What do u think of this bike? NEW USER 1st post!

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vobra · #1 Unread post by **vobra** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:42 am

its a GSXR1100 i dont know if its a 1996 or 1997 or 1998. its used and a 45 year old man had it. what do u guys think about this bike? i dont know what he wants for it. i just would like to know of your overall thought on performance and reliability. should i get a 1100 or a 600? why or why not?

thanks guys, new user here.

#2 Unread post by **cb360** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:08 am

Have you rode before? I'm not saying it's impossible to learn on that bike because it isn't. But in general that's not a bike I'd recommend to a noob.

CNF2002 · #3 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:31 am

http://totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=100

vobra · #4 Unread post by **vobra** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:31 am

ive ridden a 600 and a 250. they just dont have the "jump" i am looking for. i just want something bigger and badder. i just am not sure about the handling. or the reliability

stock28 · #5 Unread post by **stock28** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:24 am

Question is, how many miles have you ridden on the 600 and 250? If it's not thousands, then think again. It's not a good idea.

#6 Unread post by **Skier** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:58 am

vobra wrote:ive ridden a 600 and a 250. they just dont have the "jump" i am looking for. i just want something bigger and badder. i just am not sure about the handling. or the reliability

If a modern 600 doesn't provide enough "jump," your idea of a fast motorcycle belongs at the drag strip and the drag strip only.

TechTMW · #7 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:52 am

Maybe you are just looking for the wrong type of bike. Sportbikes are made to rev, not "jump"

If you are looking for some torque, why not try something like the SV1000?

mydlyfkryzis · Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:03 pm

Maybe a pogo stick will give you the right kind of "jump"

#9 Unread post by **9000white** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:17 pm

mydlyfkryzis wrote:Maybe a pogo stick will give you the right kind of "jump"

do you have any performance specs on them sticks???

vobra · #10 Unread post by **vobra** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:15 pm

thanks guys. i just want more low end power. i just want something different than your 600 series like the cbrs r6s and so on. i am truly wondering about the handling differences between your normal 600 and 1000 bikes. is it that much of a difference?

thanks again, this seems like a great forum!