Who makes the best Sportbike?

[L♥VE]

Who makes the best sportbike?

[SiC-0]

Hands down..Yamakawizuki

[R1Gurl]

I'm biased so I say Yami...All bikes have things about them that makes them better than the competitors.

For the looks, handling and power the R1 '02-'03 are superior...however the '04-'07 have been toned down, which I don't really approve of at all. It defeats the purpose of owning a litre bike.

[o2lily]

I voted Suzuki just bc they make the Hayabusa which is a great all around bike. Yes I know Kawi makes the zx-14 which is equally as good but I dont like Ninjas bc their swingarms arent well suited for the track...Dont know how well Busas do on track but yeah...

But to be honest neither are the best made :)
The best made isnt even on the list.
The MV Agusta F4 comes STOCK with all the upgrades most people usually do to their bikes. and a single sided swingarm just SCREAMS hawt sexyness

[PlayfulGod]

Hondas hands down :)

and busa's aint made for the track at all :lol:

[R1Gurl]

The Agusta F4 is an amazing machine, but well out of my price range. I had a hard time justifying the purchase of my R1...I had to sell my first born, cut off my boyfriends left nut and the tip of my left pinky finger just to get my bike. :) I can't imagine what it would require to get a bike like that. :lol:

[SiC-0]

All bikes have great qualities. Im a Yami man myself. I like the looks and style of them. I have an afinity for a thin tank. The other brand id buy would be a Kawi. The 05 ZX-10 was amazing...!

[o2lily]

ha yeah I didnt think the busa would do too well...too big.
got a friend that has an MV Agusta F4..I asked him how much he gave me this dead look and said "you dont wanna know" Yeahhh thats a dream bike if there ever was one LOL but by the time I am experienced enough and have money enough to buy it, I will have a new dream bike LOL

[SiC-0]

I know a guy in Denver with an MV

[o2lily]

Is his name chris?

[SiC-0]

No its KC

[o2lily]

COOL!
Two guys in colorado have em right on :D
Chris has the blue/silver one :) pretty pretty bike :)

Sounds awesome too

[SiC-0]

I think KC's is red. I heard nothing but good about them..Expensive tho!

[CBRChick]

I personally go with Honda... just because I've always bled red... but, when it comes down to it, the major motorcycle manufacturers make tremendous machines, and as long as you're on two wheels, you're ok with me :D (did that sound PC enough????)

[SiC-0]

I was impressed by the 1000RR. It was plenty peppy. Well balanced..Im not real sure about that elec damper.I like making my own decisions. Now if they would fix that fering on the 600RR we could have a short convo. I think while they all become more Moto GP inspired we will have wacky designs.
I have an 06 R6 and it looks like a Honda from the front. I dont really care for that but i love my slipper clutch. Im not fond of undertail exhausts. So that lil shorty of the R6 is good for me. Its a lil different.

[o2lily]

See what sucks....is every bike has their high points over some of the other builders but nothing too extravigant to make it outshine the rest (at least in my eyes) and they each are made for a specific riding style. I dont know if you CAN make a bike thats great all around (track, drags & street).

But each has their definate perks in some areas and big downers in others.



Honestly I dont care I just like bikes **drool**

[Bekah]

Kind of a loaded question really. The best sportbike for you could be the worst for some one else. It's about how it fits you. As far as best over all power, abilities and quality for a bike regardless of how it fits you I would have to say the new ZX14 I do believe it rated the leader of the pack now with the Busa coming in second. That is stock off the showroom floor on the race track.

[SiC-0]

Ive never seen a zx 14 on a road race track. Maybe drag racing......

[PlayfulGod]

I never seen a busa on the track with real sport bikes either, well ok gettin its azz handed to it but :lol:

[FastLane]

I gotta love my Suzuki, and the others that I had as well

[Suki]

Yamaha and Suzuki

the only two bikes that I ever fit comfortably on are my current '06 GSXR 600, and my SO's 2003 R1.

Before I bought the GSXR, I sat on honda (to fat in the midsection and tank), kawasaki (a bit too tall and felt awkward on it), R6 (too wide in between the thighs and a tad bit too high), Suzuki was purrrrrrrrfection.

If i would not have been a spontaneous shopper, then we would have just bought me another 03 R1 instead of the GSXR, but I rode into Fay Meyers with a 98 FZR 600 and rode out on the GSXR. Like I said, i fit the same on both of them, though there is that power difference in the liter bike that i wasn't quite ready for, hehe.

[SACVALLEYGIRL]

Suzuki, read the magazines, go to the races, hang out at the track, talk to your friends or just look at the poll results here ... it is Suzuki !

That is why I ride a 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600cc- throw on a Two Brothers GP slip on exhaust pipe for 5 more rpm's and a rumble that will put a chopper to shame and guaranteed to get you a few tickets like me - but worth it, cars always hear you coming !

[SiC-0]

Remember Susuki feels that they have something to prove. So they do alot of R&D on their bikes. If your looking the R6 is the leading bike for every class that there is. So while all of them have alot to offer i will always depend on 2 things. What fits. And who wants what.

