im in a market for a bike, and i keep running into these ads for a cbr 929rr for like 6-7k for a 99' or 00'. im like wtf, im lookin at sv650s for 4gs and for another 2gs i can get a 929rr? whats the deal with this? why are they so cheap? is there something to watch out for on those bikes?

 

6-7k..?

That's on the high side. They usually go for 5-6.5k. There's nothing wrong with these bikes (even though there was a recall w/ clutch in '00 models). One factor for the low price is that 2 updated models are available after the 929 (954 and 1000RR) and another factor (which is a big part) is that most people want Suzuki GSXR 750/1000 or Yamaha R1's. The gixxer and r-wheezy keep their value pretty well because of the demand.

The 929 is a great bike, and is hard to beat for the price. Honda motors kick ***!

BTW: 929 came out in 2000 and ended in 2001

 

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That's on the high side. They usually go for 5-6.5k. There's nothing wrong with these bikes (even though there was a recall w/ clutch in '00 models). One factor for the low price is that 2 updated models are available after the 929 (954 and 1000RR) and another factor (which is a big part) is that most people want Suzuki GSXR 750/1000 or Yamaha R1's. The gixxer and r-wheezy keep their value pretty well because of the demand.

The 929 is a great bike, and is hard to beat for the price. Honda motors kick ***!

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So true, everybody and their mothers want a gixxer.

 

yeah, i want a gixxer too. but like 5-6k i can get a R6 or gsxr600. im a first time rider(less than 30 miles ridden) and want a bike for value in the long run. would getting a 929 be worth getting instead of a gsxr600/R6 or save a little and get a begginer bike (sv650) at fraction of the price but upgrade later on. im looking to spend about 5k for a upgraded bike, or use 3-4k for a less agressive bike.

 

buying the SV for your first bike would be like 5 million times smarter than buying the 929.

Assuming that you don't give it too much gas the first time you pull out onto a busy road and loop it, or grab the front brake in a panic the first time you come into a corner too hot and lowside, you will learn much slower than someone starting on a more forgiving bike.

SVs are extremely popular, have tons of aftermarket parts available for them, and are also far cheaper to insure than 929.

 

Gixxers are garbageeeeeeeeeeeee... not really. I just hate their riding position being a taller rider. The 929 is much more ergo friendly for me and is plenty powerful for the price...

 

i'm not very fond of gixxers either...also hated the riding position.

I bought an f4i as my first bike(learned on my ex500 in neighborhoods). But if i had to do it again i would have gotten a 954rr instead of my f4i. Dont get me wrong, my f4i has plenty of power. I just would like more power to bring it up in 3rd gear easier. either way i'm still satisfied with my f4i.

929rrs are great bikes as well. I actually thought about trading my bike in for it as well. You cant beat the price on these bikes. You can get a decent one for under 6k.

 

thanks, ill settle for sv650 for now, and move on to the 929 later cause im on a budget.

 

svs are great first bikes. mine is actually my second bike. my first bike had too many reliabity issues. i've learned to ride on this bad boy, but i had about 1500 miles on a 94 zx6e under my belt before i got it. great bike but i don't plan on having it for next riding season.