choice between 2 bikes

[Banwaa]

Hi all,

I've been offered 2 decent bikes (had them checked out by a mechanic mate of mine)

1 is a 2001 model 1200 Ninja

the other is a GSXR 750.

both at the same price.

Which would you go and why?

[Captain Starfish]

GSXR.

1. It's not a pile of shit Kawasaki.
2. "
3. GSXR 750s are heaps of fun, nimble bikes with plenty of power for, erm, playing on.
4. I reckon the gixxers look nicer too.

[lee]

What do you want your bike for?

[chief wiggum]

starfish is an idiot who's biased toward suzuki's for stupid reason.
ask yourself:
what sort of riding skills do you have?
what sort of riding do you intend to do most?
and how big are you? i take it the 1200ninja is a zx12? they are a fair bit larger than the gsxr
there's prolly a few other questions i could ask, but cant be bothered. they are 2 completely different bikes, and it all comes down to what YOU are going to want

[Scoundrel]

1200 Ninja? You mean a ZX12? - they're both sports bikes but the 12 has much more of a touring slant than the Gixxer. As the Chief said, what do you want out of a bike?

[DaveR6]

what year is the 750?

[Triple]

I'd go for the ZX12, but thats just my opinion. Test rode one of them and loved it. And I'm pretty tall so it suits me

[kwakas]

Personally I'd go the gixxer, love the 750's. and this is from a kawasaki owner. depends on the year of the gixxer though.

[Darkbyte]

Id go the 750, cheaper insurance, goes like a rocket and handles like a dream (nice and nimble) - easy to get race fairings for if you want to go to the track too

Re: Gixxer years anything 2000 onwards is hawt

[Banwaa]

Hi all..

geeze you guys are fast.

Ok I want it for some commuting, some track days also wouldn't mind taking the misus for some rides out of the city for a weekend away.. kinda 2 - 3 hour rides (maybe 4+ if were both feeling up to it)

the GSXR is the same year.

the ninja i think it's a zx12r

both have 57 - 59 thosand k's on em

[CitizenD]

GSXR man. Total weapon in the tight stuff.

Cheaper running costs, insurance, tyres etc.

Best balance point for wheelies too. Allegedly.

Take a look at this one before you buy either of the others though. Many here can vouch for it's gucci-ness.
http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/foru...xr-r750-41603/

[Captain Starfish]

starfish is an idiot who's biased toward suzuki's for stupid reason.

What, like having a bike that starts without having to wait 10 minutes?

Seriously though, for what you've listed (ie commute, track etc) I'd be heading for the smaller bike.

[Stoneville]

The Suzi

The ZX12R has serious power , shit to pillion on, hard work throwing it around the track, bulky, best suited to a Big rider.

Suzi 750 easier on the track and as DB says cheaper on the insurance, better commute bike etc etc

But what one do you like ??

[kwakas]

gixxer FTMFW!

Darkbyte has one for sale