You may remember my conundrum of wanting a 2006-2008 750+cc sport bike and exploring all possibilites within my budget..
Well I ended up today narrowing my choice to one of these 2 options:
- Kawasaki ZX-10R 2008 Green. 1 owner. Akra slip on. Pristine AS NEW condition with just 3500km on the clock! Driven in the dry on weekends only. 10,000 Euros
- Honda CBR 1000RR 2008 Black. 1 owner. Completely Standard. Mint Condition. 31,000km BUT has had brand new engine installed late 2010 due to oil burn problem almost 1L/1000km. Done 11,000km on new engine. Owner says new engine still burns some oil but only around 500ml/2000km which Honda say is normal. 9,300 Euros
I have sat and test driven both. Both drive well...Kwak sounds beautiful but torque and ease of drive I prefer on CBR. I have to say I prefer the looks, ergos and size of the Honda too :thumbsup:...a friend is telling me that for just 700 euros he would rather have the 'new' bike though he says the CBR is really nice nick too :beat:...
I think I am still going for the blade though :gay:. Am I doing the right thing?
Well I ended up today narrowing my choice to one of these 2 options:
- Kawasaki ZX-10R 2008 Green. 1 owner. Akra slip on. Pristine AS NEW condition with just 3500km on the clock! Driven in the dry on weekends only. 10,000 Euros
- Honda CBR 1000RR 2008 Black. 1 owner. Completely Standard. Mint Condition. 31,000km BUT has had brand new engine installed late 2010 due to oil burn problem almost 1L/1000km. Done 11,000km on new engine. Owner says new engine still burns some oil but only around 500ml/2000km which Honda say is normal. 9,300 Euros
I have sat and test driven both. Both drive well...Kwak sounds beautiful but torque and ease of drive I prefer on CBR. I have to say I prefer the looks, ergos and size of the Honda too :thumbsup:...a friend is telling me that for just 700 euros he would rather have the 'new' bike though he says the CBR is really nice nick too :beat:...
I think I am still going for the blade though :gay:. Am I doing the right thing?