GSX1400, Yamaha XJ1300 Honda what?

**Hiflyer** · 20th November 2009, 11:59

Does Honda have a similar bike to those above? For anyone looking at those kind of bikes but doesn't really know what he/she wants in regards to brands, does honda (or any other manufacturer for that matter) have a similar bike?

Probably a stupid question and I'm forgetting the obvious ones but help would be appreciated.

Rider in question, 46 years old been riding since he was about 20, at the moment has a Moto Guzzi (dont know the model) and a 996 (and an Isuzu Bighorn

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**Cajun** · 20th November 2009, 12:01

honda = cb1300 http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/b...delID=64&type=

**Blackbird** · 20th November 2009, 12:04

Or the Predator 1000...(possibly). The photo is of a friend's in Scotland with a very nice Ixil pipe.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 20th November 2009, 12:05

Nothing compairs to the mighty GSX1400..............Nothing!
Check out http://www.gsx1400.org/ and all will become clear.

**Corse1** · 20th November 2009, 12:15

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Nothing compairs to the mighty GSX1400..............Nothing!

If I was a Honda CB 1300 owner I would answer........
Nothing compairs to the mighty CB1300...............Nothing!

Be carefull of dedicated model specific forums as they are all devoted to that model and therefore a little biased....I know I am a memeber of a couple and no doubt most of us are

**MikeL** · 20th November 2009, 12:25

If cost is a consideration I think you will find that the CB1300 is quite a bit more expensive than the GSX1400, which to my mind represents about the best value for money in this class of bike.

**Hiflyer** · 20th November 2009, 13:33

Cheers for that guys, any others?

The guys not that keen on a predator, thinks it looks to much like a "crushed car"

I keep telling him to get a speed triple though haha

**Maha** · 20th November 2009, 13:39

Heres yet another option.
My CB is my profile pic, the gold rims tart it up a tad.

**Blackbird** · 20th November 2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

The guys not that keen on a predator, thinks it looks to much like a "crushed car"

I keep telling him to get a speed triple though haha

That's partially why it didn't make my shortlist when looking for a naked! Speed Triple was great, but a tad too tall for me.

**kave** · 20th November 2009, 13:41

And then there is the Kawasaki ZRX1200.

http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/...1300/4531.html

**Maha** · 20th November 2009, 13:42

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Nothing compairs to the mighty GSX1400..............Nothing!
Check out http://www.gsx1400.org/ and all will become clear.

Saw a real beauty in Wellington a few weeks ago, red/black with white rims, purdy me says...

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 20th November 2009, 13:42

The main players are in order of superiority

are;

Suzuki GSX1400

Yamaha XJR1300
Honda CB1300
Kawasaki ZX1200
Suzuki 1200 Bandit
Honda CB1300S
Yamaha FZ1
Suzuki B-King

It all depends what style your after.

I am biased but for a naked sports tourer and value for money the GSX1400 has no equal.......be quick there aint many of them left in the shops.

**Blackbird** · 20th November 2009, 13:52

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

The mane players are in order of superiority.....

Actually, although it's no longer made, the best of the lot in terms of performance is the Honda X11, the naked Blackbird. Ok, Honda did it no favours by painting the tank bright colours but KB'er JimmyB has an all gloss 2004 black one with Ohlins suspension. I've ridden it and can attest to it being a seriously fast machine, as well as immaculate. (See photo alongside my 'bird)

As a matter of interest, it's going to a Wellington dealer next week as part exchange on a late model BMW K1200R. Now there's a machine you either love or hate. Personally I like the Mad Max styling, even though I wouldn't buy one.

**Hiflyer** · 20th November 2009, 14:05

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Actually, although it's no longer made, the best of the lot in terms of performance is the Honda X11, the naked Blackbird. Ok, Honda did it no favours by painting the tank bright colours but KB'er JimmyB has an all gloss 2004 black one with Ohlins suspension. I've ridden it and can attest to it being a seriously fast machine, as well as immaculate. (See photo alongside my 'bird)

As a matter of interest, it's going to a Wellington dealer next week as part exchange on a late model BMW K1200R. Now there's a machine you either love or hate. Personally I like the Mad Max styling, even though I wouldn't buy one.

Mate what a crap view

He took the beemer for a ride said it was comparable to riding a goldwing/sitting on a couch haha

**Corse1** · 20th November 2009, 14:08

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Suzuki GSX1400

Yamaha XJR1300
Honda CB1300
Kawasaki ZX1200
Suzuki 1200 Bandit
Honda CB1300S
Yamaha FZ1
Suzuki B-King

Yeah what a choice. I test rode a bandit 1250 and thought that was pretty awsome and had it in my sights. The 1400 is a cool bike but in the end I got carried away bidding on trademe and had to settle with the speed triple. Never rode one before but certainly not dissappointed.

The larger capacity multis are still an attractive option but which one

They are all bullet proof