Yam XJR1300 or Honda CB1300?

[Brian407]

Personally I wouldnt give you tuppence for a ZRX, but thats just me. What should be apparent here is that choosing a bike is about as personal as choosing a new pair of shoes. You'll find for yourself what fits you and suits your needs.

[Scouse]

Personally I wouldnt give you tuppence for a ZRX, but thats just me. What should be apparent here is that choosing a bike is about as personal as choosing a new pair of shoes. You'll find for yourself what fits you and suits your needs.

Judging from the bike that you own at the moment that would probably be because you could not afford a ZRX

[caspernz]

Isn't it funny how on this subject, the more you ask the less you know?

In the end, when you get to the point of buying your next bike, ride the ones on your shortlist and the answer will become obvious.....

[DR650gary]

Personally I wouldnt give you tuppence for a ZRX, but thats just me. What should be apparent here is that choosing a bike is about as personal as choosing a new pair of shoes. You'll find for yourself what fits you and suits your needs.

I doubt you've ridden one!

I have ridden all the options presented so far, including and XS1100. None bad and I doubt your tuppence would get you the shadow of the bike.

[bsasuper]

The ZRX is the best looker out of all of them, but the CB is my pick for everyday use, I traded my ZRX in for one.

[Brian407]

I doubt you've ridden one!

I have ridden all the options presented so far, including and XS1100. None bad and I doubt your tuppence would get you the shadow of the bike.

Okay, since you and some other asshole chose to make it personal, the XS is only ONE of my bikes (currently for sale if you want a decent bike), my other bike is



What I choose to buy have absolutely nothing to do with what i can afford to buy. If i wanted a ZRX I could buy two of them tomorrow, but it's my choice to own Yamaha's. I thought I made it clear that I was expressing my opinion, as is my right to do so, but also that his choice should be based on his opinion, not anyone elses. And FWIW I wouldnt give you tuppence for a Suzuki either. Honda maybe, but Yamaha would still be my first choice. (and Ive owned Triumph, Aprilla, and a Muell as well)

[nzspokes]

Isn't it funny how on this subject, the more you ask the more you will know?

Fixxord that for ya.

[nzspokes]

Okay, since you and some other asshole chose to make it personal, the XS is only ONE of my bikes (currently for sale if you want a decent bike), my other bike is



What I choose to buy have absolutely nothing to do with what i can afford to buy. If i wanted a ZRX I could buy two of them tomorrow, but it's my choice to own Yamaha's. I thought I made it clear that I was expressing my opinion, as is my right to do so, but also that his choice should be based on his opinion, not anyone elses. And FWIW I wouldnt give you tuppence for a Suzuki either. Honda maybe, but Yamaha would still be my first choice. (and Ive owned Triumph, Aprilla, and a Muell as well)

That is exactly the bike I sat on.

And I rode with a guy on a XS that was amazing tonight. Didnt get a close look at it but are they a 1100 twin? Nice bike.

Just on the XJR, what is it like on fuel? NIce to ride? After something that eats Ks but can go if I feel like it.

Ignore the others, lets talk Yams. Im not interested in a ZRX. To 70s.

[Brian407]

XS650's are twin, 750 and 850's are triple (had two of them) and the 1100's are inline 4. First of the 80's superbikes and the first production road bike to crack an 11 second quarter, which was big back in the day. Still pretty respectable now. Check out XS11.com if you want to know more about them.

The XJR, well mine anyway, is a helluva lot better on fuel than the XS but could probably be a little better. I average about 280-300 k's on a tank with a mix of town and open road riding, but i live in a small town so theres not a lot of stop start or slow speed stuff in traffic. Absolutely loves the open road, and corners great, but if they have a weakness it's in the front end. It could be just a little stiffer but it's hardly noticable unless your really pushing it well beyond the limits of common sense (which is quite doable, by the way). Roll on power in any gear is excellent, Open up from 50k in top gear and you could easily loose your passenger. One thing the Yammi's have got down pat is grunty, tourqy engines at low revs, so you dont need a lot of gear changing to get her howling. Brakes are Brembo's and will stop her on a sixpence from any speed. NZ new models have Ohlins shocks but be aware that the shocks on some of the Jap import ones are clones, and arent as adjustable as ridgy didg Ohlins. Still seem to work as good but just arent as adapatable to different riders and conditions.

