My bike is better than yours

[Biff]

Ok - so we've all got our own idea as to what we look for in a bike, what we want and what we like. As do we all like having a dig at other bikes and makes, even though we all secretly love most bikes.

But the fact is that my bike is the better than yours….....well I think so anyway.

If I could only own 1 bike and 1 bike alone, then I can honestly say that I wouldn't have any other model of bike in existence today other than my Super Dooper Blackbird.

Here are 10 reasons why I wouldn't own any other (single) bike:

1. It looks gorgeous; often turning heads and gathering a crowd.
2. It's silky smooth.
3. It has awesome acceleration and very, very fast. Yet very user friendly.
4. It is very comfortable, especially over long distances.
5. It's very comfy for pillions.
6. It's a Honda, and I think Honda's are the best built bikes (subjective I know).
7. It has a 24 litre tank, so it has an excellent range between motion lotion stops.
8. It's relatively economical to run.
9. It's a dream through long sweeping corners and has great all round handling.
10. It's mine

Incidentally - If I could have another one bike in addition to the Bird - It'd be a TNT.

Now please tell me why yours is the best.

Harley riders need not respond to this thread :Pokey: as you do not qualify for inclusion in this discussion.

Oh ok, you can. Providing that you start your response with the words:

My name is (place name here) and I apologise for buying a Harley. In an attempt to seek forgiveness I would like it to be known that I would like to buy a proper motorcycle, namely a (enter bike make and model here). Because (enter reasons why here).

Ta

[vifferman]

Because it doesn't have the gorgeous high-mount Satantune pipe and the single-sided swigarm that the VifFerraRi has.

And it doesn't have the V4 PhwoaaRRRR!

Or a cigarette lighter plug.

Or heated grips (?)

[Biff]

Or a cigarette lighter plug. Yes it does :2thumbsup


Or heated grips (?) yes it does :2thumbsup

[Wolf]

My bikes are the best because at the moment they are very non-polluting :bleh:

[vifferman]

Yes it does [have a cigarette lighter plug]:2thumbsup

yes it does [have heated grips] :2thumbsup

Fairy nuff.

So ... when are you getting the SSS and Satantune installed? :whistle:



What colour is it, anyway?

[XTC]

Mine is best because it is mine.......

[vifferman]

Mine is best because it is mine.......
I agree.

And no, I won't swap it for the VifFerraRi.

[jrandom]

My bike is pretty nice, I guess. For a two fiddy.

I can name about 20 motorcycles that I'd prefer to own, but the Gummint says I'm not allowed them yet.

In fact, now that I think about it, I can't think of any other bike wot is legal for me to ride that I'd prefer over the Zeal! I honestly can't. Not even a shiny $15,000 Aprilia RS.

And I got this lovely lump of shiny cherry-red satisfaction for the princely sum of $2,500.

Nyaahhhh, nyahhhh, nyahhhh!

[Hitcher]

24 litres... you call that a tank?

[XTC]

My bike is pretty nice, I guess. For a two fiddy.

I can name about 20 motorcycles that I'd prefer to own, but the Gummint says I'm not allowed them yet.

In fact, now that I think about it, I can't think of any other bike wot is legal for me to ride that I'd prefer over the Zeal! I honestly can't. Not even a shiny $15,000 Aprilia RS.

And I got this lovely lump of shiny cherry-red satisfaction for the princely sum of $2,500.

Nyaahhhh, nyahhhh, nyahhhh!

Has yours got the twin exhaust thing on the right hand side?? Looks cool.

[White trash]

I get to ride every sort of ROAD bike imaginable and I can honestly say (ever heard a salesman say that!) that the best sportsbike on the plannet right now is the GSXR1000K3/4. The R1's a good attempt, as is the CBR1000RR but neither have the "motor" the Suzuki's got. The ZX10 has more balls, but isn't quite as rideable.

The best V-Twin I've ridden has gotta be Deanos SP1 but don't tell him I said that.

Best cruiser is without a doubt V-Rod. Would love to say FXDX but it don't have the pose value of the 'Rod. And that's what cruising's about.

