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Originally Posted by neebelung
It's just not a comfy bike to me. The ergos on the R1 (esp the '04 to '06) are much comfier to me. 
And the R6 is still on the short list... and strangely, so is the Busa (though I'm still not sure if I'm comfortable with the attention that comes with riding one of those). |
I get challenged all the time on my old GS, so the GSX-R 1300 would just be worse. I'm looking at two 98's. The ZX-9 is fast, comfortable, and can sport-tour with it's big fairing. The R1 is also fast, and can be made comfortable. Of course, the 98 R1 is more desirable than a new R1 because it is carbed and has the long-stroke engine for low-rpm power. Most of the old R1's I see were thrashed. But I've seen some nice low-mileage ZX-9's (post 97's are best) for $3500. They need suspension work and the jet needle has to be shimmed, but what a great bike.