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Title: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Duck-Stew on May 21, 2008, 10:25:08 AM If the Japanese had NO other competition in the world.....what would you choose? Or, which manufacturer makes a product you most closely 'relate' to?!?
Oh, and I'm just curious.... There's no hidden marketing BS here. --Stu Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: gnostic203 on May 21, 2008, 10:28:12 AM I say Honda, just always had good luck with them.
After my recent experience with my 2008 Kawasucki KLR650 I would never recommend that manufacturer to anyone. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: the_Journeyman on May 21, 2008, 10:29:49 AM I've done well with Suzukis over the years. TS185, GS650, GSF600, GSXR600, GS1150 ~
JM Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: TCK! on May 21, 2008, 10:30:18 AM I wanted to vote but I really don't identify with any brand... I'm pretty brand neutral.
I buy whatever has a good review and is being sold for cheap :D Although I almost bought a 636 so maybe I should go with that option.. although I like the look of the Honda CBR Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Grampa on May 21, 2008, 10:30:42 AM yamaha
rd love Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: DucHead on May 21, 2008, 10:31:59 AM I love this bike. IMO its the best all-around bike there is.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2022.jpg) Last year in touring mode: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN1788_1.jpg) Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: AndrewNS on May 21, 2008, 10:33:21 AM I'm a big Honda fan. But please bring back the sporty V4's! The current VFR doesn't appeal 1/2 as much as the old ones did.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: akmnstr on May 21, 2008, 10:36:55 AM I'm a suzuki dude. I started with a T500 (a real piece of crap but I loved it). Later a GS450, SV650, and DR 650. They make
some butt ugly sport bikes; but then I'm not buying the whole line. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Triple J on May 21, 2008, 10:40:40 AM I guess Yamaha. The FZ-1 seems like a pretty fun, while still practical, moto.
Plus, then I could cheer for Rossi. ;D Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: jagstang on May 21, 2008, 10:44:19 AM I have family who work for Yamaha, and I've enjoyed the R6 and R1 for some time now. And of course, they have Rossi, Edwards, Jorge, Dimples, the Bostroms, Nori, etc.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Rob Hilding on May 21, 2008, 10:46:10 AM I'd say Kawasaki -
I've had more of them than to other brands - never really had a Honda Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 10:46:59 AM If the Japanese had NO other competition in the world.....what would you choose? Or, which manufacturer makes a product you most closely 'relate' to?!? Oh, and I'm just curious.... There's no hidden marketing BS here. --Stu Oh I think there IS a hidden agenda here. You are trying to get us talk about motorcycles in the NO MOTO CONTENT section. That way you can ban us all and have more room for ad space. Well I see through your cunning plan. I will not participate in this talking-about-motorcycles nonsense! Now if you will excuse me I have a picture of a kitten in a silly pose I must create a caption for. Motorcycles indeed! GOOD DAY, SIR! sac Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: mitt on May 21, 2008, 10:57:55 AM I say Honda, just always had good luck with them. After my recent experience with my 2008 Kawasucki KLR650 I would never recommend that manufacturer to anyone. Do tell. I thought the KLR's were 'bulletproof'. I really can't say what Japenese bike I like, but probably honda. mitt Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: the_Journeyman on May 21, 2008, 11:00:09 AM I love this bike. IMO its the best all-around bike there is. (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2022.jpg) This is the one bike I wish I had never sold. Excellent bike! JM Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Duck-Stew on May 21, 2008, 11:09:48 AM Oh I think there IS a hidden agenda here. You are trying to get us talk about motorcycles in the NO MOTO CONTENT section. That way you can ban us all and have more room for ad space. Well I see through your cunning plan. I will not participate in this talking-about-motorcycles nonsense! Now if you will excuse me I have a picture of a kitten in a silly pose I must create a caption for. Motorcycles indeed! GOOD DAY, SIR! sac Dude.... 86 the prozac, K? I just put it here because it's not really moto-related but rather about the brand you identify with.....oh whatever just put your tin-foil hat back on then! Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: MotoCreations on May 21, 2008, 11:13:44 AM Honda VFR's with the V-4 engine and geardrive camshafts and carb'd -- glorious sound and torque like an electric motor. I'd still build my own trellis-framed chassis and bodywork though!
