Best sportbike in the $3-$4k range

[Buick355]

Looking to buy something used for a fun commuter. I'll only have between $3k and $4k to spend. Plus I'll have to buy some gear. I'm a baller on a budget. What's the best bang for the buck? I want something in the 600cc range.

[iwannamuscleCAR]

katana, gsxr, sv640, bandit, cbr6, ninja 650. you have a pretty good range with that.

[Buick355]

Out of those 5 which would you pick first?

[306LX]

I'd get the gixxer or CBR. Reliable bikes and easiest to repair and maintain. Everyone has a gixxer. I just love the look of the CBR's.

[krazy kris]

Out of those 5 which would you pick first?

definately a gsxr

[Txstang1]

Definitly the cbr

[Buick355]

If anyone has one they're looking to get rid of let me know. I'm still trying to sell my dirtbike to pay for it. Or maybe someone wants to trade??

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/682286496.html

[LINCOLN BOY]

katana, gsxr, sv640, bandit, cbr6, ninja 650. you have a pretty good range with that.

LOL you said katana ninja 650 sv650 bandit. KATANA ;)

[MattB]

For maximum parts availability and fun on a 600cc sportbike, you want a fuel-injected late-model inline from the "big four".

01-up Suzuki GSXR 600
01-up Honda CBR F4i
03-up Honda CBR 600rr
03-up Yamaha R6
04-up Kawasaki ZX6R(636cc)

That is absolutely all I'd look at. Stay away from the Katanas, YZF600's, etc. I know the vtwins like an Sv650 get about 20% less mpg than the supersport inline 600's do, so I'd stay away from those too. The GSXRs have a factory-installed steering damper, so that is nice to have. The two must-have mods are going to be frame sliders/crash cage and a steering damper if it's not already equipped that way. Forget about pipes/programmers/bigger sprockets and stuff like that in my opinion. Any of those 600's are going to have all the power you need. Good-luck on your search and make-sure you gear-up!

[Buick355]

Sold the dirtbike so I'm in the market for a bike. Not sure if I want to get another dirtbike, or get a street bike and get another dirtbike later. If I come accross a deal I cant pass up and some cheap gear I may go with the street bike......

[BottleRocket]

Matt you'll have a hard time finding a fuel injected R6 for under $4000. Most are still going for almost $5000

[Buick355]

Help me find a smokin deal on a good bike!!

[Doug Hatton]

Or an '04 up ZX6-R for that matter... I'm finding I can buy a 1000 with the features I want for not much more than the 600! I think this is mostly because the technology runs down starting at the bigger bikes. For example, I want an undertail exhaust. I can get that in an R1 as early as '04, but have to shop for an '05 or '06 in a 600 to find that. (and even some of those are the small pine-box type exhausts instead of a true undertail.)

Matt you'll have a hard time finding a fuel injected R6 for under $4000. Most are still going for almost $5000

[5.0_CJ]

I've got a '99 ZX-9R for sale in this price range, gorgeous bike, everything is polished, custom paint.

[stephen4785]

Best one for you to buy would be an 02 Honda F4i. Now that I think about Iv got that exact bike for sale for $3000-4000

[5.0_CJ]

Best one for you to buy would be an 02 Honda F4i. Now that I think about Iv got that exact bike for sale for $3000-4000

no! he wants mine!

[lowthreeohz]

f4i or 600rr, you CAN NOT GO WRONG WITH HONDA!


r6's are junk... yamis are fragile and slow.

i dont like gsxr's..but that's just because every popped collar faggot has one. :p

kawi's have always been good to me, but they do take more maintenance than say, the f4i..

Sit on EVERYTHING and buy whatever feels the best, sans katana, sv650, etc ;)

[lowthreeohz]

01-up Suzuki GSXR 600
01-up Honda CBR F4i
03-up Honda CBR 600rr
03-up Yamaha R6
04-up Kawasaki ZX6R(636cc)

gear-up!

why not 03 636? :confused:

[5.0_CJ]

See, the problem with all those bikes is.... they are not a 900. :p

[BottleRocket]

f4i or 600rr, you CAN NOT GO WRONG WITH HONDA!


r6's are junk... yamis are fragile and slow.

i dont like gsxr's..but that's just because every popped collar faggot has one. :p

kawi's have always been good to me, but they do take more maintenance than say, the f4i..

Sit on EVERYTHING and buy whatever feels the best, sans katana, sv650, etc ;)


fragile and slow? wow.... hope youre being sarcastic, because if not thats quite ingnorant.

[lowthreeohz]

fragile and slow? wow.... hope youre being sarcastic, because if not thats quite ingnorant.

They are fragile! i've seen yami's break from being touched the wrong way. :p

my buddies r6 has a 48t on it stock... if the bike wasn't weaksauce why wouldn't they put a 40/43 like the rest of the manuf's? he even hates the bike because it's tempermental as can be. and less than 4k miles on it to boot.

