Bikes you absolutely would NOT own. Ever never

[PrincessBandit]

I would never own a BKing - waaaaay too big and scary for me (and a bit on the ug side).

Lots and lots of bikes would be in my "never own" category as most are too big for my widdle short weggies, and I'd never own one just to admire it - it would have to be rideable!

[DarkLord]

I wouldn't ever own a scooter. The ones I used to ride were beyond hopeless in nearly every department.

Wouldn't own a chinese bike, or something too heavy to pick up if I dropped it, e.g. a Goldwing.

[Shadows]

Anything with a fairing. Fairings are for homos.

[R6_kid:Me]

I've been looking after a 2003 Ducati MH900e for the last 6 months or so. It's been nice having it and riding it about once a month, but in standard form that's about all it is good for. A full tank lasts 110km before the fuel light comes on (small tank) and the last two times riding it I've found myself stressing out that I'm not going to make the next gas station despite never riding more than 100km from Auckland. You really have to stop at every gas station on the open road just to be safe. Then there is the very average braking performance, and the bottom shelf/bargain bin suspension. It handles smooth roads ok, but it gets more than a bit pissy on your usual NZ highway. The motor is fairly good, but lacks any real excitement. The riding position is interesting, it's enjoyable for about 10km then you just better hope the ride is interesting enough to take your mind off your sore wrists, otherwise you're going to get a six pack holding the weight off your wrists. You can't ride it in the rain because if the dash/tacho gets wet the entire bike will stop working - and you'd better hope that the dash is salvageable if it does get wet because a replacement won't be cheap. I recently accidentally broke a small plastic fuel connection, it cost $117 to replace and took three weeks to come from Italy.

I'm hoping the 1200cc NCR race motor, brembo brakes and Ohlins suspension the owner has bought to put in it transform it into what it should have been from the factory. It has the looks, but as a special edition bike it really should be so much more than just a pretty face (beauty is in the eye of the beholder). In saying that, I get more compliments about it than any other bike I've ridden. It's almost impossible to stop to get gas/coffee/whatever on it without someone asking questions about it. For the price they sell for you can buy much better bang for buck. I wouldn't ever own a standard one, but I'm looking forward to riding it once it has had its extreme makeover.

[EgliHonda]

American used to be cool but not anymore - look at the clobber they wear for christsake, it's like something out of Playboy.

Yes, I've often wondered if they hand out tassles and a 'Village People' moustache with every purchase...

[KiwiGs]

I will never own another Yamaha XZ400, apart from that I would own pretty much any bike.

[one fast tl1ooo]

Any Hyosung, as i dont like to walk Or push

[Love my Bonnie]

I hope to god I never own a harley

I will deserve a spanking if I do

[tribsanor]

I, Would never own a jappa as i believe they are made by the nips !

[Ratti]

Yes, I've often wondered if they hand out tassles and a 'Village People' moustache with every purchase...

Hey! I've got a suede jacket with a fringe up the sleeves and across the shoulders!
Only wear it for fun tho, wouldn't be seen in public on a bike with it!
Don't got a mo...dont want one either! Cept on a chap that is...mmmm, nothing like kissing a man with facial hair!

[6ft5]

Personally, I would never buy a sports bike, its just what I don't like riding

[nudemetalz]

I would NEVER own an absolutely gorgeous and sexy Harley Davidson XR1200X in all-black colour....dammit Crasher-Pete I said, I said NO !!!! You can't convince me for a test ride...cause I like my Guzzi too much...you hearing me??? Oh sheeez....