Why buy a larger bike

I would love a bigger bike although I find litre sportsbikes a bit intimidating and TBH having something that powerfull would be "giving myself enough rope".

You just have to look at the laptimes in the Superstock race at the TT this year to illustrate how awsomely fast these things are.

As a track bike perhaps, but then again I'm not sure I could justify the expense as I would want to keep the SV as well as its such a good all rounder.

I don't really feel that I've mastered the SV yet, I've had pegs and knees down on the track but I'm still in the novice group.

All in all I'm happy with my SV at the mo, I could perhaps do with a few more revs in the lower gears so I don't ping the rev limiter so often, but apart from that it still suits my needs. (or it will when I've replaced the worn out trampoline suspension )

Originally Posted by tricky

I would love a bigger bike although I find litre sportsbikes a bit intimidating and TBH having something that powerfull would be "giving myself enough rope".

You just have to look at the laptimes in the Superstock race at the TT this year to illustrate how awsomely fast these things are.

I think this is one of the reasons I love my 'Blade. By comparison, it's power output is really 750 territory these days (about 130-135 bhp) so it's not as intimidating as one would think. But as it's a physically larger engine than the 750 it has more torque, and we all know that bhp may give you speen, but it's the torque that pushes you there..

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Big bikes not for me cos I is only little person.

Just thinking more.

I am a hobby motorcyclist. That is I use car for commute and bike for fun.

Expensive hobby. But if I used a bike all year then I most certaiinly would get a litre bike like a big bandit or summat. I would get bored far too quickly if I had to ride a small bike often. Doing miles of motorway day in day out on a GPz would be a yawn.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Jelster

Sorry, but you can't do 3 figures in 2nd on 600/650, and you cant do serious speeds in 3rd.

If I ever lose my left foot, I will bear this in mind

why do you need to do 100+ in second? again there is no need but want, like northy said just change gear and chill look at the scenery.

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

why do you need to do 100+ in second? again there is no need but want, like northy said just change gear and chill look at the scenery.

I never said I needed too, but 'eck, it stirs something inside when you do. And I felt quite good when we stopped for a cup of coffee

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Originally Posted by mister c

Having a discussion with a mate last night & I asked the question "why do you need something larger than a 600/650 cc". Why have a Gixxer 1000, R1 or Busa etc?

If you've ever lived with a larger faster bike and then had to ride smaller and slower then you'd understand.

[tinpants]

I've read the majority of the posts in this thread and I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't matter what you ride, or why you ride it. You've made a conscious decision to buy a particular sort / size of bike and thats it. Everyone is different. We all have different opinions about things.
Personally speaking, I bought a VTR 1000 'cos I've always liked the sound and the low down power. I'm now looking for a litre plus sports tourer like a ZZR 1100 'cos I'd like to do a bit of touring and the VTR is most definitely NOT a bike you'd want to ride for miles and miles in one go. Its a bit thirsty as well.

Originally Posted by Jelster

God I love my 'Blade... Sorry, but you can't do 3 figures in 2nd on 600/650, and you cant do serious speeds in 3rd. Overtakes were effortless and the handling faultless.

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ehh.. last time I checked, I could get 3 figures in 2nd on the 636... just about.. wasnt comfortable, but it was defo 3 figures... and time to change gear!

cant test that now, cos I no longer have a 636...