Anyone who disagrees, can get fucked. :Playnice:

[jrandom]

Has yours got the twin exhaust thing on the right hand side?? Looks cool.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5899

:love:

[XTC]

I get to ride every sort of ROAD bike imaginable and I can honestly say (ever heard a salesman say that!) that the best sportsbike on the plannet right now is the GSXR1000K3/4. The R1's a good attempt, as is the CBR1000RR but neither have the "motor" the Suzuki's got. The ZX10 has more balls, but isn't quite as rideable.

The best V-Twin I've ridden has gotta be Deanos SP1 but don't tell him I said that.

Best cruiser is without a doubt V-Rod. Would love to say FXDX but it don't have the pose value of the 'Rod. And that's what cruising's about.

Anyone who disagrees, can get fucked. :Playnice:

I disagree but still can't "get fucked" :(

[Coyote]

I like the CBR, nice and smooth but still has some kick, but I want something with a bit more power, and a full licence

[Blakamin]

one word
"Ducati"


so it turns heads, looks sexy, sounds grouse, goes great and its a Ducati.... :hug:

[White trash]

I like the CBR, nice and smooth but still has some kick, but I want something with a bit more power, and a full licence

Get ya'self a Gixxer 1K son, just like riding your bike.















With five engines. :rockon:

[TonyB]

Well, I'm not going to say the FZR is best. It's not a bad bike though, and despite the fact that I'm two to three years away from getting another one, I really don't know what I'd get to replace it.
The R1/GSXR1000's would be fun, but I wonder how comfy they would be. Definitely better handling, so that'd be nice. Probably scare me shitless at track days. Insurance must be pretty bad.
The 600's would handle even better. Same riding position questions. And they would lack the grunt that I love so much with the 1000. Couldn't be blowed dropping 2/3 cogs everytime I wanted to pass.
VTR would be cool, but the tank range would drive me nuts. Plus I did a training day at Ruapuna once and lined up against a VTR about 4 times for a drag start/ heavy braking excercise. Despite babying the FZR clutch and letting the VTR get well ahead, the FZR would promptly inhale the VTR once it was under way (que spluttering from Dangerous :sly: )
The weight of a Blackbird concerns me- the FZR is already 'too heavy'- they are a good looking bike tho
But then I did a breif ride with Glen on his 'Busa. Only slightly heavier and MUCH more power- I'm not used to watching bikes casually accelerate away from the FZR. Not the prettiest bike about though. But the ZX12 (ZXR?- I loose track!) similar power to Busa, same weight as Fizzer, nicer looking than either. Could be an option. But then you have to insure it and I can only imagine what it would do to rear tyres... :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Just as well I've got ages to think about it, eh?!

[Coyote]

Get ya'self a Gixxer 1K son, just like riding your bike.

Able to customise it?

After all, ‘Stock’ is a dirty word.

[jrandom]

With five engines. :rockon:

Either the Trashman has started on the Steinies already and thinks that 5 x 250 = 1000, or he started on the Steinies quite some time ago and thinks that 5 x 40bhp = 150bhp.

Now taking bets on which one it is, step right up, people...

[White trash]

TonyB My brother has an FZR750 and I can honestly (salesman alert) say that my GSXR600K3 or the Thou' are more comfortable. The seats are softer, the seat to peg distance further on the modern bikes. The stretch to the bars less.

[White trash]

Either the Trashman has started on the Steinies already and thinks that 5 x 250 = 1000, or he started on the Steinies quite some time ago and thinks that 5 x 40bhp = 150bhp.

Now taking bets on which one it is, step right up, people...

Nah, I reckon the CBR has about 30hp.

And you're a smart mutha fucka, JR. I started on the Steinies 15mins ago. Well spotted.

[jrandom]

Nah, I reckon the CBR has about 30hp.

I done seen a power curve dyno printout hanging on an early 90s 250RR at Red Baron peaking at 41. Dunno whose dyno it was, what type of dyno it was, etc, though. They feel like 40 to me. FXR150s and GN250s feel like 20-and-a-bit, my Zeal feels like 30-and-a-bit... your seat-o-pants-o-meter is probably much more reliable than mine, though. Meh.


