'94 Honda CBR F2 OR '91 Kawi Ninja 500R

**warden** · 04-04-2011, 01:08 PM

Hey guys,

Wondering if you could help me out here.
I'm down to two different bikes and I'm looking for some advice on which to choose.

The first is a '94 CBR with 60,000 km's on it!
The other is a '91 Ninja 500 with 20'000 km's on it.

I've riden both, I like both. I'm actually leaning towards the CBR but the KM's scare me.

Any suggestions?

**09/D-675** · 04-04-2011, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by warden

Hey guys,

Wondering if you could help me out here.
I'm down to two different bikes and I'm looking for some advice on which to choose.

The first is a '94 CBR with 60,000 km's on it!
The other is a '91 Ninja 500 with 20'000 km's on it.

I've riden both, I like both. I'm actually leaning towards the CBR but the KM's scare me.

Any suggestions?

I'll always go with the lower k's. Have had them both checked out? Which one can you see yourself riding? And how much are they asking?

**warden** · 04-04-2011, 01:16 PM

Yes both have been checked out and I would be comfortable riding both. The CBR seems to fit my frame a bit better though - I'm 6'2" 230lbs. The prices are comparable - both under 3 grand. I was set on the Ninja until the CBR became available and now I'm stuck again

**ThrottleThrow** · 04-04-2011, 01:17 PM

the 500r will be much more forgiving then the cbr. better for a first bike but the cbr will bring you more seasons and more fun.

**Freestyle72** · 04-04-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Thr33staxx

the 500r will be much more forgiving then the cbr. better for a first bike but the cbr will bring you more seasons and more fun.

Insurance will be a hell of a lot cheaper, and parts more available.

**09/D-675** · 04-04-2011, 01:26 PM

Based on the age of each bike i would think they will both be forgiving. Sounds like it'll be your first bike.

Honestly, go with what you preferred, and enjoyed riding, your going to anyway

**warden** · 04-04-2011, 01:28 PM

Wow, thanks for the quick responses everyone!
This site really is great for newbies like me, so it is greatly appreciated.

**DemonPig** · 04-07-2011, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Freestyle72

Insurance will be a hell of a lot cheaper, and parts more available.

Insurance will be roughly the same. A '94 CBR is not considered a super sport bike any more.

**Freestyle72** · 04-07-2011, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by DemonPig

Insurance will be roughly the same. A '94 CBR is not considered a super sport bike any more.

No. The 500 is still going to be much much cheaper. Jevco is the only insurer who considers 95 and older non SS. By choosing the 500 basically any company will insure him for little. TD being a particular one that likes that bike.

**warden** · 04-07-2011, 01:37 PM

The insurance is actually a LOT better then I was expecting on the 600.
First year riding, and it's under $1800, I'm actually pretty happy.

**DemonPig** · 04-09-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Freestyle72

No. The 500 is still going to be much much cheaper. Jevco is the only insurer who considers 95 and older non SS. By choosing the 500 basically any company will insure him for little. TD being a particular one that likes that bike.

I don't know if they are the only company that does it but even if so, they still do it. So with Jevco the difference would be minor and they do offer some of the best rates for non-SS bikes.
I definitely got better quotes than with TD, and I was getting quoted on numerous bikes ranging from 250 to 1000cc throughout last 3 years.
For SS, one is pretty much stuck with StateFarm.
I am paying 40 something dollars a month with Jevco, for a SV650, one way, no accidents. 32 years old though. CBR would be in the same range.