Honda CBR, or Kawasaki ZX

ryuuki · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

hey

People may have seen my Yamaha Sr125 up for sale as i've passed my test and looking for a bigger bike.

My budget is £2000 max although could stretch to maybe £2250 (would prefer not to though Smile

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I'm looking for a Honda CBR (preferably midrange power, 400+) or a Kawasaki ZXR (again anything midrange power).

Looking for something in good condition as i hope to have this bike last me a long while as i get through uni and into a career so low milelage and well maintained would be welcome.

I'm located in Solihull, West Midlands, so anything around the Birmingham area or in a 40 mile radius would be very nice.

Thanks all

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

May have my ZX6R for sale soon.

It doesnt need anything doing but would want nearer £2500 for it.

Its a silver and black J1 and is in very good condition.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/dodsi2000/ZX6R.jpg

ryuuki · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

What year is it?

I don't think i'll be able to push cash that far up. The only problem i am having is mainly insurance. Found a nice 1995 Honda CBR900RR, great price, but insuance was a killer at 1700 tp f&t.

Obviously it was a 900 cc but it's too late to ring around companies for a quote on a 600 today. Does anyone know of any insurers who specialise in restricted engines?

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

That is a 2000' W plate bike.

I am 20 with 1 years no claims and paid £401 tpft for insurance with choice quote.

I am also on a restricted licence and am afraid to report that it makes no differance on the cost of the insurance weather the bike is restricted or not.

It takes some serious phoning around (NOT INTERNET) quotes to get a good deal on bike insurance.

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

My GSX-R750 is for sale at £2150 ovno, i'm in Halesowen so not far away.

Insurance is good on the 750s, cheaper than the 600 when I was getting quotes (less crashed I presume).

ryuuki · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Dodsi, where abouts are you located? I'll phone around tomorrow and see what sort of quote i get. Was it Choice Quotes the name of the insurance company?

I will also have a phone around about the GSX ralso, Phoenix and get back to you guys. Would it be possible to get a picture and a few details (milage, year etc) of the GSX, Phoenix?

Oh and Dodsi, i finished scraping part of your boot off the exhaust of the SR Cool

Thanks you two i'll speak to you soon

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

I am in north yorkshire, Im afraid this bike comes with no free boot marks on the exhaust Sad

matcbr400 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Karma :

i have a cbr400nc23 for sale. fully sorted, stainless headers, modded forks, graeme france suspension, brand new tyres, new head bearings, new fork seals and oil, afam top or the range gold chain, just had oil n filter n shims done. hell braided hoses. good clean condition in red white and blue. 11 months mot and 11 months tax. £1500 ono just wants riding! any questions then [email protected] ill get some pics tmoz

ryuuki · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Pics would be great matcbr. and where about are you located too?

the more i look at that ZX Dodsi the more i want it Razz

i'll see what allowance insurance gives me and see what my parents have to say and let you know.

I'll let you know how i get on tomorrow insuracne wise

the GSXR is extremely appealing also as its quite close to me, so i'll let you know.

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

More details here https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=86391

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/gsxr1_116.jpg

ryuuki · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

that's a nice GSX but i'm looking for a bike with a pillion seat too.

I've phoned around insurance all today and been getting £700 or there abouts for 600cc Ninja or CBR.

I'm also going to go see a Kawasaki ZX6R that's close to me tomorrow evening which could be a possible buy.

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

It has a pillion seat, thats just the seat cowl fitted, they swap.

matcbr400 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Karma :

heres the pics as promised. im at pontefract west yorkshire. also insurance is cheap!

RealNinja · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'm selling my wife's ZXR400 H2 for about the money you are looking to spend.

LOW milage, cheap insurance.

Totally original, nothing has been done to this bike at all (apart from service, obviously)

Selling due to my missus being a little too small for it, and due to an injury cannot change gear anymore.

Taxed, tested.

Live in Stafford, which aint far from you. Give me a shout if you are interested and i'll send you some photos
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