Poll
Actually it does. The Honda Metropolitan gets over 100 miles/gallon. :)
It really depends on what you want out of the bike Zach. You have such a wide variety of option with each bike serving a different purpose. If you want to get good gas mileage, look "cool", and do the occasional trackday, the choice is pretty obvious. You can't go wrong with the Jap sport bike for the price tag. If you want exotic and sexy get the Duc or KTM. If you want the most economic, it's the scooter.
If you asking my opinion, I would get the Honda (truly, I'd get an R6, but I'm biased). Like I said, good gas mileage, looks good, performs great, good price and a S*&%LOAD of fun. Also, I may consider a GSXR 750. That is an awesome bike too. Sorry, I'm probably not answering your question the way you'd like, but I'm just being honest. It the only way I know. ;D
Good luck with your purchase......Oh and if you get the KTM or the Duc (848) I got dibs on first guest test ride. ;D ;D
And just for the record, I too rode a Hypermotard and I didn't really like it either. I thought an SV was more fun and felt better.
silver? it probably wasnt a 1125 unless one of the like 4 people in town have already custom painted their bike.. since the 1125's only come in one paint scheme for their initial year- black with a blue frame.
and nonetheless certainly not me, i was out of town on saturday.
Question: Gas is making me think hard about buying another two wheeled vehicle. This might be a good thing if it didn't mean I'd be spending more time with you tards 
Here is what I'm looking at, what are your opinions?
Here is what I'm looking at, what are your opinions?
Option 1: Aprilia SR 50 R Factory Scooter - 90mpg & cheap
Option 2: Aprilia Shiver SL 750 - I like it need to ride it.
Option 3: KTM Super Duke - It's an option, need to ride one.
Option 4: KTM RC8 - 21k and a wait, but sweet
Option 5: Another CBR 600RR - hmmm
Option 6: Ducati 848 - Sat on it and wasn't in love.
Option 7: Ducati Hypermotard - Rode it hated it.
Option 8: BMW F 800 GS - Maybe
Option 9: BMW R 1200 GS - I need to ride one.
Title: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 11, 2008, 08:44:10 PM
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 11, 2008, 08:44:10 PM
I leaning towards SR 50 R but I need some opinions and to get out and ride some bikes.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: XIII on June 11, 2008, 08:56:07 PM
Post by: XIII on June 11, 2008, 08:56:07 PM
No, you are looking for buying reinforcement otherwise you'd lean towards a more economy type bike... ;D If it's buyer reinforcement, then go for the shiver, the cbr or the RC8. You know what, get the RC8. Why, because I want to see it in person....LOL. :o
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 12, 2008, 08:21:31 AM
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 12, 2008, 08:21:31 AM
Kaze I'm leaning towards the SR50 Factory Scooter it doesn't get more economy than that. However part of me thinks in the long run I'd wish I just bought a bike and would have wasted 3k on a scooter. Not so much buyers reinforcement but hoping someone has some of those bikes and would mind letting me taking them for a test drive. I was all excited about the Ducati Hypermotard untill I rode it.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Adiggity on June 12, 2008, 09:18:37 AM
Post by: Adiggity on June 12, 2008, 09:18:37 AM
Quote from: Catz on June 12, 2008, 08:21:31 AM
Kaze I'm leaning towards the SR50 Factory Scooter it doesn't get more economy than that.
Actually it does. The Honda Metropolitan gets over 100 miles/gallon. :)
It really depends on what you want out of the bike Zach. You have such a wide variety of option with each bike serving a different purpose. If you want to get good gas mileage, look "cool", and do the occasional trackday, the choice is pretty obvious. You can't go wrong with the Jap sport bike for the price tag. If you want exotic and sexy get the Duc or KTM. If you want the most economic, it's the scooter.
