I'm after a big naked

[Drew]

Why don't you go ahead and point me in the direction of a new superduke for under $10k.

It's a good deposit, and the bike is worth it.

[Ocean1]

It's a good deposit, and the bike is worth it.

There's not much wrong with the 990 SD.

Although if I was going there I'd probably get an SMT...

[mulletman]

New Superduke. EVERYTHING else pales in comparison.

1200 Dorsoduro keeps up just fine with better midrange punch and 10k cheaper.

[SVboy]

1200 Dorsoduro keeps up just fine with better midrange punch and 10k cheaper.

Suits you Sir!!

[nzspokes]

Another giant naked. Tempting, though I think I still want somthing that rewards redling it - they seem to be a massive mid range machine? Also trying to keep weight realistic for around town.

I commute on a 1200 Bandit. Not as heavy as the CBs etc but up there. Stupid easy to ride in traffic. What ever gear you are in it will pull away. Only time I notice the weight is when moving it round the garage.

[admenk]

I've had a CB1300S for the past year - really happy with it, plenty quick enough for an old fart like me

[Big Dog]

I find the cb1300 really add nimble as some much smaller bikes touch the extra width slows you down as fraction lane filtering. The extra couple of inches over say a Dr make s lot more difference than you'd think. Possibly psychological.
The only time I notice the weight difference over a dr350 or similar is putting it on a pit stand.



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[Big Dog]

Mind you I have never had to pick it up.

I used to notice the difference when I first got it bit don't any more. Not even pushing it up the drive into the garage.

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[local]

they may be BIG bikes physically but any of the XJR11/12/1300's, GS1400, zrx11/1200 or the CB1300. I bought the 'bol d'or' version 'red/white with the bikini fairing' CB13 and it really is a bloody good UJM, I have a friend with the GS1400, and the roll on power etc is very similar, the honda handles a wee bit better, the ZRX is supposed to be the 'fastest' of the four, the yammy is based on the old FJ11/1200 motor, and that was always a 'peach' of a motor...
None of them have 'blistering' top end performances by today standards {240-250kph} or will cut up tight stuff like a sprotbike or lightweight, but for everyday purely usable power, comfort, performznce they are truly excellent bikes and worth serious consideration.

I do have a soft spot for CBs, more so the zero fairing models, so I should probably try one of the big 'uns. 240kmh is plenty fast enough for me.

New Superduke. EVERYTHING else pales in comparison.

Looks like it came out of the HSV styling department.

My FZ1n is 2009 and has just clicked over 35000kms. Mint in Kenny Roberts colours. Mods-Braided lines, PUIG cowl screen, brand new EBC HH pads, Driven AIS block off plates. Renthal Bars with Oxford heated grips. Shorty leavers, K&N air filter.Yoshi carbon slipon, Crash bungs. Stand Bobbins, NITRON rear shock. Near new Michilin Road 2s. Ventura rack adapters. Pillion seat reupholstered with more foam and non-slip material, pillion cowl, Oil/filter every 5000kms. Bike stripped-greased swing arm, linkages, stg head bearings etc every year. Fork oil changed every 10000kms. Recent plugs, throttle body balance etc. Valves checked and coolant changed every year. Simply a fabulous bike. Never dropped or crashed.

Very interested. Will PM, although I'm guessing you'll be wanting top dollar?

CB1300s are cool

Agreed. I do like analogue gauges too.

admenk: Whereabouts in Taranaki are you? I wouldn't mind seeing/sitting on/pushing around the driveway your cb13 if possible

[admenk]

admenk: Whereabouts in Taranaki are you? I wouldn't mind seeing/sitting on/pushing around the driveway your cb13 if possible

No problem, you'd be more than welcome, I've sent you a PM

[baffa]

I have a 2010 CB1000R with renthal motocross bars, crash bars, and lxil style exhaust.
Just seen 24kms, but I'm considering switching it up. $10k would probably be the very least I'd accept though.

[Maha]

I have a 2010 CB1000R with renthal motocross bars, crash bars, and lxil style exhaust.
Just seen 24kms, but I'm considering switching it up. $10k would probably be the very least I'd accept though.

I would have that over the Suzuki copy.

[Maha]

I do have a soft spot for CBs, more so the zero fairing models, so I should probably try one of the big 'uns. 240kmh is plenty fast enough for me.

I was a mug to swap mine for something else. In pic one you can just make out the tiny screen I fitted, just to keep the wind off the helmet area.
Second pic was taken a few months after I bought it, tank bag/double pack and two, up the bike is made for it. Tons of fun solo.
The XJR/CB and GSX1400 can all be picked up reasonably cheaply, my CB was $12995 brand new in 08'.