Suzuki M50 vs Harley 883 Iron

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hardly a realistic test then is it? But maybe that would suit you. He isnt a race rider, you are/were on an 883... We both know substantial amounts of time can be gained over faster bikes by a rider with race experience on a track.. so no, if its is to be a valid performance 'test' both need to be ridden under the same conditions...

you're talking about it as if its something that might happen. It won't

[nzspokes]

Best test will be which one does the best wheelies.

[Shadows]

Hardly a realistic test then is it? But maybe that would suit you. He isnt a race rider, you are/were on an 883... We both know substantial amounts of time can be gained over faster bikes by a rider with race experience on a track.. so no, if its is to be a valid performance 'test' both need to be ridden under the same conditions...

I'll do it. I guarantee I'll kick my arse.

[munster]

Best test will be which one does the best wheelies.

Don't know about best, but I can confirm the M50 will wheelie

[bluebird]

I have the best of both worlds..a Suzuki M109R and a '99 Harley 1200 sportster, different but both huge fun for different reasons. The 109 to ride long distance and the sportster for fun few hours.

[AllanB]

And there's the 'rub'.... buying the bike and then spending another 2k to get it where it should be from the start..

Oh come on - I've spent that on my Hornet - pipes (cheap from the USA), Ohlins from RT, other little gems. Every second sports bike I see has darn near $15,00-2k invested in a slip on muffler. The $ is not to take it when it was 'meant' to be but where you want it.

If you want a cookie cutter, keep it 100% stock. Me I'll always mod mine.

And yes, in a perfect world I'd rather have a naked MV than my Hornet. But it an't gonna happen unless lotto comes in. And if it did, I'd no doubt change something!

[Crasherfromwayback]

you're talking about it as if its something that might happen. It won't

Correct. The Harley knockers are looking for every single excuse they can find. Me saying I've ridden both extensively, and saying the 883 is sporty-er (see what I did there?) will never sit well with them. Even though I have no reason to be bias. I sell both ffs.

Hand on heart...I can ride a stock 883 round Manfield quicker than I ever could a stock M50.

[GrayWolf]

And yes, in a perfect world I'd rather have a naked MV than my Hornet. But it an't gonna happen unless lotto comes in. And if it did, I'd no doubt change something!

Then maybe you should buy a HD, after all its expected to change something on them

[The Pastor]

the main problem with crusiers is you have to get a 1200cc+ to get ANY sorta up and go out of them.

Ive got an 1100, and its just so damn slow

[GrayWolf]

the main problem with crusiers is you have to get a 1200cc+ to get ANY sorta up and go out of them.

Ive got an 1100, and its just so damn slow

Cruisers are'nt MEANT to be fast, hence the term 'CRUISER'..... low revs, easy power, good torque, relaxed riding...

[The Pastor]

Cruisers are'nt MEANT to be fast, hence the term 'CRUISER'..... low revs, easy power, good torque, relaxed riding...

fuck off why would you want slow motorbike?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Oh come on - I've spent that on my Hornet - pipes (cheap from the USA), Ohlins from RT, other little gems. Every second sports bike I see has darn near $15,00-2k invested in a slip on muffler. The $ is not to take it when it was 'meant' to be but where you want it.

If you want a cookie cutter, keep it 100% stock. Me I'll always mod mine.

And yes, in a perfect world I'd rather have a naked MV than my Hornet. But it an't gonna happen unless lotto comes in. And if it did, I'd no doubt change something!

If you're looking at an MV, you should probably test a new V4 Aprilia Tuono. I'd have one.

[HenryDorsetCase]

fuck off why would you want slow motorbike?

because some of us think with our branes, not our testicles, and are unconcerned what our "mates" think. Some of us have been there and done that and had the t shirt so long we are using it as a polishing rag in our garage full of all different sort of bikes. Some of us dont like to go hard on the road any more due to the unsporting nature of the rules around getting caught doing over 140kph "speeding" (in first or second gear). Some of us want to take our significant others out for a pootle on a ride where they are comfortable, and can look at the scenery, some like to "prove" how big their nads are by actually racing. Some like to do trackdays.

Different strokes for different folks: Who do you think you are to criticise anyone's choice?

[The Pastor]

because some of us think with our branes, not our testicles, and are unconcerned what our "mates" think. Some of us have been there and done that and had the t shirt so long we are using it as a polishing rag in our garage full of all different sort of bikes. Some of us dont like to go hard on the road any more due to the unsporting nature of the rules around getting caught doing over 140kph "speeding" (in first or second gear). Some of us want to take our significant others out for a pootle on a ride where they are comfortable, and can look at the scenery, some like to "prove" how big their nads are by actually racing. Some like to do trackdays.

Different strokes for different folks: Who do you think you are to criticise anyone's choice?

dunno what your on about, i have no mates, ride alone, and ride a cruiser way over 140km/hr

[Paul in NZ]

because some of us think with our branes,

Darn - that's an unfortunate typo..... HDC