What Brand(s) do you ride??

[Wenier]

So wut does everyone here ride/own?

I have had to leave some out so sorry if you've got it and its not listed
Those left out that i no of are:
Bug
Cagiva
Husaberg
Husqvarna
Italjet
KTM
Piaggio
RoadBoard
TM
VOR

[FROSTY]

I have owned all the jap bike brands there are im not xjxjxj for no reason though I prefer the yamahas :devil2:

[Wenier]

This was inspired by Pete376403 or some name like that. Guess im the only one who could b bothered finding the brands out. And yea i hear alot of ppl prefer yams?

[Shazuki]

Ours is a house of Suzukis :niceone:

[Motu]

One Guzzi,one Suzuki,one Kawasaki,three Yamahas and four Hondas - I'd like to tick the rest of the boxes too,but I'm running out of room.

[Jackrat]

Got a Yamaha now but ain't very brand loyal anyway.
If it's got wheels ya' know. :cool:

[White trash]

Obviously a Suzuki. Also in the stable is a CG125 and an SRX600 RR SPS and a half.

[jrandom]

a CG125

(makes Sign of the Holy Pushrods)

[White trash]

What push rods? Are you on drugs? :lol:

[Motoracer]

Also in the stable is a CG125.

Is that the one with the scraped tail light? :lol:

[jrandom]

What push rods?

You invoked the name of the One True Motorcycle. My response was involuntary.



Are you on drugs? :lol:

Perhaps I should be.

[NordieBoy]

Honda, Gilera and Gilera.

Getting rid of the Honda though.

[Drunken Monkey]

I'm not only a Sole Suzuki brother. I haven't owned anything 'cept GSX-R750's...

[bluninja]

First Suzuki, then Honda for my test, then Kawaski, Aprilia, and Suzuki...but get rid of the suzuki.

Am partial to Aprilia and Kawasaki, but if someone were to give me any other type of bike for free I'd ride it :D

[LB]

My last four bikes were BMW's, but I'm now a confirmed Ducati girl.

[svs]

Always owned suzuki's

400 Bandit, RGV, SV, SV no 2.

Doesn't mean I wouldn't buy something else.

[phil_elvey]

Yeah, Suzukis all the way!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, what? Hold on, bugger, I own a kwaka,
oh well, I'm sure I'm allowed one or two falls from grace in my life

[DEATH_INC.]

One Zook and of course the infamous Turbo Kwaka.......

[Sk8r_Boi_]

Gotta Love Them Jap's

[Big Dog]

Suzi gets ridden a lot at the mo, lookin at gettin a second one for the pillion, but anything with two wheels and offering good value for money is a contender.

[White trash]

Gotta Love Them Jap's

Nah! Hate the things. I don't know why anybody would ride one.

[jrandom]

anything with two wheels

Why, then sir would no doubt be interested in a fine example of that epitome of two-wheeled motoring serenaded in my latest poetic contribution to this fine forum:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=3177

[White trash]

Why, then sir would no doubt be interested in a fine example of that epitome of two-wheeled motoring serenaded in my latest poetic contribution to this fine forum:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=3177

'random, next time I'm in Auckland, we gotta have a beer together.

You crack me up!

[jrandom]

'random, next time I'm in Auckland, we gotta have a beer together.

PM me when you're next up.

[6Chris6]

Yeah, Suzukis all the way!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, what? Hold on, bugger, I own a kwaka,
oh well, I'm sure I'm allowed one or two falls from grace in my life

:Oi: That is not a fall from grace, it's an awakening, everyone knows suzis suck
*mumble* common as *mumble* pieces of *mumble, mumble*

[Two Smoker]

:Oi: That is not a fall from grace, it's an awakening, everyone knows suzis suck
*mumble* common as *mumble* pieces of *mumble, mumble*no they dont........ we all know kwaka's and Zooks rule

Honda's suck.......... :whistle:

[Satan]

I ride all sorts - black, white, asian, indian......the only prerequisite is they have big jugs and are dirty (and I mean JRandom Dirty!!)

