ohiomike Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 a friend is thinking about selling her bike but not sure what to do. She wants to get another one, more of a road bike like maybe a 650 vstar.My ?? is this-What should she be able to realistically get out of her 2001 Suzuki Katana 650? It has about 11k miles on it. A few scratches, all cosmetic. I rode it and it runs and operates great. No mechanical issues and she has it serviced probably more than it needs...lol.Whata ya think? I'm trying to help her out so she does ok with a deal like this and thought you guys here are far more knowledgeable on these kinds of bikes.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'd check www.kbb.com for a close and current value for the bike - realistically, selling outright she should get somthing between trade and resale values. My wife was wanting a 600 sportbike for her first ride, but she's vertically challenged at 5ft. and the only thing we found stock that she could plant both feet on was the new Ninja 250 - but she didn't want a bike that small so we ended up buying her Dad's Intruder 800 to start her on - it's a bit heavy for a starter bike though, and she doesn't like the way it handles of course ( I've had her on the back of too many sportbikes and she grew accustomed ).650 or 800 twin cruiser would be good if she's been riding a while, but they've got quite a different feel in comparison to the weight, handling, and power of a sportbike - wish I could talk my wife into selling her bike to your friend since she's only put 200 miles on her's in a years time.......but she won't part with it yet for some reason.Good luck to your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hey thanks. Looks like, in perfect shape, $2300. Someone else told here she would only get $1500 so looks like they're not far off.My wife too is vertically challenged.....short....lol. I found one of those v star classics for a good price, slammed it so her 4'10 self could reach and at a stop have her feet flat footed and her knees bent. Great, lightweight little bike that has some go power. Got a set of Rush pipes on it, a set of bags and a shield and she loves riding her bike.Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I would think $1500 sounds about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 It is a katana... Got any pics? and when did the kats become 650's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 when did the kats become 650's?They've always put out about as much power as a modern 650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04DayTri Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 It is a katana... Got any pics? and when did the kats become 650's?This is wimmen we're talkin about here....lol, I think after doing some checking its probably a 600. Things got some torque tho...first time on something like that. I was impressed with the balance and how light it is. I can see how they could be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxynoodle Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hey now, some wimmin know what they ride:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) no such katana 650, but still. you can get 2k EASY for it. i posted my 98' with 20k miles a month ago for 2k and it sold within 12 hours. Edited April 30, 2011 by scottie.harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 no doubt roxy, but this girl is pretty green.thanks Scottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Someone was asking to see it?? She said she would like to get at least $2000 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Thats a cute ladies ride paint scheme and all - looks real clean, shouldn't have too much trouble getting what she's asking but probably wont be any fella's buying it;)Best of luck to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I kinda miss my 1990 Katana. Mine was not as "flashy", just that boring black and red color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I hear it doesn't take much to re paint one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Nah, it is relatively cheap to have it repainted - but, I wouldnt invest any $$$ just sell as is - theres got to be some ladies out there looking for a bike.Did you post this up in the bike shop too? Get more attention there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Yes I did Hellmutt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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