POWER!!!!!!!!!

[Flipatron]

Swapped my 2005 Fireblade last summer for a 600 Hornet in order to try and curb my speed a little. Its no good, I need power again!

The contenders are: -

ZX10R
Fireblade (again)
CB1300
Aprilia RSV
or open to suggestions

[Hooli]

something naked, you wont ride as fast for as long cause your arms hurt.

[SpydieNut]

Hooli said:

something naked, you wont ride as fast for as long cause your arms hurt.

with respect - i don't think that's the kind of ride he's talking about

how about a 1098?

although, from what i hear, the ZX10 is *plenty* quick enough

[Flipatron]

My 2005 Blade was more than fast enough but I do miss the power, trouble was the riding position was just the wrong side of painful. I'm sure the ZX10R isn't quite as bad but I may be wrong.

[Hooli]

SpydieNut said:

Hooli said:

something naked, you wont ride as fast for as long cause your arms hurt.

with respect - i don't think that's the kind of ride he's talking about

daft git!

i went from a RF600 to a GSX1400. the 14 is MUCH faster, but i tend to ride slower as trying to stay at warp speed for too long is hard work without a fairing. you get to enjoy the power etc & lose most of the temptation for licence losing speeds.

[trumpet600]

Why not keep the Hornet and buy yourself a trackbike.

I found getting my thrills on the track curbed my speed habit on the road dramatically. I'm almost safe now!!

[paul_tim2000]

I've been running a CB1300 for the past couple of years, quite fast enough 99% of the time, handles well for a big bike and you can ride it in 'relaxed' mode without feeling you should be trying harder.
Brilliant bike for unknown roads, or with a lot of traffic on them, as you never get caught in the wrong gear, tons or torque lets you ride it like a big twist and go if you're lazy.
Buy the naked one, put a little flyscreen on it, and tour the continent in comfort.

As I'm still enthusing about it after 2 years of ownership (and 14k miles) I guess it suits me anyway.

[black1]

gsx 1400 !!

[y2blade]

an 06 or newer blade

or an ZX10

[Hooli]

paul_tim2000 said:

2 years of ownership (and 14k miles)

pah my 14 has gone from 7.5k to 20.5k since october last year

[paul_tim2000]

Hooli said:

paul_tim2000 said:

2 years of ownership (and 14k miles)

pah my 14 has gone from 7.5k to 20.5k since october last year

Respect due, can't be doing with trying to wash all the salt off during the winter if I commute on it so the scooby gets used as a winter hack.

[Momentofmadness]

Kwak Z1000

Edited by Momentofmadness on Wednesday 14th May 18:14

[Flipatron]

Momentofmadness said:

Kwak Z1000

Edited by Momentofmadness on Wednesday 14th May 18:14

Yes, forgot about the Kawk thou, not to expensive either.

[Speed addicted]

1050 Speed triple? Mine has calmed down the need for flat out everywhere but it's still a total hoot to ride. It also has the any gear acceleration for zooming along buisy A and B roads.

[sammy_bibs]

Not fancy one of the new 600 models, particularly the new R6, looks pretty sweet the remould. or if you go naked and can afford it get the Monster! I am not a fan of naked bikes, but this one is pretty sweet!

Edited by sammy_bibs on Thursday 15th May 05:48

[black1]

sammy_bibs said:

Not fancy one of the new 600 models, particularly the new R6, looks pretty sweet the remould. or if you go named and can afford it get the Monster! I am not a fan of naked bikes, but this one is pretty sweet!

my mate from liss knows you he says u ride like a !!

[Hooli]

black1 said:

sammy_bibs said:

Not fancy one of the new 600 models, particularly the new R6, looks pretty sweet the remould. or if you go named and can afford it get the Monster! I am not a fan of naked bikes, but this one is pretty sweet!

my mate from liss knows you he says u ride like a prick !!

[Flipatron]

I'd have one of these again, great bike.


This looked great, was a little faster but the riding position just killed me.


I think this will be the next.

Edited by Flipatron on Wednesday 14th May 20:03

[castrolcraig]

just wait for the new honda cb1000r super naked....

[y2blade]

Flipatron said:

I'd have one of these again, great bike.


This looked great, was a little faster but the riding position just killed me.


I think this will be the next.

Edited by Flipatron on Wednesday 14th May 20:03

i have a 929 and love it to bits...such a capable bike, ive had it since 2002 and get on really well with it (hence the long term of ownership so far)

i'm currently looking around and the only thing i'd replace it with is a 04 ZX10 (same model and colour as the one above) or a "pre-owned" 08 blade over the next off season


happy hunting mate