[PlayfulGod]

Like sico said its all n what fits your. As for the bikes they all have their pros n cons n who is picked big dawg in the mags n such varies on to many things to be accurate. Its all in personal preference. Side I aint heard no one brag how their zuk has over a 100k on n is still running strong. :lol:

[SiC-0]

i guess i can concede, I think i know 1 guy who has that many and his is a houduh.
I think both my Yammies combined are 8k. But im lazy.

[PlayfulGod]

i guess i can concede, I think i know 1 guy who has that many and his is a houduh.
I think both my Yammies combined are 8k. But im lazy.

genx?? lol

[FastLane]

I like riding my boyfriends Buell XB12s , it's a freaking wheelie machine. So if I could have voted twice Buell would have been my other vote.

[odieoh24]

ive been riding for about 25 years now. i have ridden pretty much everything. my choice for best sportbike would have to be the aprilia rsv mille. tons of power and top end speed. lots of torque and it rides smooth as glass at 175 mph. ive owned this bike for almost 5 years and have only put 2000 miles on it. i have to split my ride time between all four of the bikes. besides this thing almost gives me a heart attack every time i ride it! lol i aint as young as i wanna be anymore! seems i cant keep the front wheel down on this one either. i also wanted something that everyone else doesnt have. i go to laconia, killington, and the race track for the nascar races and rarely see another one. best spotrbike of all time-any make driven by a hot chick wearing a thong!!!

later odieoh24

[EdS-ooZX9R]

ive been riding for about 25 years now. i have ridden pretty much everything. my choice for best sportbike would have to be the aprilia rsv mille. tons of power and top end speed. lots of torque and it rides smooth as glass at 175 mph. ive owned this bike for almost 5 years and have only put 2000 miles on it. i have to split my ride time between all four of the bikes. besides this thing almost gives me a heart attack every time i ride it! lol i aint as young as i wanna be anymore! seems i cant keep the front wheel down on this one either. i also wanted something that everyone else doesnt have. i go to laconia, killington, and the race track for the nascar races and rarely see another one. best spotrbike of all time-any make driven by a hot chick wearing a thong!!!

later odieoh24

The man has a good point. So does everyone else, lol. It really does boil down in large part to what works for you as an individual. Me ... I gotta give props to Kawi. Never mind that I've been on em for years. Kawi has had an up and down relationship with the ninja's, but there has been more than once that they have been leader of the pack over the years. The 750 had a long long run as one of the most reliable, streetable bikes in the market, and did well on the track back in the day also. The ZX1100 was the bike to beat for a long time. Back when i was in highschool it was the ZX9R. Even though the 9 is a fat cow by todays standards, in 26,000 miles mine has never missed a beat or made a complaint. And still can hang with todays liters for the most part. For everyday riding, she might be fat and heavy, but she's still tops with me. And then there are the little ninja's ... the 250 and 500. Even today two of the most popular and reliable beginner/learner bikes on the market. Course ... thats all just my lil opinion, lol.

[PlayfulGod]

The man has a good point. So does everyone else, lol. It really does boil down in large part to what works for you as an individual. Me ... I gotta give props to Kawi. Never mind that I've been on em for years. Kawi has had an up and down relationship with the ninja's, but there has been more than once that they have been leader of the pack over the years. The 750 had a long long run as one of the most reliable, streetable bikes in the market, and did well on the track back in the day also. The ZX1100 was the bike to beat for a long time. Back when i was in highschool it was the ZX9R. Even though the 9 is a fat cow by todays standards, in 26,000 miles mine has never missed a beat or made a complaint. And still can hang with todays liters for the most part. For everyday riding, she might be fat and heavy, but she's still tops with me. And then there are the little ninja's ... the 250 and 500. Even today two of the most popular and reliable beginner/learner bikes on the market. Course ... thats all just my lil opinion, lol.

true even tho the last two are way overdue a make over lol

[EdS-ooZX9R]

true even tho the last two are way overdue a make over lol

Keep your eyes open. I have heard rumors that we may see that make-over sooner than we think ;-)

[SiC-0]

Anyone ever heard of a CYZ-1..NOW that thing is amazing!

[Crash Test Joey]

Dont know how well Busas do on track but yeah...

They can hold their own, but they're not designed specifically for it. As mentioned in the thread, every bike has it's pros and cons. I really miss my 04 R1 for track use, but since I haven't been to the track lately my Busa is much better suited to my street riding.

[L♥VE]

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[PlayfulGod]

Keep your eyes open. I have heard rumors that we may see that make-over sooner than we think ;-)

Yea the 250R has one but not being released in the US from what I've heard. It looks hawt, like its big brothers except with smaller shoes.

[rayray221]

Hey Hey, I Have A 1999 Ducati 996 That I Ride With The 07 Bikes. I Love Rollling Past Limited Bikes @ 190+ Mph. Ducati Ranks With The Best! I Still Would Chose My 06 Gsxr-1000 Over It. But They Should Be On The Voting Poll. Stay Up!!!

