which bike is better

**Hitcher** · 5th January 2005, 13:03

Originally Posted by mini_hooks_

But for some reason Dad doesn't like Hondas

Tell him that the "dark side" may take him when he least expects it...

**Two Smoker** · 5th January 2005, 13:07

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Tell him that the "dark side" may take him when he least expects it...

As you have well found out....

I wouldn't pillion on either.... as you would need to be extremely strong and fit.... and have an arse of steal..... also be a midget for the distance between the seeat and pillion pegs..

If you want insane speed and comfort.. go for the CBR1100XX (Blackbird)

**vifferman** · 5th January 2005, 13:08

Originally Posted by mini_hooks_

but for some reason dad doesnt like honda's

Because he's a bigot?
Because he's irrational?
Because he got bitten by one once?
Because when he was a very small child one gave him a fright and now he has persistent nightmares?
Because no-one expects the Spanish Inquisition?

**betti** · 5th January 2005, 13:09

he is wise to stay away from the dark side.. the honda is too sensible!, the gsx1100 may not be the most comfortable tourer, but that engine is a bit of a monster really mate, it might not live with yer gixxer's and bladez, but a lot of em are still tearin up dragstripz all over the world and winnin.
there is a sayin in the UK fireblades are like arseholes.. everyone's got one!

**vifferman** · 5th January 2005, 13:09

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

If you want insane speed and comfort.. go for the CBR1100XX (Blackbird)

Are you just saying that to taunt me because I didn't test-ride one before the vifferbabe talked me into buying the VifFerraRi?

**vifferman** · 5th January 2005, 13:11

Originally Posted by betti

there is a sayin in the UK fireblades are like arseholes.. everyone's
got one!

I don't believe we're in the UK.

And here, everyone has Harleys or Yamakawazuki GSXZXRRRRs.

**betti** · 5th January 2005, 13:17

fair play mate, im lookin out the window at the bloody weather at the moment, and Its hard to believe im not back in freezin, wet, blighty

**Quasievil** · 5th January 2005, 13:34

If your looking for comfort from the GSX or the CBR forget it, they arent built designed for this purpose.

The best sport bike/tourer on the market will be the VFR800 (in my opinion) and then maybe a Bandit.

You will never find long distance comnfort on a sports bike unfortunetly. I have this dilema with my bike and last week test rode a few, the VFR beats the lots for comfort without to much of a comprimise on sports handling.
If I was to make a choice from the GSX and the CBR I would go the CBR because at least with underseat exhaust you will have the option of attaching a rear footpeg Modification to allow a better legroom.I dont think you can do this with the GSX as it has a pipe on one side which may support the footpeg

Good luck

**Quasievil** · 5th January 2005, 13:36

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

As you have well found out....

I wouldn't pillion on either.... as you would need to be extremely strong and fit.... and have an arse of steal..... also be a midget for the distance between the seeat and pillion pegs..

If you want insane speed and comfort.. go for the CBR1100XX (Blackbird)

Yes another good option Chris CBR1100xx is and awesome bike, but perhaps not so nimble
It really comes down how far down the sports to Tourer ruler you want to go.

**Quasievil** · 5th January 2005, 13:38

Originally Posted by vifferman

I don't believe we're in the UK.

And here, everyone has Harleys or Yamakawazuki GSXZXRRRRs.

Last time I looked the registration stats show Hondas out sell everything bar Suzukis, a year or so old but Kwakas and Yamas are nearere the bottom of the Jap sales Not everyone can have good taste I suppose lol

**Sensei** · 5th January 2005, 13:48

Well have riden CBR1000RR & own GSXR1000 03 & I can tell you straight CBR1000 Excellent bike if you want a boring do everything great bike /comfort of the seat is Crap must be about 2mm thick & made of wood . GSXR fuck ROCK Best motor bar none & best comfort of all the 1000's I know riden all of them before buy my GSXR. But different size body's will suit one of the other bike's possibly So try before you buy

SENSEI

**Deano** · 5th January 2005, 14:01

Originally Posted by betti

there is a sayin in the UK fireblades are like arseholes.. everyone's got one!

But in saying that, everyone needs one too........

I wouldn't want to pillion on either of them Mini Hooks - in fact I hate trusting anyone on the riders seat really, scares me shitless - especially if you saw the way some of my mates ride.

For a bit more power I would be pushing the old bugger

towards a Blackbird, VFR800, Bandit or Hayabusa - unless he would consider a twin, in which case a VTR1000 or SV1000