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Dietrich on May 21, 2008, 11:19:43 AM I've ownerd at least one of each, but have to go with Honda. The ergos are great (for me anyway) and the name is just so soothing. Honda. Hooonnndaaaah.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 11:23:29 AM Dude.... 86 the prozac, K? I just put it here because it's not really moto-related but rather about the brand you identify with.....oh whatever just put your tin-foil hat back on then! Aw c'mon, just some good natured fun. Serious answer: have very little experience w/ japanese bikes. But the brand Honda says "bullet proof" to me. Also I get wood whenever I ride Grio's GB. 500cc and one cylinder = fun! sac Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: CDawg on May 21, 2008, 11:25:39 AM Back in 1999, I was chosing between the R1 and the 996. I ended up buying the Yahmaha because I didn't want to go in debt for the Ducati.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: DesmoDog on May 21, 2008, 12:18:25 PM Honda... I was looking for an RC30 before I bought my 996...
but rule out the RC30 and I'd probably go for Yamaha... Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: MikeZ on May 21, 2008, 12:21:57 PM Gotta go w/ the Suzuki's. The SVs look pretty nice.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: DY on May 21, 2008, 12:27:53 PM Kawasaki ninja ZX6-R. It was the first bike i ever drooled over and lusted after.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: monsterduc on May 21, 2008, 12:30:14 PM I started on a '96 Suzuki Bandit 600 because it was cheap an available. After two years on that I traded up to my '99 TL1000R.
I was looking at SV650's when I wanted a street bike after making the TL track only but bought my S2R instead. [evil] The blue and white Suzuki racing color schemes are gorgeous (except for in 2000) and I like the styling of the GSXR's, particularly the 2006-2007 GSXR 600/750 with the stubby exhaust. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Howie on May 21, 2008, 01:30:05 PM I can't say I would choose by brand, more of a model thing.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Kroe on May 21, 2008, 01:33:53 PM I recently bought an 07 cbr600rr.... LOVE it!!! Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: raulduke on May 21, 2008, 01:38:43 PM Honda.
CBR600RR is a great bike....a soulless pit of despair and totally lacking characture....but a great bike Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Kroe on May 21, 2008, 01:46:00 PM Honda. CBR600RR is a great bike....a soulless pit of despair and totally lacking characture....but a great bike A great big capital YUP!!! The CBR is technically better than my old 98 m750 but it can't touch the cool factor of the Duc with a stick. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: ROBsS4R on May 21, 2008, 01:51:49 PM The Ninja's always called my name Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: swerdna on May 21, 2008, 01:56:52 PM I started on a '96 Suzuki Bandit 600 because it was cheap an available. After two years on that I traded up to my '99 TL1000R. I was looking at SV650's when I wanted a street bike after making the TL track only but bought my S2R instead. [evil] The blue and white Suzuki racing color schemes are gorgeous (except for in 2000) and I like the styling of the GSXR's, particularly the 2006-2007 GSXR 600/750 with the stubby exhaust. Yeah... I dig the blue/white Suzuki styling... But I grew up a Honda guy... so I have to go for the US Hornets. :) ... or an SV650. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: gnostic203 on May 21, 2008, 02:03:26 PM Do tell. I thought the KLR's were 'bulletproof'. You would think, after all a 20 year old engine design should be pretty rock solid (with the exception of the doohickey). Besides the body work, the 2008 model had a few engine changes. Most notably was thinner piston rings with less tension and a new bore. The new bore was found to be a mirror finish by many mechanics and combined with the thinner tension oil rings allowed for oil to pass the rings and glaze the cylinder. At least that is the speculation. The meat and potatoes is my bike began burning oil during my 3500 mile road trip from Vegas to Banff National Park in Canada. By the time the bike had 5k miles it was sucking down over a quart of oil every 400 miles. Kawasucki rebuilt the bike under warranty and gave it back to me in worse condition. It started drinking a quart every 350 miles (I discovered this in Death Valley). This time apparently my valve guides were out of spec. Needless to say the bike just passed its 1-year mark and has been rebuilt twice and in the shop half a dozen times for a total of over 15 weeks down due to the various repairs. The worst part is its not just my bike, take a trip over to klr650.net and check out the oil consumption threads if you are curious. Such a shame, the bike is fun and one of the only like it in its class. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: NeufUnSix on May 21, 2008, 02:08:47 PM V-4s are my second favorite engine. Had an NC24 for a while, that was a fun machine. I'd still consider picking up a an old Interceptor for a daily rider (there is a Rothmans replica 750 for sale just north of Montreal, yum yum). And of course the RC-51 is a pretty cool twin, even if it isn't a Ducati. Stomping power, decent looks, Honda engineering, cheap used prices, can't really go wrong with one of those.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: ducpainter on May 21, 2008, 02:12:15 PM If the Japanese had NO other competition in the world.....what would you choose? Or, which manufacturer makes a product you most closely 'relate' to?!? I guess I'm in the minority...Oh, and I'm just curious.... There's no hidden marketing BS here. --Stu I chose Kawi....because it was my first bike... Handled like shit.... but for a 350... it was really fast... fast enough to blow any 4 stroke 750 of the day away. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Duck-Stew on May 21, 2008, 05:27:15 PM I voted Kawi BTW... I've owned & ridden all four and the violent power delivery of the Kawi's I've ridden gets my vote.
