Yam XJR1300 or Honda CB1300?

**nzspokes** · 22nd October 2011, 12:51

Im busy dreaming about my big boy bike once my licence is done. So ive seen a CB1300 and looked at a XJR1300 today. Seem to be very similar bikes. Im leaning towards the XJR but not sure. What are peoples thoughts?

**AllanB** · 22nd October 2011, 13:15

Either or really.

I'd consider the Honda with it's more modern water cooled engine. And it is a gruntmister

that repeatedly reviews well.

**nzspokes** · 22nd October 2011, 13:39

Originally Posted by AllanB

Either or really.

I'd consider the Honda with it's more modern water cooled engine. And it is a gruntmister

that repeatedly reviews well.

They both dont seem to be lacking in powa. I didnt realise the Yam was not water cooled due to seeing a radiator. Must be an oil cooler.

I just sat on the XJR and fell in love.

Ive not sat on a CB yet. But have admired Mahas one.

**Subike** · 22nd October 2011, 14:06

XJR is air cooled and a motor that will refuse to die, regaurdless the shit you toss at it.
the tuning fork has better appeal

**bsasuper** · 22nd October 2011, 18:48

The honda may look a little bland compared to the yammy, but the engine is far better, and suspension a bit better.I had a kawa zrx1200 which I thought was great, untill I rode the cb1300.

**MikeD400** · 22nd October 2011, 18:55

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-a-bigger-bike

**orangeback** · 22nd October 2011, 18:56

to put another spin on the CB look at my old X4
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...p?albumid=4150

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 22nd October 2011, 19:06

If your looking for a naked muscle bike it has to be the mighty Suzuki GSX 1400.......... it has no equal.
Second I'd pick the Yamaha.

**nzspokes** · 22nd October 2011, 20:19

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

If your looking for a naked muscle bike it has to be the mighty Suzuki GSX 1400.......... it has no equal.
Second I'd pick the Yamaha.

Cool, another one to add to the mix. What makes it the best?

**actungbaby** · 22nd October 2011, 20:30

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Im busy dreaming about my big boy bike once my licence is done. So ive seen a CB1300 and looked at a XJR1300 today. Seem to be very similar bikes. Im leaning towards the XJR but not sure. What are peoples thoughts?

Its really what you prefer am no expert on these bikes found this though

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne..._/R-EPI-133231

they did say honda had better engine suspension than the suzuki but then again its persanal opioion

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 22nd October 2011, 20:36

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Cool, another one to add to the mix. What makes it the best?

I suggest you ride both the Honda and the Yamaha and then go for a skid on the Suzuki............all will be revealed ;-)

**\m/** · 22nd October 2011, 23:14

GSX1400 would be my first pick, XJR1300 close second. Love those big oil cooled fours.

**mulletman** · 23rd October 2011, 06:05

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Cool, another one to add to the mix. What makes it the best?

How about 124nm of torque from 2500 RPM

, Pre load, compression and re-bound adjustment front and rear

and a 22lt fuel tank

.

**NZsarge** · 23rd October 2011, 06:14

any of the above mentioned bikes would be good if they've been looked after, me though, i'd go the XJR.

**nzspokes** · 23rd October 2011, 06:40

Originally Posted by mulletman

How about 124nm of torque from 2500 RPM

, Pre load, compression and re-bound adjustment front and rear

and a 22lt fuel tank

.

Jebus

Dont think my car has that.

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