And you're a smart mutha fucka, JR. I started on the Steinies 15mins ago. Well spotted.

It's Friday, innit. It'd be stranger if you *hadn't* started.

[White trash]

I done seen a power curve dyno printout hanging on an early 90s 250RR at Red Baron peaking at 41. Dunno whose dyno it was, what type of dyno it was, etc, though. They feel like 40 to me. FXR150s and GN250s feel like 20-and-a-bit, my Zeal feels like 30-and-a-bit... your seat-o-pants-o-meter is probably much more reliable than mine, though. Meh.


Nah, my seat-o-pants meter has been violated by litre bikes. You're prolly correct looking at your logic.

Sure would like a 200horse Gixxer though....

[jrandom]

my seat-o-pants has been violated...

I'm starting to think that these feed lines are intentional.


Sure would like a 200horse Gixxer though....

Give it 10 years. Open-class production racers seem to track the GP ponies in that timeframe pretty reliably.

[Biff]

24 litres... you call that a tank?

Ok, Mr "I ride a aircraft refuelling tanker on 2 wheels", you win the mines bigger than yours game.

[Coyote]

Ok, Mr "I ride a aircraft refuelling tanker on 2 wheels", you win the mines bigger than yours game.
You've got the faster one, and of course, thats what counts isn't it?

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[Biff]

.What colour is it, anyway?

Blue



The weight of a Blackbird concerns me-

I know what you mean Tony, when I saw it's weight on a sales brochure it concerned me too. Then I took one for a slow ride around the city and was amazed at how well balanced it is. I even pushed it around while walking along side it in order to get an idea as to how easy to control it was. In short - very manageable. The Busa on the other hand was far too heavy for my liking and was far more hard work to control in slow traffic.


24 litres... you call that a tank?

Ok, Mr "I ride a aircraft refuelling tanker on 2 wheels", you win the mines bigger than yours game.

[Biff]

You've got the faster one, and of course, thats what counts isn't it?

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Ahhhhh - a man after my own heart. You are learning young grasshopper.

[FROSTY]

Ok I admit it Im a biker slut. I love all bikes for various reasons.
My favorite is the XJ900 but mainly because Ive had a shit load of hours of memorable riding on one

[**R1**]

I love my R1 :love2: for lots of reasons,

#1 BB is scared of it
#2 its not that common dwn here(wow a blue and white suzi GSXR seen one b4...yawn)
#3 it was the best handling bike i test rode(and man did i trash some bikes in that process)
#4 WHEELIES
#5 STOPPIES
#6 WHEELIES
#7 SPEED
#8 The look on peoples faces when ya talking bikes and they ask wot ya ride and ya casualy say...R1
#9 its Red and not italian
#10 my cool iridium screen, my Yoshi, my custom red rims, radar detector, and my speedo goes over 299kph, oh and its 147 rear wheel HP

theres my 10 reasons....y my bike rocks :2thumbsup and all yours suck :lol:

[Two Smoker]

I love my RG150 :love2: for lots of reasons,

#1 600's and 1000's are scared of it
#2 its not that common up here(wow a CBR250RR seen one before...yawn)
#3 it was the best handling bike (You wait to see how fast this beast tips in)
#4 WHEELIES
#5 STOPPIES
#6 WHEELIES
#7 SPEED
#8 The look on peoples faces when ya talking bikes and they ask wot ya ride and ya casualy say...RG150 that eats 1000's for breakfast
#9 its Red and white and not italian
#10 my cool custom ripped out baffling, my custom scratch marks up the side fairings, the wicked scrap marks on the exhaust, the half worn away pegs and my speedo goes over 240kph, oh and its 32 rear wheel HP

theres my 10 reasons....why my bike rocks :2thumbsup and all yours suck :lol:

Cheers Aaron, made my job easy :niceone: hehehe

[Riff Raff]

I love my RG150 :love2: for lots of reasons,
You forgot to mention that Riff Raff looks really cool on it! But then again, Riff Raff would make any bike look cool!!!! me number :first:

[riffer]

I love my bike because:

1. I owe nothing on it.
2. It goes ok. (derestricted to 100+ HP)
3. Every morning it starts with a push of the button.
4. Tyres last well on it.
5. My kids still think its cool even though its really quite tatty.
6. It's big enough that my lardy arse doesn't look too bad on it (5 foot 10, 95 kgs).

