Kawasaki knowledge?

[McFall1984]

Quite recently I got word my father has cancer and a few months left to live

He had lots of Honda bikes himself

My uncle had lots of kawasaki’s

I’ve always wanted a bike but never rode one

now that my fathers life is limited I want to get a bike before he passes

kawasaki zzr600 1990-1993
Anyone any idea about them?

 

[southsky sunrise]

I’m the same with dad and a we Austin a35. Il hoke about up here bud

 

[Nicky]

There’s 1 on Facebook Marketplace for £850 in Ballymena.

 

[McFall1984]

There’s 1 on Facebook Marketplace for £850 in Ballymena.

Yea seen that. This pay is about that bike
Just wondering if anyone had 1 or knows much about them, problems etc...

been into the seller also

 

[da.murf]

Im very sorry to hear about your dad buddy.
I’ll chat to my dad and see if he knows of anything about.

 

[Apis]

Never had one but they were a very reliable bike with no unusual problems. They just seem to keep going. Reasonable nick and an mot £700-1000 ballpark. Just remember like any bike of this size, 2 new tyres and a new chain and sprocket can make about £200-300 of a difference.

 

[McFall1984]

Im very sorry to hear about your dad buddy.
I’ll chat to my dad and see if he knows of anything about.

Never had one but they were a very reliable bike with no unusual problems. They just seem to keep going. Reasonable nick and an mot £700-1000 ballpark. Just remember like any bike of this size, 2 new tyres and a new chain and sprocket can make about £200-300 of a difference.

Thanks men

 

[Wild Thing]

@David.S knows about old kwaks not sure if those years are old enough

 

[Dave..]

@David.S knows about old kwaks not sure if those years are old enough

Not old enough for me Brian . They were very popular bikes in their day but not so easy to sell on.

 

[McFall1984]

Not old enough for me Brian . They were very popular bikes in their day but not so easy to sell on.

Any reason why they are a bad seller?

 

[Dave..]

Any reason why they are a bad seller?

Sorry to read about your dad, we were in the same place 12 months ago
I think it is because they are an in between bike, not sports and not commuter bike. Anyone I know who owned one loved them.

 

[McFall1984]

Yea well it’ll be like a learner beginner bike for me
Then I can move up when I get confidence and my test.

 

[Apis]

Any reason why they are a bad seller?

Didn't think they especially bad but probably just the age and value of them theres a variety of things to buy and 600 sports arent just as popular as they once were. Plus most people think about the CBR first and they were a wee bit better looking as well.

 

[McFall1984]

Yea want something close to £1k to start me off but I’d like something 600cc
Don’t mind something a bit older as most of my cars are ancient

 

[Dave..]

Yea want something close to £1k to start me off but I’d like something 600cc
Don’t mind something a bit older as most of my cars are ancient

The ZZR 6 is a great bike and will do the job without spending a fortune. A CBR in good condition will be above your budget.