Pick a commuter bike..250R, YZF600r, GS500...

[101lifts2]

I have to get a new commuter bike coming off of an 06 EX500 with 34k miles. I have narrowed down the choices to a few bikes from what I've found..

2009 New Suzuki GS500F - 2999 plus whatever the fuck they are gonna add on.

2007 YZF600r - 535 miles 3799.00

2007 EX500 $2999.00 with 7200 miles

2010 Kawi 250r New or Used 2999.00. There are alot of these here.

I'm leaning towards the GS500f. I've had the YZF and actually I really like that bike, so this is a top contender too.

Anyone own a 2010 250R? Will it do 90mph on the freeway?

What about a GS500? Is the motor an unrefined droaing pig? What about the fuel economy? Lists 59mpg on the zuk website.

thx
lifts

[Evadd]

my fiance has an 08 250. i rode it back about 60 miles from where we bought it - it will happily do 80-90 on the freeway, although i don't know about much above that.

my vote is for the 600R, but i'm also biased, having owned one for the past 8 years. don't know anything about the 500F.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Evadd

my fiance has an 08 250. i rode it back about 60 miles from where we bought it - it will happily do 80-90 on the freeway, although i don't know about much above that.

my vote is for the 600R, but i'm also biased, having owned one for the past 8 years. don't know anything about the 500F.

Dude do you remember how the brakes were? One thing on the EX500 is the brakes suck badly.

Another thing, I lanespiit almost the whole way to and from work 46 miles total, so the bike has to be one of these narrow ass bikes.

[derf]

2009 New Suzuki GS500F - Awesome price for a bike that is more refined than the ex500

2007 YZF600r - My top pick, more expensive, but long run it will probably be the best bike for you, best looking, best riding, more power, more comfort, totally worth the extra $$$

2007 EX500 $2999.00 - A good bike with no major flaws (front brakes could use some work), it will never leave you on the side of the road, 20 year old design, my money would go with the suzuki GS500, but it would be a hard desicion

2010 Kawi 250r - A bike that will last forever, but in the 65+ range it has no balls, for the same price and the same gas mileage you are better off with one of the larger bikes, you might pay more for insurance than you save on gas for a bigger cc engine but its worth it

[pauldun170]

YZF600r

[Particle Man]

I liked the feel of the GS500F but that's just me. I'd upgrade the brakes and suspension a bit but other than that I liked it.

[Smittie61984]

Scooter FTW!!!
http://www.paramorescooter.com/

Would you look into the Hyosung or UM 250?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Scooter FTW!!!
http://www.paramorescooter.com/

Would you look into the Hyosung or UM 250?

Don't want a Hyosung...I need this to be reliable. lol

Don't really want a scooter because they are too cramped.

Originally Posted by derf

2009 New Suzuki GS500F - Awesome price for a bike that is more refined than the ex500

2007 YZF600r - My top pick, more expensive, but long run it will probably be the best bike for you, best looking, best riding, more power, more comfort, totally worth the extra $$$

2007 EX500 $2999.00 - A good bike with no major flaws (front brakes could use some work), it will never leave you on the side of the road, 20 year old design, my money would go with the suzuki GS500, but it would be a hard desicion

2010 Kawi 250r - A bike that will last forever, but in the 65+ range it has no balls, for the same price and the same gas mileage you are better off with one of the larger bikes, you might pay more for insurance than you save on gas for a bigger cc engine but its worth it

Fuckin dealer wants 1760 bucks added onto the 2999 price for the GS500. This is only for "setup". Then add in TTL. Not getting that.

[Dave]

i pick 1991 F2 for $1800

[TYEster]

I vote WRX and not the Subaru version.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...96/0/home.aspx