[onearmedbandit]

Aaron, suppose I shouldn't come over tonight then eh? Don't want another blue and white gixxer in your driveway!! Nah, I'll be over soon!

[Biff]

I love my R1 :love2: for lots of reasons,

#1 BB is scared of it

Ahhhh - immortality at last. A bike is alledged great simply because it is assumed that I am (lmao) "scared of it".

My work here is done.

[Firefight]

Anyone who disagrees, can get fucked. :Playnice:


okay Jimmy, now tell us how you really feel !


F/F :wavey:

[TonyB]

TonyB My brother has an FZR750 and I can honestly (salesman alert) say that my GSXR600K3 or the Thou' are more comfortable. The seats are softer, the seat to peg distance further on the modern bikes. The stretch to the bars less.
Yep, the seat is pretty close to the pegs on the ol' FZR, and yep, she's a bit of a stretch to the bars. To be honest, when I tried an RSV and an R1, I found them pretty uncomfy around town, but better at open road speeds 'cause the shorter reach to the bars allows the wind to hold you up. I've thought about putting some more padding on the seat to raise it up.

Aaron, is your R1 standard? I saw a dyno chart (from PBS) for an 04 R1, and it got to 150 odd. If yours is standard it will confirm my belief that much of what you read in bike mags is BS that the manufacturers tell them to say. Nick plotted my Fizzer on the same chart- the ol' FZR beats the R1 to 120hp, despite having badly out of balance carbs.

Biff Baff- the weight thing really only concerns me in terms of tyre wear- I know a good modern bike is going to handle better than I need it to. But the FZR wears out fronts pretty quick, and chews it's rears pretty hard. I put it down to the weight it's having to move. More power and more weight could only be worse? I'd hate to pay the running costs for a Rocket III!

[**R1**]

Ahhhh - immortality at last. A bike is alledged great simply because it is assumed that I am (lmao) "scared of it".

My work here is done.

I know by the xs of hhhhh in "ahh" that your shakn in ya boots at the mear thought of my R1....one day if ya practice lots and conquor(sp) those fears yo to can cross over to the cool :cool2: (yamaha) side....or stay and hang with Honda :whistle: .....up2 u :msn-wink:

[**R1**]

Yep, the seat is pretty close to the pegs on the ol' FZR, and yep, she's a bit of a stretch to the bars. To be honest, when I tried an RSV and an R1, I found them pretty uncomfy around town, but better at open road speeds 'cause the shorter reach to the bars allows the wind to hold you up. I've thought about putting some more padding on the seat to raise it up.

Aaron, is your R1 standard? I saw a dyno chart (from PBS) for an 04 R1, and it got to 150 odd. If yours is standard it will confirm my belief that much of what you read in bike mags is BS that the manufacturers tell them to say. Nick plotted my Fizzer on the same chart- the ol' FZR beats the R1 to 120hp, despite having badly out of balance carbs.

Biff Baff- the weight thing really only concerns me in terms of tyre wear- I know a good modern bike is going to handle better than I need it to. But the FZR wears out fronts pretty quick, and chews it's rears pretty hard. I put it down to the weight it's having to move. More power and more weight could only be worse? I'd hate to pay the running costs for a Rocket III!

na my R1 isnt standard, its had... jets, pipe, air cleaner, ignition advancer, but its an old un (2001) it was 138hp when i got it, mine beats the new one as well to all the way to peak (147hp) but the new one keeps going :disapint:
If ya wana try mine feel free, i also have a FZ1(04) sitting in the shed, wikd bike but needs a lil work now tho :whistle: ...its the one my mate dropd on the way to aka's only done 3,300k's

[sAsLEX]

.......
#10 my cool custom ripped out baffling, my custom scratch marks up the side fairings, the wicked scrap marks on the exhaust, the half worn away pegs and my speedo goes over 240kph, oh and its 32 rear wheel HP
......

