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08-02-2013, 11:05 AM
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#1 | | Rider
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| Advice on a bike? Feedback and opinions are much appreciated :)
Here is the scoop,
I bought the Harley but I'm still set on picking up a sport bike..
I really have no preference in make and want some feedback/opinions from experienced riders..
- Budget of $8-13k
- New or used (If used, I want to keep the km's low)
- I like the look of naked bikes, but Im not partial either way
- I want 600cc +++ (Im 6'2" & 200lbs, so the more HP/TQ the merrier)
- RELIABILITY is Crucial
- Any features I should be looking for? (ABS etc..)
- Partial to dark colors (Black & Grey preferably but Red & Blue are ok)
What should I be looking at? Thanks in advance! 
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08-02-2013, 11:12 AM
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#2 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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08-02-2013, 11:31 AM
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#3 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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I'd have a serious look at the new 2013 ZX-6R, out of all the sport bikes I've tested and ridden, this is my favorite and if I didn't have my GSXR right now, i'd buy the Kawi. My Review of it
it is in your upper budget range but it's worth a look
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08-02-2013, 12:13 PM
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#4 | | Rider
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Z3german,
I test rode the stock 2013 version last week along with a stock ducati 696..
Both were very nice rides but the triumph definitely had some major "umph" over the ducati.
That camo green 06 might be a little too customized for my liking (There's nothing left for me to do lol) but its a beautiful bike.
Vexor,
Do you know if Kawi offers test rides on this? Also, is the extra $ for abs worth it?
I wonder if Kawi has any winter promos.. I don't mind waiting till the off season if I can save some $ 
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08-02-2013, 01:10 PM
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#6 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by Jessie_P  Vexor,
Do you know if Kawi offers test rides on this? Also, is the extra $ for abs worth it?
I wonder if Kawi has any winter promos.. I don't mind waiting till the off season if I can save some $ | I'm not sure about test rides (it is a new bike) if you can find one used then i'm sure they'll let u test ride it. When I test rode it, it was during a demo day that kawasaki was offering to anyone that came.
As for discounts, i'd be surprised if they didn't offer any during the off season (either factory or dealership). I know that from factory Kawasaki offers around $1000 off for previous year motorcycles.
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09-07-2013, 09:46 AM
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#7 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by Jessie_P Z3german,
I test rode the stock 2013 version last week along with a stock ducati 696..
Both were very nice rides but the triumph definitely had some major "umph" over the ducati.
That camo green 06 might be a little too customized for my liking (There's nothing left for me to do lol) but its a beautiful bike.
Vexor,
Do you know if Kawi offers test rides on this? Also, is the extra $ for abs worth it?
I wonder if Kawi has any winter promos.. I don't mind waiting till the off season if I can save some $ | lol, of course a 696cc would have more oomph than a 600cc....
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09-07-2013, 11:10 AM
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#8 | | I want to be a person and not an icon.
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Originally Posted by Blayde lol, of course a 696cc would have more oomph than a 600cc.... | Quote: |
Both were very nice rides but the triumph definitely had some major "umph" over the ducati. |
I am not reading it wrong right? He is saying the 600cc Triumph has more not the 696.
Stop trying to be a smartass.
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09-08-2013, 04:29 PM
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#9 | | MonoPod 1 of 3
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09-08-2013, 10:00 PM
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#10 | | Why'd you do that for?
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any of the jap sport bikes would be a good option. what do you look for in a sportbike? right now based on the 2013 lineup, i'd recommend the kawi 636. I also have a friend whos contemplating on selling his R1, loaded w/ termis, cf trims, rizoma everything, pazzos, etc
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09-09-2013, 08:59 AM
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#11 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by Jessie_P Vexor,
Do you know if Kawi offers test rides on this? Also, is the extra $ for abs worth it?
I wonder if Kawi has any winter promos.. I don't mind waiting till the off season if I can save some $ | I believe if your a serious potential buyer with a security deposit they will allow you to test ride.
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09-09-2013, 01:30 PM
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#12 | | Why'd you do that for?
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you should get the 899 panigale :P just got announced!!
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09-10-2013, 03:05 PM
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#13 | | Welcome to Planet Power ///M
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Originally Posted by Blayde lol, of course a 696cc would have more oomph than a 600cc.... |
in that case we should all get suzuki burgman 650s instead of 600cc supersports. you got me convinced bro.
and the speed triple is actually 1050cc lolol
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09-10-2013, 07:50 PM
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#14 | | Rider
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Originally Posted by CharlieH in that case we should all get suzuki burgman 650s instead of 600cc supersports. you got me convinced bro.
and the speed triple is actually 1050cc lolol | I just realized I should have clarified it was the street triple I test rode not the speed triple 
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09-10-2013, 08:00 PM
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#15 | | Rider
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Originally Posted by Blayde lol, of course a 696cc would have more oomph than a 600cc.... | Did I miss something? Ducati is 696cc and the street triple is 675cc.. When did I say it was 600cc? 
I was saying the triumph had more umph in my personal experience with both test rides. 
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09-10-2013, 08:11 PM
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#16 | | Rider
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Originally Posted by rk604 you should get the 899 panigale :P just got announced!! | It's sexy in red 
What year is your buddies R1?
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09-11-2013, 01:02 AM
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#17 | | Why'd you do that for?
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depends what type of bike it is too...its not all about cc i'd take the STREET triple over the ducati 696 any day
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