Ok - I've been taking the '06 ZX6R to the track for the last 4 years - continue to improve my riding and lap times so there's still a lot to learn, but I've been considering upping the ante. I ride with a buddy who's on a CBR1000 and we are pretty well matched, but he makes up a lot of time on the straights at Thunderhill where there are two long ones.
I'm surfing the WERA classified and am considering two different paths, either something a little longer in the tooth to keep the costs lower, or go newer hoping to get a fresher engine and other stuff that comes with newer bikes.
Up for consideration:
1) 2008 CBR1000R with 2500 miles on the odometer = bill of sale only - asking $3,300
2) 2013 ZX10R with under 2k - don't know the title status - asking $8,000
Both of them are pretty well track focused weapons - both have Ohlins cartridges and shocks, steering dampers, track bodywork, Brembo M/C, ECU mods/fueling, exhaust rigs, etc....
I'm leaning towards the CBR - $5k buys a lot of tires, gas and track days.
But what does the audience think? Is there enough "betterness" about a newer Kawi compared to the older CBR to overcome the cost difference?
Open for commentary .......
I'm surfing the WERA classified and am considering two different paths, either something a little longer in the tooth to keep the costs lower, or go newer hoping to get a fresher engine and other stuff that comes with newer bikes.
Up for consideration:
1) 2008 CBR1000R with 2500 miles on the odometer = bill of sale only - asking $3,300
2) 2013 ZX10R with under 2k - don't know the title status - asking $8,000
Both of them are pretty well track focused weapons - both have Ohlins cartridges and shocks, steering dampers, track bodywork, Brembo M/C, ECU mods/fueling, exhaust rigs, etc....
I'm leaning towards the CBR - $5k buys a lot of tires, gas and track days.
But what does the audience think? Is there enough "betterness" about a newer Kawi compared to the older CBR to overcome the cost difference?
Open for commentary .......