. Good brakes, handling, light and very flick-able through bends
I am not saying we should give up our love for R1. For me that will never happen. It would be nice to try something new to see how they perform, handle, reliability, looks etc
As some suggested a Glock - It might not be a bad idea. I could even own a Ducati 1199 Panigale  Only thing is how long will I be allowed to sit on the bike, let alone ride her
Last edited by R_1000; 12-12-2012 at 03:03 AM.
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12-12-2012, 04:08 AM
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Venom X/O
Join Date: Jan 2011
Bikes: 2009 Raven R1
Location: Central Florida
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There are still lots and lots of 04-06 parts rolling around .
10k could get an 07-09 used bike and mod it as well. And while I am partial to the R1, the reason I'd be buying it is strictly track work. Going fast in a straight line is very boring 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMac
I could see myself watching Magic Mike EVERY weekend.
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12-12-2012, 08:47 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Oct 2012
Bikes: Yamaha R1
Location: Baltimore,MD
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If u was getting a new zx10r yes!!!! From 2010 back hell no !!!! Had one more problems than what it was worth !!! Got a zx12r 2005 I'm kicking out the garage !!! change the spark plugs you have to drop the engine. $500.00+ if u take it back to dealer.
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