I'm looking at swinging a leg over 1. It's an 03 with 3k miles on it. I'm curious as to how she handles the twisties (mountain town rural BFE U.S.A.) at speed. I saw you said heavy but not when underway but I'm more concerned with handling and rapid cutbacks at speed (people drive like they have extra lives out here), any comments on the agility on a winding road? Should I do it, or should I go for a blackbird cbr?
Sorry for the late answer, hopefully still you find useful. Until she has speed, feels like a steam locomotive. A bit tricky to change the arch, takes lot of counter steering to make her move. Not terrible, but Blackbird take those easier. But I still would prefer ZZR1200. If you get use to it, and obviously experienced enough, her weight and stability solves everything - just think in advance. All penny what I spent on her worth it, all moment with her was remarkable. I moved to Adventure bikes, but she is still in my heart.
Nice bike and nice riding!) I'm just looking for the same model for everyday bike+touring and whanted to ask about maintanance. Any problems? Carburators? How are the compared to FI? What is your typical cruising speed on the HWY?
Nope. Nothing at all. Heavy and powerful, means she eats the tyres. :) Carburetors need s some attention but nothing serious. (every third oil change means carburetor balancing also) Typical cruising speed just what is legal. ;) ..... so if I am under 100 mph that means I have to apply the brake. Typical long distance cruising speed is around 120-130 mph for me, above that the wind is uncomfortable for myself - under 130 the windshield is perfect. Still the MPG is okay at that speed. Get one, you won't be disappointed.
Good bike? How fast is it compared to other bikes? Handling? What are the pro's and con's that you've noticed during ownership? Currently have vfr750, only 100hp.
+1compaqedr8 Fast. Pulls like a steam locomotive till 150 MPH with feels like endless power. The end for her is around 180 MPH. Pros: -Lot of torque, you can cruising in the city in 6th gear with 1400-1500 RPM, she won't complain -Fuel economy and range: around 42-45 MPG (6.5-7.5 l/100km) and still fast like a hell, 23litre fuel tank -Size: I am tall, 187 cm and still really comfy. I can ride 600 miles daily with no problem, good seating position and wind protection -weight: around 275kg. Heavy, really heavy. That means she is queen of the motorway. There is no any kind of crosswind what can disturb you, she just goes on her way -Neutral handling, it is not sport tourer exactly I believe, it is a touring bike with some sporty skills -easy to maintain, for example you don't need to take off the plastic fairing to change the oil -rare, turns people's head :) Cons: -Heavy and big as I mentioned, not the most perfect bike in the town centre between the lanes. But after she start to move, you wont feel the weight at all, completely neutral like a bicycle :) -Cause of the power and weight, she eat the tyres. Not the end of the world. -passenger foot rest position is a bit unergonomic, stays too high I love it. I don't know what will be a next bike if I'll have to change.
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I'm looking at swinging a leg over 1. It's an 03 with 3k miles on it. I'm curious as to how she handles the twisties (mountain town rural BFE U.S.A.) at speed. I saw you said heavy but not when underway but I'm more concerned with handling and rapid cutbacks at speed (people drive like they have extra lives out here), any comments on the agility on a winding road?
Should I do it, or should I go for a blackbird cbr?
Sorry for the late answer, hopefully still you find useful.
Until she has speed, feels like a steam locomotive. A bit tricky to change the arch, takes lot of counter steering to make her move. Not terrible, but Blackbird take those easier.
But I still would prefer ZZR1200.
If you get use to it, and obviously experienced enough, her weight and stability solves everything - just think in advance.
All penny what I spent on her worth it, all moment with her was remarkable. I moved to Adventure bikes, but she is still in my heart.
Nice bike and nice riding!) I'm just looking for the same model for everyday bike+touring and whanted to ask about maintanance. Any problems? Carburators? How are the compared to FI? What is your typical cruising speed on the HWY?
Nope. Nothing at all.
Heavy and powerful, means she eats the tyres. :)
Carburetors need s some attention but nothing serious. (every third oil change means carburetor balancing also)
Typical cruising speed just what is legal. ;)
..... so if I am under 100 mph that means I have to apply the brake. Typical long distance cruising speed is around 120-130 mph for me, above that the wind is uncomfortable for myself - under 130 the windshield is perfect. Still the MPG is okay at that speed.
Get one, you won't be disappointed.
Good bike? How fast is it compared to other bikes? Handling? What are the pro's and con's that you've noticed during ownership? Currently have vfr750, only 100hp.
+1compaqedr8 Fast. Pulls like a steam locomotive till 150 MPH with feels like endless power. The end for her is around 180 MPH.
Pros:
-Lot of torque, you can cruising in the city in 6th gear with 1400-1500 RPM, she won't complain
-Fuel economy and range: around 42-45 MPG (6.5-7.5 l/100km) and still fast like a hell, 23litre fuel tank
-Size: I am tall, 187 cm and still really comfy. I can ride 600 miles daily with no problem, good seating position and wind protection
-weight: around 275kg. Heavy, really heavy. That means she is queen of the motorway. There is no any kind of crosswind what can disturb you, she just goes on her way
-Neutral handling, it is not sport tourer exactly I believe, it is a touring bike with some sporty skills
-easy to maintain, for example you don't need to take off the plastic fairing to change the oil
-rare, turns people's head :)
Cons:
-Heavy and big as I mentioned, not the most perfect bike in the town centre between the lanes. But after she start to move, you wont feel the weight at all, completely neutral like a bicycle :)
-Cause of the power and weight, she eat the tyres. Not the end of the world.
-passenger foot rest position is a bit unergonomic, stays too high
I love it. I don't know what will be a next bike if I'll have to change.
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