[wkid_one]

I ride all sorts - black, white, asian, indian......the only prerequisite is they have big jugs and are dirty (and I mean JRandom Dirty!!)
HAHAHAHAHA - me likes! :rockon:

[Mitch]

Have been a Suzuki girl all the way.................... HOWEVER........... Last week I borrowed an RSV Mille from work for a week and OH SHIT!!!!!!!!!
If I could afford it it would be mine!!!!!!!!!!!
Reality Check :msn-wink: Ya GSXR's are a thing of beauty!!!!

[Hitcher]

Any ride is a good ride! However SATAN may have view about Italian bikes...

[bluninja]

Have been a Suzuki girl all the way.................... HOWEVER........... Last week I borrowed an RSV Mille from work for a week and OH SHIT!!!!!!!!!
If I could afford it it would be mine!!!!!!!!!!!
Reality Check :msn-wink: Ya GSXR's are a thing of beauty!!!!

well if you'd asked nicely I might have let you look after mine for a while :bleh: Still it's in the UK now waiting for me to register it and afford the insurance.

[Grumpy]

Been only Suzukis in my garage for 26 years then the missus comes home with a Kwaka...... :eek5:


But it was alright.........it was a Z1000!

[Hitcher]

Been only Suzukis in my garage for 26 years then the missus comes home with a Kwaka...... :eek5:


But it was alright.........it was a Z1000!

Obviously a woman of taste and discernment...

[Big Dog]

ZXR1000 :drool:

[bondagebunny]

is the Dracula Suck Start scooter option.

[Bandito]

OK so I own a Bandit, buy all things being equal i'd rather a KAWASAKI

[wildfire1]

The 'history list' below say's it all -never say never and all those other cliché’s

But let's ask the real question - If money and demerit points (for some) were no object what would you fill your 6 motorcycle garage with (we are talking bikes here people)

My list would read something like this: New BMW 1200s, Hyuabusa, GSX1400 with Nos, Aprilla RSV1000R, Duck 999, KDX250, V-Rod (everyone needs a
:lol: laugh!) :scooter:

[scumdog]

Ah yes, as somebody mentioned earlier, the sign of the Holy Pushrods (sounds like a thing Batman would say).

Ride anything 'cept nasty Brahmans, not fussed on 'half cars' - you know, got two wheels but have one or more of: drive-shafts, radiators, stereo, running bords, ABS. and glued on suitcases.

(Runs away and puts on cardboard armour made from flattened out Harley spark plug packets and chants "potato-potato" while awaiting vitriotic fall-out)

[Juan]

We as in me and my good lady have.... 2 MV's, 2 Yamaha's, 2 Honda's and a Polini mini moto

F4, Brutale, fazers 1000 and 600 , rvf 400 babyblade

Two lucky barstewards, i know :bleh:

[Posh Tourer :P]

Ah yes, as somebody mentioned earlier, the sign of the Holy Pushrods (sounds like a thing Batman would say).

Ride anything 'cept nasty Brahmans, not fussed on 'half cars' - you know, got two wheels but have one or more of: drive-shafts, radiators, stereo, running bords, ABS. and glued on suitcases.

(Runs away and puts on cardboard armour made from flattened out Harley spark plug packets and chants "potato-potato" while awaiting vitriotic fall-out)

Well done indeed - how long did it take you to think up that simple yet nasty way to exclude everyone, including half the harley world?

[2_SL0]

I dont have much of a road opinion (not been on it enough), but def Kawasaki for dirt, I am partial to Yamaha for the road and I love Aprilia bikes. :cool:

[scumdog]

Well done indeed - how long did it take you to think up that simple yet nasty way to exclude everyone, including half the harley world?

Absolutely no time at all!!! hell, now if I had put a bit of thought into it <_<

It came naturally 'cos it's the truth :bleh: :bleh: :laugh:

[Posh Tourer :P]

And no bites yet SD. Maybe you havent done a good enough job....

Still I suppose, everyone is out riding....

