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62 Posts | Latest reply on 09/06/2011 22:34:58 by harry worth | Go to original / last post

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You seem to have a large grudge against honda shell, what's to do? Smile

Watching this with interest, as I'm thinking of swopping the zx6r for something a little comfier and with a bit more touring ability, but still with some oomph and scratching ability. 2000 ish ZX9R?

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firebladejohn

In: darwen
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get a vtr nice looking bikes

Message posted by firebladejohn on 15 May 2011 at 19:53

firebladejohn @ 15/05/2011 19:53:23

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Nice if you don't mind 35 mpg and reserve light coming on at 90 miles from what i heard off a mate with one lol!

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acrazybiker

In: barnsley
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Hi John, i suppose when your getting on a bit you need a more comfortable bike lol.
I'm not quite ready for the VFR800 just yet, but that seems to be a good all rounder.
I find my old K1 1000 very comfortable, having done 900 miles in 1 day, no problem. Only returns 45mpg though

Message posted by acrazybiker on 15 May 2011 at 20:53

acrazybiker @ 15/05/2011 20:53:50

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Crazy ... nice to know I am not the only one thinks so Thumbs Up

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Deleted User @ 15/05/2011 21:06:50

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Quite fancy a blackbird actually, but not tried one out, anyone on here got one?
Might have to apply for username change though lol!

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firebladejohn

In: darwen
Posts: 437

used to have a cbr 600 did 60 mpg

Message posted by firebladejohn on 15 May 2011 at 21:18

firebladejohn @ 15/05/2011 21:18:07

firebladejohn

In: darwen
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xl 500 that does 70 mpg

Message posted by firebladejohn on 15 May 2011 at 21:19

firebladejohn @ 15/05/2011 21:19:08

pondlife

In: Bristol
Posts: 838

Rocket 111 Touring comfort,a bit of oompf when you need it but not good for multiple hairpins though

tank range about 180 miles at a steady 80-85

Message posted by pondlife on 16 May 2011 at 07:49

pondlife @ 16/05/2011 07:49:26

bbbent

In: Nottingham
Posts: 30

Had a 900 Divi for 10 years going round europe 200+ miles a tank, getting a bit top heavy for me now so trying a 650 Dragstar

Message posted by bbbent on 16 May 2011 at 17:19

bbbent @ 16/05/2011 17:19:36

TBird_Steve

In: Berkhamsted
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Triumph Thunderbird 1600, most comfortable bike I've owned.

22 litre tank gets you 200+ miles. Around 45mpg, depending on how you ride at the time.

Message posted by TBird_Steve on 19 May 2011 at 20:15

TBird_Steve @ 19/05/2011 20:15:19

firebladejohn

In: darwen
Posts: 437

are harleys comfortable to ride or do you get a bad back and sore knees trying to fix the oil leaks ....................ha ha ha

Message posted by firebladejohn on 21 May 2011 at 13:00

firebladejohn @ 21/05/2011 13:00:56

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My F800 GS is comfy :-) and MPG is 60+ cruising at 70-80mph and she'll keep up with my mate's Blackbird n ZX12 in the twistys

Message posted by Deleted Member on 22 May 2011 at 21:58

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Slowthing

In: Winchester
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G650GS - All day comfort. 70mph = 70mpg. Nice and upright, which suits my old bones.

Message posted by Slowthing on 24 May 2011 at 11:30

Slowthing @ 24/05/2011 11:30:44

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Kwaker, i had a 51 plate Blackbird, excellent bike, mirrors are great at speed, engine is bullet proof, it was very easy to go too fast on, but i didnt push it too much as the acceleration was scary but fun too !!

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potnoodles

In: Sheffield
Posts: 578

Friend from the local bike club has a blackbird and he manages to keep up with us for the most part np (the rest of us on sportsbikes) and he was the happy bunny when it rained in Holland. just tried a zzr 1400 - and thats my next bike once I get a job.

Message posted by potnoodles on 24 May 2011 at 13:04

potnoodles @ 24/05/2011 13:04:27

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That's JP's tourer when he wins the lottery, but only in green and black (who said I wrote the shopping list?) lol

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potnoodles

In: Sheffield
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Agree - green and black looks really good. Saw an all black one which was ....

Message posted by potnoodles on 25 May 2011 at 07:32

potnoodles @ 25/05/2011 07:32:09

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Careful what you say noodles !!!! .................. Big smile

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desres

In: Pontblyddyn
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I'm with bbbent. Dragstar every time Thumbs Up

. I'm on my 3rd (2nd 1100). Put 40000 miles on my 650 in 3 years; Up to 700 miles a day, though 300-400 is more enjoyable. Only criticism is tank size (150-160 miles) but it's easy to forgive something so beautiful. Footplates mean you can adjust your ride position constantly and thus need fewer stops. Big bucket seat is great but wouldn't want to be a pillion.

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desres @ 25/05/2011 22:13:00

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