Tyres - manufacturers state something like 5 years old maximum. That’s probably conservative but at 2008 they will need doing. Cheapish deals are available, I picked up a pair of Maxxis for my ZZR brand new for £95 (supply only and fitted myself).
In reality it’s going to need a few hundred quid spending minimum and that’s doing the work yourself. Having it done by someone else is more likely £500.
I guess you can only decide but as we’re already in July it’s likely they’ll be some cheaper deals come the autumn. Having said that and as already mentioned, really cheap bikes don’t seem to come up any more. My winter ZZR600 was £800 a 18 months ago but needed tyres, brake pads, suspension rollers and a few other bits which soon adds a few hundred £. For the price I was happy and after converting to standard bars I’m really happy with it. Could still do with a new rear shock though. For a ‘93 600 it’s quite impressive!
In reality it’s going to need a few hundred quid spending minimum and that’s doing the work yourself. Having it done by someone else is more likely £500.
I guess you can only decide but as we’re already in July it’s likely they’ll be some cheaper deals come the autumn. Having said that and as already mentioned, really cheap bikes don’t seem to come up any more. My winter ZZR600 was £800 a 18 months ago but needed tyres, brake pads, suspension rollers and a few other bits which soon adds a few hundred £. For the price I was happy and after converting to standard bars I’m really happy with it. Could still do with a new rear shock though. For a ‘93 600 it’s quite impressive!