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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:03:29 PM EST
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Be warned, all of your riding will be about finding a stretch of road where you can "pull the trigger", because Supersport bikes suck for city riding. Have fun.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:05:08 PM EST
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I thought Super Sport was 600 class, but if we are including liter bikes, a 1999 RSVR.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:07:32 PM EST
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You're really better off with something late 90's early 2000's because of FI and the large power increase. I'd go for around a 2000-2001 CBR929rr. I think they were called a Fireblade in your neck of the woods.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:12:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Be warned, all of your riding will be about finding a stretch of road where you can "pull the trigger", because Supersport bikes suck for city riding. Have fun. This. I've only had an sv1000s and a drz400sm. I lived in a rural area, so the low top end on the drz sucked and the SV was a much better bike for me. The drz was fun at lower speeds in town though. If you just lived in the city, a motard might be perfect. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:13:08 PM EST
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:14:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 95 cbr 900rr Winner |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:14:42 PM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Back then I thought supersport was a 600 4 or 750 twin... CBR600 or ZX6R Yeah, OP asks for a super sport and everyone rattles off a super bike. And either of the above works well, if that’s what Op is really asking for. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:15:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CBR1100XX. C'mon man. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/982cbd706c47e8bb37317c1c439c57be-3077129.jpg This is the answer, I'm looking for one but worried about parts if something breaks. Can you still fix these old bikes? |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:15:27 PM EST
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Suzuki TL1000R Suzuki GXR750R Also winners |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:18:02 PM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: CBR1100XX. C'mon man. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/982cbd706c47e8bb37317c1c439c57be-3077129.jpg One of the nicest,smoothest bikes I've ever ridden. It never caught on.. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:19:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: RC51 came out in 2000. Great bike though, I loved the sound on my '03. If you could ever find one: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123106/MLTJFIKUIZF3FEJ2XVOGHP3YNM_jpg-3077169.JPG I remember everybody getting R6's in late '99 and into the 2000's, but the '98 R1 was a game changer. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Suzuki tl1000 or Honda's ~1L v-twin(rc-51?) who's name escapes me ATM. RC51 came out in 2000. Great bike though, I loved the sound on my '03. If you could ever find one: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123106/MLTJFIKUIZF3FEJ2XVOGHP3YNM_jpg-3077169.JPG I remember everybody getting R6's in late '99 and into the 2000's, but the '98 R1 was a game changer. Ok, this is the clear winner, the R1r. I forgot it came in 99. I'm done posting... Sorry this era and topic get me excited 
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:23:49 PM EST
[#12]
I have a mint original 2000 RC51 if interested. 10K miles. Located in SLC
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:28:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, OP asks for a super sport and everyone rattles off a super bike. And either of the above works well, if that's what Op is really asking for. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Back then I thought supersport was a 600 4 or 750 twin... CBR600 or ZX6R Yeah, OP asks for a super sport and everyone rattles off a super bike. And either of the above works well, if that's what Op is really asking for. Its GD  and not everyone  |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:32:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, OP asks for a super sport and everyone rattles off a super bike.... Yes, Supersport is a racing class but the manufacturers are calling all their Sportbikes, Supersports. BUT. If you are buying a bike over 10 years old, there are tons of 1000cc bikes for sale at very reasonable prices. EDIT: Don't shop for one particular model, look for a well maintained low mileage bike. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:32:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, this is the clear winner, the R1r. I forgot it came in 99. I'm done posting... Sorry this era and topic get me excited All these bikes are cool. They're all also very likely to frustrate the shit out of you for maintaining. try to find FZR400 pistons or FZR600 valves, or real OEM carb parts for any of them nowadays, for example. Honda F2/3 and 900 are the ones you can likely still get common replacement parts for. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:38:02 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryMy buddy Jamie James loved that bike |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:41:43 PM EST
[#17]
90's Supersport.. CBR600 was the shit.
