street bike owners?

emaxxjeremy · April 17, 2007, 07:09:41 PM

well i have been off a street bike for probably 5 yrs or so now and i am getting the itch with summer coming. the 4 wheelers are kinda getting boring so my sons and wifes just sit. i was thinking about geting a street bike again to tool around on and enjoy the summer.
i was looking at an R1, but i have always wanted a ducati, and a twin more fots my riding style, as i like the low end torque. i have never ridden a 749, but always heard that they werent all that powerful. has anyone actually rode one to know. i suppose i may have to go 996, but i am older now and really dont care to go 175mph anymore, i just want a strong bike.

z400stunter · April 17, 2007, 07:49:19 PM

My gsxr 750 is ridiculous fast. The new 600's will blow away even the old 1000's.

PLEDGER#76 · April 17, 2007, 08:38:34 PM

If you want something fun and comfortable I would go with the hayabusa, it has lots of torque and lots of horsepower too, (I just happen to have a 2006 for sale too if you are looking) also the new kawasaki ZX14 is one bad machine too... Good luck with whatever you buy though.

emaxxjeremy · April 17, 2007, 08:48:58 PM

those are too big. not looking for a 200hp land yacht

PLEDGER#76 · April 17, 2007, 09:03:51 PM

No land yacht about it, I just thought you were looking for something strong and those two bikes are the strongest available at this time in my opinion. But good luck with whatever you end up with still..........

dreth · April 20, 2007, 07:50:16 AM

speed kills

PLEDGER#76 · April 20, 2007, 07:56:58 AM

Only if you are reckless with it....

VForcedave · April 20, 2007, 08:03:17 AM

I am a V-Twin Fan as well, I have owned my share of Crotch Rockets but there is nothing like that twin. I can't explain it but the twins are more exciting to me. Go with a 996.

1FasterBlaster · April 20, 2007, 08:16:23 AM

Ducati's are a rare breed, but they are pretty fast.Comfort wise though, the Italians don't care about comfort when your going fast. I think their a bit more in the high price range and a lil more expensive to fix if you have problems.That's why you don't see many of them on the road.

mud.junkie · April 21, 2007, 07:56:07 AM

just bought a zx14 last night man this bike is quick and dies not seem to be as bulky as i thought bit then again i am 6'9 (no i do not play basketball!!)

blindkaeta · April 21, 2007, 08:02:32 AM

RC51 best of both worlds, Honda reliability and V-twin feel.

honda guy250 · April 21, 2007, 04:43:27 PM

i agree with the rc51, my friend has one and that thing is awesome

emaxxjeremy · April 21, 2007, 04:49:59 PM

Quote from: blindkaeta on April 21, 2007, 08:02:32 AM
RC51 best of both worlds, Honda reliability and V-twin feel.

ya i really didnt think about the rc51. have to look into that, after all i am a honda guy

kawGIRL · April 21, 2007, 08:39:08 PM

Don't forget about the TL 1000 R suzuki.

RL400 · April 24, 2007, 10:43:14 PM

Quote from: kawGIRL on April 21, 2007, 08:39:08 PM
Don't forget about the TL 1000 R suzuki.

i heard someone got a new street bike!

shortcut · April 25, 2007, 08:02:44 AM

Quote from: RL400 on April 24, 2007, 10:43:14 PM
Quote from: kawGIRL on April 21, 2007, 08:39:08 PM
Don't forget about the TL 1000 R suzuki.
i heard someone got a new street bike!

DRZ400SM, parking lot racer

Jeff

z400stunter · April 25, 2007, 08:12:54 PM

Supermoto's rock. If I could get rid of my z400 I'd get one.

mud.junkie · April 26, 2007, 07:50:30 AM

just picked up a 2003 FZ1 yamaha very nice bike for cruising and yet nimble enough to play with the sport bikes. R1 power in a standard upright seating position. Bike is made for us older guys who do not want to lean over so much, but i did get the zx14 cause she is soooo baddddd. I take the wife on FZ1 and no passenger on the kawasaki.

street bike owners?

dreth

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