If you asking my opinion, I would get the Honda (truly, I'd get an R6, but I'm biased). Like I said, good gas mileage, looks good, performs great, good price and a S*&%LOAD of fun. Also, I may consider a GSXR 750. That is an awesome bike too. Sorry, I'm probably not answering your question the way you'd like, but I'm just being honest. It the only way I know. ;D
Good luck with your purchase......Oh and if you get the KTM or the Duc (848) I got dibs on first guest test ride. ;D ;D
And just for the record, I too rode a Hypermotard and I didn't really like it either. I thought an SV was more fun and felt better.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on June 12, 2008, 05:09:43 PM
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on June 12, 2008, 05:09:43 PM
Duc 848 it's the way to go....no doubts about it ;D
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Oneup on June 12, 2008, 08:19:10 PM
Post by: Oneup on June 12, 2008, 08:19:10 PM
Go with the scooter but you have to bring it to a trackday.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: yzinger on June 12, 2008, 10:55:21 PM
Post by: yzinger on June 12, 2008, 10:55:21 PM
I voted aprilia scooter. only mine isnt an aprilia. and it is painted bright yellow with an "AHHWOOOGGAAA" horn.. thats the was to go Zach....plus, with your experience, you should be draggin floorboard in no time... haha
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 12, 2008, 11:01:05 PM
Post by: Admin CATZ on June 12, 2008, 11:01:05 PM
If you know me well enough you know I'd have no problem bringing it to a track day. However the closing speeds on the track would make it be pretty darn dangerous. I'd still do it ;D
The more I think about it the more I want a city bike or scooter and not another sportbike, since I won't be able to stay away from the track and I have to many other projects to spend money on. In about two weeks I'll have more free time and I'm going to try and test ride a few bikes.
The more I think about it the more I want a city bike or scooter and not another sportbike, since I won't be able to stay away from the track and I have to many other projects to spend money on. In about two weeks I'll have more free time and I'm going to try and test ride a few bikes.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: A DRAGON on June 13, 2008, 01:08:44 AM
Post by: A DRAGON on June 13, 2008, 01:08:44 AM
[bZach I chose the Shiver for you because it was more like the SV. But yet still exoctic. I really think with all you want out of a bike you can't lose with that. They ride like a scooter and are very economical and would still be able to do the occasional track day very well. You won't be the fastest be with your skill level you'll be having all the fun you want passing all the sportbikes where ever you go. ][/b] ;)
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 02:12:24 AM
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 02:12:24 AM
i cant vote because i dont see any buell options!
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: MotoPutz on June 13, 2008, 09:24:31 AM
Post by: MotoPutz on June 13, 2008, 09:24:31 AM
Was that your Buell at the mall a few days back parked in front of Bully's?
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 10:05:38 AM
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 10:05:38 AM
my buell was at the mall last week... and i ate at bullys... but my bike was on the other side of the mall; the sears and macys corner.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: MotoPutz on June 13, 2008, 10:47:26 AM
Post by: MotoPutz on June 13, 2008, 10:47:26 AM
there was a silver 1125 in front of bully's on Saturday I think... guess it wasn't yours
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Mike on June 13, 2008, 12:34:47 PM
Post by: Mike on June 13, 2008, 12:34:47 PM
BMW F 800 GS - Yes
But before you consider the 1200 GS why not consider the KTM 990 Adventure?
But before you consider the 1200 GS why not consider the KTM 990 Adventure?
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 02:07:24 PM
Post by: pizza on June 13, 2008, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: Putz on June 13, 2008, 10:47:26 AM
there was a silver 1125 in front of bully's on Saturday I think... guess it wasn't yours
silver? it probably wasnt a 1125 unless one of the like 4 people in town have already custom painted their bike.. since the 1125's only come in one paint scheme for their initial year- black with a blue frame.
and nonetheless certainly not me, i was out of town on saturday.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Todd-NSC on June 13, 2008, 02:44:25 PM
Post by: Todd-NSC on June 13, 2008, 02:44:25 PM
By your list I'm not sure if your anti. Yamaha but Mike J from the NSC just picked up a new WR250x supermoto and it's a great around town bike that would be a blast on Sunday rides and even a trackday here and there, It's worth a look and at close to 70mpg it's damn nice with gas prices. Look at one in person as the pic's on the Yamaha site do not give it justice at all.
Title: Re: Pick a bike for Catz aka Zach
Post by: Resistor on June 13, 2008, 04:05:55 PM
Post by: Resistor on June 13, 2008, 04:05:55 PM
Quote from: Todd-NSC on June 13, 2008, 02:44:25 PMYup, Yard Sale has one too. I'll let him chime in if he wants.
By your list I'm not sure if your anti. Yamaha but Mike J from the NSC just picked up a new WR250x supermoto and it's a great around town bike that would be a blast on Sunday rides and even a trackday here and there, It's worth a look and at close to 70mpg it's damn nice with gas prices. Look at one in person as the pic's on the Yamaha site do not give it justice at all.