Alternatives to my desired purchase?

Mungel · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Karma :

Hi All,

First post nerves will probably make this go all wrong, but anyway... Embarassed

I am not even a learner yet, sitting my theory on Tuesday - will be arranging CBT-DAS on Weds. Thumbs Up

I am limited by a budget, as are most normal people, but I just can't seem to find anything better suited to be my first bike than the ZZR600. (early to mid ninties - newer if budget permits)

From my limited web browsing skills and short period of looking, it appears to be an ideal choice - not too shabby but not insanely quick, comfortable but not boring, cheap to purchase and hopefully to repair Rolling Eyes

, insurance friendly-ish, not too quickly grown out of...etc, etc.

I am 28 and have been driving since the dawn of time. I currently have a moderately fast (by car standards) Mitsubishi, which is killing me financially as a commuter vehicle, hence the desire to get riding.

I have read up on the new rider/fast bike debates, but being no stranger to high speeds and the consequences of them, combined with my love for my daughter, I have no doubt that my learning curve will stay well on the side of caution. (read as: I'm a pansy really!!!)

Can anyone offer up some other avenues I should be looking down, before my Ebaying fetish sends me across the country to pick up an impulse ZZR purchase?

Thanks for any comments..
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ZZR600 (dead) - ZX9R (sold) - FZ1S

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

You could also consider a Yamaha thundercat, a bit more sporty than the ZZR but not too crazy!
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Similar era VFR800?

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Yes but both Cat and VFR will no doubt be dearer to buy, insure and run...

Whats you budget?

Only bad thing I've heard about the ZZR is the sub-standard brakes. Braided lines and some new pads should sort that.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Dearer to buy, probably.

Dearer to run... wouldn't count on it.

If you're after a ZZR, talk to tgabber on here, he's got one and should know a bit about it's pros and cons. Thumbs Up

Mungel · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the replies and the suggestions.

The VFR is definately out of the price range, although the YZF seems a very viable option. I will be doing a bit more research before committing to any purchase. Thumbs Up

Got a cheap and neutral coloured jacket and helmet today from Watford for my CBT next week. They had a nice black ZZR600 in stock - Low Miles, W-reg @ £3k.. a little bit over my budget for a first bike... but sooo glad I didn't have the credit card on me as I'm one impulsive chap with no fear of debt... Laughing

I am hoping to not have to break £1k for a good, old, high mileage fleabay jobbie. I know the risks of the 'bay', through buying many cars before now, some good, some not, but it is my first bike and therefore 99% certain to hit the deck at some point.. Embarassed

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ZZR600 (dead) - ZX9R (sold) - FZ1S

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

I picked up my FZR on ebay for £600. It needed a new rear shock and a back tyre plus as always a good service.

Still going well btw Thumbs Up

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=47308 Thumbs Up

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