Slow by today's standards though. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:43:24 PM EST
[#18]
The 98 9R Ninja was the first stock bike to do a sub 10 second quarter mile.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:44:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All these bikes are cool. They're all also very likely to frustrate the shit out of you for maintaining. try to find FZR400 pistons or FZR600 valves, or real OEM carb parts for any of them nowadays, for example. Honda F2/3 and 900 are the ones you can likely still get common replacement parts for. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ok, this is the clear winner, the R1r. I forgot it came in 99. I'm done posting... Sorry this era and topic get me excited All these bikes are cool. They're all also very likely to frustrate the shit out of you for maintaining. try to find FZR400 pistons or FZR600 valves, or real OEM carb parts for any of them nowadays, for example. Honda F2/3 and 900 are the ones you can likely still get common replacement parts for. Something like a SRX660, tho not a SS, is sporty and the 660 Yammy has plenty of support. But something thr States didn't get I don't think, but Izzy would have as a choice. Just kinda posuer - but much more practical |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:46:50 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ducati 900 SS One of the most distinctive bikes of that era https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30014/900ss-1525949.jpg But theres just something about the Ducati 916 that gives me a chubby.   Attached File |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:50:09 PM EST
[#21]
@iggy1337
Spend some time (and maybe some money) on Iconic they consistently have the best selection of bikes you're looking for. I've bought from them and they are definitely GTG! Also keep an eye on this one too. Never bought from them but they have been around for quite a long time, but they technically don't sell bikes, they just highlight sales from other sources like Craigslist, marketplace, Ebay, and Bring a Trailer etc. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 2:58:42 PM EST
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:00:51 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Can't go wrong with a 1995-98 Honda VFR 750 I came to post this. Not the fastest bike, but the technology and design is amazing. Definitely one of the smoothest. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:02:36 PM EST
[#24]
OP won't have much choice of what to get. There's not that many bikes from then still on the road.
Probably an even smaller likelihood of finding something if he's actually in the Netherlands. A US-wide search of CycleTrader for '90-99 sportbikes turns up very little. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:14:05 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP won't have much choice of what to get. There's not that many bikes from then still on the road. Probably an even smaller likelihood of finding something if he's actually in the Netherlands. A US-wide search of CycleTrader for '90-99 sportbikes turns up very little. There's a LOT more than you might think! See the above sites I linked. And even more surprising is how many VERY low mile or even some ZERO mile bikes are out there. Now granted they obviously ain't cheap but they do exist. Also, didn't realize OP was a Nederlander. Cant really help ya there other than to say I know iconic will assist with international shipping. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:14:21 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I had a major boner for these back in the day... https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/3260/615x405/01114214_kawasaki-zrx1200r.jpg OP would be best served by a bike that fits his size. Depends on how much and how far he's likely to ride. And physical condition. I can ride a Ninja 200 - for about 15 minutes - my old and large body needs a lot more legroom. If OP is just going to ride all the way across NL and back the 30 minutes that would take would be OK on any bike. Riding from his home to Constantinople and back would suck on an ill-fitting bike. A bike that would be a garage queen - buy something purty.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:25:03 PM EST
[#27]
I lusted after one of these FJ600's
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:27:56 PM EST
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:29:00 PM EST
[#29]
Another vote for the 1994 - 1997 Honda VFR750F. Perennial "Best Bike" vote getter. Great looks, Gobs of torque, comfortable enough riding position, smooth, versatile, etc... Plumber's nightmare under the body panels, though! John Correia of Active Self Protection on Youtube has (or had) one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzA1a4JfBd8
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:37:25 PM EST
[#30]
Either a Ducati or a Triumph Daytona. Both had 748 to 900cc and even u to 1200cc engins.
