What bike (sorry :P)

[L4Isoside]

Ok so i have a budget of around 3k for a new bike,

Wadda ya suggest?

Looking at about 2003 Yamaha r6's, maybe up to 05 if i find a bargain
2005 Kawasaki c1h 636 if I'm lucky, or the 03-04 b1h 636
03-04 Honda cbr600rr

What do you good, law abiding, non cat killing citizens of bcf reckon?

Any other recommendations?

And I'm gunna get bum raped for insurance on any motorbike so I'm prepared for that (prepared as in listing all the damned insurances and phoning every single one up lol)

Many thanks

EDIT: To say I'm looking for a sports bike, currently riding an sv650 so would like more now. Nothing too old, I like the more modern sports bikes look and would like FI as well.

[BenR]

B1h-B2h job done!
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[drzsta]

nah, for 3-4k could get you a nice c1h, i would go with that for sure!
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[L4Isoside]

[c_dug]

I am a law breaking, cat killing member. Does my opinion not count?
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[The Tot]

FI! You'd probably want to be back on carbs after you've ridden the early FI bikes. Hondas hare VERY glitchy!

B1H is where i'd put my money at since it's a cult bike and will be a future classic. Save the money and spend your savings on "personalising it" - suspension tweaks will go a long way on that bike. The total package is the sum of its components.

But depending on your age and NCB, an early thou can be pretty tempting! (I got my blade at 22 with 2 years NCB and a claim... as a student, £500 TPFT was a bloody bargain!)
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[L4Isoside]

[The Tot]

In which case... C1H/C2H it is!
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[bacon]

i was in love with my b1h though it was rock solid at the rear, saw my ass off the seat regulary on some country roads

its a shame the C1h doesnt have the looks of the b1h as by all accounts is a better road bike due to more suitable suspension, slipper clutch etc etc

[27cows]

12 Bandit. Real man's bike You'll have a nice bit of change out of three grand too.
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[Yarri]

Either newish r6 or gixxer or cbr rr, possibly daytona, i personally only like the newest of kawasakis designs so would be outa your price range.
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[L4Isoside]

[rac3r]

I'm looking at similar bikes, check out the RSV1000 because I got quoted the same as a ZX6 C1H

Daytona 600/650's are nice and a bit different and cheapest to insure. Out of B1/C1 the C1 has more stuff like slipper clutch and better suspension and importantly the under seat exhaust
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[L4Isoside]

[rac3r]

Have a look at the Two Brothers upgrade for the C1H
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[L4Isoside]