[BottleRocket]

They are fragile! i've seen yami's break from being touched the wrong way. :p

my buddies r6 has a 48t on it stock... if the bike wasn't weaksauce why wouldn't they put a 40/43 like the rest of the manuf's? he even hates the bike because it's tempermental as can be. and less than 4k miles on it to boot.

What year R6? and what does the gearing have to do with it? Have you checked out what the transmission is geared at? Who the hell cares what sprockets are on it. If it runs hard, it runs hard. End of story. There is a reason for a loooooong time most people rode 99+ R6s on CMRA

[lowthreeohz]

What year R6? and what does the gearing have to do with it? Have you checked out what the transmission is geared at? Who the hell cares what sprockets are on it. If it runs hard, it runs hard. End of story. There is a reason for a loooooong time most people rode 99+ R6s on CMRA

dude, if it makes you feel better then you're right. r6's rock.

but here in reality, nobody rides them anymore. tracks are dominated by 636's,6/1RR's, ducs, even gsxrs.. but not many yami's.

[lowthreeohz]

What year R6?
0...4? i think?

and what does the gearing have to do with it? Have you checked out what the transmission is geared at?

no. all i know is in 6th at the same speeds, his bike is revved considerably higher than anyone elses. if nothing else, it's worse on gas. :D

[BottleRocket]

dude, if it makes you feel better then you're right. r6's rock.

but here in reality, nobody rides them anymore. tracks are dominated by 636's,6/1RR's, ducs, even gsxrs.. but not many yami's.


where in CMRA or AMA?

[MattB]

why not 03 636? :confused:

Don't know what I was thinking there...LOL I used to own an '03 636 for fucks sake!! :D

[lowthreeohz]

where in CMRA or AMA?

only have experience with ama and wera

[Buick355]

How about this bike?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/686666739.html

[MattB]

That bike is heavy as fuck, and probably doesn't handle for shit. I haven't ridden a recent generation Katana, so I can't say for sure, but you can find a lot better bike for $3800 than that.

[Buick355]

How about this R1:

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2003-YAMAHA-R1-89110913

[BottleRocket]

How about this R1:

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2003-YAMAHA-R1-89110913

to save gas? stick to 600

[Buick355]

Here's a bike with a tool on it. I'm thinking this one may be a little old and neglected though.

[BottleRocket]

Here's a bike with a tool on it. I'm thinking this one may be a little old and neglected though.


ummm??

[Buick355]

ummm??

my bad

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/687512104.html

[MattB]

That '03 R1 for $3900 is a DEAL! Etiher a deal or possible scamola.... The MPG difference between a 600-750-1000 is negligible, so I wouldn't worry about it. All the newer FI lightweight supersports get pretty badass milage.....

[BottleRocket]

That '03 R1 for $3900 is a DEAL! Etiher a deal or possible scamola.... The MPG difference between a 600-750-1000 is negligible, so I wouldn't worry about it. All the newer FI lightweight supersports get pretty badass milage.....

supersport is 600. literbikes expect mid 40's if you take it easy. 600 youll see mid 50's w/o a problem

[MattB]

supersport is 600. literbikes expect mid 40's if you take it easy. 600 youll see mid 50's w/o a problem

I'm talking sportbike, supersport, meaning top of the line given the cc......not AMA superbike terms.... The difference between 600cc and literbike MPG given the same riding style is going to be within a few mpg's. I've owned about 20 motorcycles of all cc ranges over the last 6-7 years.

[Buick355]

Just ran accross this on crags list:

sale-687561728@craigslist.org

any opinions?

[Buick355]

This looks like a sweet deal:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/687895249.html

[BpuTacoma]

How about this R1:

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2003-YAMAHA-R1-89110913

I hope it isn't a scam!!!! Eagerly waiting a response that has nothing to do with "i'm currently overseas".... :rolleyes:

[Buick355]

I hope it isn't a scam!!!! Eagerly waiting a response that has nothing to do with "i'm currently overseas".... :rolleyes:

same here. Probably a scam

[5.0_CJ]

it was removed.

[BottleRocket]

I'm talking sportbike, supersport, meaning top of the line given the cc......not AMA superbike terms.... The difference between 600cc and literbike MPG given the same riding style is going to be within a few mpg's. I've owned about 20 motorcycles of all cc ranges over the last 6-7 years.

yeah but even still when you say supersport people tend to think 600s

[5.0_CJ]

The 9R I'm selling...


http://jadefalcon.shackspace.com/Pics/ZX9-R/zx9r_03.JPG
http://jadefalcon.shackspace.com/Pics/ZX9-R/zx9r_02.JPG

[BottleRocket]

why is your bike plaid?

[5.0_CJ]

why is your bike plaid?
to make you ask that question.

