If you had to describe yourself as a Japan-bike person, which would you choose?

Started by Duck-Stew, May 21, 2008, 11:25:08 AM

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Duck-Stew

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
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

gnostic203

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.

the_Journeyman

I've done well with Suzukis over the years.  TS185, GS650, GSF600, GSXR600, GS1150 ~

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

TCK!

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

Grampa

Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell

DucHead

I love this bike.  IMO its the best all-around bike there is.


Last year in touring mode:
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

AndrewNS

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.

akmnstr

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. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

Triple J

I guess Yamaha.  The FZ-1 seems like a pretty fun, while still practical, moto.

Plus, then I could cheer for Rossi.  ;D

jagstang

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.
'09 1100

Rob Hilding

I'd say Kawasaki -

I've had more of them than to other brands - never really had a Honda
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

SacDuc

Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 21, 2008, 11:25:08 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


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
HATERS GONNA HATE.

mitt

Quote from: gnostic203 on May 21, 2008, 11:28:12 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.

Do tell.  I thought the KLR's were 'bulletproof'.


I really can't say what Japenese bike I like, but probably honda.

mitt

the_Journeyman

Quote from: pompetta on May 21, 2008, 11:31:59 AM
I love this bike.  IMO its the best all-around bike there is.


This is the one bike I wish I had never sold.  Excellent bike!

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

Duck-Stew

Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 11:46:59 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!
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.