#11 Low Fuel consumption ...NOT!!


p.s is a fun bike to ride though, like hoping on a really fast push bike

[Two Smoker]

#11 Low Fuel consumption ...NOT!!


p.s is a fun bike to ride though, like hoping on a really fast push bike
LOL, fark yeah, $14 only goes 90-120kms sometimes :crybaby:

[speedpro]

I like mine best because I had the ideas and then built them, with a little help. Hopefully I'll get enthused soon and take them out and play again. I just love the horsepower.

[WINJA]

I know by the xs of hhhhh in "ahh" that your shakn in ya boots at the mear thought of my R1....one day if ya practice lots and conquor(sp) those fears yo to can cross over to the cool :cool2: (yamaha) side....or stay and hang with Honda :whistle: .....up2 u :msn-wink:
KAWASAKI AND SUZUKI ARE WAY BETTER THAN YAMAHAHA , THEY SHOULD HAVE STUCK TO MAKING PIANOS. SUZUKI GSXR1000 K3 NOW THERES A BIKE , ITS FAST RELIABLE, COMFORTABLE, GOOD ON GRAVEL GOOD IN THE RAIN AND THEY LOOK GREAT UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH AFTER YOUVE CRASHED THEM. AND IT DOESNT NEED A 24LITRE TANK AS ITS FUEL EFFICIENT. WHERE ARE YOU SENSEI? ADD SOMETHING TO THIS

[gav]

Actually I don't really like mine that much, its just a bike :o if you want to swap it for a GSXR1000 or an R1, that'd be pretty cool :2thumbsup. Only bought it coz it was cheap, actually given a choice what I'd buy next, I have no idea, well OK maybe a modded VTR1000 that I rode recently....

[FlyingDutchMan]

I done seen a power curve dyno printout hanging on an early 90s 250RR at Red Baron peaking at 41. Dunno whose dyno it was, what type of dyno it was, etc, though. They feel like 40 to me. FXR150s and GN250s feel like 20-and-a-bit, my Zeal feels like 30-and-a-bit... your seat-o-pants-o-meter is probably much more reliable than mine, though. Meh.



It's Friday, innit. It'd be stranger if you *hadn't* started.

Well I fink that my 2-fiddy is good (well any 2-fiddy that can g past 18,000 rpm and still have a bit a fun left in it). Your GSXR1000 or R1 still can't do that.

BTW... The best CBR250 (imo) was the MC19 ('88 and '89) highest torque at lower revs, and also had the HPs (45, where as the 91 onwards RRs only got 40).

Still I'd rather have a litre that'd go out to 40,000rpm, but then again I might just be dreaming.

[avgas]

Depends on who i want to be:
Right now i like being a complete an utter arsehole, so my Kamakazi does that nicely.
If i wanted big, Munch Mammut please
If i wanted sport, ZX10
If i wanted Cafe' Racer, Norton Commando
If i wanted Street Fighter, Speed Triple or TnT
If i wanted Ballistic, Busa SuperChaged Turbo on NOS
If i wanted Causual, Katana Pop-Up (Cos its the Sexiest)

[Sensei]

OKYDOKY Ridlydidly Do

Arron 147HP LOL Fuck my bike with the run in oil just taken out of it put 150 RWHP !! BONE stock standard !! on Brain Bernard's Dyno , Man you must be guttered ! No wonder I pissed over one last night right up to 292k's didn't even get close . There are faster bike's albeit
but none with the GSXR " RAWNESS " :first:
SENSEI

[**R1**]

THEY LOOK GREAT UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH AFTER YOUVE CRASHED THEM.


