Is it too much to move from a 250 to 1000 right after getting fulls?

[ducatilover]

But thats dirty HP.

No idea how they measure my cbx hp. But im stuffed how they get a 160kph spec top speed. 141 is the best ive had.

It'd be geared to around 160km/h I'd say.
31hp is respectable for a 250cc single if you ask me.
My VT250 Spada made 32 at the wheel standard and 36 when I was done with it.


I reckon an XJ600 or something similar would suit you well. Or a Bandit 600.

That CB1000 that Enzo has is fecking heavy.
Makes me glad that my bike currently weighs in at 170kg dry (rather light in the real world, not the world of specs lol)

[Nastrond]

Just to give a few figures for newish rider thinking of moving up to a Litre bike

0-100kph comes in at well under 3 seconds
You can lose your license in first gear with speeds at around 165kph reached in a little over 5 seconds
Standing 1/4 mile in under 10 seconds with a trap speed of around 240 kph

When I made my mind up that was what I wanted no one was going to change my mind and I took a fireblade and GSX-R for a test ride. The first was the GSX-R. The sales guy rolled it out of the showroom, gave me the key and I fired it up. I kid you not my right leg was shaking when the engine burst into life. I didn't even want to ride it after that point but there were people in and outside the showroom watching so couldn't really shit out then.

Clicked into first gear, applied a few revs and started to slip the clutch. Stalled the fucking thing.......twice! Scared of giving it too much and being left sitting in the middle of the road wondering where the bike went.

Took the Blade for a test ride. Different ride to the Suzuki. Whereas the Suzuki has a more linear power but more low down grunt delivery the Blade was easier to ride under 4000rpm, after that the power comes on really strongly and can easily catch you out especially mid-corner.

These bike are fantastic but sometime you get a little too much of what you want. I'm not trying to put anyone off buying one but make sure you get it for the right reason. Mine is a do it all bike Commute, twisties and track and I wouldn't swop it for anything less.

Good luck with whatever you purchase, ride safe and make sure you wear all your gear all of the time

[baffa]

Im on 250. I reckon I could cope with a CB1000 ok. Then again Im not after warp speed.

Rode a predator in the weekend. the rolling torque was awesome. Almost didnt want to get back on my fireblade after that.
I left it in 6th and got as low as 45 km/hr, it still pulled strongly even though the engine was basically idling. Fantastic bike, and I didnt stop grinning the whole time I was on it. A big leap from 250s sure, but I think most people would be quite comfortable on it.

[James Deuce]

Rode a predator in the weekend. the rolling torque was awesome. Almost didnt want to get back on my fireblade after that.
I left it in 6th and got as low as 45 km/hr, it still pulled strongly even though the engine was basically idling. Fantastic bike, and I didnt stop grinning the whole time I was on it. A big leap from 250s sure, but I think most people would be quite comfortable on it.

Wrong CB1000.

[baffa]

Wrong CB1000.

Exactly, If it isnt a preddy, it is the wrong bike

[Paul in NZ]

Well - I 'probably' shouldn't post in this thread as I don't ride sports bikes very often and my preference is definately of the ancient flavour. Having said that I've ridden a lot of these bikes (badly) and seen a lot of people hurt themselves on all manner of motorcycle. In short if age and experience in any way contributes to knowledge then I may as well offer an opinion.

Yes - with a 600 you will get used to the acceleration (in a straight line) relatively quicker than with a 1000. However since both of them will loose you your license easily in a straight line this is a moot point. P is rather addictive and provides quite a rush but the end result is very predictable - so is riding either choice hard on the motorway.

If you are getting bored with a 600 the chances are you have not quite really got to grips with what the bike is about OR its not set up terribly well. Frankly I struggle recalibrating my mind and shifting my body about on a good 600 over a decent road. Its a real art to get the best out of these bikes. If you cant truely master that on a 600 you will have no chance on a 1000 but you will start using the extra power to disguise the fact that you really can't ride for shit. Believe it or not there is a LOT of that out there!!!!

Buy the 600 and put the $$ you save on rego into a few training days or track days or some good gear. You wont regret it IF you can recalibrate your brain....

[GrayWolf]

Rode a predator in the weekend. the rolling torque was awesome. Almost didnt want to get back on my fireblade after that.
I left it in 6th and got as low as 45 km/hr, it still pulled strongly even though the engine was basically idling. Fantastic bike, and I didnt stop grinning the whole time I was on it. A big leap from 250s sure, but I think most people would be quite comfortable on it.

There's a lot to be said for the 'naked/standard' bikes with retuned engines for torque and mid range power. That top gear roll on is addictive very quickly. My poor Zed is sulking, I haven't ridden her in 3 weeks, such is the enjoyment I get on the empty one.

[Ender EnZed]

There's a lot to be said for the 'naked/standard' bikes with retuned engines for torque and mid range power.

There really is. Without doing the slightest bit of research... I suspect that quite often the "detuned" naked version is actually making more power in any gear at 100km/h than the sports version.

[DrunkenMistake]

Woohoo! found it!

I knew I had it somewhere, was burred in the depths of my facebook haha