[avgas]

Doesnt everyone think its kind of ridicualous that you have to regester every vehicle you own (wof is all good though - thats safety).
I mean your only gonna ride one bike at a time, yet u pay as if you are riding both at the same time

[dangerous]

Doesnt everyone think its kind of ridicualous that you have to regester every vehicle you own (wof is all good though - thats safety).
I mean your only gonna ride one bike at a time, yet u pay as if you are riding both at the same time
well yes... and no, you dont have to regester them all, exempt it.... its not like ya want to ride them all like you said. minimum period is 3 months tho

[WINJA]

ID BUY ANYTHING BUT A HONDA.I DONT KNOW WHY SOME PEOPLE RAVE ABOUT HONDA QUALITY AS IVE NEVER EVER SEEN IT

[Wellyman]

Only a red rider here :niceone:

[BUBBLE]

The 'history list' below say's it all -never say never and all those other cliché’s

But let's ask the real question - If money and demerit points (for some) were no object what would you fill your 6 motorcycle garage with (we are talking bikes here people)

My list would read something like this: New BMW 1200s, Hyuabusa, GSX1400 with Nos, Aprilla RSV1000R, Duck 999, KDX250, V-Rod (everyone needs a
:lol: laugh!) :scooter:

Ha Ha Ha, I can imagin why the GSX1400 has NOS. The last one I saw on a dyno only managed 98hp at the rear wheel, only 1 hp more than my GSXR600 at 97hp :whistle:

[BUBBLE]

So wut does everyone here ride/own?

I have had to leave some out so sorry if you've got it and its not listed
Those left out that i no of are:
Bug
Cagiva
Husaberg
Husqvarna
Italjet
KTM
Piaggio
RoadBoard
TM
VOR

There must be a few GSXR600 Corona Alstare's out there, has anyone managed a count up?

[warren35]

Sold both my guzzis and have had an aprilia for over a year now and it still gives me a chubby so what more could a guy ask for.Would love to take the rsvr or an mv for a strop though.

[Stevo]

Ah yes, as somebody mentioned earlier, the sign of the Holy Pushrods (sounds like a thing Batman would say).

Ride anything 'cept nasty Brahmans, not fussed on 'half cars' - you know, got two wheels but have one or more of: drive-shafts, radiators, stereo, running bords, ABS. and glued on suitcases.

Don't most bikes have radiators???? My POS 1987 Yammie fzr250 has one for cryin out loud. I would hardly call the piece a half car??

[Stevo]

We as in me and my good lady have.... 2 MV's, 2 Yamaha's, 2 Honda's and a Polini mini moto

F4,

Two lucky barstewards, i know :bleh:

Lucky??? :Pokey: I read the review in October Performance Bike mag comparing the F4 with the Japper litre bikes, and I wouldn't say you are lucky. A beautiful thing to look at I must admit...................... But I quote.......

"And it is by far and away the most uncomfortable bike here to ride. I'm not exaggerating when I say that after anyone has ridden this bike for any length of time, they're not keen to get back on in a hurry................ 5 different riders with different riding styles and preferences reached virtually the same conclusions about the MV. ................... After shelling out 14000 (POUNDS that is!) I'd be inclined to take the MV straight back to where I bought it from."

Sorry but this doesn't exactly inspire me to want to buy an MV F4 eh? Lucky?? Hmmmmmmmmm.
Least it looks the shit! :2guns:

[Bonez]

Doesnt everyone think its kind of ridicualous that you have to regester every vehicle you own (wof is all good though - thats safety).
I mean your only gonna ride one bike at a time, yet u pay as if you are riding both at the same timeSome bikes get loaned out, ask TS.

[Juan]

Lucky??? :Pokey: I read the review in October Performance Bike mag comparing the F4 with the Japper litre bikes, and I wouldn't say you are lucky. A beautiful thing to look at I must admit...................... But I quote.......

"And it is by far and away the most uncomfortable bike here to ride. I'm not exaggerating when I say that after anyone has ridden this bike for any length of time, they're not keen to get back on in a hurry................ 5 different riders with different riding styles and preferences reached virtually the same conclusions about the MV. ................... After shelling out 14000 (POUNDS that is!) I'd be inclined to take the MV straight back to where I bought it from."

