Fireblade

[Zed]

I was looking at a yellow Blade of the same vintage on Trademe for $10,000 similar mileage, full Micron exhaust, K & N filter, Power Commander etc when the guy phoned me to say he'd crashed it!

He's obviously not a KBer then, it's mostly *Suzooki GSXR* riders who crash around here!

Oh well, red goes faster anyways

True that, and black is the most sexiest, so you have the best of both worlds with your new Honda!!

[vifferman]

That's the other thing, not one, repeat, not one ache or pain the entire trip.

I think that's the difference between Hondas and the equivalent in other makes: the ergonomics are generally much better.
Whenever I've been in the market for another bike, my test rides have always left me thinking, "This doesn't feel quite right..." with most of the bikes.

[Toast]

nah....he's dreaming!

It's ok Poosie have a blanket mate, snuggle up and stay in that little dreamworld of yours...I'll come kick the walls down when the time is right

[Toast]

I think that's the difference between Hondas and the equivalent in other makes: the ergonomics are generally much better.
Whenever I've been in the market for another bike, my test rides have always left me thinking, "This doesn't feel quite right..." with most of the bikes.

I reckon that's half of the reason that Honda's feel more comfortable and stable from the start...they generally have lower pegs, which means not only more comfort, but weight carried lower, making the plot feel more stable, and easier to get the bike from side to side.

Slightly higher bars are also more comforting for the newb who tried to ride one like it's a dirt bike, not getting down low enough to put some proper leverage through the bars.

EDIT: btw, wasn't relating the newb bit to you Viff.

[vifferman]

EDIT: btw, wasn't relating the newb bit to you Viff.

Well, Dang!!

[Smokin]

I was looking at a yellow Blade of the same vintage on Trademe for $10,000 similar mileage, full Micron exhaust, K & N filter, Power Commander etc when the guy phoned me to say he'd crashed it!

I was talking to him about 6 months ago about that bike, we did the deal at$11,500 for it and i was happy to pay that but a couple of days before I was to fly up he rang and said he had a change of heart and wanted $13,000 , He's just clown and wouldnt mind betting that he just changed his mind again, His name was Shane from memory.

[WINJA]

STILL JUST A LAME PIECE OF SHIT HONDA , THAT COULDNT SUCK A DRAFT OFF A GSXR750 OF THE SAME YEAR, YAAAAA LOOK AT ME I HAVE A BLADE AND HONDA SAYS THEIR TOPS

[bladez]

STILL JUST A LAME PIECE OF SHIT HONDA , THAT COULDNT SUCK A DRAFT OFF A GSXR750 OF THE SAME YEAR, YAAAAA LOOK AT ME I HAVE A BLADE AND HONDA SAYS THEIR TOPS

so what ya are saying is that suzuki could suck the skin of a rice pudding

[Korea]

Good call on the 954~ great bike, and like most Hondas, easy to ride fast (without scaring yourself too much).

Suzukis seem to be a bit edgier, rougher, punch-you-in-the-face sort of bikes.
Hondas are generally quick, nimble, and comfy too. Think refined. Which is probably why Suzuki riders think they're crap.

But don't worry Honda kids, next time a suzuki rider gives you crap, just ask where Suzuki is in MotoGP, Superbikes, SuperSport... etc.

[slowpoke]

But don't worry Honda kids, next time a suzuki rider gives you crap, just ask where Suzuki is in MotoGP, Superbikes, SuperSport... etc.

Hmmm, can't even buy a Motogp bike, but Suzuki are the current World Superbike Champions, World Endurance Champions, AMA Superbike Champions and fillled the top I don't know how many spots in the NZ Superbike Championship. In each of these classes there was Suzuki first and daylight second.....er, what was your point again?

Aaaah shit, why am I even gettin' involved? I can't even afford somethin' with fuel infection (fool injection=rider). The only black box you'll see anywhere near my bike is likely to be attached to the pillion on the back!

Ok ok so it's a Honda...you may have wandered away from the path slightly but at least you are still heading in the right direction (all be it a tad slower than most) and haven't bought a cruiser. Enjoy.

[cowpoos]

Hmmm, can't even buy a Motogp bike, but Suzuki are the current World Superbike Champions, World Endurance Champions, AMA Superbike Champions and fillled the top I don't know how many spots in the NZ Superbike Championship. In each of these classes there was Suzuki first and daylight second.....er, what was your point again?

Aaaah shit, why am I even gettin' involved? I can't even afford somethin' with fuel infection (fool injection=rider). The only black box you'll see anywhere near my bike is likely to be attached to the pillion on the back!

Ok ok so it's a Honda...you may have wandered away from the path slightly but at least you are still heading in the right direction (all be it a tad slower than most) and haven't bought a cruiser. Enjoy.

and might be worth noting....suzuki is the smallest motorcycle manifactuer by far!! coz....$$$$ buys results....