(Honda RC30's notwithstanding, and I've ridden two of them. YUM!) Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: somegirl on May 21, 2008, 05:37:38 PM I went with Kawi, for the Ninjas and my KZ400.
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: eviltwin on May 21, 2008, 05:46:11 PM I've always loved Kawi green, so it would be a ZX6R for me. F those squidly GSXRS and everyone hates Hondas. I guess the R6 is ok, but they don't come in green. [laugh]
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Le Pirate on May 21, 2008, 05:52:24 PM gotta go with honda.
RC30 RC51 [evil] VFR and the XR is a beast offroad of course yami has the WR450F which is a pretty awesome bike for the trails too Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Popeye the Sailor on May 21, 2008, 06:31:18 PM Hey little Honda............ ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqKi_9p1zks Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: jagstang on May 21, 2008, 06:38:54 PM Sweet fancy Moses
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: ducpainter on May 21, 2008, 06:39:37 PM I voted Kawi BTW... I've owned & ridden all four and the violent power delivery of the Kawi's I've ridden gets my vote. I grew up in the H1 H2 S2 era.(Honda RC30's notwithstanding, and I've ridden two of them. YUM!) The H2 made all of like 75 hp... It was the nastiest 75 hp you could throw a leg over. ;D Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: ute on May 21, 2008, 06:59:32 PM well i'd say Suzuki
my other rides are a 86 GSXR750 and a RD400 Yamaha but my heart is wth the Gixxer when not on the Duc Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Vindingo on May 21, 2008, 07:08:24 PM I voted honda because of these two bikes -
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/f1/53/7fa4_3.JPG) (http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/f1/81/9c7f_1.JPG) Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: CromoMann on May 21, 2008, 07:21:03 PM After my recent experience with my 2008 Kawasucki ... I've sold off Makemewaki too - the other three - it's really a toss up, but I've liked the value that Yamaha have put out there. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Monstermash on May 21, 2008, 07:43:03 PM There needs to be a "none of the above" option. [roll]
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Popeye the Sailor on May 21, 2008, 08:07:56 PM There needs to be a "none of the above" option. [roll] Yeah I hear that-the kill switches on Japanese bikes are *way* harder to find than those on a Ducati. Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: somegirl on May 21, 2008, 08:11:41 PM There needs to be a "none of the above" option. [roll] It's called "not voting in the poll" [roll] Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: eviltwin on May 21, 2008, 08:24:18 PM OK... I excuse the RC-51 as the only acceptable Honda, and a damn fine example of acceptance if I might add. It's the only Jap bike that ever shook my innards like a Duc has.
