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Torn Between GSXR 750 & CBR 929 - SOS

OmegaBravo7

OmegaBravo7

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Have narrowed it down to 2 bikes I've viewed over the weekend and undecided between the two. They're both clean with relatively low km's and both are 2000 models

Would love some feedback from those with dual experience here (hopefully unbiased):


Which is larger between the two bikes?

Which has better handling on the road?

Which is less prone of getting out of control?

Not looking for top speed and not racing.

Which has better quality and reliability?

Which in your opinion is better looking?

Does the 750 have a storage compartment like the 929?

Which holds better resale value?

Which is better for long rides?

And of course, which is prone to theft?
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
Have narrowed it down to 2 bikes I've viewed over the weekend and undecided between the two. They're both clean with relatively low km's and both are 2000 models

Would love some feedback from those with dual experience here (hopefully unbiased):


Which is larger between the two bikes?

Which has better handling on the road?

Which is less prone of getting out of control?

Not looking for top speed and not racing.

Which has better quality and reliability?

Which in your opinion is better looking?

Does the 750 have a storage compartment like the 929?

Which holds better resale value?

Which is better for long rides?

And of course, which is prone to theft?
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The 929 will feel a bit smaller in those years, but they're close. The 929 looks better to me. The GSXR is probably more prone to theft. The 929 will have a much more satisfying power delivery for the street. Both are reliable.

No contest for me, the 929 for the questions asked.
 
Do you want to be PeeWee Herman or Pierce Brosnan? Get Honda.
 
Which is larger between the two bikes?

Google.

Which has better handling on the road?

Both good, on tracks.

Which is less prone of getting out of control?

Neither. Depends on the rider.

Not looking for top speed and not racing.

then why...???

Which has better quality and reliability?

Both depends on owner, good luck finding an unthrashed GSXR.

Which in your opinion is better looking?

Subjective, you are buying the bike.

Does the 750 have a storage compartment like the 929?

Google.

Which holds better resale value?

Both cost a fortune to insure.

Which is better for long rides?

Neither, wrong bikes.

And of course, which is prone to theft?

Your insurance rates will tell you that.

I suggest you think this purchase through a little more.
 
CafeRay you beautiful curmudgeon.

I think the old Hondas age better. The 929 looks like a classic.

Looking at cycle-ergo.com, the Gixxer's riding position is pretty extreme.

I shudder at the thought of insuring the 929, but it would be my pick if insurance money was no object.
 
Really? My friend just went and got his m1 last friday. He's 38 mind you but his quote on a 2000 gsxr 750 was under 900 for the year. He ended up with a yzf600r and pays just north of 700.

Looks wise I love both bikes you've picked. Gsxr parts will be easier to find should you need them. They're similar in size. Resale I'd say the cbr because they're less common. Neither are comfortable for long rides.
 
I don't think either bike is going to hold up against today's modern bikes, but to punt around town and get some smiles I think either will do. As CafeRay mentioned, it will also boil down to the condition of the bike as they are 15 years old.

I'm partial to liking the Gixxer's as I used to own one ('03). Good luck finding one that was not beat on... in my search, most were in horrid condition with very shoddy aftermarket parts.

If you can find one in close to original condition, but it!
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CafeRay said:
Not really on these bikes. They still have huge power/weight ratios. You need to check all that before you go any further.
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Irrelevant. 20 years and you get classic insurance rates.
 
Roomie said:
Really? My friend just went and got his m1 last friday. He's 38 mind you but his quote on a 2000 gsxr 750 was under 900 for the year. He ended up with a yzf600r and pays just north of 700.
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That's typical near 40 yrs old, but it doesn't change if the bike is new or 25 years old, in terms of liability (you can argue that older bikes are actually less safe).
 
CafeRay said:
That's typical near 40 yrs old, but it doesn't change if the bike is new or 25 years old, in terms of liability (you can argue that older bikes are actually less safe).
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His rate on a new gsxr 600 was absolutely mental which is why he went with an older bike for now. I'd agree about the less safe. Not to say they're death traps but the new ones stop better, weigh less etc all day long.
 
Then I have to re-confirm I'm assumption. Was long ago but I think I remember getting a quote for a 17 yr old SS and I questioed why it was cheaper than a 10 yr old 600 liter cbr, and I believe I was told it's because of it's age
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
Then I have to re-confirm I'm assumption. Was long ago but I think I remember getting a quote for a 17 yr old SS and I questioed why it was cheaper than a 10 yr old 600 liter cbr, and I believe I was told it's because of it's age
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I want to say state farm or td or both use the 15 year old rule. I could be wrong but you can always try an online quote with td or call either
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
Then I have to re-confirm I'm assumption. Was long ago but I think I remember getting a quote for a 17 yr old SS and I questioed why it was cheaper than a 10 yr old 600 liter cbr, and I believe I was told it's because of it's age
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Depends on the model and the claims history.

At one point in the early 2000s the ZX9R had the highest claims of any bike.
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