I'm in love

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th October 2009, 09:01

They suck for fuel consumption. Get a TRX850.

**imdying** · 7th October 2009, 09:07

If HRC can't build a sportsbike to do high kms, then nobody can. I say hit it hard.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 7th October 2009, 09:17

Complete with an Ohlins shock too eh!
If you spend too much time tyre kicking its going to be gone.
I liked the one I rode, take it for a spin then decide.

**Marmoot** · 7th October 2009, 10:22

Originally Posted by Edbear

Test reports said they were uncomfortable with seats like planks and didn't achieve the goal Honda set for them. Much the same with the Suzuki TL1000R except the R was fairly comfortable.

Bikes that ultimately failed in the market because they didn't live up to the hype by the manufacturers.

Both are good bikes in their own right and owners liked them. Who ever said buying a bike was a "sensible" decision based on logic?

If you like it and want it and can afford it and you're going to have fun on it, what else do you need to know?

He's right. I owned one and still miss it despite my newer bikes.

It's uncomfortable, not good for 2-up, stiff suspension, and can make you slower in bumpy tight roads.
But the best bit comes in trackdays, open sweeping corner on smooth road, vibrating feeling, and the looks.

Buy it if you like it. But don't consider practicality.
Throw your common sense out of the window and you'll be the happiest person on earth.

And as for being a Honda, the bike lasts a long time as long as you have oil, petrol and coolant in it. No cam chain, so that's a big bonus!

**Squiggles** · 7th October 2009, 11:56

Unless your current riding patterns change then its probably not the bike for you...

**Squiggles** · 7th October 2009, 14:57

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Unless your current riding patterns change then its probably not the bike for you...

Someone needs clarification on this...

In short, its a waste to be riding this to and fro from work/uni, sucking big $$ on unenjoyable riding. Unless you've suddenly freed up more time to go on decent journeys you wont be getting alot of joy.

**Slyer** · 7th October 2009, 15:19

But the guy on Torque has one AKA it's fucking awesome.

**Qkchk:Me** · 7th October 2009, 15:25

Juzzer - who was a very active member on here (before he buggered off overseas), had one of the tidiest examples around and gee, did it sound drop dead sexy. If it wasn't for my 'truck driver' back I would of owned one by now. Still one of my all-time favorite bikes.

**EJK** · 7th October 2009, 15:26

Originally Posted by Slyer

But the guy on Torque has one AKA it's fucking awesome.

Yea you can blow over cars when you lane split.

**Squiggles** · 7th October 2009, 16:15

Get a KTM690SM

**Qkchk:Me** · 7th October 2009, 16:30

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Someone needs clarification on this...

In short, its a waste to be riding this to and fro from work/uni, sucking big $$ on unenjoyable riding. Unless you've suddenly freed up more time to go on decent journeys you wont be getting alot of joy.

If the bike was purchased for the intended purpose of commuting / city riding, then yes it wouldn't be very suitable. If my memory serves me well, they are very high geared (similar to the stock NC30) and like to 'hunt' in the lower revs. In a nutshell, they suck for commuting and I'm not only taking about fuel...

But hey if you're into open road riding or track days, then this bike will be your new best friend.

**ital916** · 7th October 2009, 16:42

Originally Posted by Qkchk

If the bike was purchased for the intended purpose of commuting / city riding, then yes it wouldn't be very suitable. If my memory serves me well, they are very high geared (similar to the stock NC30) and like to 'hunt' in the lower revs. In a nutshell, they suck for commuting and I'm not only taking about fuel...

But hey if you're into open road riding or track days, then this bike will be your new best friend.

Well if I had a better bike, I would enjoy riding the open road a bit more...If i had a sp1 in the garage then I'd live on the open road.

Mind you there are lots of bikes out there and I am still looking and getting opinions...DMNTD gave me the run down on rsv milles today as well as falcos and there are some nice zx9s out there....too much choice

**Qkchk:Me** · 7th October 2009, 16:53

Originally Posted by ital916

Mind you there are lots of bikes out there and I am still looking and getting opinions...DMNTD gave me the run down on rsv milles today as well as falcos and there are some nice zx9s out there....too much choice

Look on the bright side....... TEST RIDES!

BTW Millies are a very nice bike....

**ital916** · 7th October 2009, 17:01

Originally Posted by Qkchk

Look on the bright side....... TEST RIDES!

BTW Millies are a very nice bike....

well the gsx1200 inazuma has tickled my fancy too...they are going for a good price, 5k-7k, and are supposedly "bulletproof" which would be nice as the next time I change bikes is when the new one has turned to dust.