Sorry but this doesn't exactly inspire me to want to buy an MV F4 eh? Lucky?? Hmmmmmmmmm.
Least it looks the shit! :2guns:

While I would agree at slow speeds the F4 (750 by the way) is a little uncomfortable,when the speeds reach 80ish (mph) thing really start click into place.. I would not like to comute on one :eek5: But that is why we have other bikes :rolleyes:

Lucky??? I think so :whistle:

[scumdog]

Don't most bikes have radiators???? My POS 1987 Yammie fzr250 has one for cryin out loud. I would hardly call the piece a half car??

Yeah, well, most water-cooled bikes have a radiator :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

And if it has one it's well on its way to being a 'half-car' :whistle:

[Stevo]

My apologies then. In one part they had said they hoped the litre bike was a 750 improved a bit with a major kinda power transplant, but were disappointed when it was a worse bike to ride.

Maybe I need to get me an XR400 motard so I am not riding a half car. :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

.................as if!

[**R1**]

Ha Ha Ha, I can imagin why the GSX1400 has NOS. The last one I saw on a dyno only managed 98hp at the rear wheel, only 1 hp more than my GSXR600 at 97hp :whistle:

there is a dude Kyle dwn here has a turboed 1400 i think that was only 210hp last run, wheelies not bad tho

[Stevo]

:Offtopic: I have been looking on the roads of Marlborough for a distinctive Gixxer 600 Alstare, cos I know there is one here lol, though never met the guy.
What you been up to? Is the zooki still goin?

[Biff]

ID BUY ANYTHING BUT A HONDA.I DONT KNOW WHY SOME PEOPLE RAVE ABOUT HONDA QUALITY AS IVE NEVER EVER SEEN IT

Holy shit - you must be kidding me!! It sounds like you have had a bad experience mate, but come off it don't generalise. Honda's are famous the world over for their build quality and reliability. All the independant journalists say so as do the statistics. Sure there's bound to be some bad eggs out there.

My first ever bike was a DT125. It died a horrible death at just 6 months old. Some serious shit with the power valve and pistons If I remember correctly (you can tell I'm not mechanicaly minded!), but I'd never say all Yams are crap. Most yes - but not all. :Pokey:

[dangerous]

ID BUY ANYTHING BUT A HONDA.I DONT KNOW WHY SOME PEOPLE RAVE ABOUT HONDA QUALITY AS IVE NEVER EVER SEEN IT
Would have to agree with Biff Baff on that...... explain the VFR from 86 to the present, just one example The CX 500/650 Turbo is another one, these bikes are un fultable from mecanics to the paint finish.
Now I have only just gone back to Honda so I'm not intilely biest and FWIW the VTR isent up to the standards that the bikes were in the 70's, 80's & 90's but then its bloody good bang for buck.

[WINJA]

Holy shit - you must be kidding me!! It sounds like you have had a bad experience mate, but come off it don't generalise. Honda's are famous the world over for their build quality and reliability. All the independant journalists say so as do the statistics. Sure there's bound to be some bad eggs out there.

My first ever bike was a DT125. It died a horrible death at just 6 months old. Some serious shit with the power valve and pistons If I remember correctly (you can tell I'm not mechanicaly minded!), but I'd never say all Yams are crap. Most yes - but not all. :Pokey:
I DONT THINK MUCH OF MOST MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS BUT ONE OF THEM I RESPECT THE MOST SWEARS BY YAMAHA BUILD QUALITY, HE HAS WORKED ON ALL BRANDS AND HAS BEEN IN THE BUSINESS A LONG TIME , IVE NEVER THOUGHT OF YAMAHA AS THE BEST QUALITY BUT HE DOES , BUT HE DOESNT RATE HONDA VERY HIGHLY EITHER.IVE HAD A REAL GOOD RUN OUT OF KAWASAKI AND SUZUKI , IVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH HONDAS.I CANT COMMENT ON YAMAHA AS IVE NOT OWNED ONE THAT WOULD LET ME COMPARE APPLES WITH APPLES,AS IVE ONLY OWNED AN OLD TRALLIE YAMAHA. BACK TO MY LAST HONDA WHAT A PIECE OF SHIT A BRAND NEW BLADE THEIR FLAGSHIP BIKE AND IT WOULDNT RUN PROPER HONDA COULDNT FIX IT THE MECHANICS COULDNT FIX IT , AND THEY LEFT IT AT THAT :weep: SADEST SUMMER OF MY LIFE

