Question for sport bike riders...

[Theweapon52]

I use my ninja 650r as an everyday bike and it works great. It would be more comparable to the FZR-600, with a silimilar seating position and all. You should be fine, i never get that uncomfortable unless i go for really long trips. Then again i usually have to stop for gas every 250 km, so i get a break every 2 hours or so.

I have taken my bike to redline a few times and it is awesome. However on a day to day basis i ride pretty conservatively and i still have a blast on my daily commute.

[roncg41677]

Cool! Thanks for all the input.

I'm currently talking with someone about a 2002 Suzuki Bandit 600S, and another with a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600. The person with the Bandit wants to meet up. I'm considering it pretty seriously. I've only had the Virago for about 6 months, and I do love it, I just have a real draw to sportier bikes. Can't explain. Kind of feel like it might be a stupid decision, dumping a bike I'm otherwise happy with to take a chance on a more sporty model

[PacificShot327]

What's wrong with getting something different?

Some people seem to be under the impression that sport bikes are more "irresponsible" than cruisers. And that's unfortunate. Yes, I'll be the first to admit that sport bikes are magnets for youngsters with a need for speed, but that's a problem with the rider, not the piece of machinery.

Make sure you can get in a test ride with those bikes to make sure that's something you really want.

[roncg41677]

Yeah, I'm going to suggest a one week trial period to give us both a chance to back out if we're not happy. Seems like that would be the best way to do it.

[HYPERR]

Some people seem to be under the impression that sport bikes are more "irresponsible" than cruisers. And that's unfortunate. Yes, I'll be the first to admit that sport bikes are magnets for youngsters with a need for speed, but that's a problem with the rider, not the piece of machinery.

Very true.

On the flipside, big cruisers are magnets for mid life crisis middle aged out of shape men with very little skills buying a bike for the very first time.

Most sportbike riders here in CT, wear helmet and gear while a lot of cruiser riders wear wife beaters and no helmets.

You generally don't see sportbikes parked in front of bars but on many occasions you see a pack of cruisers parked in front of bars.

[RhadamYgg]

I use my B-King for commuting. I'm never near the red-line. @5K, this bike is going fast in almost any gear.

I've had the maintenance and can go to 7500, but I can't imagine even in 6th gear where 7500 doesn't put me over 100 mph. I think @5K in 6th I'm going 90 - and that's quite fast enough for me.

I've got a nice standard position and with the windscreen I'm comfy in my driving speed range.

RhadamYgg

[Scott58]

They suck for commuter bikes but it can be done. It depends on the model too.They're mostly fun on the track and the twisties where they shine. What kind of sport bike are you thinking of getting for a commuter?

That depend on the commute. I went through chicago last week on my S50 and it's about the only time in my life I've actually wished for an 1000rr in a traffic situation. About 90 minutes of white knuckle i could do without.

[roncg41677]

Well, the Bandit fell through. Not much else available right now, so I'm putting it on the back burner until an opportunity presents itself.

I'd love a chance to "try out" an inline 4, but I don't know anyone who owns one. Anyone have a suggestion for getting to try one out?