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Looking for something new....
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:31 pm
by Dalemac
Hi All,
I'm thinking about buying a 'new bike' to go alongside the Falco in the garage.
I'm looking for something quicker than the Falco, which means a 1000cc inline 4.
I'd have about 3.5 - 4k spare to spend, so something like a 2006 era of zx10, r1 or similar.
Something like this, perhaps?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 0fr&page=1
Anyone have any opinions either way?
RSV4 isn't an option - too expensive and I don't like the shape either :(
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:52 pm
by D-Rider
Having recently bought another bike to go alongside the Falco, you would think I might be able to give some useful input ...... however I've gone the other way for something a bit more relaxed (due to riding position) and have a Futura.
Were I going more sporty, for me it would 100% be an RSV4 .... but that doesn't help you either.
Sorry.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:03 am
by flatlander
And I've never got on with kawasaki so ...
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:16 pm
by DavShill
im with Andy. It would be an RSV4 for me or a late RSVR
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:30 pm
by spiderwheels
I like Kawasakis and a ZX-10 is a safe bet.
What about a 954 fireplace? A little less power than a ZX-10 but it will still annihilate a Falco in a straight line and perhaps a better bike.
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:47 pm
by mangocrazy
spiderwheels wrote:What about a 954 fireplace? A little less power than a ZX-10 but it will still annihilate a Falco in a straight line and perhaps a better bike.
I've always fancied one of them. By many people's reckoning they were the best of all the Blades, and will probably become collectable in a few years. They were only made for two years until the full 1000cc Fireplace was introduced, so not massive numbers about.
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:32 am
by blinkey501
Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:43 am
by Greg
If it was me then I'd be after a GSXR1000 K4/K5.
Cheapish now but still a phenomenal bike.
Plenty of soul too - more than enough to leave brown stripes in your pants.
Re: Looking for something new....
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:46 pm
by Gio
Dalemac wrote:Hi All,
I'm thinking about buying a 'new bike' to go alongside the Falco in the garage.
I'm looking for something quicker than the Falco, which means a 1000cc inline 4.
I'd have about 3.5 - 4k spare to spend, so something like a 2006 era of zx10, r1 or similar.
Something like this, perhaps?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 0fr&page=1
Anyone have any opinions either way?
RSV4 isn't an option - too expensive and I don't like the shape either :(
My brother in law had one he said it was crap after the R1, I like the shape but the built quality apparently leaves a bit to be desired.;
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:02 pm
by mangocrazy
blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
I agree, Jay. I've never owned one, and can't imagine I ever will, but if your desire is to go stupidly fast cheaply then they make good economic sense.
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:28 pm
by D-Rider
blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
As the owner of a CB400F, I protest !
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:09 pm
by Gio
D-Rider wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
As the owner of a CB400F, I protest !
+1
IMO they have as much as you might like.
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:35 pm
by blinkey501
D-Rider wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
As the owner of a CB400F, I protest !
Andy I have seen your CB?
Is it running now?
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:23 am
by D-Rider
blinkey501 wrote:D-Rider wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
As the owner of a CB400F, I protest !
Andy I have seen your CB?
Is it running now?
It may not be a runner but bits are being collected.
It'll probably become a retirement project .....
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:04 am
by Gio
D-Rider wrote:It'll probably become a retirement project .....
My CB400 is mine, sadly though its on hold with this broken wrist. Mind you certain parts have been previously fixed.