A challenge! Find me a bike.

Redliner · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

I've just about got the money in my hands from the sale of my bike, and it amounts to a 1000 quid, and what I want to do, is put another 500 to that, and get myself a new ride for the summer.

I also want a proper faired sportsbike.

Thing is I don't know what the f**k I can get for 1500. All the bikes I'm looking at are 2000+, and when it comes to bikes older than maybe 5 years, I'm lost.

So I'm hoping you lot can suggest a sportsbike that's not a complete shi**er with a 600cc engine, no older than 10 years that might fit the bill.

Thanks.

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

GSXR600 SRAD.

Earlier carbed model, may be a bit tatty, but you should still get one.
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

Could could probably get a Thundercat or 'ace for that money. Meant to be good bikes (apart from the thunderace being a little thirsty on oil Laughing

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I'd probably look for a FireStorm for that money... a lot of bike for the cash.
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pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

Why not look at the 400cc sportsbikes?
Wouldnt be too hard to find a decent one for 1.5k I shouldn't think.

I'm not really an out-and-out sportsbike fan (well, I am, but if I rode one I'd undoubtedly end up in a hedge) but you'll definitely find a few older CBRs around that price.
Unless you're looking for 'proper sportsbikes', you could look at the RF600Rs and ZZR600s. Serious value for money in those.
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Redliner · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

Seeing plenty of grey imports on 400s.

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https://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/BIKES_popup.jsp?nU=0&make=KAWASAKI&model=ZX&ccappr=600&min_pr=75&postcode=RG31%206FZ&miles=40&max_records=200&modelexact=1&photo=1&start=5&distance=3&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200714278079162

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https://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/BIKES_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_bikes_full&photo=1&state=%27%27&sort=&make=KAWASAKI&min_pr=500&source=0&model=ZX&max_pr=2000&ccappr=600&agerange=&miles=40&keywords=&mileage=4&postcode=rg31+6fz&ukcarsearch_full.x=17&ukcarsearch_full.y=9&start=3&distance=32&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200713277008878
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fork_oil · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Karma :

Should definitely be able to get a sports 600 from around 1997-98 for that money. Perhaps not a CBR600, unless it's a real shed, as they hold their value a little better due to perceived build quality and reliability, and owners know this and ask higher prices.

A Suzuki GSXR600 SRAD or Kawasaki ZX6R are the sporty options. A Thundercat is a bit more laid back, and a ZZR600 a bit more laid back still. None are exactly slow.

The '98 SRAD (W model) has some engine & detail mods that make it a slightly better buy than a '97, for almost no extra. The ZX6R was updated from the F to G model (earlier one has square rear end) at that time also, and the later model is worth the extra.

You should be able to get change out of £1500 for an early F model ZX6R. Finding one that isn't shagged would be the main problem.