Litre Bikes

[gmanxiii]

Hey guys, i'm looking at moving up from my 600f to superbike territory now. Have a potential buyer coming round this evening so i can now start looking at another bike.

Just looking at what owners have felt about theirs, whats it like to live with, how easy they are to work on, availabilty of spares etc etc. Just after any comparisions really, common faults etc.

One's im looking at are

CBR 954 & Early 1000rr

2002/03 R1
2004 R1

Early ZX10r

Gonna be mainly using the bike for fun, the odd annual tour and trackday.
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VFR400NC30 > ZZR600 > CBR600FX > CBR1000rr

[calyx]

[gmanxiii]

[WishayKillie]

What about the 2004 ZX10R that was the one that had a mental reputation for some reason. If I ever decided to get a Jap 1000 then thats the one I'd go for

Or you could go for the GSXR 750 as a bit of a half way house, as flickable as a 600 and can run with a 1000 pack with a bit of effort.
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[MarkJ]

The Aprilia RSV1000 is very good value for what you get

[P.addy]

Consider K5 GSXR1000? Very manageable, Not sure about the ease to work on, but in regards to plugs/oil its not too bad at all.
Parts all over the place, simple.

[gmanxiii]

Yep looking at the 04 zx10r, not too sure i could live with the suzuki, its more to do with the finish wise, as i think it might end up as a bucket of rust under my ownership! I was thinking about some of the big twins as well like the RSV or maybe the SP1/2 not too sure about the RSV but isnt the tank range/fuel consumption of the SP pretty terrible? Tug, i think my ideal bike would probably be the 08+ cbr, tiny like a 6 but with the stop of the litres but unfortunately can't stretch to one so looking for the next best thing in my price range really. My short list seems to be available for between 2500-4k depending on mileage and condition.
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VFR400NC30 > ZZR600 > CBR600FX > CBR1000rr

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[WishayKillie]

I agree with most of the above. Plus you really need to try and get some test rides to see what one 'fits' you the best.
I had a quick gander on Auto trader and there are a few 04' RSV's and ZX10r's under 4K.

The Aprilia is outstanding value for money although the availibility of spares and dealers can be an issue.
But fuck me just look at it

https://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/10/102703bottom.jpg


and IMO the best looking of the green monsters

https://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCatalogue/2004/Kawasaki/ZX10/ZX10_RHF_Green.jpg
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Previous; 05 Triumph Daytona 600, 08' Ducati 1098s.
"Needs a check-up, fae the neck up!"

[Rob W]

Plus, the ZX-10 sounds like a man shouting remember.

When looking for a new bike that is always high on my list of priorities.
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[Paulington]

I've always thought the RSV1000Rs would look better if the nose was a few mm lower, looks a bit flat as is in pictures.

But I know a few around here, they are the sex stood next to them. .
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