Thread: After some opinions on first road bike

I commuted in Auckland on a Suzuki 2006 gsr600 for 6 years. It could do commuting, twisties etc all easily and was really comfortable for me. It fitted into the lower ACC bracket too which didn't hurt.
it's an older bike now but the more relaxed position naked bikes are great all-rounders and still a hell of a lot of fun.

You will appreciate decent gear when the sudden storm shower bursts, the sky opens and there's a cm of water on the motorway or on a curving shitty off-camber steep corner (of which there are many in Auckland). Both for staying dry and for when the oil spot you couldn't see sends you skating.

Have fun and treat all the car drivers with healthy paranoia when they are parked or moving!