[Gixxxer]

Well, By looking at my Avatar, You can guess which way I voted. The variety of levels that are available,,, No other company really is covering the spectrum and levels. Street, Track, Off Road. It's All Being covered by Suzuki. :) B-)

[SiC-0]

I guess you never looked at any of the other makers...The big 4 make all those...

[PlayfulGod]

Well, By looking at my Avatar, You can guess which way I voted. The variety of levels that are available,,, No other company really is covering the spectrum and levels. Street, Track, Off Road. It's All Being covered by Suzuki. :) B-)

umm last I checked Honda has been doing that for decades :lol:

[Suki]

SUZUKI FTW!!!!!!

You know, I don't know why people even ask which is better or which is better in peoples opinion, it's like opening up a flood gate to arguing. Everyone is going to be biased and say that the manufacture of their bike is better.

they all suck and are lame, except suzuki, because i'm biased. :D

[SiC-0]

I was gonna say the same about Yamaha, I'm trying to stay neutral.

[PlayfulGod]

SUZUKI FTW!!!!!!

You know, I don't know why people even ask which is better or which is better in peoples opinion, it's like opening up a flood gate to arguing. Everyone is going to be biased and say that the manufacture of their bike is better.

they all suck and are lame, except suzuki, because i'm biased. :D

Actually they all are fairly even. Its all in which one you feel the most comfortable on :nee: and for me thats a Honda :good:

[Suki]

Actually they all are fairly even. Its all in which one you feel the most comfortable on :nee: and for me thats a Honda :good:


lol, that's what i said!



Yamaha and Suzuki

the only two bikes that I ever fit comfortably on are my current '06 GSXR 600, and my SO's 2003 R1.
Before I bought the GSXR, I sat on honda (to fat in the midsection and tank), kawasaki (a bit too tall and felt awkward on it), R6 (too wide in between the thighs and a tad bit too high), Suzuki was purrrrrrrrfection.

If i would not have been a spontaneous shopper, then we would have just bought me another 03 R1 instead of the GSXR, but I rode into Fay Meyers with a 98 FZR 600 and rode out on the GSXR. Like I said, i fit the same on both of them, though there is that power difference in the liter bike that i wasn't quite ready for, hehe.

[PlayfulGod]

lol, that's what i said!

ya expect me to read all the post??? :lol:

[Suki]

YES!!!! or atleast just mine, haha

[o2lily]

each manufacture and each bike has their perks for different kinds of riding.

I have yet to hear someone say that they like their bike stock tho...everyone wants to modify it somehow SO with that said, no bike is perfect =P

[Kawi Ox]

Kawasaki hands down. It's built for those that can handle it. Weight, power, and looks. I got a Ninja 7R and took out that R1...TWICE...sorry! :aBigROLFMAO:



Ox

[Kawi Ox]

wow thats funny 02lily

[SiC-0]

Well with that said...Have you ever thought it was a rider. And a 750 beating a 1k with equal riders..I think not.

[Kawi Ox]

hey I don't know about the rider but I left both those guys...it's not my fault they can't ride. I do know that damn gixxer 1 left me.

[SiC-0]

See the defining factor is the rider. The machines will be only what they are. The rider make up the difference. If you passed them, they let you or they had bikes that were too big for them.

[o2lily]

I agree I think its the rider and their skills.
Ive seen girls on 600's blow past guys on 1k's bc the guys were total squids and didnt know how to handle the darn thing.

[Suki]

each manufacture and each bike has their perks for different kinds of riding.

I have yet to hear someone say that they like their bike stock tho...everyone wants to modify it somehow SO with that said, no bike is perfect =P

I like my bike stock, now you've heard someone say it. lol, that is until i can paint it and make her my hello kitty bike!!!! but that will probably never happen so stock she shall remain. I guess as with my cars, I've never really thought of doing upgrades, just leave them like how I buy them.

[o2lily]

woohoo cool! You are one of the VERY few.
Most people at least change the exhaust...

[Suki]

lol, nope, ohh wait... hold on, i did change something. silly me!


i now have zip ties where the mirrors were supposed to go!!!! bwahahahaha

eh, trackdays, pfft!

[SiC-0]

My R6 is stock besides the frame sliders. My R1 is about as modded it can get.
Micron Hi-mount exhaust, Seat Cowl, Frame Sliders, Tail light integrator, Fender eliminator, PC3r, Speedo healer, 520 conversion, -1 +2, smoke windscreen, GP shift, Hi intensity front lite, red LED secondary headlights.

[PlayfulGod]

My R6 is stock besides the frame sliders. My R1 is about as modded it can get.
Micron Hi-mount exhaust, Seat Cowl, Frame Sliders, Tail light integrator, Fender eliminator, PC3r, Speedo healer, 520 conversion, -1 +2, smoke windscreen, GP shift, Hi intensity front lite, red LED secondary headlights.

tyme for port n polish n blue printing. Oh n a higher life insurance policy :good:

[PlayfulGod]

tyme for port n polish n blue printing. Oh n a higher life insurance policy :good:

oh lets not forget loose excess weight, cf parts like wheels, fender, etc.

