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Rocky918 · 06-07-2011, 10:48 PM

So Ive been debating for a long time now... I cant quite afford the ZL-1 without financing it, but I do have about 12k saved toward it + the price of my 2SS/RS ... but Im thinking of getting something like a kawasaki ninja with the money instead to have 2 toys instead of 1...

thing is, 9/10 people on the road here in florida have NO CLUE how to drive, no exaggeration, Im used to close quarters NYC driving paying complete attention and down here, people just dont pay attention at all... I see it everyday way to often...

I raced motocross for many years and know how to work a bike as well so im not worried about my abilities, just that some idiot who isnt paying attention is going to kill me (I saw an accident last week where the biker was on the floor 100+ feet from the car, while the miss frizzle looking lady in the red toyota corolla was standing by her car with her hand on her mouth as if she was saying 'omg i just killed someone'"

But the ZL-1 would be sweet and its track ready, so I just dont know which is worth it more

opinions?

DarkneSS · 06-07-2011, 10:52 PM

Ive never heard of someone cross shopping between a 50k sports car and a bike.

ihaveacamaro · 06-07-2011, 10:52 PM

Dude Florida is going to get you killed on a motorcycle. Get the ZL1!!!!

Rocky918 · 06-07-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Ive never heard of someone cross shopping between a 50k sports car and a bike.

then you missed my point of I could sell the SS and get a ZL-1 .... or keep the SS and get a kawasaki ninja as well ... thats the difference

GEEo · 06-07-2011, 11:02 PM

IMO just w8t and go for the ZL1 bro! Bike's are cool but not worth for your life!

2010victoryredss_ron · 06-07-2011, 11:03 PM

get both,,,i do...lol....

TahoeCamaro · 06-07-2011, 11:03 PM

ZL1.

mikeSS · 06-07-2011, 11:10 PM

as much as i love bikes, its just not worth my life. i even have my license to drive one on the road.

bluetorp · 06-07-2011, 11:25 PM

I ride. If it were me I'd keep the SS and get the bike. Some idiot not paying attention can potentially splatter you all over the pavement no matter how safe or attentive the majority of people on the road are, so the way I look at it you just have to accept the fact that riding is an activity that has the very real possibility of killing or crippling you. That, or don't ride.

I recently relocated Abu Dhabi, which is currently somewhere in the top 5 cities worldwide for traffic fatalities. Once the summer's over and I can ride a bike without bursting into flame, I will definitely be picking up another motorcycle. Certainly not the safest thing I can be doing with my time, but nothing else really compares.

1BADLS3 · 06-07-2011, 11:36 PM

Here's my issue with the ZL1: It's a $50k Camaro. The essence of the car is obtained at the $30k level. You're spending $20k extra for a worked version of an SS. IMHO, not worth it.

In the Bike world, you can spend $4k for some used bike, and it will do 0-60 in sub 4 seconds. Plus it puts you in a whole separate category of enthusiasts and hobbyists. A bike is a lot of fun.

My choice...I've got my 2011 SS and also my bike, an '03 Ducati 749s. With a good driving record, the bike has been relatively cheap to insure, even in my 20's. I've had it for 4 years now and it's been an absolute blast.

2010 SSRS · 06-07-2011, 11:40 PM

get the bike and then save up and put a Supercharger on the SS.

John Deere Boy · 06-08-2011, 06:25 AM

I just sold my ninja a couple weeks ago...didn't like paying insurance on two toys. On the other hand, the bike was nice to take out on buggy nights...much easier to clean off.

SlingShot · 06-08-2011, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Dude Florida is going to get you killed on a motorcycle. Get the ZL1!!!!

In our County there are several deaths every week on bikes ...

shawn18 · 06-08-2011, 06:36 AM

ZL1

06-07-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	New ZL-1 or new street bike? hmm So Ive been debating for a long time now... I cant quite afford the ZL-1 without financing it, but I do have about 12k saved toward it + the price of my 2SS/RS ... but Im thinking of getting something like a kawasaki ninja with the money instead to have 2 toys instead of 1... thing is, 9/10 people on the road here in florida have NO CLUE how to drive, no exaggeration, Im used to close quarters NYC driving paying complete attention and down here, people just dont pay attention at all... I see it everyday way to often... I raced motocross for many years and know how to work a bike as well so im not worried about my abilities, just that some idiot who isnt paying attention is going to kill me (I saw an accident last week where the biker was on the floor 100+ feet from the car, while the miss frizzle looking lady in the red toyota corolla was standing by her car with her hand on her mouth as if she was saying 'omg i just killed someone'" But the ZL-1 would be sweet and its track ready, so I just dont know which is worth it more opinions? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-07-2011, 11:03 PM	#6
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	get both,,,i do...lol.... __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

06-07-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	ZL1. __________________

06-07-2011, 11:40 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	get the bike and then save up and put a Supercharger on the SS. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-08-2011, 06:25 AM	#12
John Deere Boy I bleed green Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 462 View My Garage	I just sold my ninja a couple weeks ago...didn't like paying insurance on two toys. On the other hand, the bike was nice to take out on buggy nights...much easier to clean off. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3. Delivered 4/18/11. Solo Axle-back with J-pipes and quads, 35% tint, Yellow trim kit, Showstopper sidemarkers, babied garage queen. 2006 Silverado 3500 6.0, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

06-07-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Ive never heard of someone cross shopping between a 50k sports car and a bike.

06-07-2011, 10:52 PM	#3
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Dude Florida is going to get you killed on a motorcycle. Get the ZL1!!!!

06-07-2011, 11:02 PM	#5
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	IMO just w8t and go for the ZL1 bro! Bike's are cool but not worth for your life!

06-07-2011, 11:10 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	as much as i love bikes, its just not worth my life. i even have my license to drive one on the road.

06-07-2011, 11:25 PM	#9
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	I ride. If it were me I'd keep the SS and get the bike. Some idiot not paying attention can potentially splatter you all over the pavement no matter how safe or attentive the majority of people on the road are, so the way I look at it you just have to accept the fact that riding is an activity that has the very real possibility of killing or crippling you. That, or don't ride. I recently relocated Abu Dhabi, which is currently somewhere in the top 5 cities worldwide for traffic fatalities. Once the summer's over and I can ride a bike without bursting into flame, I will definitely be picking up another motorcycle. Certainly not the safest thing I can be doing with my time, but nothing else really compares.

06-07-2011, 11:36 PM	#10
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Here's my issue with the ZL1: It's a $50k Camaro. The essence of the car is obtained at the $30k level. You're spending $20k extra for a worked version of an SS. IMHO, not worth it. In the Bike world, you can spend $4k for some used bike, and it will do 0-60 in sub 4 seconds. Plus it puts you in a whole separate category of enthusiasts and hobbyists. A bike is a lot of fun. My choice...I've got my 2011 SS and also my bike, an '03 Ducati 749s. With a good driving record, the bike has been relatively cheap to insure, even in my 20's. I've had it for 4 years now and it's been an absolute blast.

06-08-2011, 06:36 AM	#14
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	ZL1 __________________

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