Do we really need a SuperSport in the city?

My point of view on SuperSport bikes and justifying their price. Maybe I feel this way because I'm broke or maybe I'm just showing my age :o) I'm not hating cause you have a SuperSport; I just can't see investing so much on a bike and not be able to enjoy its full potential. Like buying a BlueRay DVD player but only playing regular DVDs on it. Know what I mean?

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[rebelsouljaz]

one more thing, you could say the same thing about cars cuz they have higher top speeds than bikes cost more and you can't use their full potential in the street....

if everyone had your same mentality life would be so boring. I dont need to be doing 100+ to "enjoy" my bike, just cruising and doing twisties is more than enough for me.

[zone07]

I agree. Like I said, if I could afford a super-sport I would get one too. This was mostly geared for those of us who buy super-sports but can't really afford them and end up losing them after the summer. That's why you see a lot of bikes for sale saying there'e no lean on them. I'm basically saying buy something you can afford this way you can enjoy riding for as long as you want.

[mikejs21]

are you riding on the NJ PW south?

[zone07]

yes

[rebelsouljaz]

i actually bought my supersport for its sporty look, not for the power.

The regular street bikes, even though they have plenty of power for street use, dont appeal to me aesthetically.

As long as you respect the bike and its power it shouldnt matter. It's personal preference really.

[cydonianpsycho]

Bigger bike=a lot less downshifting, more stability, & the ability to just jerk the throttle to get out of a tight situation. For me, it's not about a higher top speed, it's the monster acceleration. I actually find it easier not to speed on a biger bike. True, it's rare that I can come close to utilizing my 'Busa's full potential, but I also barely have to push my bike in day to day riding. Well, those are some of my reasons, anyway...

Ride what you love as long as it's rubber-side-down :-)

[junkrat22]

Is this the guy from new jersey

[tiasboi3able]

I'll pay $10,000 for a bike. But I don't want a used bike because I see how people ride their crotch rockets. Someone like me has to buy the bike new so you can get it used.

[rob1upon1gsxr1000]

i got a GSXR1000 for 5 grand. what are you talking about 10 15 thousand, where do you live?

[JRhea777]

Who gives a shit if you're broke or not. The point of it should be if it's something you like, save up for it and purchase it. Hard work and dedication pays off. I saved enough back for my second bike and bought it.

[nawgee]

Where do you live? I got my r6 for 2500.00 my buddy got his r1 for 5000....

I never ride over 80 on my bike but it doesn't mean I am not "enjoying" it.

[Linkz14]

I hear you. The same thing goes for car to. The little Fast and The Furious wannabes who supe up a beat up Cutlass Sierra and try and race....etc. I agree.

[robbertderouw]

I invested and bought a R1200gs........ Dont leave home without it!!!

[ylism]

The bike your on has a more relaxed riding position. To me that makes a lot sense. You was talking about having to watch stuff falling off of other cars ect. That's true, But your riding between car is very dangerous to others ,and yourself. Putting yourself in the blind spot of others like that is causes wrecks. It sets a bad example to other cycle driver. BTW that is a nice bike you have..Take care, and drive safe. yl

[Onesagestudent]

You make Katana riders look bad, and you really can't ride that well at all. Your stupid statements are what make people have negative stigmas of Kats.

[shermantang]

You are a idiot. Not everybody think like you