MODS NEVER END :lol:

[Crash Test Joey]

they all suck and are lame, except suzuki, because i'm biased. :D

Shouldn't you just be biased towards anything Asian? :D

[ZX14Chick]

Really any more than 750CCs are too big for road racing. That's why you see all the 1000s, Busas and 14s at the drag strip. I agree, they all make great bikes, let me correct myself... All of the Japanese bikes are great as well as the European bikes, but Buell should not even be considered a sportbike, it's just kinda there in the middle. I wouldn't ride a Suzuki because there are way too many of them. That's why I have had everything else. I'm sticking with my 14 now!!

[PlayfulGod]

Really any more than 750CCs are too big for road racing. That's why you see all the 1000s, Busas and 14s at the drag strip. I agree, they all make great bikes, let me correct myself... All of the Japanese bikes are great as well as the European bikes, but Buell should not even be considered a sportbike, it's just kinda there in the middle. I wouldn't ride a Suzuki because there are way too many of them. That's why I have had everything else. I'm sticking with my 14 now!!

a Buell will hang with you in the twistlies with a skilled rider. A speed demon? no lol

[Crash Test Joey]

Buell should not even be considered a sportbike, it's just kinda there in the middle.
It depends on the Buell. I know a guy who helped design some elements of the new 1125R, and he said they're apparently taking the sport bike thing more seriously than ever nowadays.
http://www.2wf.com/content/view/750/28/

As far as engine size, it's really depends on the bike. My 04 R1 is about the same weight as the R6, and handled just as good - but with the added benefit of torque the R6 can't match. I think the GSXR750 is the perfect trackday bike and I'll probably end up with another one if my schedule allows me to do that anytime in the near future.

But the current literbikes are so well mannered there's really no reason not to take them to a roadcourse unless you just don't think you can handle that much power. I don't think that's usually an issue, right?

[SVHunny]

NOT that im a bike expert of any means....what is the thought about the new gsxr with the three different settings?
Im kinda partial to my suzuki...only for the fact that its been a great bike for me plenty of gitty up and go....and one day when i grow up hopefully i will turn it into a track bike :) Hubby is totally Yamaha...even has the kids brainwashed

[Crash Test Joey]

I haven't ridden one of the newer Gixxers so I can't comment on the different settings. but the whole idea kinda reminds me of the "valet key" that came out with the ZR1 Corvette back in the 90's. Supposedly it prevented high rpm and wouldn't allow the car to do a burnout or something.

To me it's just a gadget - I mean, if you're riding a GSXR 1000, you should know how to handle everything it can dish out. They're not THAT hard to ride slow - why install a switch to do something you can do yourself just by easing back on the throttle a bit or shifting up a gear?

[PlayfulGod]

NOT that im a bike expert of any means....what is the thought about the new gsxr with the three different settings?
Im kinda partial to my suzuki...only for the fact that its been a great bike for me plenty of gitty up and go....and one day when i grow up hopefully i will turn it into a track bike :) Hubby is totally Yamaha...even has the kids brainwashed

I haven't ridden one of the newer Gixxers so I can't comment on the different settings. but the whole idea kinda reminds me of the "valet key" that came out with the ZR1 Corvette back in the 90's. Supposedly it prevented high rpm and wouldn't allow the car to do a burnout or something.

To me it's just a gadget - I mean, if you're riding a GSXR 1000, you should know how to handle everything it can dish out. They're not THAT hard to ride slow - why install a switch to do something you can do yourself just by easing back on the throttle a bit or shifting up a gear?

the settings are for all these squids n first tyme riders that thing they can skip learning how to ride n just hop on the top of the line race ready bike and killing their fool selves. Will it work? I doubt there is no crue for human stoopidity.

A n00b has no bussiness on a sportbike. Ok maybe a 250 but definately not a 600 n up.

[Crash Test Joey]

the settings are for all these squids n first tyme riders that thing they can skip learning how to ride n just hop on the top of the line race ready bike and killing their fool selves. Will it work? I doubt there is no crue for human stoopidity.

A n00b has no bussiness on a sportbike. Ok maybe a 250 but definately not a 600 n up.
If they're that dumb to think they should buy a 1000 in the first place, they're definitely too dumb to put the switch in the proper position for their abilities - so they probably deserve the inevitable wreck they're going to cause anyway.

[PlayfulGod]

If they're that dumb to think they should buy a 1000 in the first place, they're definitely too dumb to put the switch in the proper position for their abilities - so they probably deserve the inevitable wreck they're going to cause anyway.

exactly lol. But we're Americans, free to make our own choices. And unfortunately some are dumb enuff to think they can skip the tricycle n jump on the most advanced machinery on the road. :not_i:

[van-man82]

I think Suzuki's make the best all over bike. And it's the GSX-R 1000'S winning at the top levels of AMA.. However, for the 600 class, I'd go with the Yami..