[crazylittleshit]

Kawasaki's all the way baby. :love:

[NC]

I love my Honda's, but I have a crush on the Kawasaki's :rofl:

[crazylittleshit]

I love my Honda's, but I have a crush on the Kawasaki's :rofl:
I love my Kawasaki's but I have a crush on a honda :rofl:

[NC]

I love my Kawasaki's but I have a crush on a honda :rofl:
:nya: :hug:

[crazylittleshit]

:hug: :sweatdrop
:nya: :hug:

[Bonez]

Have had Hondas, Suzukis and a BMW. Have riden HDs and british. Prefer the jappers myself.

[Wolf]

I've ridden Suzukis, Hondas and Yamahas and a BMW. Aim to own a Beemer one day.

[zadok]

Honda. The NTV has given me almost 14 years of reliable service.
I see Suzuki is comfortably leading the poll on 43%.

[250learna]

Kawasaki ZXr250 :niceone:
best looking 250 with KRAS :love: (not that it does much on the 250s)

[Beemer]

First bike was a Suzuki RG150, loved it to bits. Was loaned a Honda XRB200 to take on dirt roads down south - loved that too, although you'd get overtaken by trucks on the hills! Next bike was a BMW F650CS - still got it, but it's for sale at the right price. Love the styling, love the colour, love the performance, handling and riding position (and all the extras!), but find the height a little intimidating for a shorty. Lastest bike is a Suzuki SG350N (Goose) and I love it too! Great gearbox, corners like it's on rails, and just so much fun to ride. I've never had any trouble with any of my bikes, and there is something about the Suzukis that I really like.

We've also got a CBX550, TT350, XT550 and R100RS in the garage, so it's not like we are stuck on one brand!

[Ixion]

Have owned a good selection over the years. I'd buy/ride anything but a Kockasucky. A totally unjustifed and illogical exclusion, based only on the fact that I know that Kockasuckies want to kill me.

If I were buying a new bike I think I'd find it hard to go past my first love, the mighty Bonnie.

But if it were possible, my all time grail has got to be a Velocette 500.

Every bike I've ever owned (except the Kockasucky) I've really liked. Even the dreadful Jawa 350. (Hm, maybe not the Hobby scooter I guess).

[M1CRO]

Had a kwaka for a while, then moved to Honda (VF500, CBR1000)... In a previous occupation - I rode Yamaha (XJ750, XJ900), BMW (mainly R80, but had a K100 for a while) ... Now sitting with the Hayabusa (after having the GSXR1100)...

All the ones I have had, have done me proud with no major issues.. So, the short story is.. Dont mock it until you've tried it :niceone:

[nudemetalz]

Have had a lot faster bikes in the past but love my wee Zook EnZed 250.
Very economical. handles well, and not too slow for what it is.
Then there's the VTR, bought cheap but the money just keeps piling in to keep that v-twin humming.
Finally there's UMA, the 1963 Yamaha 75cc YG-1....I will restore it one of these days, she's 7 years older than I am :slap:

PS Forgive me for owning a Pajero....

[Kornholio]

Am on my 3rd GSXR at the moment...'87, '89 and currently 01...all 750's too btw

Love em to bits :D

[gamgee]

i've owned a suzuki, yamaha and a honda right now, i'm looking at getting a zxr400/600 in the near future to finish off the big 4 (not for that reason, just cause zxr's really appeal to me)

[Sniper]

Im happy with my Honda.

[robnz]

my first bike was a suzuki and my last bike will be a suzuki. and oh everything in between will be a suzuki

[ducatilover]

i ride whtever takes my fancy and have an unbiased opinion, apart from my innapropriate love for dukes

[Unit]

The Duke right now, + the TL (when Im allowed). Had Norton, Laverda (loved that), AJS 350 single, Kawazaki (400 & GPZ900R). Look at Aprillia at some stage in the future, maybe, the TL is a keeper, (when Im allowed, did I say that already?). :not: