I used that as a point. My dad has had both bikes and the blackbird was hugely more powerfull
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I used that as a point. My dad has had both bikes and the blackbird was hugely more powerfull
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Get yourself a KTM RC390 and be done with it
Google suggests that's the standard 2014 paint scheme, in white. Over 94bhp though
I could take that to the track, but I'm not too keen on it. I don't really want another KTM...Get yourself a KTM RC390 and be done with it
I couldn't afford that, I'm not rich.Google suggests that's the standard 2014 paint scheme, in white. Over 94bhp though
But they're quick and the fact that I probably wouldn't be able to stop smiling would overcome the economy. You can't have both, its either eco or fun!
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the 175bhp, 50mpg BMW K1300S wants to have a word
But yeah apart from a few bikes it's either power or good mpg, although bikes are getting better.
But yeah apart from a few bikes it's either power or good mpg, although bikes are getting better.
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Don't forget also 'fun' isn't always about power and speed. Can have loads of fun on a 'slow' bike which you can throw into corners.
And tripleT, completely agree, i don't see the appeal in sport bikes, especially not IL4 sportbikes. The fun bit is never usable unless you don't care for your licence.
If you had a garage IC3 I'd suggest something like a Ducati monster 796.
And tripleT, completely agree, i don't see the appeal in sport bikes, especially not IL4 sportbikes. The fun bit is never usable unless you don't care for your licence.
If you had a garage IC3 I'd suggest something like a Ducati monster 796.
I don't know why, but I'm kind of scared of ever riding a 200bhp+ SuperSport bike. But on the other hand I can't wait till I actually can, I know I'll be one of the many who can't use the full potential. I just want to experience the acceleration, 100mph on 1st gear is madness if you ask me. 
I would be happy with GSXR 750 K8 tho.
I would be happy with GSXR 750 K8 tho.
Or a more reliable Jap v-twin
Bike has had most of the bits taken off the engine now. Just exhaust to go and should be able to drop it out. That will have to wait until Wednesday though
They are easier to ride IMO,you have to work/think less its just power everywhere
Smaller bikes you have to think about the right gear for corners ect
You can have plenty fun on an il4 faired bike,even just pootling around town,I think I'd feel rather naked on a naked machine, too open to the wind
Smaller bikes you have to think about the right gear for corners ect
You can have plenty fun on an il4 faired bike,even just pootling around town,I think I'd feel rather naked on a naked machine, too open to the wind
I do like naked bikes, but on a longer journey whilst doing higher speeds you start to feel the wind, also in bad weather conditions fairings make life easier. I love the sound of IL4 tho, it sounds so angry and aggressive.
I would like to experience V-Twin properly, it would probably be better to have 47bhp V-Twin than a IL4 47bhp, right?
With the gears, I use all 6 gears in town...
Like I said before I like ducati's, but I would never own one myself. Maybe in the distant future when I'm old and only use the bike on a sunny Sunday. BTW I never see any Ducati riders when it rains, I wonder why?
I would like to experience V-Twin properly, it would probably be better to have 47bhp V-Twin than a IL4 47bhp, right?
With the gears, I use all 6 gears in town...
Like I said before I like ducati's, but I would never own one myself. Maybe in the distant future when I'm old and only use the bike on a sunny Sunday. BTW I never see any Ducati riders when it rains, I wonder why?
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The Gen4 ZX10R's, and most 1000cc bikes in all honesty, are effortless to ride on the road. I find it much easier to ride now than the Mrs' 125cc twist and go!
Can do the entire commute without changing gear on the 10 if I want!
Can do the entire commute without changing gear on the 10 if I want!
You know you want to post a picture of the ZX10R, the Kawasaki's actually look so much better in-person than pictures. When I went to Kawasaki dealer, I had a closer look at the Z636R and it looked gorgeous!
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BTW The z800e is too small for me and its like 230kg, so a bit too heavy imo.