Hyperbike ownership

**Big Dave** · 16th August 2013, 16:55

Originally Posted by sinned

Choices are generally better for the longer legged.

Nah - they ain't any more.

Adventure and off road bikes. That's about it. And that's because of suspension travel.

Otherwise the manufacturers have looked to increase their markets by designing for women and shorties as well.

At least H-D offer a tall boy saddle - for an extra $3 hundy. But that would be a good start for all of them now.

**mossy1200** · 16th August 2013, 17:55

Found a site for hard core zx1441r drag riders doing 8s. Some nice turbo builds.

http://zx1441r.com/forum/index.php

**BMWST?** · 16th August 2013, 17:59

Originally Posted by yod

Whoever put the micron setup on mine saved a fortune of weight - the factory set (cans and headers) came with the bike and they weighed a fucking ton!

The Busa is basically off my shopping list (ha! that's WINDOW shopping list) because the arse looks like it's starting to melt - if they changed the styling I might be interested, but then, it wouldn't be a Busa

Anyone tried a K1300S? They're supposed to be fairly rapid...

quick but i dont think they are thou or hyper quick,the quick shift is cool tho

**BMWST?** · 16th August 2013, 18:04

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Personally what I find frustrating about the hyperbikes is that they aren't very good for tall guys - and there are plenty of us.

You'd think 'big bike - bit of room' - but peg to seat height is the same as a supersports.

shit i been thinking about a busa ...

**mossy1200** · 16th August 2013, 18:13

Originally Posted by BMWST?

shit i been thinking about a busa ...

Im 6.3 and the zx14r fits like a glove. more hp also.

Its bottom looks good also(I think).

**BMWST?** · 16th August 2013, 18:19

Originally Posted by Madness

Either way, the cunt couldn't ride his way out of a paper bag soaked in custard. The riding got worse as the video went on.

Back on topic. Anyone want to trade a ZX12-R for a KTM 950/990? Hyperbike ownership aint much fun on 85 points.

i think you will find a 950 or 990 is more rewarding so your points will be in even more danger

**Ender EnZed** · 16th August 2013, 18:21

A VFR1200 offers similar power until it runs out of petrol. They look like they'd fit bigger folk than the Busa/ZX14 but I've never actually sat on one.

**kiwi cowboy** · 16th August 2013, 18:34

Originally Posted by unstuck

Fuck you, Im REAL good at being a cunt.

i will vouch for that

**Big Dave** · 16th August 2013, 18:34

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

A VFR1200 offers similar power until it runs out of petrol. They look like they'd fit bigger folk than the Busa/ZX14 but I've never actually sat on one.

That runs out of petrol thing is internet hype. The bike doesn't have great fuel range - but I still got far enough on it to want a break and leg stretch before it ran dry.
Neither does that wreck an excellent sports bike that is as mellow as the Busa when required too.

Its seems more roomy than either the Hyabusa, ZX14 or Blackbird. I found the VFR OK, while the Blackbird is uncomfortable.

**BMWST?** · 16th August 2013, 18:39

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Im 6.3 and the zx14r fits like a glove. more hp also.

Its bottom looks good also(I think).

the front looks very heavy looking,tho the busa is not exactly lacking in this regard

**Big Dave** · 16th August 2013, 18:41

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Im 6.3 and the zx14r fits like a glove. more hp also.

Its bottom looks good also(I think).

I'm 6'5 and the ZX14 saddle/peg is too low.

The Concors 14 is outstandingly comfy howeva and for all intents for street use is just as quick.

**nzspokes** · 16th August 2013, 18:50

Originally Posted by Big Dave

That runs out of petrol thing is internet hype. The bike doesn't have great fuel range - but I still got far enough on it to want a break and leg stretch before it ran dry.
Neither does that wreck an excellent sports bike that is as mellow as the Busa when required too.

Its seems more roomy than either the Hyabusa, ZX14 or Blackbird. I found the VFR OK, while the Blackbird is uncomfortable.

Agreed. Ive sat on a Busa and a ZX14 and was to cramped. VFR was spot on.

I like the VFR and may well own one in the future. Probably in silver.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-304883321.htm