Post your bikes thread

Walkerie · 30 Jul 2009 at 19:02

Euro_Hunter said:
Nice bikes

I've had dozens of different bikes over the years and now have a 2007 Hornet 600 and will be keepng this one for a while now.

Nice hornet, i cant work out wether i like these or bandits more.

sloth · 30 Jul 2009 at 19:24

My ickle Zed.

St0rmer66 · 30 Jul 2009 at 19:24

Hornets are both more powerful and lighter than bandits, with less budget components. I like the look better too, but that would be up to the individual.

Snaggle · 30 Jul 2009 at 19:39

St0rmer66 said:
Hornets are both more powerful and lighter than bandits, with less budget components. I like the look better too, but that would be up to the individual.

As quoted .. Finish and fit is superior on Hornets.. Lighter faster more power and imho a better overal package .

If not cared for Bandits/SV will melt infront of yer eyes (more so on sv) .

If going for a hornet (older model) get a extnded front mudguard to keep the crap of the pipes... End can as the original weighs the same as a small planet and a screen and upgraded headlight bulb .

Persil

Lakeland · 30 Jul 2009 at 21:24

i-bert said:

That is teh sex :cool:

RoysonBobson · 30 Jul 2009 at 22:00

Persil said:
As quoted .. Finish and fit is superior on Hornets.. Lighter faster more power and imho a better overal package .

If not cared for Bandits/SV will melt infront of yer eyes (more so on sv) .

If going for a hornet (older model) get a extnded front mudguard to keep the crap of the pipes... End can as the original weighs the same as a small planet and a screen and upgraded headlight bulb .

Persil

Suzukis cost less than the competition partly (mostly) because of the finish. But look after them and the cheaper price can be ok. The hornet looks nicer than the bandit though, as does the fazer too.

i-bert · 30 Jul 2009 at 22:04

Thanks for the comments, but there are so many better looking ones out there.

MoNkEyMiKeY · 30 Jul 2009 at 22:43

Older hornets also use the excellent CBR engine, detuned a tad though.

Euro_Hunter · 30 Jul 2009 at 23:19

MoNkEyMiKeY said:
Older hornets also use the excellent CBR engine, detuned a tad though.

The newer ones like mine use the new CBR 600 RR engine :cool:

MoNkEyMiKeY · 30 Jul 2009 at 23:41

Euro_Hunter said:
The newer ones like mine use the new CBR 600 RR engine

Cool, didn't know that.

VFR_KID · 31 Jul 2009 at 08:25

MoNkEyMiKeY said:
Older hornets also use the excellent CBR engine, detuned a tad though.

I was told the Yamaha Fazer was like that it used the R6 engine but was detuned.

Not sure how true that is, was told by local bike stockist but hes full of wind and ****

cyclops12 · 31 Jul 2009 at 08:34

DavieCramb01 said:
I was told the Yamaha Fazer was like that it used the R6 engine but was detuned.

Not sure how true that is, was told by local bike stockist but hes full of wind and ****

yes and the bandit is the same with the GSXR engine 6 and 1200
not just detuned but different gearing aswell

Sagalout · 31 Jul 2009 at 08:41

Most manfacturers retune their engines for their other models. The fazed does indeed use the R6 engine and it shows when you ride it - you have to rev the hell out of it to make progress.

Even the ER6 and Versys twin is basically the ZX12r engine lopped in half

cyclops12 · 31 Jul 2009 at 08:45

spot on sagalout , i forgot the ER6 that needs to be in there
if it was me i think the hornet just pip's the other's in this class [ imo ]

Flukester · 31 Jul 2009 at 10:41

Sagalout said:
Most manfacturers retune their engines for their other models. The fazed does indeed use the R6 engine and it shows when you ride it - you have to rev the hell out of it to make progress.

Even the ER6 and Versys twin is basically the ZX12r engine lopped in half

except they must lop off the good half

MoNkEyMiKeY · 31 Jul 2009 at 11:27

If you want an all round good bike for not too much money then an older CBR6 would always win for me.

Ranger07 · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:59

The two best bikes I've owned. Sold them after getting pulled on the R1 doing an absolutely ludicrous speed along an A road, got off with it luckily but made me reconsider having such fast toys.

Fireskull · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:22

Getting mine ready for track

and trying out a new motoGP style mud guard I quite like it. off too pick up trailer soon then im off oop north

Hope it stays dry as I want to put the Power one's back on :/

And the Street ready for track, mirrors removed and lights taped!

Flukester · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:35

Looks mentalist Fireskull, your gonna have some serious fun!

Bored at work so shameless pics after Mr Sheen session, shots taken in bike natural habitat (server farm lol). Got small plate and marmite raceplate since last snaps.

Fireskull · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:51

Flukester said:
Looks mentalist Fireskull, your gonna have some serious fun!

Rain or sun I will be having fun

just different kind

Bikes looking shiny! Are you going to put another motographics style thing on the other side of front fairing?