Hmmm What next?

custard · Post by **custard** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:04 pm

I'm trying to decide what bike to get next!

The firestorm has done me great service since I got her in may and I am so glad I got it as my first 'proper' bike.

Now I'm starting to look around for my next weapon! Choices are:

SP1
GSXR 750
ZX9R
Ducrapi 996

Be looking to spend probably upto 3500. Would love an SP1 but I ride around town a fair bit and don't know if I can be doing with it after all the rumours I've heard!

HELP!!!

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:31 pm

Having owned all the above only 3 I'd have again - gixer, sp and 996

day to day use though - The gixer would win hands down

SP and 996 are great hooning toys but not much cop about town and usual day to day stuff.

The gixer ticks all the boxes.

But then again this is my personal view

Jaglifter · Post by **Jaglifter** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:46 pm

I'd have the SP1 no question.

I guess though the Suzuki is the most practical.

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:54 am

The GSXR will suit your riding needs but the Ducati would look a lot better in your garage. Then again I think you have to own an SP once. ZX9 is just a big comfy sports tourer that isnt a patch on the Blade of a similar years.

fishface · Post by **fishface** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:09 pm

zx12r would be my choice ....

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:29 am

My 2p worth. I think a bike is quite a personal thing, what suits one may not necessarily others.

My advice would be whatever bike you're thinking of, make sure you get to test ride it first

Good luck with it, and do lets us know what you decide,

Chris.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:31 am

Umm. Think an SP1 is too much like a FireStorm in concept so to get away from that then maybe a gixxer?
Before everyone who has an SP1 jumps down my throat I know they are different but not different enough IMHO.
I bought a '748' as the latest 'must have' (thought 996 too weighty/less nimble and less revvy), but I still retain the FS as they are just great thumpin' V twins.
Go with whatever feels 'right' and if in a years time you turn round and say "That was a good descision" then you're laughing.

Dean O · Post by **Dean O** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:28 pm

well I'm contemplating the previously uncontemplatablebubble. I'm keeping the SP for fun cos I luv it plus I don't believe there's an affordable alternative - but I'm looking to replace the storm for two up touring. may end up just changing the bars for something more comfortable, we'll see.
don't believe all you hear about SP's and town riding, its a very minor issue and something you quickly adapt to, then never notice again

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:40 pm

i've just put a power commander on mine.
I'm still playing with different maps at the mo so I'll let you know what I think when I've finished playing.
Personally I think it would be a better around town bike than the Storm if it had some high rise bars. I know that would ruin the concept of the bike but the fuel injection is soo much better than the Storms carburation and its pop-n-stop tendencies and as to comparing it to be similar to the storm LSM you need to go ride one.

Totally different kettle of fish in my book.

Pete.l

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:47 pm

LotusSevenMan wrote:Umm. Think an SP1 is too much like a FireStorm in concept so to get away from that then maybe a gixxer?
Before everyone who has an SP1 jumps down my throat I know they are different but not different enough IMHO.
.

Weeelll, I had both and they are totally different.

The SP1/town thing can be improved with a Power Commander and the flapper mod.

Do a test ride on all of them and see which you prefer....thats the only way to decide.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:39 pm

PeteL.

Well when after another bike I tried an SP 1 and then thought that the Ducati 748 was better so went with that as more nimble, fun, iconic, with a soul that was lacking in the SP. Only my opinion so ????

Dean O · Post by **Dean O** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:09 pm

LotusSevenMan wrote:PeteL.

Well when after another bike I tried an SP 1 and then thought that the Ducati 748 was better so went with that as more nimble, fun, iconic, with a soul that was lacking in the SP. Only my opinion so ????

. . . . soul? think you got suckered by the ad men

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:19 am

Dean O wrote:
LotusSevenMan wrote:PeteL.

Well when after another bike I tried an SP 1 and then thought that the Ducati 748 was better so went with that as more nimble, fun, iconic, with a soul that was lacking in the SP. Only my opinion so ????
. . . . soul? think you got suckered by the ad men

You might be right........................ but ride one.

Stunning looks and love the open, dry clutch "Ducaticlatter" LOL.

Dean O · Post by **Dean O** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:17 am

there's nowt quite like the love between man & his bike, regardless of inter-brand banter, its what sets us apart from the heathens & fosters a sense of brotherhood (oooh sounds Obama-esque

). even Lee with his giant scooter is only temporarily ostricised

ironically LSM, the primary reason I will never own a ducati is the clutch - I prefer my bikes not to mimic a cement mixer

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:32 pm

I used to be like that DeanO. but changed my mind once I had one. Odd but true. Think it is 'cos you can see it all whizzing around etc. Thing is they don't make that noise when the bike is driving forward because the slack on the clutch tangs/drum slots is removed by the pressure on them. It is only at a stationary position do you get it.