Good luck Zed, Im not the connesuir (sp) on those bikes but I hope you choose the best one to suit you.
Best of luck mate
Sniper
Aargh, photos!
Good luck Zed, Im not the connesuir (sp) on those bikes but I hope you choose the best one to suit you.
Best of luck mate
Sniper
To every man upon this earth
Death cometh sooner or late
And how can a man die better
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his Gods
it's been a while..
good luck zed.
..it's another red light nightmare..
e mare libertas
About time, you bikeless person, you.
Pillion comfort, eh? I was going to suggest a Buell, but...
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- mikey
parting of the sensory
My opinion: None of the above.Originally Posted by Zed
Keep looking and (most importantly) test-riding.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Re RF
Never really noticed any vibration & I hate vibration. The reason your wrists hurt is the bars are on too much of an angle. F1 engineering make bar adapters that change the angle & raise them a tickle making huge bounds in rider comfort.
If I only had one bike from that list I'd plumb for the YZF1000 I reckon.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Seated in heavenly places
I've been looking at the VFR800 too. Do you know much about the 98-02 models Mr V? I trust you're enjoying yours btw!My opinion: None of the above.
Keep looking and (most importantly) test-riding.
Forum whore
BRAND SPANKING NEW CBR600RR is only 17K from Cyclespot...
If you don't care about pillion comfort, I swapped my Blade for SP1 and I am enjoying every moment of it.
(my missus is not happy, of course....with that little black tofu slice Honda call as pillion seat)
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Seated in heavenly places
I heard that you had acquired an SP1. *nice*Too bad for your Mrs though...you selfish individual you! I want to get my Mrs more involved in my biking in the future, hence why I'm considering the sports tourer ride. I'll still be riding solo 90% of the time with commuting each day and all.
Forum whore
That can only mean 2 SP1s or 1 Hayabusa.
You lucky little flabby-waisted creature you !
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parting of the sensory
I didn't necessarily mean that "my bike is the bestest, your list is rubbish".
In fact, I test-rode an RF900, and it was OK, but not for me, and the CBR600 is still a good bike for what you are looking for. The others I don't know about, although I did ride one of the earlier Daytonas.
Yes.
Oh - I spoze you want more'n that.
Well, Honda actually run their models in 4-year cycles, so the VFR800 is actually 98-01 (gear-driven cams), and 02-05 (VTec nonsense). So there's a new model next year, which will actually be released in September this year (mebbe a V5??)
My review of the '01 model is here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8062
I've ridden 4 of the 98-01 models, and I also test-rode one of the VTec models as well: nice bike, shame about the VTec.
In summary, the VFR800 is about the same power as a CBR600 (but it delivers it differently), a little heavier, and more comfy for sport-touring. I like mine, and Yes, I'm enjoying it, but then I like V-engined bikes. This is the fourth one I've had (3 V4s and a V-twin). If I get another bike, it may well be another V-engined one, but I've also a hankering for a triple, like the Triumph Sprint or the Benelli TNT.
The bottom line is you've gotta test-ride anything you're considering, and go from there.
By the way - it's "The End is Nigh"; I thought you'd know that seeing as it's an old (KJV?) word for "near".
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
jeff the mari
the rf900 is a very underated bike. i seen a guy at taupo raceway on one with the steel frame for a topbox on it absolutley doing it, carving everyone up. bandits are good also. what about z1000 or 900 hornet. just my 10 cents
I'm off to the pub, I may be sometime.
Forum whore
I agree a Hornet would be good Scroter.... Matt is not mad about naked bikes tho...
Soo-deep
Nice one Matt, good to see you getting back into it!
Forum whore
Hornets - good motors, crappy suspension.
Id seriously consider a YZF1000
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I wish i was the one getting back into riding.
Unfortunately my trusty steed is being traded in for the house. Only asking $10.5K for her though, and she only has 16K on the clock.
Buying houses sucks! They just don't go as fast as bikes. :spudwhat:
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