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: sqweak on May 21, 2008, 08:34:25 PM i can't decide
i started on a sv, and have one now for the track...but as a brand (other models/racers/etc) meh. For brand appeal, I've somehow always been drawn to yamaha. The color scheme and looks of the r1/6 have always just moved me. I like Rossi & Edwards and I'm gaining massive respect for Jorge lately. Honda? meh...except for cafe'd out cb's & the rc51. ??? Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Monstermash on May 21, 2008, 09:05:52 PM Yeah I hear that-the kill switches on Japanese bikes are *way* harder to find than those on a Ducati. Ha......Ha........your a funny guy. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: SteveH on May 22, 2008, 05:05:55 AM Yep - I'd go with Honda. I've always owned at least one (CB350/CB650SC/CL450). By far the most smoothest of the japanese bikes (IMO). I'd go for a VTR400 or an NSR250 - thanks [thumbsup]
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: DrDesmo on May 22, 2008, 06:36:52 AM Honda ... Anyone who says Jap bikes don't have character after hearing / riding a gear driven cam'd VFR is out of their mind ;D
-Adam PS: Or an RC30 [evil] Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Big Troubled Bear on May 22, 2008, 06:59:51 AM Yamaha of course, nothing better than my R1 track bike [thumbsup]
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: yamifixer on May 22, 2008, 08:19:52 AM UM, CHECK THE NAME?
RD'S ARE GOOD FOR YOU. AND THE NEW FLAT BLACK R6 IS COOL. OF COARS IF PUSH CAM TO SHOVE I'D OWN AN RC51. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: c_rex on May 22, 2008, 09:18:41 AM I must be out of my mind. The VFR I used to have is probably responsible for that. [laugh]
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: EvilSteve on May 22, 2008, 09:27:12 AM I've always been a fan of Kawasaki but never owned one. I'm not sure why, maybe because they're a little different. :)
Title: Re: If you *had* to describe yourself as a Jap-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Pakhan on May 22, 2008, 09:47:48 AM I voted for the Yamaha because I like the ergos of the R 6/1.
Also I get wood whenever I ride Grio's GB. sac So does GB stand for Giant Bone? Is there something that you and Grio want to tell us? ;D Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: MendoDave on May 22, 2008, 04:16:34 PM I've owned a lot of Hondas, but They all make good bikes. I might own a ZX600 pretty soon.
3 of My favorite bikes were Hondas though. The VFR with Gear driven Cams, The CR250 was pretty Boss, and the VTR 1000 I feel is highly underrated. This bike caused me to want real Ducati. Not some Highly reliable Bullet proof Japanese Knockoff of a Ducati. It made decent power and sounded awesome with those two brothers on. But Honda just ran the design into the ground by not updating it over it's ten year run. It was Fun though... (http://i29.tinypic.com/sxhf1t.jpg) On the other hand I bought that CBR600F4 to go to the track with and Im kind of lukewarm about it. It's just a tool to go down the road on. Thats why I'm going to try this ZX600. Or it might just be inline 600's that don't do it for me I never rode one before this. I see getting some kind of twin for trackdays at some point. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: Scottish on May 22, 2008, 04:32:03 PM I've always liked the big Zuka's my ol' GS1100e was a beast and I rode it like it was stolen everytime I got on it. THe engine always stayed strong even at 50k+ on the 25 year old aircooled engine. Unfortunately it became cost prohibitive when all the parts around the engine and tranny started wearing out, and hard to find. :'( In a straight line I could roast newer "faster" bikes all day long. In the twisties though all that power and skinny tires, + poor suspension it looked like I was doing the Humpty-Dance on that thing.
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on May 22, 2008, 05:54:09 PM I have only ever owned one Honda street bike. !983 750 Intercepter(Voted bike of the year). It had a recall on the cams. Lots of Honda dirt tho. I have owned plenty of Kawi's, Yami's & one Big Bore Suzi twin(The Suzuki/Davadison)
I think that they are all the same. The 2006 Suzi M109R had a few things that needed to be taken care of. Leaky coolent hoses & fuel lines. Inline 4s are inline fours. Different colors & different shapes. A few other ppls mentioned the RC51 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] I almost bought one after I sold the 996 Bi-posta. I still like the RC51. There is nothing wrong with "SOME" of the Jap bikes. So,,,,,possibly A Kawi man. Yrs ago Yvon DuHammel raced for Kawi. I always cheered for the Green machines Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Ohmic on May 22, 2008, 05:57:39 PM a 696? [puke]
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Autostrada Pilot on May 22, 2008, 10:21:19 PM Yamaha.....because I hate riced out Civics.