[SVHunny]

the settings are for all these squids n first tyme riders that thing they can skip learning how to ride n just hop on the top of the line race ready bike and killing their fool selves. Will it work? I doubt there is no crue for human stoopidity.

A n00b has no bussiness on a sportbike. Ok maybe a 250 but definately not a 600 n up.

You know it was a big question (what size bike to get) my husband and I went back and forth with when we decided to buy our bikes two years ago...I had ridden mostly on a little 80cc dirt bike and then on the back of my dads cruisers but it had been a while, and hubby had a 250 shadow when in the Army but that had been over 15 years ago. So, when we went out looking at bikes we sized everything up from a 250 to the liter bikes. I decided to go with the SV650s and he went with the R1. A lot of people critizided him for buying it saying its too much for a first time serious rider...and w/ me the SV had way too much torque and that I should start out smaller. Damn am I glad we didn't listen to them.....I've actually looked at getting the gsxr only for the fact that I would personally like to have that option to "grow" within the bike...maybe I just have a better head on my shoulders than others and would actually think about it. I dont know. I love my SV and Im learning new things about it and my riding everytime Im out there...but I now know had I started on the 250 I looked at originally I would of personally "out grown it" and would have wanted to upgrade to atleast what I have now w/in six months to a year! But I'll tell ya....we've gone to the mountains now twice and each time I fall more in love with the curves and Im riding the hell out of the corners...the only thing that pissed me off this past year is I would kill my friend on her gsxr 600 in the curves but you get us on the straight away and she was gone....damn if that didn't piss me off and made me start looking at other bike options cause I cant stand to be beaten! :angry:

Just my .02 on it



and did I mention the fact that I LOVE MY SV! :)

[Paula]

Who makes the best sportbike?
KAWASAKI. I RIDE A NINJA AND IT IS THE BEST SO FAR. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND IT HANDLES THE CURVES LIKE A BREEZE.. GOT TO LOVE IT

PAULA

[Ninjachic]

the settings are for all these squids n first tyme riders that thing they can skip learning how to ride n just hop on the top of the line race ready bike and killing their fool selves. Will it work? I doubt there is no crue for human stoopidity.

A n00b has no bussiness on a sportbike. Ok maybe a 250 but definately not a 600 n up.

It all can depend on the rider. Also for some it has to do with where you plan to ride. I know, I know twisties are the fun of it. But here in my area it's straight flat roads for the most part. I learned on a 600 with no problems.

[PlayfulGod]

It all can depend on the rider. Also for some it has to do with where you plan to ride. I know, I know twisties are the fun of it. But here in my area it's straight flat roads for the most part. I learned on a 600 with no problems.

Yea its all depentant on the individual, but as a basic rule I wouldnt recommend that route to a n00b. If a person is mature n has self control they can learn on anything. But as we all know most dont so lol.:big_boss:

[Ninjachic]

If a person is mature n has self control they can learn on anything. But as we all know most dont so lol.:big_boss:

Are you implying that I must be old?:aBigROLFMAO:

[PlayfulGod]

Are you implying that I must be old?:aBigROLFMAO:

lol no I wasnt but I am :lol: most guys mature later in life than gurls do if they admit it or not. They also have a tendancy to show off n bite off more than they can chew which usually gets them hurt. yanno?? :lol:

[Ninjachic]

lol no I wasnt but I am :lol: most guys mature later in life than gurls do if they admit it or not. They also have a tendancy to show off n bite off more than they can chew which usually gets them hurt. yanno?? :lol:


:pioneer:It's OK I am too, I just throw back ibuprofin and pretend it isn't happening. Glad you said the bit on guys and maturity and not me! I like to get crazy and push it to the limits too, but I pamper my bike. I just do the idiotic fun on the quads and dirtbikes

[PlayfulGod]

:pioneer:It's OK I am too, I just throw back ibuprofin and pretend it isn't happening. Glad you said the bit on guys and maturity and not me! I like to get crazy and push it to the limits too, but I pamper my bike. I just do the idiotic fun on the quads and dirtbikes

I'm old enuff to admit it n not be ashamed of it :lol:

[desmo28]

of course HONDA,with they legendary sports..CBR!!

[Dapper]

According to this pic...Suzuki wins!
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u228/matadx/DSC_3664_edited.jpg

[PlayfulGod]

According to this pic...Suzuki wins!
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u228/matadx/DSC_3664_edited.jpg

not that one tho it lost when it got the paint job :lol:

[SiC-0]

That chick is a lil rough looking....

[Dapper]

That chick is a lil rough looking....

The bike is rough looking too.

[turbo6902]

I would have to say yamaha all the way. started off with a honda, wasnt happy with it all. since i got my R1 i love it ever since, it rides nice and the power is there when i need it to be.:slow_en:

[R1Gurl]

I would have to say yamaha all the way. started off with a honda, wasnt happy with it all. since i got my R1 i love it ever since, it rides nice and the power is there when i need it to be.:slow_en::me2: I started on a cbr 600 f4 and bought my R1 a couple years ago. LOVE IT!

