Yam XJR1300 or Honda CB1300?

[Mully]

If your looking for a naked muscle bike it has to be the mighty Suzuki GSX 1400.......... it has no equal

I'd have to agree.

I loved mine.

And there's some bloke in Perth who has done over 250,000km on his and never had the block apart, so I wouldn't worry about longevity...

[nzspokes]

I'd have to agree.

I loved mine.

And there's some bloke in Perth who has done over 250,000km on his and never had the block apart, so I wouldn't worry about longevity...

Cool. thats pretty epic. I like the anniversary colored one. So they are easy to live with? Dont try to kill you.

Im just after a big cumfy easy to ride bike that will haul some crap when I go away. And have some go when I want it.

[Mully]

Cool. thats pretty epic. I like the anniversary colored one. So they are easy to live with? Dont try to kill you.

Im just after a big cumfy easy to ride bike that will haul some crap when I go away. And have some go when I want it.

MIne was black on black - I prefer that to the blue/white scheme (I'm told the white wheels are a nightmare to keep clean)

I found the '14 to be the perfeck bike. Right up until the 4WD decided to knock me off it one morning.

Going forward, I'd be more likely to get a track-only bike. While I did a trackday on the '14, it's not really built for it.

Were I to get a "weekend-only" roadbike (I'm unlikely to ever go back to commuting on a bike), it'd be a '14. No doubt at all.

Then I'd budget some $$ to get the suspension sorted (It's OK, but I was going to keep the bike forever, so I figured I'd get the suspenders done for me).

[nzspokes]

MIne was black on black - I prefer that to the blue/white scheme (I'm told the white wheels are a nightmare to keep clean)

I found the '14 to be the perfeck bike. Right up until the 4WD decided to knock me off it one morning.

Going forward, I'd be more likely to get a track-only bike. While I did a trackday on the '14, it's not really built for it.

Were I to get a "weekend-only" roadbike (I'm unlikely to ever go back to commuting on a bike), it'd be a '14. No doubt at all.

Then I'd budget some $$ to get the suspension sorted (It's OK, but I was going to keep the bike forever, so I figured I'd get the suspenders done for me).

Is there an issue with the suspension on the stock one?

[mrchips]

Is there an issue with the suspension on the stock one?

I've been looking at the gsx1400 as my next bike. Apparently there was an issue with leaky rear shockers on some early models (K2 & K3 silver coloured springs) apart from that..... awesome bike.

clicky here for some GSX1400 FAQ's

[Mully]

Is there an issue with the suspension on the stock one?

No more than any other Japanese bike - built to a budget, rather than a standard. And usually built for a ~70kg Japanese rider...

Would have been fine if I hadn't been planning on keeping the bike for a million years.

[Hitcher]

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?

The best bike in this class is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R. Seriously. Also the GSX1400 is also worth a ride to round out these retro "musclers". But if you want something with oomph that corners sublimely and stops impressively, then the Kawasaki is really hard to beat.

[AllanB]

There is also the 1250 Bandit. That will haul you, the misses and the kitchen sink.

[Brian407]

Worst thing you could have done was asking the question here. Bet you're confused now. Go back to your first instinct and pick the XJR. If it fits you, you'll love it. I do. Best bike Ive ever owned.

[Edbear]

Worst thing you could have done was asking the question here. Bet you're confused now. Go back to your first instinct and pick the XJR. If it fits you, you'll love it. I do. Best bike Ive ever owned.

I agree. All of the bikes mentioned are good bikes for much the same reasons and in the end it may simply be the style that you go for. But as said, try to ride them all before you make your mind up.

[Maha]

Worst thing you could have done was asking the question here. Bet you're confused now. Go back to your first instinct and pick the XJR. If it fits you, you'll love it. I do. Best bike Ive ever owned.

The XJR was 2nd on the list when I was looking.
The CB was the first on the wish list that I saw/ride...I knew then that I need not to look any further.
...The Kawasaki ZRX should not be over looked either. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-412117088.htm
All great bikes (yes including the ''popular'' GSX)...

[DR650gary]

Had a ZRX, loved it. Tried a GSX1400, loved it. Looked at an XJR, loved it

See the pattern?

They are all good but one will yank your chain or ring your bell more than another. A lot of guys swap out the ZRX front end so they get adjustable inverted forks. ZX9 I think so the more adjustable GSX1400 may have an edge, but preferred the Yamaha out of them, just couldn't get one at the time I was looking for the money I had.

Newest with lowest k's is usually the best option in my mind.

Cheers and good luck.

[Edbear]

The XJR was 2nd on the list when I was looking.
The CB was the first on the wish list that I saw/ride...I knew then that I need not to look any further.
...The Kawasaki ZRX should not be over looked either. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-412117088.htm
All great bikes (yes including the ''popular'' GSX)...

Esp. the ZRX1200S, it was arguably the best!

My personal choice would be the 1250S Bandit having ridden one for a few days. But they are all great bikes!

[Scouse]

The best bike in this class is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R. Seriously. Also the GSX1400 is also worth a ride to round out these retro "musclers". But if you want something with oomph that corners sublimely and stops impressively, then the Kawasaki is really hard to beat.

I have to agree with Hitcher on this also it is the best looking of the crop here is a pic of my old ZRX which I regret selling. this was the best Jap bike I have ever owned and I would have anouther one in a heartbeat if they were still being manufactured.

[DR650gary]

I have to agree with Hitcher on this also it is the best looking of the crop here is a pic of my old ZRX which I regret selling. this was the best Jap bike I have ever owned and I would have anouther one in a heartbeat if they were still being manufactured.

Green, and an "R"