[BottleRocket]

to make you ask that question.

well it worked. good job

[5.0_CJ]

http://www.jetshow.de/images/planes/cott2001/f18_03.JPG
http://www.78thfightergroup.com/history/johnkirkhlc.jpg

[Txstang1]

supersport is 600. literbikes expect mid 40's if you take it easy. 600 youll see mid 50's w/o a problemI seriously doubt my 06 1000rr will get mid forties, but I could be wrong. It gets around 30-35, but I havent tried babying it everywhere to see what the max MPG would.

[lowthreeohz]

lol if you ride like a bitch maybe you can get 50's out of a 600. LOL

[Buick355]

I hope it isn't a scam!!!! Eagerly waiting a response that has nothing to do with "i'm currently overseas".... :rolleyes:

Here's the response I got :rolleyes:

Hi there,

I forgot to specify in the ad that the bike is located in Chicago, IL.The price that I ask for it is $2,500 and includes shipping to your door.It has 14,100 miles and is in a very good running condition, garage kept,new tires and clear title.I am in Iraq now and I'll be back in US at the end of September but the bike is in Chicago, IL.
As a payment protection for both of us I want to use eBay Motors Vehicle Protection Programs because they have a protection up to $50,000.
If you are still interested let me know and I will inform you how eBay Motors program works.I don't have to much access at the internet here in Iraq but I will try to answer as soon as I can.

[BottleRocket]

I seriously doubt my 06 1000rr will get mid forties, but I could be wrong. It gets around 30-35, but I havent tried babying it everywhere to see what the max MPG would.


Hondas actually get the worst MPG out of the open class bikes. i think their high average is 39-40

[Txstang1]

Hondas actually get the worst MPG out of the open class bikes. i think their high average is 39-40
Thats sounds more like it, but it really doesnt matter because I can't get on it and ride it like a cruiser.....just doesnt happen.

[BpuTacoma]

Here's the response I got :rolleyes:



thanks....damn guy didn't even respond to me... :(

[pos]

For maximum parts availability and fun on a 600cc sportbike, you want a fuel-injected late-model inline from the "big four".

01-up Suzuki GSXR 600
01-up Honda CBR F4i
03-up Honda CBR 600rr
03-up Yamaha R6
04-up Kawasaki ZX6R(636cc)

That is absolutely all I'd look at. Stay away from the Katanas, YZF600's, etc. I know the vtwins like an Sv650 get about 20% less mpg than the supersport inline 600's do, so I'd stay away from those too. The GSXRs have a factory-installed steering damper, so that is nice to have. The two must-have mods are going to be frame sliders/crash cage and a steering damper if it's not already equipped that way. Forget about pipes/programmers/bigger sprockets and stuff like that in my opinion. Any of those 600's are going to have all the power you need. Good-luck on your search and make-sure you gear-up!


buick355 stick to this list it is a good one, dont get anything older than 01-02 ish, motorcycle technology changes alot so anything over a few years can be outdated pretty easy. You will notice a big difference in the ride of bikes from the 90's/early 00's the the bikes from as early as 03.

I had a 00 gsxr 600, and a 02 gsxr 600, the 02 was light years ahead when it came to..... everything.

Screw Katana's etc... and I wouldn't be looking at a litre bike for my first sport so I would go with a 600, they are plenty fast.

the bike 5.0cj posted is a damn nice one too.

I like to ride suzuki, honda is pretty much the most durable, but also a little underpowered and rock hard seats. some like yamaha and say they are more refined, well I want badass and fast so suzuki and kawasaki cover that pretty well.

To each their own on sportbikes, usually a person will only like a couple makers bikes, the way they ride, and stay with it, so if you get a chance test ride them


BE PATIENT you very rarely find the good deal when you rush the purchase, I see you rushing posting up old ass pieces of doo doo.

[BottleRocket]

dont rule out the SV650 either. its great for around town

[Goose1]

buick355 stick to this list it is a good one, dont get anything older than 01-02 ish, motorcycle technology changes alot so anything over a few years can be outdated pretty easy. You will notice a big difference in the ride of bikes from the 90's/early 00's the the bikes from as early as 03.

I had a 00 gsxr 600, and a 02 gsxr 600, the 02 was light years ahead when it came to..... everything.

Screw Katana's etc... and I wouldn't be looking at a litre bike for my first sport so I would go with a 600, they are plenty fast.

the bike 5.0cj posted is a damn nice one too.

I like to ride suzuki, honda is pretty much the most durable, but also a little underpowered and rock hard seats. some like yamaha and say they are more refined, well I want badass and fast so suzuki and kawasaki cover that pretty well.

To each their own on sportbikes, usually a person will only like a couple makers bikes, the way they ride, and stay with it, so if you get a chance test ride them


BE PATIENT you very rarely find the good deal when you rush the purchase, I see you rushing posting up old ass pieces of doo doo.



Good post, but everyone has opinion wich maker is the best go sit on them and see what feels more comfortable for you.

[krazy kris]

so far I say that 03 r1 for 38 has been the best deal so far

[Buick355]

so far I say that 03 r1 for 38 has been the best deal so far

I don't think I want to go that big.