:yay:

[odieoh24]

APRILIA!!! are there any other aprilia owners here??

[seamonkeyaj]

A n00b has no bussiness on a sportbike. Ok maybe a 250 but definately not a 600 n up.

I agree completely!!!! Due to certain circumstances beyond my control, I ended up starting on my 750, but I was NOT happy about it. I'm still getting comfortable with something that big.

I do love my bike though. I don't know enough people with bikes yet to really have an opinion on others, but I fell in love with my VFR the minute I saw it, and had to have it. :in_love:

[StealthBlackRR]

APRILIA!!! are there any other aprilia owners here??

I don't own one, but I was just gonna ask that?! If it was on the list....I might have voted for it.

[lil_gixxer_momma]

not to offend anyone first of all!!! cause i love this place and i dont want to hurt any feelings or piss anyone off!! but i started on my gsxr 600. chris told me if i wanted to ride i either go big or go home. if i was going to learn i had to be for real! but i had spent alot of time with him on it and working on it so i knew that bike in and out before i touched it. the only thing i had problems with is i didnt have mirrors.....ive only dropped once aand that was bc it was pouring down rain and i was trying to pull it up a hilly gravel driveway. and i didnt realize my kickstand wasnt fully down.

other than that i love the suzuki....i know everyone roots yami but i love my suzu.

[BigCory707]

depends on what you want it for. If you want to race, I would go Suzuki, if you want to look pretty, then go with yamaha , if you want to stunt, then go with Honda. Just one man's opinion of course

[odieoh24]

I don't own one, but I was just gonna ask that?! If it was on the list....I might have voted for it.

there arent a whole lot of them around so people dont think about them when they talk sportbikes. i'm 41 so i probably dont ride it to its full potential and i rarely rode it after i bought it. purchased in 02 with 9044 miles now has 11130. almost sold it this summer, but then i rode it and just couldnt let it go. i also have three other bike besides this and i try to ride each one a little on and off. we've got a pretty short season in vt so splitting it between 4 rides keeps the milage low on all of them.

later odieoh24

[BigCory707]

According to this pic...Suzuki wins!
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u228/matadx/DSC_3664_edited.jpg
I would have to agree but I am already on the winning team. GO TEAM SUZUKI

[PlayfulGod]

I dont really think one make is better than the others. All as to do with the rider n what they like n how it feels under them.

[BigCory707]

I dont really think one make is better than the others. All as to do with the rider n what they like n how it feels under them.

I agree with him, as long as it is a Suzuki, lol

[PlayfulGod]

I agree with him, as long as it is a Suzuki, lol

I prefer the Honda's:assassin: :lol:

[BigCory707]

I prefer the Honda's:assassin: :lol:
me too for stunting

[ravenman]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/ravenrider55/Picture042.jpg
I'm Yamaha for life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad thing is I don't get shit from Yamaha for this tatt?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[Cutty72]

Bang for the buck, it's gotta be one of the big 4. Of those, for a sportbike, I'm on a Zuke.

[Cutty72]

I agree with him, as long as it is a Suzuki, lol

I agree

[Grendel Prime]

Wow...
Why is Aprilia not on that list?

The Rotax engine is world famous for its power band, especially its torque and above all its reliability.

BIAS I SAY!

[PlayfulGod]

Wow...
Why is Aprilia not on that list?

The Rotax engine is world famous for its power band, especially its torque and above all its reliability.

BIAS I SAY!

out of the common mans/womans budget lol

[Cutty72]

Wow...
Why is Aprilia not on that list?

The Rotax engine is world famous for its power band, especially its torque and above all its reliability.

BIAS I SAY!

out of the common mans/womans budget lol

That and the closest dealer is over 200 miles away.

[Cutty72]

WOW... I have 16 Aprilia dealers and 7 Ducati dealers within 200 miles of me. Who knew:dance:

it's what happens when you live in hte land of nothing... ND... stands for No Dice, when it comes to having stuff at least.

[Cutty72]

Never been to Fargo... I'm in FL or WA....and both have plenty of toy stores

you aren't missing much... trust me...

[Mysteria]

Well you guys are all making it way to hard to find a new bike.. I came here looking for info and all that I find are all these damn biased opinions! :lol:

Anyways....during Biketoberfest I had the pleasure of riding a Suzuki SV1000S. this was such a sweet bike... Can't say I'm not biased to Suzuki, love the V Twin Power band on the SV.

So here's another can of worms everyone can help me with if ya like..
... love a full on sport bike, but I do alot of city commuting.. think Orlando I-4 hell traffic to work...so looking for a liter bike that is comfy to ride even in traffic.. Bike Week will be here before we know it.. and I want to do some more test riding.. any suggestions?
:fans:

[Cutty72]

Well you guys are all making it way to hard to find a new bike.. I came here looking for info and all that I find are all these damn biased opinions! :lol:

Anyways....during Biketoberfest I had the pleasure of riding a Suzuki SV1000S. this was such a sweet bike... Can't say I'm not biased to Suzuki, love the V Twin Power band on the SV.

