A Good Naked
#1
01-11-2013, 07:24 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Middle GA, US
Posts: 698
A Good Naked
I'm wanting to grab one as a second bike. Was thinking Aprilia Shiver 750, but the nearest dealer is about two and a half hours away from me. So, I'm kinda forced to think Honda, Yamaha (I really like the FZ8), Suzuki, or Kawasaki. I'm wanting something between 650 and 800cc. Any help or opinions would be appreciated since I'm new to this world of bikes.
#3
01-11-2013, 10:56 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Middle GA, US
Posts: 698
Well price is a factor also. Want to stay under $8K.
And same thing with Ducati as with Aprilia, no dealers remotely near me.
And same thing with Ducati as with Aprilia, no dealers remotely near me.
Last edited by vpr1019; 01-11-2013 at 11:08 PM.
#8
01-20-2013, 03:49 AM
I had the pleasure of owning and riding this bike last year:
The Suzuki GSR 750. It rode great, and from 2012 and forward it comes with ABS as well. It cant compare to the Ducati or MV Augusta and stuff like that, but for everyday riding, it is a really enjoyable machine.
Oh, and it is nowhere near as expensive as some of the high end stuff - both in buying price and running cost terms.
There really are a lot of great naked bikes out there to choose from, but i think you should go ahead and start with finding out how big of an engine you want, narrow it down from that, and then choose the one you like the most.
The Suzuki GSR 750. It rode great, and from 2012 and forward it comes with ABS as well. It cant compare to the Ducati or MV Augusta and stuff like that, but for everyday riding, it is a really enjoyable machine.
Oh, and it is nowhere near as expensive as some of the high end stuff - both in buying price and running cost terms.
There really are a lot of great naked bikes out there to choose from, but i think you should go ahead and start with finding out how big of an engine you want, narrow it down from that, and then choose the one you like the most.
#10
03-16-2013, 09:36 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Middle GA, US
Posts: 698
I had the pleasure of owning and riding this bike last year:
The Suzuki GSR 750. It rode great, and from 2012 and forward it comes with ABS as well. It cant compare to the Ducati or MV Augusta and stuff like that, but for everyday riding, it is a really enjoyable machine.
Oh, and it is nowhere near as expensive as some of the high end stuff - both in buying price and running cost terms.
There really are a lot of great naked bikes out there to choose from, but i think you should go ahead and start with finding out how big of an engine you want, narrow it down from that, and then choose the one you like the most.
The Suzuki GSR 750. It rode great, and from 2012 and forward it comes with ABS as well. It cant compare to the Ducati or MV Augusta and stuff like that, but for everyday riding, it is a really enjoyable machine.
Oh, and it is nowhere near as expensive as some of the high end stuff - both in buying price and running cost terms.
There really are a lot of great naked bikes out there to choose from, but i think you should go ahead and start with finding out how big of an engine you want, narrow it down from that, and then choose the one you like the most.
And I do like the Streetfighter, but the nearest Ducati dealer is over two hours away, and I don't want to have to deal with that.