What bike do u recon???

[Ropehead]

Iv got a full licence
But iv got 2 years at 33bhp

What bike would still go faster than my full power TZR with a 33bhp kit on it?? and be nice 2 ride look good pick up babes, Oh and not an import cos u cant get parts to easy,

Ok then off u go


Cheers guys,
Ropehead

[Scooby]

I maybe biased but....an NSR lol. It depends....why not get an RVF like Korn or a ZXR like Zim, bollocks to the restrictor kit, they give you a date to take your bike for a dyno so if you get pulled just put the restrictor back in. Just pray we don't get like those Germans who have mobile dyno meters so they can test you on the spot....

My Honda X8RX used to be derestricted, and some clever little company made a CDI unit which has 2 settings, restricted revs, and yep you guessed it, unrestricted revs. Just just had to cut a small section out of the plastics in front of your legs to fit it, so if you got pulled flick a switch.....yes officer, no officer, goodbye officer....flick switch byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...well not exactly...it only went 45-50mph derestricted lol
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[bikerboy]

i think you should get a zxr400 or a cbr600 and a honda rfv is nice too!!!!
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[G]

pretty much any bike that makes over 33hp should be restricted down to *just under* 33hp, while the TZR probably makes a little under 30. 400cc+ bikes should also have a fair bit more tourqe which will give you better acceleration and a smoother ride.
The main worry will probably be insurance costs.

btw. is your TZR a TZR125R?

[Goose]

i'll be in the same situation this summer, when i pass my test (if) but i will definately get it by the end of the summer

i havent got a really big budget at the moment, so im thinking of gettin a new dt125 yam 2002 model

and that should last me two to three years and last me through uni

i only have a few questions, with the dt125 carry a pillion happily, and what will the top speed be derestricted?

[Keen]

goose if you go to www.ukbike.com there is an owner's reviews section and the DT is listed. Theres loads of people posted opinions but they all quote different top speeds! it could still be useful for you to have a look though.

[Ropehead]

It's a tzr125 not the Tzr125r,

i'm not 2 botherd about the insurance i just want somethings that looks good and MOVES.........hey i could get a tzr 250 but it will still sound like i'm blowdrying my dreadlocks when i go past!!!! 8)

[Phil.]

How come the SV hasn't had a mention during all of this?

Carnell-citys 'real prices'

SV650SK2, 70bhp, Insurance Group 12 169Kg - £5,149.00
ZXR400L9, 65bhp, Insurance Group 10 162Kg - £5,735.00

I'm not tryin to get in a pissing contest with Zim, just puttin my pennys worth in. I'm bound to be a bit biast towards my own bike too..

[G]

If you're really not bothered by the insurance (you could be paying £2000 £3000 easily enough for a big bike) then a 400/600 sports bike is probably youre best best. You could also consider a naked 600.

btw, just wondering about the TZR 'cos my flat mates got a TZR125R lying around, we could only find derestriction guides for the TZR125.

[ropehead]

is the zxr400 a import? they all look so good but what are they like for getting parts ?


Cheers guys. 8)

[Phil.]

Can buy em both import and uk..Seeing as its still being sold parts will be easy to come by

[Ropehead]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO
i think iv made my mind up a zxr400
and the insurance is only £450 TPFT

CHEERS FOR THE HELP U GUYS

ROPEHEAD

[Stevo]

An old TZR125L aint got more than 28bhp max unless its been bored out or tuned. The TZR125R is a bit more powerful, and looks ok, but probably aint much different to an NSR in speed or handling. The TZR250 is a great bike, i wish i still had one, but they are bloody rare these days, and the chances are that 90% of them are knackered by now. I still think its the best road 250 of all time though! Dont get one if you want to restrict it to 33bhp as it dont do it any good, and restricted strokers are crap to ride, when compared to a restriced 4 stroke. If i were you id be looking for a GPX or ZZR250, they are a lovely little 4 stroke twin, and rev like hell.

[NELLY]

Hi there
I think if you like having fun you can not beat an sv , i know i have one.
it is top at hangaling ( on stright & bends) it as no bad press at all and if you like to be notest but a blueflame race can on .
NELLY

[Phil.]

Your SV dosnt look anything like this does it NELLY?
https://summyeng.members.easyspace.com/dawns_pics/phils_dawns_1.jpg

[dawn]

Hi Summy
yes that is my sv. but i am parked next to yours what a spot of luck,
my bike is very yellow dont ye think,
i whould just like to tell you there is a thunderspint on at heaton park on the 26th&27th of May if you nead more go to
www.thundersprint.com

see u soon
NELLY.

[Stevo]

Yep thats a cracking bike m8! Looks miles better in my opinion than either the Fazer or the Faired Hornet, but havin said that the naked hornet looks cute enough.

[Goose]

im aiming for a CB500 when i pass my test

i want the reliability of a honda. and for a standard 500 its about the best looking

im thinking about the GPZ500 saki, but i just dont like it that much, even though its an insurance group less than the CB

[G]

I'd reccommed you at least get a test ride on say a bandit 600 (cheap insurance)/sv or simialr bike and compare it to a cb500...
I don't think I've ridden one but I assume they're similar to the other 500 twins and I reckon It's at least worth a test ride to compare them with the 600s.

[Phil.]

I was all ready for buying a hornet, that is till i got a quote for one and i had to re think things.

Really good lookin bike (without that dodgy honda fairing), I just love the exaust on em..Look even better on the 9.

https://www.bikepics.com/pics/hon-hornet-98-bikepics-20497.jpg


The new fazer dosn't look too shabby with the fazer thou lights...But its more in the tourer catagory than the sports

[Dylan]

What bout the SZR660??? Was thinkin bout gettin one of these but will the insurance be that much lower, cuz it still chucks out 55bhp me thinks???
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Dyl

[Kickstart]

Hi

Think the SZR kicks out nearer 45hp. They are not that much quicker than the NSR (I think they use the frame from the old Italian market TZR125, which was nabbed from an older model TZR250).

All the best

Keith

[McJamweasel]

What about a ducati monster 600??
About 60bhp and cheaper insurance than the 400/4's
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[Phil.]

Dont know much about the bike but you hear ducati, you think expensive..What do they sell for and how much would parts be for it?

[DAWN]

I know about Ducatis
thay are as reliable as a train ,
cost a lot,
and leak a lot,
and or over rated ,
NELLY