Poll Motorcycle poll for a change - which one for me to get?
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kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
Are you a fan of kawasaki?
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Sorry mate. Didn't mean any offense or anything. I know you were joking, but I was just pointing out that many bikes do come with ABS. Unfortunately, a LOT of people have no idea that bikes have ABS now.
I won't lie, Triumphs are quite a draw for me too. Especially the 675 Triple. Used ones are actually very well priced and there are a few here that I can afford.
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
No offense taken and I hope I didn't offend you in the way it sounded 
JHF
Driving Dynamics Pro
Which one has a colour display?
I vote BMW HP4:
199 kg, measured 208 hp, 112 Nm. Go for it.
Thiiis one, or the Ducati 1299 Panigale, or Yamaha YZF-R1
mini_cooper4
Autotechnik Ace
Damn... those brakes! I'm a bike hater but these disks are giving me a boner!How about a Triumph Speed Triple. 1050cc, 135hp, 212kg wet.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Have had my eyes for a Ducati 848 Streetfighter. Went to the dealer but was turned off when they said insurance costs are twice as much as japanese bike and Streetfighter isn't available with Abs brakes.
They asked me if I wanted to take it for testdrive but I didn't have the balls to do it which I obviously regret today
They asked me if I wanted to take it for testdrive but I didn't have the balls to do it which I obviously regret today
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
I had a go in both Suzuki GSR-750 and Suzuki GSX-S 1000 yesterday.
Both have comfortable seat position for me. They are also very fast, comparable to a Mclaren 650 S. You really need to hold on to the steering during full acceleration but wow it feels so good.
The GSR-750 had optional exhaust system and sound better than the big brother.
Those two are still on my list for next season but need to test some more bikes until final decision.
Here is a short video I did with the GSX-S 1000. Sounds great doesn't it?
Both have comfortable seat position for me. They are also very fast, comparable to a Mclaren 650 S. You really need to hold on to the steering during full acceleration but wow it feels so good.
The GSR-750 had optional exhaust system and sound better than the big brother.
Those two are still on my list for next season but need to test some more bikes until final decision.
Here is a short video I did with the GSX-S 1000. Sounds great doesn't it?
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Today I had a ride in Kawasaki Z1000
and Suzuki GSX S1000 for the second time.
My favorite is Suzuki. Smoother gearchanges, better seat comfort and the newest. Better sound exhaust. The others lack traction control, gear selector, led lights and a few more things. All bikes are insanely quick for public roads though.
and Suzuki GSX S1000 for the second time.
My favorite is Suzuki. Smoother gearchanges, better seat comfort and the newest. Better sound exhaust. The others lack traction control, gear selector, led lights and a few more things. All bikes are insanely quick for public roads though.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
My first ride ever with a Ducati. 821 Monster - 112hp/dry weight 179,5 kg.
They do sound great. They are little more wild and abrubt than japanese bikes. Jerky gearchanges compare to japanese bikes. Except for the sound I don't think its more special than a japanese bike. They are little more expensive and higher insurance costs. Design and engine sound are the main reasons you buy a Ducati in my opinion.
Next test ride - BMW S1000R. 160 hp/fully fuelled 207 kg. Who need a Mclaren 650S or 911 turbo when you can have a bmw bike like this one Much quicker than Ducati 821, actually its quicker than most performance cars too. While its fast , its still controllable, easy to drive and comfortable. No front tyre leaving the ground under full acceleration. I think you need to provoke and the skills to get it to lift. Adjustable suspension, soft/hard. Different dynamics mode to adjust thottle response, engine mapping etc.
So far Suzuki GSX S1000 and BMW S1000R are on my top two list. But BMW is slighly more expensive and not sure the extra cost is worth it.
They do sound great. They are little more wild and abrubt than japanese bikes. Jerky gearchanges compare to japanese bikes. Except for the sound I don't think its more special than a japanese bike. They are little more expensive and higher insurance costs. Design and engine sound are the main reasons you buy a Ducati in my opinion.
Next test ride - BMW S1000R. 160 hp/fully fuelled 207 kg. Who need a Mclaren 650S or 911 turbo when you can have a bmw bike like this one
Much quicker than Ducati 821, actually its quicker than most performance cars too. While its fast , its still controllable, easy to drive and comfortable. No front tyre leaving the ground under full acceleration. I think you need to provoke and the skills to get it to lift. Adjustable suspension, soft/hard. Different dynamics mode to adjust thottle response, engine mapping etc.So far Suzuki GSX S1000 and BMW S1000R are on my top two list. But BMW is slighly more expensive and not sure the extra cost is worth it.
sanpt7777
Headlight Hero
To be honest, both the Suzuki and Honda are comfortable bikes. I haven't ridden these two, but the CRB-600RR and GSXR-600, and they're both the most comfortable bikes for my height.
As for your German comment. Unlike the car world, the Japanese make better bikes compared to their European rivals, IMO. lol. Not to mention, if you want German why choose Ducati? It's still Italian. BMW makes AWESOME bikes, but I might be biased because I worked for BMW Motorrad marketing and the reason why I've tried to annoy @SCOTT27 to give me some information on how I can work for BMW marketing.
This is very old, never saw your reply
I just mentioned the Ducati so I could make the German bike joke haha
When it comes to bikes, I also believe Japanese are the standard. Just better mototrcycles for less money.
I am saving to buy a CBR600 F2. I hope I get it soon haha
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Motorcycle season is coming to an end in Sweden so no point getting a new bike this year. But in March/April the season starts again and then I'll be getting a new bike.
Suzuki GSX S-1000 is probably the one I'll be getting. I like naked bikes. Something that looks good, comfortable to sit on and moves fast.
I've been looking at all brands and tried the ones I had an interest in.