Is this due to their poor handling?? :lol: :lol:. Too easy

[WINJA]

Is this due to their poor handling?? :lol: :lol:. Too easy
NO IT WAS EITHER POOR RIDING OR THE BOLT THAT FELL INTO THE LOCK STOP. MY BIKE HANDLES BEUATIFUL. ESPECIALLY ON BUMPY ROADS.I LOVE MY BIKE SHES THE BEST WHEN I THINK ABOUT HER I TOUCH MYSELF :tugger:

[Juan]

Ahem.... My bikes are the best... the F4 is just the most beautifull creation known to motorcycling and the sound :first:

Ditto the Brutale.... with knobs on :hug:

The FZ1 (Fazer) is the best of all worlds... just a superb bike...comfortable, fast fun and great for touring :wavey:

[mini_hooks_]

my push bike is better than any of your motor powered bikes (lazy people).....it has 0.5 horses at the back wheel for about 30 secs and then i go inside for a drink :apint: :brick: it has custom brakes, a custom handle bar rotor and it even has a suzuki sticker on the side so that beats all you guys without suzuki's, hands down!!!!! nanananana :calm: :devil2: :kick:

[SPORK]

I love the Ag because I can ride it down hills, bin it completely, smack it into trees, roll it down hills, fall off it while it's going, and then it just needs a couple of hundred kicks and it's away! It's never been properly broked, so I'm happy.

Next stop, real bike!

[Wonko]

#1 it's mine
#2 It is fun
#3 It's black 'n' red (I'm a goth, sort of)
#4 Crash tested and still runs
#5 it isn't as fast as I'd like it to be, means I have to ride and not rely on raw grunt to keep up with faster bikes
#6 when I sell it, I'll get close to what I paid for it.
#7 BabeBiker wants to go on the back
#8 Cheap to run and maintaiin

[**R1**]

NO IT WAS EITHER POOR RIDING OR THE BOLT THAT FELL INTO THE LOCK STOP. MY BIKE HANDLES BEUATIFUL. ESPECIALLY ON BUMPY ROADS.I LOVE MY BIKE SHES THE BEST WHEN I THINK ABOUT HER I TOUCH MYSELF :tugger:
So your saying they fall apart then??
And i hope you clean it after :sick:

[WINJA]

So your saying they fall apart then??
And i hope you clean it after :sick:
THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE PICKED IT UP ON FIRST SERVICE, I THINK YAMAHA'S ARE MORE PRONE TO FALLING APART

[**R1**]

THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE PICKED IT UP ON FIRST SERVICE, I THINK YAMAHA'S ARE MORE PRONE TO FALLING APART
This could go on for eva, :brick: :brick:
nothin has fallen off my bike(except lots of rubber of the tyres)
i test rode a K2 and a K3 gsxr when i was shopping, both nice but the big draw backs were everyone down here buys suzuki's and i dont wana be like eveyone else, and the brakes sucked(algd with braided lines and new pads tho
), so if it was free id take it (and keep the R1 :love: )

[Sensei]

At the end of the day. We all just love our R1,6 / ZX 6 ,10 / GSXR 6 750,1000 /CBR 6,1000's that's why we brought them . They bring out the best or worst in you . What ever it is haven't stopped enjoying the Buzz yet .
SENSEI :2thumbsup

[Jackrat]

Why's mine the best ??

It's mine,
It fits me like a glove.
If Yamaha made em' again I'd buy a new one.
I can work on it myself without knowing FA about such things.
The parts for it are super cheap.
People keep telling me "I used to have one of them" with a look of envy in their eyes.
It's a cult classic, an soon as it snows in hell it's gonn'a be worth heaps.
If a thief comes along an it's parked next to your bike,your's is gonn'a get nicked.
It's mine an that's all that really counts. :first:

[avgas]

At the end of the day. We all just love our R1,6 / ZX 6 ,10 / GSXR 6 750,1000 /CBR 6,1000's that's why we brought them . They bring out the best or worst in you . What ever it is haven't stopped enjoying the Buzz yet .
SENSEI :2thumbsup
Have to agree there, took a mates FXR150 for a spin yesturday, should have seen my face when i jumped off it and started pushing it into doughnuts, cheap thrills.
Basically i think all bikes fall into 2 catagories, the ones that are the best at that time in your life, and the shitters

[Waylander]

