What bike???????

[JAMSXR]

Hi all,
i new on the forum, i have been riding for about 5 years. I have had a few mo peds, an rs125, rvf 400 and k4gsxr600. Currantly i have a ktm duke640 and a vw polo and i cant afford to run both so am selling the car and will just be on 2 weels. Im selling or trading in the KTM, so i will have roughly £5000/£5500 to play with, i will be doing about 10 miles a day in the week so practicallty is not so important.
I have been looking at a Z1000 or an k6 GSXR600 or a 05 - 06 cbr600 rr. At the moment im heading towards a cbr, but i just wondered if any of you gyes had some advice.
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[flat eric]

try to steer clear of the cbr600rr, they're supposed to be very thirsty. do some research first before deciding which bike to settle on, go for some test rides. the last thing you do is buy a bike without looking into the handling,economy and the running and servicing costs. ask a dealer for some costings, then make your mind up.

for your budget, look at the newest bike you can afford. if buying from a dealer, negotiate some extras (clothing,tank of fuel,free service) into the deal. it won't harm to ask, just have some bare faced cheek (works for me every time) .

be prepared to walk away from the deal, if they want to sell, then you may get something.maybe ask for a couple of things.

on that point, wait to be approached in the showroom. more than likely the person who approaches you will be friendly and softer to your requests for extras. try to buy at the end of the month, when the sales targets need to be met.
GOOD LUCK mate.
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[mark83]

If you can only have 1 bike, stick to something comfortable but sporty to satisfy all your needs. Take a look at these, I guess....

VFR800
CBF1000
Any BMW
Triumph Sprint ST

Although bare in mind that servicing costs on the BMWs and VFR are gonna be higher than therest.

Happy buying! (I'm sure that there are loads of people who'd love to be in your position!)
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