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Posted: 12/31/2023 1:25:42 PM EDT
So for no reason other in particular other than YouTube I want to buy a 90s era Supersport.
I have no prior experience on one and they a tourturesly impractical for where I live with small pre ICE streets but fuck all that. Not looking for a particular displaycement or horse power amount but I do like the look of the twin round headlight setup (not a must). What's the best solid bang for the buck? |
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Something green with Kawasaki on the tank.
There are some new retro bikes that look pretty bad ass. |
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Suzuki 750 GSXR SRAD
Kawasaki ZXR 750 Suzuki TL1000S Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP There’s a bunch I’d have from that era. |
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I always liked the looks of the '92 Kawi ZX-7.
I'd love to have a Honda RC30 though. |
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Plus one for the VFR. The mid 2000s interceptors are badass too!
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What's the hook? Nostalgia for a brand, model overrides all. How's licensing in Netherlands? You have/can get top license w/o interim experience? My euro friends have all ridden since toddlers, so I'm sure when I ask they'll give flippant replies. (Just asked, told no direct EU A Unrestricted so sounds like you'll need some interim) Assuming you're just knocking around local? If traveling ai'd have different advice.
I'd avoid 2S GP reps, more because the RZ 350 (owned) and RG 500 (friends) doesnt make me nostalgic. if our resident Estonian was still around d he could give a great deal of guidance here) I do dig RGVs If you like the twin headlamp look, my call would be FZR. Prolly 92-93 400, but they tend to a premium. The 600 is fine tho, just not as cool for me. I'm a Yamaha guy tho, mostly. Otherwise Honda and widely sold for parts availability. How's your wrenching? |
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In the 90s wasnt "supersport" considered 600cc or the twins came in at 750? I had a 99 ZX7 & a 99 maybe 2000 R6(last year of carburetors). I liked the R6 better...
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Quoted: What's the hook? Nostalgia for a brand, model overrides all. How's licensing in Netherlands? You have/can get top license w/o interim experience? My euro friends have all ridden since toddlers, so I'm sure when I ask they'll give flippant replies. Assuming you're just knocking around local? If traveling ai'd have different advice. I'd avoid 2S GP reps, more because the RZ 350 (owned) and RG 500 (friends) doesnt make me nostalgic. if our resident Estonian was still around d he could give a great deal of guidance here) If you like the twin headlamp look, my call would be FZR. Prolly 92-93 400, but they tend to a premium. The 600 is fine tho, just not as cool for me. I'm a Yamaha guy tho, mostly. Otherwise Honda and widely sold for parts availability. How's your wrenching? View Quote I peronally can ride any displacement/power bike but a 'non geezer' license holder now goes through a stepped system in NL. Last years Ive been on twist and go scooters here but was just clicking bike vids over the holidays. Not no much interested in high speed/cutting edge handleing but just want to scratch an itch. |
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Quoted: I peronally can ride any displacement/power bike but a 'non geezer' license holder now goes through a stepped system in NL. Last years Ive been on twist and go scooters here but was just clicking bike vids over the holidays. Not no much interested in high speed/cutting edge handleing but just want to scratch an itch. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: What's the hook? Nostalgia for a brand, model overrides all. How's licensing in Netherlands? You have/can get top license w/o interim experience? My euro friends have all ridden since toddlers, so I'm sure when I ask they'll give flippant replies. Assuming you're just knocking around local? If traveling ai'd have different advice. I'd avoid 2S GP reps, more because the RZ 350 (owned) and RG 500 (friends) doesnt make me nostalgic. if our resident Estonian was still around d he could give a great deal of guidance here) If you like the twin headlamp look, my call would be FZR. Prolly 92-93 400, but they tend to a premium. The 600 is fine tho, just not as cool for me. I'm a Yamaha guy tho, mostly. Otherwise Honda and widely sold for parts availability. How's your wrenching? I peronally can ride any displacement/power bike but a 'non geezer' license holder now goes through a stepped system in NL. Last years Ive been on twist and go scooters here but was just clicking bike vids over the holidays. Not no much interested in high speed/cutting edge handleing but just want to scratch an itch. Cool so you have an A. If you fit I'd say Fizzer 400 or more realistically 600. Or whatever Marque makes you happy they are all pretty similar for your use. If you want something a bit more versatile, a Thundercat or Fazer might be worth a look, but def not SS. Make them more comfy tho. I don't recall for shit what was available on the Sports side in Europe 90s tho Attached File If you'd consider something like a XTZ 750 - they are a fun to hoon on, and travel awesome with gear. Even twin lamps no access to my stuff so pulled from internet. |
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Check out auction results on Bring a Trailer and raresportbikesforsale as a reference. 90's and early 2000's sport bikes are rising in collectability and price. If you can find anything as close to OEM for a decent price I'd grab it quick.
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I really miss my CBR600F3. If I came into an unexpected amount of money I would be on the hunt for an all original purple and yellow one just for the sake of nostalgia. Maybe a Smokin Joes edition too
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1993 red, white, blue cbr900rr, or 1995 white, purple, yellow. I had both. They were amazing back in the day.
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Quoted: Check out auction results on Bring a Trailer and raresportbikesforsale as a reference. 90's and early 2000's sport bikes are rising in collectability and price. If you can find anything as close to OEM for a decent price I'd grab it quick. View Quote Im told it's not much different in many part of the EU where Izzy is. Good news, it's not hard to import motorcycles from around the world. |
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VFR800 - Geared cams for the win
916 - Pre - Terblanche RC51 doesn’t meet the standard, but it’s close. If not then the TL1000R. The ubiquitous 1990s sport bike will always be the CBR600F2/3, though- especially the Smokin’ Joes as listed above. |
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Suzuki tl1000 or Honda's ~1L v-twin(rc-51?) who's name escapes me ATM.
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Quoted: Suzuki tl1000 or Honda's ~1L v-twin(rc-51?) who's name escapes me ATM. View Quote RC51 came out in 2000. Great bike though, I loved the sound on my '03. If you could ever find one: Attached File I remember everybody getting R6's in late '99 and into the 2000's, but the '98 R1 was a game changer. |
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They were fantastic, but no way would I get a bike again without ABS.
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Also the Super Blackbird CBR1100XX. I used to drool over them when I was a kid lol
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There can be only one.
That thing kept up with litre bikes no problem dusted many on the track Attached File |
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Best bike I rode back the was a Suzuki GSX-R750. Awesome steady suspension from the factory. Not slow either.
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Back then I thought supersport was a 600 4 or 750 twin...
CBR600 or ZX6R |
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