I like my bike because it suits me perfectly. Its comfortable and fun, handles like a dream and rides like the wind. I wouldnt mind getting something a bit more speed like an R1 or a more stylish one such as a Harley or Triumph. But I dont think i will ever get rid of my Virago. :rockon:

[magnum]

1 its all paid for
2 its cheap to run,petrol,tyres,insurance
3 i can thrash the fuck out of it and it comes back for more,nuf said :first:

[bugjuice]

1 its all paid for
2 its cheap to run,petrol,tyres,insurance
3 i can thrash the fuck out of it and it comes back for more,nuf said :first:
I'll second that :yeah:

[gav]

Ok - so we've all got our own idea as to what we look for in a bike, what we want and what we like. As do we all like having a dig at other bikes and makes, even though we all secretly love most bikes.

But the fact is that my bike is the better than yours….....well I think so anyway.

If I could only own 1 bike and 1 bike alone, then I can honestly say that I wouldn't have any other model of bike in existence today other than my Super Dooper Blackbird.

Here are 10 reasons why I wouldn't own any other (single) bike:

deleted waffle...
Ta

Hmmm, and its really this bit in bold isn't it? 'Cause I could post a picture, say, like this? :yes:
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/104/645/1517993-v5_honda.jpg
and Mr Blackbird and MrVifferman and Mr me so want Fireblade, is suddenly gonna be looking like at your current bikes like they are an old CBR1000, oh yeah, bring on the V5....

[Waylander]

Hmmm, and its really this bit in bold isn't it? 'Cause I could post a picture, say, like this? :yes:
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/104/645/1517993-v5_honda.jpg
and Mr Blackbird, is gonna be looking like an old CBR1000, oh yeah, bring on the V5....

Damn thats a cool lookin bike. Any idea how it rides? Or what the reviews are?
might just have to get me one of them if they are good.

[gav]

see that bit that says 05-06? might have to wait a little bit.....

[Waylander]

see that bit that says 05-06? might have to wait a little bit.....

thats alright just gives me time to save up :done:

[SPORK]

Hmmm, and its really this bit in bold isn't it? 'Cause I could post a picture, say, like this? :yes:
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/104/645/1517993-v5_honda.jpg
and Mr Blackbird and MrVifferman and Mr me so want Fireblade, is suddenly gonna be looking like at your current bikes like they are an old CBR1000, oh yeah, bring on the V5....
I think I just wet my pants...

[TonyB]

Hmmm, and its really this bit in bold isn't it? 'Cause I could post a picture, say, like this? :yes:

and Mr Blackbird and MrVifferman and Mr me so want Fireblade, is suddenly gonna be looking like at your current bikes like they are an old CBR1000, oh yeah, bring on the V5....
Ahh, but being a Honda, it will be well down on the HP it could actually produce (or would produce if it was a Yam, Kwaka or Suzi). Honda has a habit of making bikes that fall well short of their potential (engine wise) in street form. But then they also have an uncanny knack of making them so you bolt on a few HRC bits and they turn into world beaters. Ducking for cover now...

[Dodgyiti]

All yer bikes are better than mine, I don't even like it myself :ar15:

[Waylander]

Seriously what are the reviews on the V5? I would like to know how it rides and if it is really worth it to buy.

[inlinefour]

Ok - so we've all got our own idea as to what we look for in a bike, what we want and what we like. As do we all like having a dig at other bikes and makes, even though we all secretly love most bikes.

But the fact is that my bike is the better than yours….....well I think so anyway.

If I could only own 1 bike and 1 bike alone, then I can honestly say that I wouldn't have any other model of bike in existence today other than my Super Dooper Blackbird.

Here are 10 reasons why I wouldn't own any other (single) bike:

1. It looks gorgeous; often turning heads and gathering a crowd.
2. It's silky smooth.
3. It has awesome acceleration and very, very fast. Yet very user friendly.
4. It is very comfortable, especially over long distances.
5. It's very comfy for pillions.
6. It's a Honda, and I think Honda's are the best built bikes (subjective I know).
7. It has a 24 litre tank, so it has an excellent range between motion lotion stops.
8. It's relatively economical to run.
9. It's a dream through long sweeping corners and has great all round handling.
10. It's mine

Incidentally - If I could have another one bike in addition to the Bird - It'd be a TNT.

