Next bike after GS?

[StevenDavisPhoto]

So, I got my bike in September. I view it as a starter bike since I'm a new rider. I would like to go the sport route after I get used to riding, either after this upcoming season, or a year later. Then again, maybe I'll change my mind along the line and stick with the GS. However, if you were looking to upgrade to a sport 600-650, what would YOU get? Just wondering what my options are should I move up. Thanks!

[mister]

Are you limiting yourself to a 600-650 for a reason?

Personally, the only 600s to 650s that Appeal to me are all Suzuki. SV650 (naked), GSX650, GSR600

I've ridden an FZ6 and didn't like it. And didn't like the heat coming from the exhaust and through the seat on the Triumph Street Triple.

When I got my 919 I'd ridden quite a few bikes and narrowed it down to the Honda 919 and the Kawasaki Z750. The 919 won due to comfort (I felt more comfortable on the bike and to Me the handling was more natural). I didn't feel as comfy on the SV650 naked or sport. And while they had more power than the GS, it wasn't That much of a difference, nor were the bikes Special/Different enough to warrant getting them.

You'll probably find it tough locating a 919, but do consider a Z750, they are good bikes and sell gangbusters in Europe.

Michael

[Mart3y]

If i was to get a 600cc sports bike, i'd be getting one of the new zx6r's. But what i'd really like to get, and also what im currently saving for, is a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000, nice super naked right there 

[tt_four]

You're gonna have to narrow that one down a little bit. When you say sport route are you meaning gsxr/r6/cbr, or just anything sporty, including SVs and  fz6rs? and are you looking at a new bike or used?

Going off my assumption that you want a supersport, and sticking with 600s, my first choice is always an 05-06 cbr600rr. That bike i sjust the sexiest thing I've ever seen. Also a big fan of the 03-04zx636r, but the price is always high on those, or else they've been completely destroyed by stunters.  R6s have never really done much for me, and even though I love gsxrs, my real love affair is with the gsxr750, and it has unfortunately pushed the 600 out of the picture for me because if I ever bought one I would only ever consider it a lesser version of the 750, where as the cbr and zx6r are their own bike and I'd be happy with it. As far as new bikes.... I don't even know, none of the new 600s appeal to me. I'd consider a cbr600rr, but I still like the older ones more. If I was buying new I'd probaby branch out and pick up a triumph or something like that. If you're open to naked biked I'd definitely consider the Triumph Street Triple. I used to have a Speed Four back in 2003, but that was when they were 600cc inline 4s with clipons instead of the 675cc triples with normal handlebars. That would be a natural step up from the GS. I do really like the SV650 too, but if I was gonna spend the money on one I'd definitely want a few extra hp.

Either way let us know a bit more about what you're looking for as far as supersport, naked bikes, new/used bikes. Even if it is only a 100cc difference, you'll be amazed how much faster a 600cc bike is.

[gsJack]

If I get one more bike I think it will be a CBR250R that I can still blast thru some twisties with.  Maybe an 80th birthday present to myself, that's only a little over a year away now.     The 02 GS will last that long, maybe it'll even outlast me.   

http://www.cycleworld.com/video/video_articles/2011/kawasaki_ninja_250r_vs._honda_cbr250r_-_video

[Twism86]

I want a SV650s. In blue. Thats or a Kawasaki Ninja 650. I just want a FI bike to get ride of the hassle of carbs. I am coming up on a year with my GS and am still happy. I will be making some cosmetic improvements and minor performance upgrades this spring. Enough to keep my happy.

I always think i want a bigger bike, then I go for a ride and come home happy.

[tt_four]

I love the idea of FI, but that's what my current bike has, and to be honest I miss carbs a bit. It's a good evening project to pull apart some carbs and rejet, but I have trying to fight with my computer trying to change fuel maps. Computers aren't my strong point though. I screwed with my bike for 6 months and finally just gave up and decided to leave the stock map on it.