Kawasaki just never did it for me. R6 is so much easier to say than ZR-636. ....who cares, they all sound the same. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: teddy037.2 on May 22, 2008, 11:34:00 PM voted a while back, but never posted.
I like the old CBs... I'd still love to have an old twin to cafe out... my first bike was a GS500. but for the modern crotch rocket (which is how I voted) yammie gets my click. ergonomically, it's the most comfy I've felt on any of the bikes. that, and the RC51 feels like climbing on a cow... not how a v-twin sport bike should feel like [cheeky] Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Rameses on May 23, 2008, 12:11:04 AM Teddy, I think I'm gonna find out if what you say is true.
There's a local shop with an RC51 and I think I might go test ride it. I've wanted one for a long time. That's the only reason I voted for Honda. Pompetta, you did a really good job of photoshoping out your neighbor's dog. And why do you keep your monkey on a chain? (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/2515935648_b2dbc482c7_o.jpg) ;D Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: teddy037.2 on May 23, 2008, 12:22:53 AM Teddy, I think I'm gonna find out if what you say is true. There's a local shop with an RC51 and I think I might go test ride it. I've wanted one for a long time. well, hell. don't quote me, boy! ;) that's my opinion is all.... the 999 is just so... compact... and lithe... in comparison. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Rameses on May 23, 2008, 12:41:36 AM that's my opinion is all.... the 999 is just so... compact... and lithe... in comparison. And..... ugly. :P Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: teddy037.2 on May 23, 2008, 12:43:02 AM And..... ugly. :P *shrug* I like it better than the 1098... Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Rameses on May 23, 2008, 12:47:24 AM *shrug* I like it better than the 1098... ^^^ That dude ain't right. [cheeky] Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: teddy037.2 on May 23, 2008, 12:48:28 AM ^^^ That dude ain't right. [cheeky] never said I was, baby... :-* Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on May 23, 2008, 12:50:19 PM 999,, I like them. 1098,,, I like them more. But probably just because of the "MORE" Hp.
RC51 feels like a cow,,,,,,,hmmm. Ya maybe compared to a 999 or 1098 or even some of those nimble 600's Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: androgynous on May 23, 2008, 03:59:59 PM I love all bike
thinking about getting the new cbr 1000rr '08 over the suzuki 1000 '08 but this is my favorite suzuki because it's mine (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/supraking18/017.jpg) (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/supraking18/035.jpg) Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: NeufUnSix on May 24, 2008, 03:24:52 PM Man I'd keep your 1K, it's nice. I like the 05 750s and the 06 1000s. The new ones are ugly and lose midrange for top end power...
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: androgynous on May 24, 2008, 03:55:29 PM Man I'd keep your 1K, it's nice. I like the 05 750s and the 06 1000s. The new ones are ugly and lose midrange for top end power... thank you that why i'm leaning more towards the honda cbr 1000rr "08 my friend has the red and sliver one and it's light, fast, and quality build but i might just wait for the 09 models I'm hoping Suzuki will redeem itself for the past model and the 06 suzuki 1000 are hard to find Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Xiphias on May 24, 2008, 03:59:12 PM I love my Honda. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: 748s on May 24, 2008, 11:43:16 PM If only japanese bikes existed, i'd have to modify them to something like.............
yamaha (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn174/748s/GreivousSR_4.jpg) kawasaki (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn174/748s/w650_cafe_1.jpg) Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: NuTTs on May 25, 2008, 05:13:18 AM If I was 23 years old I would own a Kawasaki ZX6R.. when I´m old I´ll own a Honda, until then everything else is game. I´ve had good experiences with Suzuki´s GSXR-750WX & L, Yamaha VMX1200C, Kawasaki ZZR250...
Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choo Post by: Popeye the Sailor on May 25, 2008, 02:35:28 PM If only japanese bikes existed, i'd have to modify them to something like............. yamaha (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn174/748s/GreivousSR_4.jpg) kawasaki (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn174/748s/w650_cafe_1.jpg) Anyone who thinks that *isn't* damn cool, or chock full of character, is not a motorcycle lover. Title: Re: If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose? Post by: TobyDanger on May 27, 2008, 12:55:23 AM I miss my stolen R6 and voted Yamaha, but I'd be more likely to get a Honda CB cafe racer if I was to get another bike now...
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