So here's another can of worms everyone can help me with if ya like..
... love a full on sport bike, but I do alot of city commuting.. think Orlando I-4 hell traffic to work...so looking for a liter bike that is comfy to ride even in traffic.. Bike Week will be here before we know it.. and I want to do some more test riding.. any suggestions?
:fans:

Good start with the SV1K
As far as being comfy, gotta go sit on 'em and find that our for yourself.

[cattmouch33]

Trying to find a bike that will last longer than a honda will be hard, other than that all the big 4 bike makers are so close it's more a matter of opinion these days not actual performance differences.

[TWL]

YAMAHA all the way 13,000 miles and is only 2

[PlayfulGod]

Honda!! Hands down.

[samurai-kitty]

I love love love Hondas but I had to vote Duc...those things are amazing, as long as you have money to throw at them. ;-)

[Monk]

...Buell... 1125...

[suzukistuntgirl1]

need you ask?!?!?! :nea:
SUZUKI BABY!!

[Monk]

Ducatis are cool too...

...but Buell...

whose the one other person on the board that agrees with me? Let's chat...

[PlayfulGod]

Ducatis are cool too...

...but Buell...

whose the one other person on the board that agrees with me? Let's chat...
I like the look of the 9XR I think it is. no fender bobtail look, black n gold, yanno??

[lugnut666]

Zuki all the way!:fukeneh:

[gixxergirl01]

:bikergirl:Yupp Suzuki all the way!~:flip::whistling:...

[200sr20]

I'm pretty sure what you all meant to say was Yamaha is #1

[gixxergirl01]

The Question was .... Who Makes The BEST sportbike .....

Not Who Makes The Sexiest Bike !~ ......lol But R1's Sexiest By Far!~

[lugnut666]

Who has won the last 9 superbike championships??????? SUZUKI

[200sr20]

What does Rossi ride?

[G-4ce]

What does Rossi ride?

Yamaha

[200sr20]

Yamaha

Exactly

[rfOXy]

duh...Suzuki...LOL! MY girl would say a Kaw but what does she know...Just kidding babe! We keep parking her Ninja 750 and my Busa 1300 in the garage hoping to go out there one day and find a cute little 50cc Kawazuki...I guess it's just not mating season yet! LOL..

[cedesgirl]

Kawi all the way! :)

[lugnut666]

Yeah but he didn't always ride a yamy

[rcrgirl84]

duh...Suzuki...LOL! MY girl would say a Kaw but what does she know...Just kidding babe! We keep parking her Ninja 750 and my Busa 1300 in the garage hoping to go out there one day and find a cute little 50cc Kawazuki...I guess it's just not mating season yet! LOL..

LMAO, just saw this. This made me LOL!!!

[suzukistuntgirl1]

Suzuki, read the magazines, go to the races, hang out at the track, talk to your friends or just look at the poll results here ... it is Suzuki !

That is why I ride a 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600cc- throw on a Two Brothers GP slip on exhaust pipe for 5 more rpm's and a rumble that will put a chopper to shame and guaranteed to get you a few tickets like me - but worth it, cars always hear you coming !

AMEN sister:drinks:
Suzukis rock!:victory::girl_crazy:

[suzukistuntgirl1]

:bikergirl:Yupp Suzuki all the way!~:flip::whistling:...
I knew I liked you for some reason!:agree::pleasantry::jump::fukeneh:

[Britishsteele]

:jawdrop:What? No Triumph??? Ugh...I sad.....I will cast my vote on November 4th!!! Now, I have no idea who to vote for.....I really like the Triumph Street Triple and the Triumph Speed Triple, not to mention the 675 and the Daytona....Should I just close my eyes and pick a choice?

[Monk]

What counts as a sportsbike anyway...

[odieoh24]

have you seen aprilias rsv 4 new for 2008. supposed to have 220hp and will be giving all the japanese manufacturers a run for their money in the superbike circuit next year. this thing looks sick. i also dont see the mv agusta on the list either! i have a 2000 rsv mille, but i prefer to ride my yamaha v-max

later odieoh24

[CV8_3]

I recon your all dreaming, Yami, kawka's, suziki's (however the f*#k u spell it), are all Road Sports.

Ducati's would be killing the in the WSB if Stoner hadnt fallen off.

I like aprilia's RSV4 too but it hasnt proven anything yet.
Aprilia doesnt even have a factory team does it?
just riders using their cool stuff...
and only the 125/250 at that.

atleast Ducati put their money on the line...

MV's rock too and they might actually sell a few if they raced 'em...
Race'em on sunday - sell 'em on Monday...

Am i Wrong

[CV8_3]

I recon your all dreaming, Yami, kawka's, suziki's (however the f*#k u spell it), are all Road Sports.

Ducati's would be killing the in the WSB if Stoner hadnt fallen off.

