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Looking for something new....

#1 Post by Dalemac » Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:31 pm

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 :(
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#2 Post by D-Rider » Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:52 pm

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.

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#3 Post by flatlander » Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:03 am

And I've never got on with kawasaki so ...
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#4 Post by DavShill » Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:16 pm

im with Andy. It would be an RSV4 for me or a late RSVR
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#5 Post by spiderwheels » Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:30 pm

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.
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#6 Post by mangocrazy » Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:47 pm

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.
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#7 Post by blinkey501 » Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:32 am

Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
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#8 Post by Greg » Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:43 am

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.
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Re: Looking for something new....

#9 Post by Gio » Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:46 pm

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.;
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#10 Post by mangocrazy » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:02 pm

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.
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#11 Post by D-Rider » Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:28 pm

blinkey501 wrote:Inline 4's have no soul!!!!!
As the owner of a CB400F, I protest !
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#12 Post by Gio » Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:09 pm

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. :smt003
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#13 Post by blinkey501 » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:35 pm

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? :smt017
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#14 Post by D-Rider » Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:23 am

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? :smt017
It may not be a runner but bits are being collected.
It'll probably become a retirement project .....
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#15 Post by Gio » Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:04 am

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.
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