Cheap second (road ) bike choices....

[Dean-J]

Ok so i have the GSXR 750 for track duties now, and am looking at getting something else for the road. The GSXR is very focused and set up completely with the track in mind, so whilst it can be fun on the road, it is a million miles form comfortable, so am looking for a 2nd bike for road duties only.

Grunt isnt really THAT much of a concern, handling far more so. dont mind a couple of tweaks here and there to get best out of it, but am only going to have around the £2k mark to spend, and i dont want another ongoing project, so it has to be a decent example for that money.

On my radar currently:

TL1000R - Just because i've always wanted one
Ducati Monster - upright, Twin engine, good handling Comfy, Cheap insurance etc
Ducati 750SS - just because!
ZX7/9 Streetfighter
Fireblade streetfighter
Bandit 1200

any opinions on any of those? alternatives i should be looking at?

shoot!
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[G]

What sort of road use?

TRX850 is worth a look along the lines of the SS.

I'd just keep an eye out for a good value bikes under your budget and see what catches your eye - can always sell it if you decide you don't like it.

[Dean-J]

Basically i want an all rounder. something i can jump on to shoot into town, go to a mates or go do a bit of scratching on a sunday jaunt with the boys.

Have looked at TRX's previously, so thanks for reminding me they exist!
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[G]

How about a (maybe tatty at that price range) GSXR?

Then if you need any parts for either bike, you can just swap them over .

[Dean-J]

haha one gsxr is enough for me, ideally im looking for something a bit more upright with bars and not clip ons....
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[Polarbear]

I don't know if going to a 600 is too small, but for that sort of money you could get a good Fazer 600 and they are superb all rounders.

We have an old W reg, insurance right off, used, abused and ignored Fazer 600 hack but you know what, If out of all the bikes in my garage I would guarantee to start and run with no problems it's that old bitch!
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[lifeisforlivi...]

Gsx600f / 750, everyone knocks them but they are cheap to buy second hand and can do everything. Definitely not popular but I actually like the styling. If it's value for money you are looking for then you can pick a clean low mile one up for £1500. Engine is easily made more powerful.

Obviously there are much better bikes to choose from but just a suggestion.

[chickenstrip]

[Musketeer]

ZX9R is good value for money. It does everything you need from a road bike. Comfy enough, fast enough, sporty enough if needed.
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[c_dug]

I think id look at zrx's over the bandit, you'll easily get an 1100 for £2k, possibly a 1200 too.
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[Dean-J]

Cheers guys, GSX-F isnt for me im afraid, really, really dont like the way they look.

Yeah chickenstrip i know what your saying, im not discounting 600's whatsoever, just dont really have any immediately spring to mind as "wants". I guess i so have a penchant for "grunty" bikes, but nothing is out of teh question!

Not particularly a fan of the older Fazer, although they are very very good bikes, they just dont do it for me, but i would quite like to have another FZ6, as i loved that thing!

FZ6 is on the list!
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Previous: K7 GSXR 1000 K4 GSXR 600 roadbike, CBR 600 Steelie Track bike, 2005 SV1000Sz, 2004 FZ6 Streetfighter,2003 Yamaha Thundercat, 2002 SV650, 1989 Yamaha DT125R

[henry hoover]

How about a vfr 800 pre vetec in slutty red?

They have got lowish bars but a serious mile muncher if need be.
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[doggone]

Something supermoto-ish, maybe a triumph tiger?

[Dean-J]

Ok, so against all the good advice you guys gave me.....and against my own requirements.... i bought:

a 1992 Yamaha FZR 1000 Exup Streetfighter!



It was cheap, rides superbly, and has had money spent on it at some point... Bit of a mess at the mo, but ill have that sorted in next month or two.

Only problems iv found so far are the wheels, either the front is trying to headbutt me, or the rear is spinning away... new rear rubber needed despite having 3.5mm+ on sides is sign obviously the previous owner had these problems too!
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Previous: K7 GSXR 1000 K4 GSXR 600 roadbike, CBR 600 Steelie Track bike, 2005 SV1000Sz, 2004 FZ6 Streetfighter,2003 Yamaha Thundercat, 2002 SV650, 1989 Yamaha DT125R