DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Have they always been that expensive?I'm kinda kicking around the idea of buying a liter bike, but when I saw the prices... It made me second guess if I really wanted a new one. I don't think I've ever priced out any new bikes. So the prices might be what they always have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Why do you want a liter bike? 600ccs not enough for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Why do you want a liter bike? 600ccs not enough for you? Hell yeah it's enough... You know, maybe I just need to get a newer bike. 600 or 1000. I rode my buddies ZX10R and fell in love. It seems like the liter bikes have more features than the smaller bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 anything newer is gonna have more features than your 04 obviously. I could never buy a bike brand new, waaaay too expensive. If and when I get another, ill buy a new bike that has been dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yeah, with the prices as what they are, I might just get a used one. But then again, when you get a used one, you don't really know what has happened to the bike.I think I'm just wanting to get more technology and not necessarily more power. My bike is crazy fast. (Not compared to a 1000 though, but you know what I mean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I priced them and found a new 06 left over last year for almost 3k off list. look around there are deals to be found check out rick roush in Medina. I picked up a cbr 1000rr last season for $8200 new with full warranty. Last time I was up there they had new 07 1000rr for 8400 and a zx10 07 for 9200. Look a little harder and you will come across the same deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasttuna Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Seems there's always late-model liter bikes around for $5k-$7k that folks want rid of... either insurance, payments, or impulse buys play to our favor!I just found an '06 10R with 3,400 miles in the $6k range... has some scratches but otherwise, is almost new. I thought... what's a newer unit getting me performance-wise, very little for that extra $6k (warranty aside)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 My buddies 10R has traction control that just blew me away. His suspension was WAY better. I liked everything about it. There are a bunch of minor things that were cool that was on his bike, but nothing that was essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Correct me if I'm wrong but there aren't any jap bikes that come with traction control stock. That's a Bazzaz unit that can be put on most any bike. Probably even your 04 if you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/08-kawasaki-zx10r-preview-70237.htmlWhen some moto journalists called the new ZX-10R's ignition management system Traction Control, corporate lawyers bounced off their rev limiters. After the engineers and marketers had argued their case, they were allowed to describe it as a device to minimize wheelspin coming off the corners. Maybe we should call it "Spin Control!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/08-kawasaki-zx10r-preview-70237.htmlAKA cut timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 ^Lame. You want traction control? Use your right hand. Sure the 600s are definitely fast enough, but I think I like the literbike for the street. I like having the ability to gain speed, have loads of low end torque, and not have to wring the shit out of the bike on the street to enjoy it.For the track, 600 all the way. Street? I'll take a 1k anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbikez Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 consider the price of a new car and a used car.. A new bike is still a hell of a deal! and more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Do we sell Literacola? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 For the price of a liter bike, you can buy a slow cage commuter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreese86 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Like a previous poster said, check out leftover bikes from past model years. I got my '08 FZ6 new in March of '09 for about $5400. It was $5975 OTD. MSRP is $7k. Most used FZ6's at the time were going for over $5k on craigslist. Keep an eye on Honda East in Toledo's website. The one internet guy Scott is awesome. He'll give you an OTD price over email. I drove out there, took 45 minutes to look at the bike, hand them cash, and sign some paperwork, and rode home. I couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for the info. I'd have to sell mine first. The closer we come to winter, the harder it's going to be to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreese86 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 If you can sell it over the winter, and have a way to tow a bike, keep an eye out for good deals before the spring rush hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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