New Bike ?????

[rtbmotorsport]

Getting my DAS soon and I really fancy a sports bike- a 600 or 750. Im looking to spend around £2.5k- what can people recommend ?
Ive seen a 1998 ZX-7R which I really fancy !
Cheers,
Rob

[grant.d]

Ducati 748?

I love the look of them, im not sure what they are like to live with though.



You would probably find one around your budget.

[chilli]

My first bike was a 1999 GSXR 600 (bought last year) Loved it, and probably rode it better than I do my new one.

[Nickccc]

I would not go for a 748/9 as a first bike.
They are not as easy to live with as , lets say a CBR 600, SV 650, R6 ect.
You will drop it at some point, and the bill for plastics, levers ect will make you cry.

Seriously get a second hand bike, something like a bandit 600 is ideal, get a few miles under your belt, and some no claims together. Then think about moving into the more exotic bikes.
You will enjoy the whole experience much more. Buying a Duke as a first bike is like having a Ferrari as an only car.
Good luck with it.
Oh all that money you will save can be spent on proper kit, training and trackdays.
NIck.

[Carrera2]

grant.d said:

Ducati 748?

I love the look of them, im not sure what they are like to live with though.



You would probably find one around your budget.

You won't find one for your budget and it'd be a terrible first bike.

Suggestion based on looks alone I think.

[Steve_T]

Nickccc said:

I would not go for a 748/9 as a first bike.
They are not as easy to live with as , lets say a CBR 600, SV 650, R6 ect.
You will drop it at some point, and the bill for plastics, levers ect will make you cry.

Seriously get a second hand bike, something like a bandit 600 is ideal, get a few miles under your belt, and some no claims together. Then think about moving into the more exotic bikes.
You will enjoy the whole experience much more. Buying a Duke as a first bike is like having a Ferrari as an only car.
Good luck with it.
Oh all that money you will save can be spent on proper kit, training and trackdays.
NIck.

Seconded. Assuming you manage not to drop it, the servicing is still pricey. I looked at a 600 monster as a first bike and was quoted £350 for a small service and £500 for a big service. A 748 would presumably cost a little more just in time taking fairings on and off. If you pick carefully you can get an awful lot of secondhand bike for your money.

Steve

[AlexHancock]

I owned a ZX7R - a great bike and it would've been nice to keep it (I still look whenever I see one on the road). The only problem I had was fuel going off in the carbs due to infrequent use. I'd recommend it - you won't get bored, they handle very nicely and look lovely.