My NEW TOY...R1....

[NickyE3]

sweet bike
I am considering an update to an R1 or Busa. I will have to wait 3 years till im 25, so my insurance is cheaper

 

[CENTURION44]

I love mine '05

mines an 05 too

 

[patsfan1379]

Welcome to the club!

 

[Gambino]

is this the hottest stock bike?
what is considered "better?"

 

[jnevin]

is this the hottest stock bike?
what is considered "better?"

I think the gsxr is the fastest.

 

[Gambino]

I think the gsxr is the fastest.

strictly on looks i think the gsx looks better
the raven's front end kinda looks like a mopeds
what about a busa or ducati? do they make a better bike?

 

[jnevin]

strictly on looks i think the gsx looks better
the raven's front end kinda looks like a mopeds
what about a busa or ducati? do they make a better bike?

I don't think the euro bikes have been quite as good as the japanese historically. Others would know better than I would.

 

[patsfan1379]

strictly on looks i think the gsx looks better
the raven's front end kinda looks like a mopeds
what about a busa or ducati? do they make a better bike?

Apples & Oranges. Gixxer and R1's are made for agility/acceleration on the track. Busa is a straight line pig.

Ducati has historically been outperformed by the japanese, until the 1098 came out last year. It's still a little behind but its the first time they've been able to compete on performance AND price.

Tell that to a Ducati owner and you'll likely get shot. A Ducati is a lifestyle, not a bike choice. Much like Ferarri. Porche's are faster, but a Ferarri is a Ferarri and you can't take that away from them.

On the street, typically the GSXRs are reviewed better than the Yamis because of stupid shit like "seat comfort" and "position". Fuck that. If you buy a sportbike and are concerned about "seat comfort" you'd be better on a cruiser.

I'm a Yamaha guy. Fly-by-wire throttle, M1 technology on a streetbike. Redlines at 16,000. Nucking futs man.

 

[DannoMight]

Very Nice. I used to have an 04 cbr1000rr for a while till I got in an accident. I won't get another streetbike for a whil. Especially since I have kids.

 

[CENTURION44]

is this the hottest stock bike?
what is considered "better?"

from what ive seen..Yamahas come stock with better equip than suzukis and are about the same as Hondas...Its really personal pref and budget...