Limestone Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi! Summer finally comming up... And as usually my "devil horns" groes back and I want to buy me a toy... A Yamaha R1 is on top of my list at the moment. The pricerange in Sweden for a 2000-2001 model year Yamaha R1 is a bout 4.000-5.000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I've got a full blown custom 1990 FZR1000 Kenny Roberts race bike Although not quite on par with a new R1, it still has 127RWHP, and can perform beyond my (experienced) level. All in all it's a great weekend street/track bike Insurance is about $130USD a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 For the last 4 years I have owned a Ducati 900SS which is worth around 2000 Euros. My Fully Comprehensive Insurance + Breakdown Recovery cost me 100 Euros. - I'm in the UK. I think my 34 years motorcycle riding experience weighs in my favour !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusW Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) You think Sweden is high on insurance costs, but Norway is even worse! You probably have to pay between 1700 eur (2400 usd) and 4000 eur (5600 usd), maybe more if you're under 25 years old and your bike has a lot of HP. Its not how i should be. Edited June 5, 2009 by MagnusW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have 9 years no claims, own 4 bikes, oh no wait 3 bikes, my bro in law has one. The last time I paid insurance for all of them, (4 at the time), it was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Harley for me and i think i pay about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 1) Suzuki GSXR 600 K4 (2004) (118bhp) 2) Honda CBR600 fx (1999) (110bhp) 3) Kawasaki ZX636R, full motoGP paintjop. (2003) (121bhp) 4) Suzuki GSXR1000 K4, Ltd Edition Black (2004) (183bhp) My god Sixx..... That's a nice collection. Love the gixxer K4. Is that a monthly fee or anually? // H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlemountain Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 No Triumph like Mal then, Fred? Love your signature! I love the Ogri comic and still have an Ogri coffe mug and I think I still have my sweatshirt from the late 80's. Had my Triumph then and wanted a Norvin like Ogri .. Also - very nice bike you have there! For the last 4 years I have owned a Ducati 900SS which is worth around 2000 Euros. My Fully Comprehensive Insurance + Breakdown Recovery cost me 100 Euros. - I'm in the UK. I think my 34 years motorcycle riding experience weighs in my favour !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinea Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I've recenlt bought a BMW F800R Here's my review - http://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28036 Cost just over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 My god Sixx..... That's a nice collection. Love the gixxer K4. Is that a monthly fee or anually? // H That was for the whole year. Yeah the K4 is such a great looking bike, last model before the ugly end cans and that nasty duckarse tail piece!! The Ltd Edition black initially came with all the stickers and crap on, so I removed them all and just left the silver 'S' on the tank, got black screen, tri oval carbon end can, system is already titanium, all my bikes have specially made rear-sets (foot pegs), the right one has slightly bigger spikes so my boot would catch and grip on it as my right leg is paralysed. (Well to be fair so is the rest of my right side now and I'm blind) but was still able to race and keep with any fast group anywhere. Goes to show, doesn''t matter whats wrong if your heart is in it you will find a wy to over come it!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 My sport bike days are long over... Circa 1984 I had one of the original Nija's... Today I just set back and relax... 2007 Road King Classic... Dig those Whitewalls... Double T . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 That was for the whole year. Yeah the K4 is such a great looking bike, last model before the ugly end cans and that nasty duckarse tail piece!! The Ltd Edition black initially came with all the stickers and crap on, so I removed them all and just left the silver 'S' on the tank, got black screen, tri oval carbon end can, system is already titanium, all my bikes have specially made rear-sets (foot pegs), the right one has slightly bigger spikes so my boot would catch and grip on it as my right leg is paralysed. (Well to be fair so is the rest of my right side now and I'm blind) but was still able to race and keep with any fast group anywhere. Goes to show, doesn''t matter whats wrong if your heart is in it you will find a wy to over come it!! Sixx That Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000, year 03, 12300kms driven so far. Should sell well for about 5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 i usually insure my sport-bikes with State Farm since their rating system is based on displacement and not the make/model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 My ZZR1400 with PC and flies out = 172BHP, 103ft lbs torque cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Thats the insurance cost by the way!!!! Edited June 11, 2009 by Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've owned motorcycles since before I could drive on the street. After spending several months in Norway (Kongsberg) and seeing how expensive and difficult it was to have a nice motorcycle, I just had to buy another one. I picked up the Bandit 1200 for $3500 USD (used) and the insurance is $243/year. It was a little scratched up, but that doesn't effect the performance (which is all I'll ever need). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatista Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi Henrik. Down here in Oz I ride a 2007 Ducati Sprot Classic 1000. I have added quite a few modifications - mainly higher quality after-market alloy parts from Italy amd amazing Beringer brakes from France. My insurance is with a company that specialises in insurance for motorcycles and sports cars. For this motorcycle (and my 1994 Honda Civic Type-R) I pay $1200.00 per year (about 7532 SEK). To get this price (for asportsbike and a fast car), both must be kept in a secure place and not visible from the street (and I've been riding motorcycles for 30 years) Good luck with your choice of motorcycle and insurance. Chris Melbourne, Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hey. I've had a GSX-R750 02 for a few years. It's my third GSXR. Got it for $7800 in 2006, but it had more than $8,000 invested in aftermarket parts including Ohlins springs, Penske mono, Yoshi full system, etc. I'm an old fart so insurance isn't too bad until I lose my license. Pay around $1,000/year or so. Love the GSX-Rs, but I have to say... all the new brands have something going for them. Just depends what you like. I love 600s and liter bikes, just not a big fan of twins. Had an RC-51 for a couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBreitling Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I had a feeling watch nuts might also be bikers, too, especially from some of the avatars with bikes. I joined the Harley generation about 8 years ago via a Fat Boy and pay about USD 800 per year, but we can only ride 7-8 months a year, like the Scandinavian countries, but the hearty Scot probably goes 12 months a year. This is about double US insurance rates. Riding over 30 years, just one accident last year, but a dousie, a deer jumped over my bike in the Black Hills of South Dakota during Sturgis bike week. Broke my neck (C1), in a halo for 7 months, probably 12 months of physio, can't drive for the time being, and medical bills in US of $15,000 for two days, didn't really do anything, and back in Toronto, medical claims of probably US 50,000 when all done including income replacement, not to mention the US 15,000 to repair the bike. All covered because I had the proper insurance. So if anyone is considering riding w/o the proper insurance, think again....... RIDE SAFELY and Have Fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I ride a 2007 Ducati Sprot Classic 1000.Chris Melbourne, Oz. These are real nice... like the "old" look. I like the Caf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Well.. you have to finish what you started... right.. To be honest, I forgott about this topic that I started. And ones again when springtime is comming up, the feelings for the road does to. I ended up buying my self a R1 - 00 last year. In the end of the summer so I didn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 i'm wondering how many of y'all wear leathers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seroberts Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Motorcycles ......Oh Yeah Baby '08 Black Ducati 1098S and My '08 Black BMW K1200S both loaded with all kinds of trick sh!t....rearsets,carbon exhaust, ect. BTW my insurance for both is $700 a year And I do have a couple sets of leathers..ATGYG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 @chronoluvvv: Always fully protected... I have a daughter now and will not risk it. @seroberts: That 1098....that 1098...I love it.. it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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