I like aprilia's RSV4 too but it hasnt proven anything yet.
Aprilia doesnt even have a factory team does it?
just riders using their cool stuff...
and only the 125/250 at that.

atleast Ducati put their money on the line...

MV's rock too and they might actually sell a few if they raced 'em...
Race'em on sunday - sell 'em on Monday...

Am i Wrong


I forgot Honda - in Australia they are used by Australia Post to delivery Mail - so they are out...

[GSXR GURL]

I've had a Yamaha, and a Suzuki. I vote Suzuki! All around great bike and handles soo much better than my yamaha. Has a lot of nice features too!

[CV8_3]

i admit Suzuki's are cult bikes that hold there own - but thats only the Gixxr's

[gaia3465]

duh...Suzuki...LOL! MY girl would say a Kaw but what does she know...Just kidding babe! We keep parking her Ninja 750 and my Busa 1300 in the garage hoping to go out there one day and find a cute little 50cc Kawazuki...I guess it's just not mating season yet! LOL..

:aBigROLFMAO:

[gixxergirl01]

i admit Suzuki's are cult bikes that hold there own - but thats only the Gixxr's


+1

[lp1529]

I'm biased with Honda as well.. I'm 6'8 and it took quite a bit of looking before I found a bike I was comfortable on.. Love my F4i

[gixxergirl01]

haha Im 5'2" and Gixxers are about the only bike I can slam that low !~

[lp1529]

hahaha midget ;)



haha Im 5'2" and Gixxers are about the only bike I can slam that low !~

[gixxergirl01]

Midget , Yes .. ..but Perfect height for many Things !~ ... :naughty:

[lp1529]

Such as... doing the Limbo?? Or Racing horses??

[kittswife]

Such as... doing the Limbo?? Or Racing horses??

Yes! That's what she meant! :lol:

[gixxergirl01]

Such as um yeah limbo works !~ oohh dont ever hit my head on nothin either .. and i can 1/2 open the garage door n duck under it .. hehe :jump:

[lp1529]

you suck... I've hit my head more times than I can count in my lifetime.. haha

[gixxergirl01]

Hehe see told ya :yes2: So Load some pics what do ya ride .. oohh and Welcome to the site !~

[gixxergirl01]

ut -oh kitts here she's gonna expose me ... hehe

[lp1529]

I have a 01 CBR600F4i ... and thanks..

[kittswife]

ut -oh kitts here she's gonna expose me ... hehe

I love my sportbike...I love my sportbike...I love my sportbike...

Back on topic!!! :lol:

[gixxergirl01]

I have a 01 CBR600F4i ... and thanks..


Great choice I Love em !~ How do the Handle They Look great!~ What color ?

[lp1529]

expose you?? and mines Red/Black.. its purty...lol

[gixxergirl01]

I love my sportbike...I love my sportbike...I love my sportbike...

Back on topic!!! :lol:
I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys,I will not chase boys :shout:
So yeah GIXXERS ARE THE BEST!~!~!~:22::fukeneh:

[gixxergirl01]

expose you?? and mines Red/Black.. its purty...lol

:this:red n Black one ..... My fav !~ I meant introduce me not expose me .. yeah thats what i meant right kitt?:yu:

[lp1529]

shakes head....

[gixxergirl01]

shakes head....

:leghump:You'll be alright!~ :yes2:

[G-4ce]

:this:red n Black one ..... My fav !~ I meant introduce me not expose me .. yeah thats what i meant right kitt?:yu:

yeah right :lol:

[kittswife]

yeah right :lol:

Um yeah! What he said^^ :lol: Love you!

[gixxergirl01]

UUUmmmmm Stop Callin :mad(1):Bullshit on my guys ... He is gonna think im Nuts ... sshhhhh hehe :not_i::lalala:

[gixxergirl01]

:aBigROLFMAO:

[kittswife]

UUUmmmmm Stop Callin :mad(1):Bullshit on my guys ... He is gonna think im Nuts ... sshhhhh hehe :not_i::lalala:

That would be because you are! :aBigROLFMAO: In a good way of course!

[gixxergirl01]

Damn <:ffs: Cant argue the truth !~

[RedR6rocket]

I would look at the past experience of the person giving the "best sportbike" award. You have lots of folks that have only driven their one brand for years, maybe they have a great relationship with the dealer, or no other brands nearby. I know you love your bike, but if you have not ridden at least the main 4 jap brands (and none more than 3 years old), you don't really know if your bike is that good. Look at all the harley riders...ok I couldn't help it.:fukeneh:

[cute little blonde gurl]

it would also depend on what class and what year and what type of riding, but in this poll i think its just personal opinion or what looks good.

[Monk]

I would look at the past experience of the person giving the "best sportbike" award. You have lots of folks that have only driven their one brand for years, maybe they have a great relationship with the dealer, or no other brands nearby. I know you love your bike, but if you have not ridden at least the main 4 jap brands (and none more than 3 years old), you don't really know if your bike is that good. Look at all the harley riders...ok I couldn't help it.:fukeneh:

Mine is that good.

...but not an option in the polls...