Check out xjr1300.co.uk for plenty of good info.

Hope that helps.

[DR650gary]

Okay, since you and some other asshole chose to make it personal,

Actually no one made it personal until you chose to post this.

I stated that I doubted you had sat (read ridden) on 1, which I still would think was accurate.

You said that you wouldn't give "tuppence" for the bike, I replied that "tuppence" wouldn't buy you the shadow of the bike.

I always think it is best to meet someone before you judge them to be an asshole. You, however, seem to want to test my theory on that.

I doubt many of us care what your finances are but thank you for sharing.

Hopefully we can put your over reaction and bad manners down to lack of sleep as you were commenting rather late for a country boy like me.

[nzspokes]

Actually no one made it personal until you chose to post this.

I stated that I doubted you had sat (read ridden) on 1, which I still would think was accurate.

You said that you wouldn't give "tuppence" for the bike, I replied that "tuppence" wouldn't buy you the shadow of the bike.

I always think it is best to meet someone before you judge them to be an asshole. You, however, seem to want to test my theory on that.

I doubt many of us care what your finances are but thank you for sharing.

Hopefully we can put your over reaction and bad manners down to lack of sleep as you were commenting rather late for a country boy like me.

Well I took what you wrote as an insult to him.

[DR650gary]

Well I took what you wrote as an insult to him.

Really, how?

I doubt he has ridden a ZRX. No insult there.

"Tuppence" is a relatively derogatory term but if taken literally wouldn't buy anything today so no insult there.

Calling someone an asshole because they disagree with you, well, that may be considered insulting but as you can see, I have not responded in an insulting way so still no insult there.

Many of us on this thread have suggested that you throw your leg over the bikes that interest you and give them a go. That is still good advice.

Rejecting a bike because of the badge on it is daft. Most modern super bikes are milliseconds apart in performance and handling. I doubt most of us would be able to spot the difference if there was such a thing as a "Blind Test" but in saying that, asthetics are a large part for all of us in the selection of a bike and there is nothing wrong with that.

Now i have never met you so can neither judge your riding abilities nor your physical capabilities but, the bikes you have indicated you are keen on are big bikes. Not just in performance but physically large and heavy. I am a big lad and have been riding for over 40 years and have owned and or ridden most options that are available now and in the recent past. I would suggest you look for a lighter bike and one with the least amount of plastic for your first step away from learner bikes. Now that may sound patronising and i don't mean to do that but I have three sons who I have encouraged to ride and while i had some control we did manage to choose medium bikes after the learner process.

Just my thoughts.

On the ZRX1200, I have owned many Yamahas and am a dedicated Yamaha owner, see what I currently ride, but the ZRX1200 was one of the best bikes that I have ever owned with an obsessively dedicated following overseas as per the following forums attest to. http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/ http://www.zrxocboard.com/

It pulled from 2000 rpm effortlessly, which does allow lazy riding, but just kept going to a wheel lofting redline. I loved it and would still own one but they are a bit old now and I didn't want to keep adding bits to modernise it. I now have the TDM900 and for me....me...it is the best motorcycle I have ever owned. Nearly 30 kgs lighter than a ZRX and able to handle gravel a bit more safely...for me.

Good luck with your search but ride em, don't look at em on the net.

[Brian407]

I stated that I doubted you had sat (read ridden) on 1, which I still would think was accurate.

Actually, I have a very good friend with one and have ridden it enough times to know that I don't wNt one.

[DR650gary]

Actually, I have a very good friend with one and have ridden it enough times to know that I don't wNt one.

Still struggling with the apology are you.

No need to label people assholes because they stir you a little.

We all ride bikes here.

[Corse1]

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)...

Shit! I will get one of these one day. They never come up when I am looking though....or I am too impatient to wait.