Unfortunately there's very little choice up here, there's like 11 second hand bikes for sale in total in the Darwin area, it's weird atm even with cars there's not much for sale. It's related to the pandemic in some way but not sure how exactly. I have considered the Ninja 400 but they're an extra $1.5k and for what I want I don't think I can justify the extra cost, even if Jap bikes are more reliable.Santaria wrote:Is it your first bike mate?
If it is, don't buy new. You could get a 2014-2016 Ninja 300 for around those dollars and they're generally cheap to repair, plenty of bits and pieces and bomb proof. They're super comfy and go like the clappers. So many people buy them new and then upgrade when they get their bigboy licenses so most only have around 15,000ks and less on them.
Better than Austrian Dirt bike engines in road bikes (RC390 is single cylinder). In saying that, buy what you want, but please ride it first. You'll be surprised how cramped a lot of them are but don't look it.
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I took the KTM for a test ride yesterday and it seems like a good bike, I'm 186cm and it wasn't cramped. I've owned a Suzuki Across and a GSX 750F in a past life before writing off the 750 in a big accident which put an end to my riding about 12 years ago. It's the main reason I'm not that interested in riding on the street much and more interested in track days.
I've considered a 600 or 750 supersport but they're a big jump up in cost, there's a 2011 ZX-6R with 19k on the clock for $6k up here which could be an option but I think the small bike is probably the better way to go for me right now in most respects.