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Fowlersrs
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PostPosted: 17:42 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Best sub 2k sub 750 money can buy? Reply with quote
That's right folks, taking everything into consideration, reliability, build quality etc etc, what is the best value sub 750cc bike money can buy for under 2k?

What is it and why would u buy it?
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PostPosted: 17:54 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why limit at a 750? TL1000R can be had for that kind of cash.
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PostPosted: 18:06 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
It'd be a zx7r for me but don't think some of the attributes requested would be fulfilled.

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PostPosted: 18:08 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
My money would go on a 2000/2001 GSXR 750 K1. High mileage or less than perfect condition could be had for less than £2k.
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PostPosted: 18:10 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really tidy SRAD GSXR maybe?
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ghost wrote:
My money would go on a 2000/2001 GSXR 750 K1. High mileage or less than perfect condition could be had for less than £2k.


Agree, the K1 750 is a pretty capable road bike, would have no trouble keeping up with more modern bikes.
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PostPosted: 20:12 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fisty wrote:
Why limit at a 750? TL1000R can be had for that kind of cash.


Ok a TLR1000 would be allowed as it can be insured for less than a GSXR750 I'm guessing,

So any bike greater cc than 750 can be suggested provided that they'd be insurable for a 28 yr old with 1 yrs ncb, I know the GSXR 750 can be so is this the bike to have in terms of value for money and reliability?
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PostPosted: 20:45 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fowlersrs wrote:
Fisty wrote:
Why limit at a 750? TL1000R can be had for that kind of cash.


Ok a TLR1000 would be allowed as it can be insured for less than a GSXR750 I'm guessing,

So any bike greater cc than 750 can be suggested provided that they'd be insurable for a 28 yr old with 1 yrs ncb, I know the GSXR 750 can be so is this the bike to have in terms of value for money and reliability?


I had a 98 R1 at 19, how bad can insurance be at 28?!
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PostPosted: 20:51 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd go for a GSXR as others have said, some quite tidy ones about if you take a bit of time for them to pop up and grab 'em quick Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:00 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
VFR 750? (technically 748 so it is sub 750 Razz ) ranging from RC 24/RC 36 can be had for a range of figures (got my 94 3rd gen for £900 in the winter).

2nd gen RC36
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR750F-M-Motorcycle-UK-delivery-PX-Swap-Jetski-Caravan-Motorcycle-/230999924677?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35c8ab1fc5

3rd gen RC36
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR-750-1994-Very-Good-Clean-Condition-/151076098073?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item232cd65019

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR750-FS-/151065910500?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item232c3adce4

Just some examples of what money they can go for, I find the price they command to be incredible considering the amount of bike you get Thumbs Up .
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PostPosted: 21:30 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
eitematt wrote:
I'd go for a GSXR as others have said, some quite tidy ones about if you take a bit of time for them to pop up and grab 'em quick Thumbs Up


Whats the build quality like on them tho, if theyre anything like the SV ive been working on it leaves a little to be desired! Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 21:33 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
My grandad has a VFR750 rotting in his garden, if I spent a day on it it would probably be running ..
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PostPosted: 21:39 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aprilia Falco/Futura would be my shout. Hornet 900 if its a commuter.

Also depends a lot on what you want from a bike. Fun, commuter, touring etc?
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PostPosted: 21:43 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
SRAD electrics are pretty bad to be fair.
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 07 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Zx9r would be a good shout. Solid motor and reliable.
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 08 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Snorty wrote:
SRAD electrics are pretty bad to be fair.


really? rode mine all year round for 3 years on nothing but neglect and out of all its problems I dont think I ever had an electrical one (apart from the horn)..... my only real issue with the bike was the shit calipers it came with, you need to really clean them at least once a month!
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PostPosted: 10:31 - 08 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fowlersrs wrote:
eitematt wrote:
I'd go for a GSXR as others have said, some quite tidy ones about if you take a bit of time for them to pop up and grab 'em quick Thumbs Up


Whats the build quality like on them tho, if theyre anything like the SV ive been working on it leaves a little to be desired! Crying or Very sad


Build quality is pretty good, just the usual Suzuki issue of thin paint on the tank.
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PostPosted: 10:42 - 08 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Get yourself a 2002 or 2003 'Foxeye' Yamaha Fazer 600.

For £2k, you should be able to get really nice one with less than 20K on clock. Reliable, cheap to insure, decent economy (50mpg easy), great handling, plenty enough beans when you need it. Same brakes as R1. Comfy enough for touring, but sporty enough to get you head down and easily break a tonne, no sweat. Pillion seat is also comfy and it's still be plenty nippy two-up. Overall, good all rounder, be it commuting in town filtering, blitzing it on motorway, or getting your knee down on the twisties.

Older 'Square eye' Fazer's will be cheaper, but have a smaller tank and crappy headlights.
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PostPosted: 17:34 - 08 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
VFR750F.

Got anything more difficult we can answer?

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