If there were no birds...

Logoman · 09-09-2008, 11:10 PM

KTM 990 Super Duke
Moto Guzzi Griso

Hillbilly4eva · 09-11-2008, 3:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TESLACOIL

I feel such a mug falling for the Smooth Twin Balancing Shaft BSH1T Honda Blurb - The Exup was waaay smoother and it was an old dog

You need to have a ride on another bird. If you have that much vibration then something is either wrong or ya got a drag bike that someone removed the counter balancers from. If both bikes are running right there is not a cold chance in hell that the yammie 1K is smoother than a Bird. I've ridden a lot of motorcycles and the only thing that comes close to being as silky smooth as the Bird is my Father's 07 FJR1300, which is also a dual counter balanced motor I think??

All that being said, In 15 years I've owned 3 Birds, 2 VFR's, 2 CB750"s, a 1994 CB1000 and a ZRX1200. I love Honda's and I'd probably ride another VFR if there was no Bird. But I think I'd also like to try a Yamaha FZ1, or possibly a Triumph Sprint or Speed Triple if I wanted a hooligan bike.

Aurora · 09-13-2008, 1:03 AM

Super Motard CR500AFX.

Catenaccio · 09-13-2008, 2:16 AM

Moto Guzzi Norge

twp · 09-15-2008, 11:43 PM

I had an 86 fz750 AND IT WAS FAST AT HIGH RPM. NICE BIKE. BUT IT WOULD BE SILLY TO COMPARE IT WITH A CBR1100XX.

SuperPhil · 09-27-2008, 7:51 PM

I'd get a ZX-10, 12, or 14....or a Hayabusa. They are all cool bikes.

My other bike is a 2002 Yamaha FZ1 and it's a kickass Sport-Tourer. I really like it.

XANDROS · 09-29-2008, 6:33 PM

A Busa or a Fireblade i would be riding.

dracki · 09-29-2008, 6:51 PM

i think since there is the blackbird motorcycle from the best maker of bikes in the world that we are ALL spared the humiliation of riding hyosung or even worse,suzuki

greener · 09-30-2008, 7:20 AM

Sprint ST 1050, a ZX14, or if money was a bit tighter a 5th gen VFR.

CanadianBird · 09-30-2008, 10:03 AM

My dealer has a tricked out ZX14 for under $10,000. It's a good deal plus the Concours for $14,000 which is also a good deal, I think. I would have to go with another engine configuration and I'l love to have a Guzzi. They sound lovely.

twp · 09-30-2008, 8:39 PM

there are birds.

why settle for less.

ride the best. honda cbr1100xx.

gus · 10-26-2008, 8:16 PM

As far as 96' I owned a kwak GTR1000 , a.k.a. Concours, ...then is past, present, and future history, even I ride two more bikes actually: YZF 750 R 93' only for track

, XT600Z 1VJ 85' only for fun

If not a Bird, ZX14....(but for the track GSXR 1000

)

BUT BUT BUT........

meddyxx · 10-26-2008, 9:33 PM

I would have to go with a VFR, but would have to get a bit more power from it. I think a 1100 VFR would do nicely. Mmmm, think of it.

Repoman1970 · 10-26-2008, 10:59 PM

Only other option is the new zx-14 concourse or the zx-14 they ride like a bird but they are not Hondas endof discussion

Strek · 10-26-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by meddyxx

I would have to go with a VFR, but would have to get a bit more power from it. I think a 1100 VFR would do nicely. Mmmm, think of it.

I had a VFR for a short time and agree with you. It would be better to have a bit more punch. Nice bike but would be better with a bigger engine. I also used to have a V65 Sabre. Much better engine. More power. That thing would pull from any gear and any RPM range. It had shaft dive. Didn't like that. Some things that I noticed with these two bikes... I liked the looks of the VFR better. The Sabre with the bags and bigger faring was better for long distance touring. The Sabre was more roomy and had a more upright postition. Both seemed to have a high center of gravity. The bird is a better bike then either of those two. Better handling. More power. Better looks. Can do anything that those two can do but better IMO.

TexasDawg · 10-26-2008, 11:35 PM

Well I just picked up a new '08 Concours14 to go with my '03 Blackbird. If I didn't have the Blackbird the C14 would be what I would want. The C14 is not near as nice a bike as the Blackbird, but it is more torquey and has more HP after I added the 2B slipon, PC3, BMC filter, and removed the flys. I traded a ST1300 in on the C14 cause it was underpowered and was so smooth it was boring. It did everything that I wanted, but had no "excitment" to it,,, to each his own,,,

Strek · 10-27-2008, 2:02 AM

TexasDawg...Its one of the bikes I would consider if I was taking some longer trips. That and the FJR.

twp · 10-30-2008, 8:25 PM

the v6 sbb

jclaude · 11-01-2008, 9:33 AM

well has a lot of people i would take the busa the triumph sprint st woud be also a good option but thanks god i did not have to make such a difficult decision

twp · 11-01-2008, 1:35 PM

j c did your bird come with silver rims? looks good!

jclaude · 11-01-2008, 6:45 PM

it came with has you see it with fiber carbon mufflers,silver rims,beetle bags, corbin seat,trigger to lock your throttle (i don't know how it calls) and air conditionning

hyde987 · 11-01-2008, 9:05 PM

Maybe a Triumph ST1050. I did ride a K1200S in California once and I was really impressed. One of the fastest vehicles I have ever been on. So maybe that too if it wasn't so expensive to buy and maintain.

ominousone · 11-05-2008, 11:12 PM

I sold my 88 Hurricane for my original '99 Bird. Might have kept it much longer had the Fi Bird not come along. I'm a Honda guy all the way, so; maybe a VFR800 and a CBR1000RR. Or a turbo charged ST 1300 might be fun, and comfy. My buddy has a late '90s VFR with CF muffler exhaust, and it sounds soooo nice.

Later,
ominousone

pete2112 · 11-09-2008, 1:48 PM

FJR 1300 For me please

Banshee · 11-12-2008, 7:12 PM

Hmmm, the BMW K1300S looks like some ex Honda Germany engineers moved camp & built the replacement with the best of both! Proper indicator switch and all! BMW K 1300 S - BMW K1300S - webBikeWorld