[Twism86]

Im used to carbs from dirts bikes and nitro R/C but honestly I just want something without the hassle. I like working on things but if i can avoid rejetting, choke, etc Im welcome to it.

[fraze11]

I do alot of 2 and 3 day trips (in addition to a 60km commute) and my next bike will likely be a Kawi 650r or *maybe* the GSX650.  My main beefs are also the choking hassle but more so the power and long trip comfort factors, I find after 2 days on the GS Im starting to have had enough.  I really want to do a trip to the West Coast Canada (from Southern Ontario) and I don't see that happening until I get a new bike.  But I still enjoy my GS.

[mike__R]

I ride an older SV650S (With carbs) and my girlfriend has the newer version (with FI) - I would definitely prefer to have FI on mine but the only reason is due to the maintenance aspect.

BTW the SV is a great bike.

[tb0lt]

Triumph Speed Triple or TT600. Used to have a TT600 (100+hp, not too much weight over the GS, nice handling, fuel injected, comfy ride, nice looking, AWESOME sounding). It was a blast to ride and almost zero maintenance atleast in the 10k miles i put on it between 20 and 30K.

[tt_four]

Used to have a TT600 (100+hp, not too much weight over the GS, nice handling, fuel injected, comfy ride, nice looking, AWESOME sounding). It was a blast to ride and almost zero maintenance atleast in the 10k miles i put on it between 20 and 30K.

That was 99% the same bike as my speed four, only the tt600 has a fairing. It was definitely a great bike. Mine didn't have too many problems from 0-22k miles. I had some serious dealership headaches, but the bike would've been pretty problem free had I not had a warranty and expected the idiots at the bmw dealership to fix some little problems. Mine only had 97hp, but had great midrange. It definitely sounded sweet with the D&D on it. Plus you could stand it up in 3rd gear when you were going 90mph on the highway with some practice I won't do that anymore though, haha, I'm hoping to make it past my late 20s.

[murf425]

It's not a 600, but my next WILL be a Triumph Thruxton. 

[The Buddha]

The logical step up IMHO from a GS isn't a GSXR. I'd say it is a sv650, er650 and an sv1000. Torque over revvy HP.

Cool.
Buddha.

[Pelikan]

I like the Yamaha FZ8, for what that's worth.

[Allen]

Dear Santa, please send me a Honda elite 110, sv650N, cbr600rr, gsxr600, and a hyabusa! Thanks.  I like the elite because it has 100+mgp and lots of storage, I love the cbr, it is really smooth and really powerful and handles awesome but it sits higher than the gsxr.  Should I sell my 07gs and get a scooter?

[Suzuki Stevo]

After I bought my GS500FK7, I bought an '07 Burgman 400, '08 GSX650F, '10 Honda SH150i, '10 Ninja 250R, in that order.

OOPS: I kinda missed the question....buy any of the above  

[mach1]

Well if you wnna bike that you can grow into that buy a gsxr1000 the newer ones haveaswitch that will cut power fom 1000cc to 600cc and also 750cc thatayyou can have a600 to upgrade to then lter 750 and then a 1000ccand never have to buy a newone fr years to come.

[Twisted]

Well if you wnna bike that you can grow into that buy a gsxr1000 the newer ones haveaswitch that will cut power fom 1000cc to 600cc and also 750cc thatayyou can have a600 to upgrade to then lter 750 and then a 1000ccand never have to buy a newone fr years to come.

Right.....like anyones gonna buy a GSXR1000 and put it to 600 or 750 mode  . And if they do I guarantee it won't be for long. It would be buying a Porsche and putting it in VW Beetle mode. 

[Twisted]

If i was to get a 600cc sports bike, i'd be getting one of the new zx6r's. But what i'd really like to get, and also what im currently saving for, is a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000, nice super naked right there 

I would save my money and buy the Z750. The performance difference between them is minimal. I think the 1000 pips the 750 by 1/100th of a second on a standing quarter. They look the same and the 750 is a few grand cheaper and probably cheaper to get insurance for. Just my 2c.