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Author Topic: 2013 Honda CBR 500......replacing the 98 M900?  (Read 5364 times)
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« on: January 04, 2013, 09:35:14 AM »
Just came across this a few days ago.....



Really like the look, and the Honda reliability.  My 98 M900 has been fun for the past 3.5 years but lately...its been a  requiring more repairs and attention.  I need a more reliable transportation / fun bike.

Most of my riding is work commuting 26 miles.

My only hesitation about this bike is the single front rotor.....after having Brembo Radial brakes, I worry about stopping power.
The only mod I think I would do would be after market exhaust & clean up the tail-license plate area.....

Thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 10:11:15 AM »
I wouldn't worry.  If you look at tests in Motorcycle consumer news the single disc M750 is consistently in the top 10 for shortest stopping distance.  The single disc might be a problem in severe usage such as track, but in everyday riding you do save on both unsprung and rotational weight.  Nice to see Honda bringing in under 600cc sport bikes.  I'll be looking forward to your review.
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013, 10:26:44 AM »
Even with the single you could probably still endo a light bike like that with too much lever action. I've got a single 320 rotor on my track bike and it's got plenty of stopping power for that 300 pound bike + me
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 10:35:13 AM »
Quote from: 118811 on January 04, 2013, 09:35:14 AM

The only mod I think I would do would be after market exhaust & clean up the tail-license plate area.....




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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2013, 11:04:42 AM »
Replace the front brake line for a stainless steel.

Best of luck with the new moto.

Will you be parting out the 900?
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2013, 11:09:55 AM »
Thanks for the  replies!!!

Also, how would a parallel twin exhaust sound to v twin ?
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2013, 11:19:11 AM »
Quote from: Pedro-bot on January 04, 2013, 11:04:42 AM
Replace the front brake line for a stainless steel.

Best of luck with the new moto.

Will you be parting out the 900?

Yeah, I wish I could keep her as a weekender... But finances won't allow it.
Not planning to part her out...but it could happen if diagnosis deems it a better choice financially.
Being 2500 miles out in the Pacific make shipping costly Cry
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2013, 01:24:25 PM »
Quote from: 118811 on January 04, 2013, 11:09:55 AM
Thanks for the  replies!!!

Also, how would a parallel twin exhaust sound to v twin ?

Poorly I'd reckon!

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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2013, 01:52:29 PM »
Quote from: 118811 on January 04, 2013, 11:09:55 AM
Thanks for the  replies!!!

Also, how would a parallel twin exhaust sound to v twin ?
I'd wager that little Honda will sound like a sewing machine alongside the Duc.
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2013, 02:31:26 PM »
*Claimed* wet weight is 425 lb.
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2013, 02:44:33 PM »
Quote from: Speeddog on January 04, 2013, 02:31:26 PM
*Claimed* wet weight is 425 lb.



Is 425 heavier or lighter than you thought it would be?
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2013, 02:48:06 PM »
Quote from: 118811 on January 04, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
Is 425 heavier or lighter than you thought it would be?

Seems heavy to me...a Street Triple weighs less than that (especially with a few mods Wink).
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2013, 05:06:06 PM »
Quote from: GK on January 04, 2013, 01:24:25 PM
Poorly I'd reckon!

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Not necessarily...  (fast forward a couple of mins.)
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2013, 09:58:09 PM »
Quote from: Ducatamount on January 04, 2013, 05:06:06 PM
Not necessarily...  (fast forward a couple of mins.)



A Norton 750 makes quite a bit different sound than the Honda would. And quite a bit better sound too. I've owned both.   It's got a 360* crank which means both pistons are moving up and down at the same time vs. the 180* crank of the Honda, one piston going up while the other is going down. However, there's almost nothing out there that will sound better than the 900 Desmodue.

BTW.... the racing film clip doesn't do justice to the 750.
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« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2013, 11:13:36 PM »
After more thought...if I go to Honda, I would rather have used 600 RR

Something like this

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/3529212017.html
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