Recent content by matricz007

A lot of good points.... I have safely dismounted off of the SS perch. I am definitely leaning towards a cruiser. As a kid I loved the Triumph Bonneville and thought, hey why not get one? I also like the Yamaha Bolt and Harley Sportster. The former dirt bike rider in me wants to get a Scrambler...

True, I was surprised to find an Honda CBR 600RR parked outside around King St E and Parliment. And I went by that area again and saw it there again, just parked outdoors. Just general commuting, to work if I don't want to take transit. To the gym, to my friends that live in Mississauga, etc...

Thanks guys, I've been busy with but just caught up to all the posts. Anything less than 600 didn't offer enough power/speed. I plan to use on the highway. I burrowed my friends Ninja and I felt like I was going to get pushed into another lane when I was near an 18 wheeler. As for the F800...

Sorry if this has been posted before, I searched the forum and couldn't find it. I was planning to get a Supersport as my primary mode of transport, that is to say I will not buy a car. (With Uber, Zipcar, Transit- I live downtown) A friend and experienced rider suggested getting a Standard...

It's funny when I decided to get a bike I said I wanted to get a new Naked. But my friend recommended a use super sport instead. This is definitely something to consider.

Thanks a lot Inreb. I found a 2007 BMW F800S which was much cheaper on insurance (which I expect to be offset by maintenance costs), but I'm going to stick to my guns and get the newest Japanese 600 I can afford on my budget. :P

Hi everyone, I am planning to own my first bike. I used to ride dirt bikes but they belonged to my friends. I am planning to buy a used Japanese 600cc sport bike. (my two top choices are the CBR600RR and the R6). I was wondering how old is too old? Should I even consider something from 98...