New job means new bike... But what to get

Pohly · 8 Apr 2014 at 08:54

Just got a new job and want to upgrade my bike (er6f) but I have no idea what to get? I'm 20 with 4 years Ncb so insurance on sports 600/750's isn't to bad the only problem is I'm 6'4 so I think I would look stupid on a 600 been looking at gsxr 750's L1-L3's. I'm also tempted by the yamaha mt09's suggestions would be appreciated guys

thanks

Oh yeh my budget is around £6500

Pohly · 8 Apr 2014 at 12:27

Dogbreath said:
Your budget gets you a almost new MT-09 (e.g. ex-demo 2014 bike) that will have the majority of the manufacturers warranty left, which could be handy, and it is a decent upgrade from an ER6.

However if you fancy a sports bike then you really need to see if you can arrange a test ride at your local dealers to see how well you fit the bike.

yeh thats the problem most places want you to be 21 :/ might try and ring around try and get a test ride on an mt09 saw one in town the other day and looked lovely!

Pohly · 8 Apr 2014 at 14:51

Quite a way turned 20 in jan. And I have my full licence restriction went in jan 2013

doing some insurance quotes it doesn't make much difference waiting a year on a gsxr 750 it's about £450 fully comp seems alright.

Yeh I'm looking at the new zx6r 636 well a second hand one

Pohly · 8 Apr 2014 at 14:54

ElliorR said:
If you haven't used this before give this website a go. It'll give you an idea...

http://cycle-ergo.com/

wow this website seems quite cool going to have a play

thanks

Pohly · 15 Apr 2014 at 18:00

So went to my local yamaha dealer today to look at mt09's as I walked through the door was draw to a second hand (62plate) daytona 675r at a really good price (£6799)! Seeming as the forks and shock alone cost £4.5k. Comes with a FSH and brand new tyres. Pick it up on Friday can't wait!

Will put a picture up tonight...

Pohly · 15 Apr 2014 at 20:10

wazza300 said:
nice machine just take care of it and it will serve you well,personally I wouldn't have spent so much on a bike but enjoy it by all means

yeh was more than i wanted to spend but when I saw it I had to have it

(I think i deserve to treat myself...

) should hold its value too I hope! being one of less than 190 in the UK