Other choice would probably be a r6 or a r1. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:42:44 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Honda RC45. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/IMG_6442-3077165.jpg If you’re more of a V-twin fan, RC51. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/IMG_6444-3077167.jpg I've ridden or owned different 2004+ CBRs in both 600 and 1000, R6s, ZX7R, YZF1000, and one Yamaha 1200 cruiser. The RC51 is my favorite bike I've ever ridden. Even the clapped out one I was using. It felt like it wanted to go wherever I wanted. I'll never own another motorcycle, but if I were, it'd be a RC51. My buddy's zx7r felt like a stubborn animal. If I wanted to turn the Kawi wanted to standup, if I wanted to stand it back up it wanted to stay leaned over. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:50:22 PM EST
[#32]
90-91 gixxer. Didn’t care for the 92-93 sticker graphics.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 3:50:48 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: CBR1100XX. C'mon man. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/982cbd706c47e8bb37317c1c439c57be-3077129.jpg Amen brother. I had a 2000 model |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 4:22:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've ridden or owned different 2004+ CBRs in both 600 and 1000, R6s, ZX7R, YZF1000, and one Yamaha 1200 cruiser. The RC51 is my favorite bike I've ever ridden. Even the clapped out one I was using. It felt like it wanted to go wherever I wanted. I'll never own another motorcycle, but if I were, it'd be a RC51. My buddy's zx7r felt like a stubborn animal. If I wanted to turn the Kawi wanted to standup, if I wanted to stand it back up it wanted to stay leaned over. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Honda RC45. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/IMG_6442-3077165.jpg If you’re more of a V-twin fan, RC51. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/IMG_6444-3077167.jpg I've ridden or owned different 2004+ CBRs in both 600 and 1000, R6s, ZX7R, YZF1000, and one Yamaha 1200 cruiser. The RC51 is my favorite bike I've ever ridden. Even the clapped out one I was using. It felt like it wanted to go wherever I wanted. I'll never own another motorcycle, but if I were, it'd be a RC51. My buddy's zx7r felt like a stubborn animal. If I wanted to turn the Kawi wanted to standup, if I wanted to stand it back up it wanted to stay leaned over.   I said I'd save so much money on gas driving to yhe office. My wife said I'd save a ton because I'd have to live there.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 4:30:53 PM EST
[#35]
Really not sure why folks are posting 750-1200cc bikes. Super sports are 600cc - 675cc.
The Supersport class features machines that are lighter and less powerful than the Superbike and sees a mix of 600cc four-cylinder and 675cc three-cylinder sports based motorcycles. For me it was my '93 Yamaha FZR600  (Not mine, but same color scheme) |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 4:43:18 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryYou could do worse *cough* Bimota*cough*  Attached FileDef won't bag on the marque, one of my favs, but can't reco to scratch an itch. Regardless really barely 90s avaible. Happy New Year |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 4:45:13 PM EST
[#37]
Was about to post the same. I had the titanium version from 2000 and it is the only bike (of many owned) I regret selling.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 4:48:30 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryDang, I owned 5 ZRX1200s, never had a silver one. Very cool. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:02:43 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Suzuki 750 GSXR SRAD Kawasaki ZXR 750 Suzuki TL1000S Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP There’s a bunch I’d have from that era. The best bikes I owned in the 90’s were the 1996 GSXR750 SRAD, and the 99 R1. Those bikes were fast AND handled well even by today’s standards. The R1 was the better bike of the two but I would love another go on either. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:21:35 PM EST
[#40]
While I had fun on my 97 ZX6R I would say either the 90-96 ZX11 or a Honda CBR1100XX
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:23:58 PM EST
[#41]
I had a Honda CBR600F2 and was a great bike. I had a pipe on it but don't remember who made it, but it sounded very good.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:26:23 PM EST
[#42]
Green Kawasaki ZX7R or Yellow Ducati 749
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:39:22 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I had a Honda CBR600F2 and was a great bike. I had a pipe on it but don't remember who made it, but it sounded very good. Had a Yoshimura on mine. Just looked it up, 90hp/47ft-lb and that's probably on the optimistic side.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:41:43 PM EST
[#44]
1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. Mine's still in the garage but needs to be put back together. One of these days.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 5:43:48 PM EST
[#45]
I've had several 90's sportbikes, the one I miss the most would be TL1000R, then probably tied between 900RR and gixxer750.. don't really miss any of the 600's they were rather buzzy at highway speeds in that era.
Now if moneys not an object I'd get a RC30 or RC45. |
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Posted: 12/31/2023 6:03:45 PM EST
[#46]
Buy the bike that you can afford to maintain and repair. I love Ducati but I have a Kawasaki budget. Honda VFRs look and ride great in my opinion, but you might not find one from that era and might not be racer enough for some.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 6:17:35 PM EST
[#47]
2006 GSXR 1000. I know that is not a 90s bike. But the tech jumped big time. If must be a 90 something then find a 99 GSXR 750
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Posted: 12/31/2023 7:00:23 PM EST
[#48]
Always had an eye for the CBR.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 7:08:59 PM EST
[#49]
Early 90s VFR. Not my pic but I did have a 93 like this, best sound in internal combustion, v4 with gear driven cams.
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Posted: 12/31/2023 7:22:44 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This is the answer, I'm looking for one but worried about parts if something breaks. Can you still fix these old bikes? Of course, there are tons of parts out there for almost any bike you can think of. |
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