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Has anyone had a test ride? My husband has and now wants one! All he is waiting for is for me to say Yes. What do I do? I have no real reason to say no. It was a toss up between this and the new Speed Triple. I much prefer the Speed Trip but it's not my bike. If I say yes, I can kiss next years holiday goodbye :-(
FeatherZ said:
id trust bike testers more than anyone else.
and I'd trust them less than old Mrs Miggins who lives next door with her cats.Half the magazine testers these days can barely write their own names, never mind an impartial review.
Freebies, trips abroad, complimentary tickets and passes, "travelling expenses" and "little luxuries" soon dry up after a bad review or two (and journalists aren't exactly well paid...).
As every motorcyclist has their favourite "brand," so does every journalist/magazine/newspaper; when did you ever see a bad review of a Honda in MCN for example?
Best person to ask about what bike is best for you is yourself; if you fancy the look of one, take one for a test ride.
Years ago I was interested in a twin; either the TLS, the VTR or the TRX.
MCN slated the TLS; "widowmaker" they called it, "dangerously unstable" they said, "fatally flawed" finished the article.
Well, in the space of one day I rode all three, then went back to put my deposit on the TL; never had so much fun with my clothes on before...
If I'd only listened to the reviews, I'd have been pootling about on a Mr Sensible VTR with a 15 mile tank range and a grin factor of 0.3 instead of scaring the bejesus out of myself and almost everyone I knew;
grin factor 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999.9
Even so, MCN (and the rest of the Emap magazines) still managed to kill it's sales stone dead with their hysterical rant.
And the first fireblade? Was it any less unstable than a TL? Was it any less dangerous?
Well, actually, no; one of MCN's journo's even managed to kill himself on one within the first month of it being released, yet they still rated it as the best thing since blow-jobs.
Think for yourself, try it for yourself.
I think it's a fantastic bike, but you might not.
FeatherZ said:
Rubin the review im speaking about is from MCN, so everything you just wrote is complete b
ks
mcn, the least regarded motorcycle source in the country.ksso no, he isnt speaking s
t, he has made a very very good point.the journo's are a tool for manufacturers to use to praise there bikes and criticise others.
most english journo's will instantly dismiss the cb because its against the mighty british triple, but in reality the honda will last longer, deprciate less and you know you could ride to the south of france and back if needed and you wouldnt need to worry........
featherz, i understand you are just about to take your das, please please dont beleive everything (in fact 99%) of the stuff that you hear in the press, the best way to decide your path is to try things yourself or ask everyday folk.
yes, some people may say i am biased BUT i have ridden most of the current motorcycle industry offerings and if i can help anyone with honest advice i will give it, regardless of my position or not.......
FeatherZ said:
Rubin the review im speaking about is from MCN, so everything you just wrote is complete bks
Ooops! ks
Haven't read that one.Don't often get "the comic" these days; I find bog-roll is cheaper in Tesco's and doesn't leave black stains on your arse.
Oh, by the way, did I tell you I've actually passed my test (many years ago) and actually ridden one?
Edited by Rubin215 on Saturday 5th July 22:16
I test rode a new Speed Triple (1050) a few weeks back and as a road bike i thought it was ace.
I've not tried the CB yet but i'd like to see what the likes of Niall MacKenzie have to say about it in Two Wheels Only..
I could be completely diluded but i bought a copy recently and him and a few others seemed pretty straight talking on their reviews.
Plus back in his YZF750 racing days he was first class....
CB looks good in the pics tho...
I've not tried the CB yet but i'd like to see what the likes of Niall MacKenzie have to say about it in Two Wheels Only..
I could be completely diluded but i bought a copy recently and him and a few others seemed pretty straight talking on their reviews.
Plus back in his YZF750 racing days he was first class....
CB looks good in the pics tho...
Rubin215 said:
Years ago I was interested in a twin; either the TLS, the VTR or the TRX.
MCN slated the TLS; "widowmaker" they called it, "dangerously unstable" they said, "fatally flawed" finished the article.
Well, in the space of one day I rode all three, then went back to put my deposit on the TL; never had so much fun with my clothes on before...
If I'd only listened to the reviews, I'd have been pootling about on a Mr Sensible VTR with a 15 mile tank range and a grin factor of 0.3 instead of scaring the bejesus out of myself and almost everyone I knew;
grin factor 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999.9
Even so, MCN (and the rest of the Emap magazines) still managed to kill it's sales stone dead with their hysterical rant.
And the first fireblade? Was it any less unstable than a TL? Was it any less dangerous?
Well, actually, no; one of MCN's journo's even managed to kill himself on one within the first month of it being released, yet they still rated it as the best thing since blow-jobs.
Think for yourself, try it for yourself.
I think it's a fantastic bike, but you might not.
Not ridden a TLS but a guy at work had one - very underated bike, used it everyday and was immaculate, sounded immense - just chopped it in for a 999s after searching for ages, only bike to better it in his opinion.MCN slated the TLS; "widowmaker" they called it, "dangerously unstable" they said, "fatally flawed" finished the article.
Well, in the space of one day I rode all three, then went back to put my deposit on the TL; never had so much fun with my clothes on before...
If I'd only listened to the reviews, I'd have been pootling about on a Mr Sensible VTR with a 15 mile tank range and a grin factor of 0.3 instead of scaring the bejesus out of myself and almost everyone I knew;
grin factor 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999.9
Even so, MCN (and the rest of the Emap magazines) still managed to kill it's sales stone dead with their hysterical rant.
And the first fireblade? Was it any less unstable than a TL? Was it any less dangerous?
Well, actually, no; one of MCN's journo's even managed to kill himself on one within the first month of it being released, yet they still rated it as the best thing since blow-jobs.
Think for yourself, try it for yourself.
I think it's a fantastic bike, but you might not.
Edited by jonny_c on Sunday 6th July 11:21
castrolcraig said:
FeatherZ said:
Rubin the review im speaking about is from MCN, so everything you just wrote is complete bks
mcn, the least regarded motorcycle source in the country.ksso no, he isnt speaking s
t, he has made a very very good point...
I know for a fact from a guy who tests for a mag , that what they write always gets amended , especially if it involves a poor report on a DUcati
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