Now please tell me why yours is the best.

Harley riders need not respond to this thread :Pokey: as you do not qualify for inclusion in this discussion.

Oh ok, you can. Providing that you start your response with the words:

My name is (place name here) and I apologise for buying a Harley. In an attempt to seek forgiveness I would like it to be known that I would like to buy a proper motorcycle, namely a (enter bike make and model here). Because (enter reasons why here).

Ta

For my next bike, I'll be eventually getting a Honda 2005 CBR1000RR. But up until then I will have to agree that my 400cc is not the same calibur as the blackbird.

[gav]

Seriously what are the reviews on the V5? I would like to know how it rides and if it is really worth it to buy.
Valentino said," ez no problemo, I can win easy on thes"
Colin said " Fucken shit, mate, I'm gettin' me a Yamaha"
Max said " Mine ez the wrong colour, I want one of those orange ones"
Seriously.......


or could be they are not built yet......well not for the public. :doh:

[gav]

For my next bike, I'll be eventually getting a Honda 2005 CBR1000RR. But up until then I will have to agree that my 400cc is not the same calibur as the blackbird.
So you're getting a 3 year old bike? Didnt you post somewhere that it would be 2-3 years before you would be getting another bike?

[Badcat]

actually - it's one.

VanVan.

Take it all, bitch.

[Waylander]

<CENTER>Honda V5 1200 Production Bike Rumored</CENTER>

By Alex Edge (alex@motorcycledaily.com)

Several European publications have been reporting that Honda is developing a V5-engined 1200cc sports tourer as a replacement for the CBR1100XX Blackbird, to go on sale in 2006. The bike might be called a VFR1200, and it will supposedly feature MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic design.

Rumors say the bike may be the first production model to exceed 200 hp, and if it is marketed as a VFR it would likely receive Honda's next generation of safety features. Honda currently produces bikes with linked brakes and ABS, and there is some speculation that this next-generation "Super VFR" might feature a full traction-control system.

from a website i found on doing a google on V5
http://http://www.motorcycledaily.com/27august04_1200v5.htm

[hobdar]

Having driven a range of bikes honda, Kawasakis, Susukis bblha blah blah in the 250 cc range nothing beats My old 250 FZR.....Genesis Ex-Up

Looked good - blue red white

All my friends dribbled over it....

Handled nice...

Comfortable for short and long trips

Good Learners bike..though it did not like snow and ice on the Dunedin streets...

Great on the open road....

Sigh but alas i am now bike less...well hopefully less than a month...mm FZR..

[DEATH_INC.]

Mines the best cause it can do huge long wheelies.....and beat twosmokers RG :Pokey:

[loosebruce]

Mine crashes pretty good :confused:

[Rincewind]

I get to ride every sort of ROAD bike imaginable and I can honestly say (ever heard a salesman say that!) that the best sportsbike on the plannet right now is the GSXR1000K3/4. The R1's a good attempt, as is the CBR1000RR but neither have the "motor" the Suzuki's got. The ZX10 has more balls, but isn't quite as rideable.

The best V-Twin I've ridden has gotta be Deanos SP1 but don't tell him I said that.

Best cruiser is without a doubt V-Rod. Would love to say FXDX but it don't have the pose value of the 'Rod. And that's what cruising's about.

Anyone who disagrees, can get fucked. :Playnice:
Can I get fucked first before I disagree, or should I wait, I'm confused !!

[eliot-ness]

Will any of you guys still be riding the same model in 46yrs time???????????????????????

[Waylander]

Will any of you guys still be riding the same model in 46yrs time???????????????????????
I'll always have my Virago. Unless I happen to write it off in a big one, but then I'de probably buy another one. Wont stop me from having other bikes though.

[DEATH_INC.]

Will any of you guys still be riding the same model in 46yrs time???????????????????????
Prolly,depends on when Draco finishes tech.....
The Turbo on the other hand I prolly will....