Old GSXR or something more sensible?

[marx]

Looking to get a bike to commute on occassionally. GXSR750's from the mid 90's look good value say compared to newer CG125's or typical commuter stuff. What do you reckon? Anyone run these on a daily basis?

[StuB]

I have a WT with c23k miles on it.

Depending on how many miles you do etc., but I've had carb icing problems, not the best weather protection, aching wrists and forearms in stop/start traffic.

On the open road/track, it's ace and can still cut it with a few sensible/minor mods that you probably wouldn't find a GSXR without anyway.

I don't think of it as a commuter bike personally.

[tycho]

My 10 year old Speed Triple has 42K miles on it and I used it for 18 months as a commuter bike. Never let me down. 2 trackdays in the inter group and it still runs great.

Really cheap insurance and cheap to run as well!

Really recommended if you want something different. Plenty on autotrader.

[marx]

Thanks for the replies. I'll look around for a GSXR / Triumph / Jap V-Twin. I had a ZXR for 12 years - so these'll seem a bit more modern / comfortable maybe.
Mark

[Denz]

VFR. Commutes, tours, scratches, takes abuse. I've put 64,000 miles on one since buying it new in '98 and reckon it os about as perfect an all-round bike as you can get.

Earlier this year I added a GSX-R750 K5 to my garage. Fabulous bike, great fun - but there is no way I'd want it as my only winter commuter. It is happier on a more open road where the wind helps lift the weight off your wrists. And I suspect it might need a little morte TLC to get it through winter looking nice. The VFR is a far better bike at shrugging off neglect.

I've never ridden the VTEC version - and there are those who love 'em and those who don't - but there are plenty around for very reasonable money and I'd strongly recommend you give one a go before parting with your cash.