underpowered
05-04-2007, 10:28 AM
ok well like many others on the site i am getting a street bike for summer. i am on a limited budget, so new is out of the question. i would like to pay cash for whatever i get, so $2000 is about my limit. i have been looking and found a few bikes to look at. i have ridden bikes before, right now i ride my dads nighthawk 450 to school and such, but i want my own bike. here is what i have found in my price range, what do you all think, there is a good variety in what i have found that i would not mind owning.
1. 1997 Ninja EX500. i know not the best sportbike out there, but i don't need anything real fast, just going back and forth to work on it mainly. no highway at all. can be had for $800, the price is a real attraction for me.
2. 1995 ninja ZX7 alot faster than the EX500, but probably alot more bike than i need. has aftermarket parts, but has been laid down, needs some cosmetic work but i ain't really worried about it so long as i can ride it. $2000 is the asking price
3. 1992 yamaha TDM850. very cool bike, kinda unique. not many around, a sport tourer like the Suzuki SV650. i really like the style of the bike, but not much info out there as far as how they handle, reliability, and aftermarket parts available. $2100
4. 1996 yamaha FZR600. seems like a good bike. not much on the looks but parts are easy to come by. not a bad bike. asking $2000
5. 1992 Katana. a little weak for a 600, but runs good. not nearly as fast as other 600's out there, but would be good for a commuter. $1750
so, these are what i am looking at, what would you get and why? i know it is a variety, but i am mainly looking for cheap transportation. not really a fan of Cruiser style bikes so that is why i am looking at sport bikes, but cruisers can be picked up for cheap.
1. 1997 Ninja EX500. i know not the best sportbike out there, but i don't need anything real fast, just going back and forth to work on it mainly. no highway at all. can be had for $800, the price is a real attraction for me.
2. 1995 ninja ZX7 alot faster than the EX500, but probably alot more bike than i need. has aftermarket parts, but has been laid down, needs some cosmetic work but i ain't really worried about it so long as i can ride it. $2000 is the asking price
3. 1992 yamaha TDM850. very cool bike, kinda unique. not many around, a sport tourer like the Suzuki SV650. i really like the style of the bike, but not much info out there as far as how they handle, reliability, and aftermarket parts available. $2100
4. 1996 yamaha FZR600. seems like a good bike. not much on the looks but parts are easy to come by. not a bad bike. asking $2000
5. 1992 Katana. a little weak for a 600, but runs good. not nearly as fast as other 600's out there, but would be good for a commuter. $1750
so, these are what i am looking at, what would you get and why? i know it is a variety, but i am mainly looking for cheap transportation. not really a fan of Cruiser style bikes so that is why i am looking at sport bikes, but cruisers can be picked up for cheap.