today aliens stole every gsx 14 on the planet. none left. so, what do we replace them with. the 14 has been the jack of all things, stockers, modded to the max, everyday rides. cheap n easy to keep in good nick. can tour long distance or sit at drag strip. track days or just fit every billet part available. we loved them, thats why we look at this site. now all finished. what is your replacement choice. has to be naked, has to be an allrounder, has to be reliable and not stupid expensive to maintain. has to be something you can keep stock or modiffy if you want. your choice gentlemen, only one. im very interested in choices.
Hmmm... got me there. Maybe time to hit the grave :imrgreen:
carb model yamaha xjr1300
i went the other way when i got my first gsx1400 back in 2002 . :cheers:
Yamaha XJR 1300 or Honda CB 1300 look pretty good but have never ridden one of them.
Why a carb model Seth ?
A friend of mine has a CB1300 naked, it's a great bike. I almost bought one but got the GSX instead, just because it's a little bit beefier. If I had to have one, it would need to be in the red and white colour scheme though. Doesn't look nearly as good in the other colours.
XJR1300 carb model is also nice, but getting a bit long in the tooth now.
Failing that, I have a soft spot for Speed Triples. Lovely to ride, but I think they might fail the "all rounder" test, especially if you want to carry a pillion or a lot of luggage.
Bit of a common theme appearing here.
I spent a year comparing the XJ1300, CB1300 and one other.
I obviously went for the other, as I'm here,...writing this.... :P :P
Quote from: lil4399 on Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 08:18 PM
Bit of a common theme appearing here.
I spent a year comparing the XJ1300, CB1300 and one other.
I obviously went for the other, as I'm here,...writing this.... :P :P
Lot's of comparison tests/reviews of the 3 done by the bike-journalists. To me the 14 came out on top every time :smitten:
A CB 1300 rider, with whom I had a long conversation last summer, threw a lot of longing looks at my 14. OK, tastes are different but the appearance of the 14 in the flesh is leagues above that of the Honda. Honda has a great reputation in durability but the 14 is ... well you know.
The aliens would have to fight me for my GSX1400..I wouldn't let it go without putting up a struggle!!
I'd quite fancy having a play on a Suzuki GSX-S1000 :onya:
It wouldn't stay standard though. The exhaust would have to be replaced and lose the pig ugly number plate hanger.
I prefer the red/black version with Yoshimura system.
i think i would choose a b-king with a custom fuel tank and different exhaust system :boogie:
I think you found it previously grog....for me the Z900 Kwak
https://www.morebikes.co.uk/41201/official-images-of-kawasakis-2018-z900rs-revealed/?cbg_tz=0
1) ZRX1200 in green.
2) XJR1300 in gorgeous 50th anniversary yellow speed block.
3) Failing that - the new Kawasaki Z900. Saw at NEC - good. But, should be twin shock.
Ive actually got all of mine -
ZRx1100
GSF1200 Bandit
I had previously owned both these bikes (albeit a ZRX1200) and wish I had never sold them so bought again (£500.00 for the ZRX & £1000.00 for the Bandit) and im in the process of rebuilding both of them - going to be a nice wee stable when there done
Quote from: Basil Brush on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 02:02 AM
3) Failing that - the new Kawasaki Z900. Saw at NEC - good. But, should be twin shock.
They should also have stuck 4 silencers on it. If you're going to go retro, go all the way.
Quote from: Mister Fishfinger on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 02:50 AM
Quote from: Basil Brush on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 02:02 AM
3) Failing that - the new Kawasaki Z900. Saw at NEC - good. But, should be twin shock.
They should also have stuck 4 silencers on it. If you're going to go retro, go all the way.
And round indicators
GSF1200 Bandit definitely.
As far as new bikes are concerned there is NOTHING like the 1400. There was much discussion of this in Tony Nitrous' thread.
Where is Tony ?
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 06:46 PM
Where is Tony ?
He mentioned wanting to move house a while back, guess that moment has come :whatever:
his profile says he was on earlier. maybe he's nothing to say and if busy then even more so .
aslong as he's ok I'm sure he'll be back posting soon enough . :cheers:
With people mentioning the Bandit 1200...I wouldn't be without mine :imrgreen:
I'd quite like your bandit too :stir:
I had planned to buy a new Bandit 1200 when a friend loaned me his GSX1400 to test ride. Up until that point I thought the GSX1400 was a bit of overkill, sometimes you need to ride a Bike to truly understand what it is about because I bought the 1400 a week later.
So if unavailable and I was looking at the price range, the Bandit 1200 would get my pick.
That's a hell of a creation Froudy, seen pics before, it always impresses. :drool:
to answer my own question, not sure what id get. bandits i like. xjr ridden a few, no 6th gear and very lean in efi models thru mid range but get going up top. a pc3 would fix it i reckon. new z1, 1200 bonnie, not sure i could live with 2 cyls again, they also need re fuelling from mates reports. a kawa import, the daeg 1200, has all the good stuff. rockets i love but just too heavy for me. european doesnt interest me. just glad i fought off the aliens.
ZRX1200 2015+ :8:
I do worry about how many modern bikes seem to have jerky response at low throttle openings. I read a test of the Z900 retro the other day, that has it too. It seems to be a real problem for manufacturers to stay within the Euro4 emission and noise limits and still give you a smooth reaction to the throttle.
I'm quite the eco warrior, I'm all for recycling and cutting down fossil fuel consumption, reduced emissions and all that. But not while I'm trying to navigate a wet roundabout with a van up my jacksy.
What you found when testing the Z900 has been reported by others as well.
My 14 has been smooth at low throttle. Now it is even smoother and more lively in the lower gears after modifying the GP sensor (on the cheap).
As to the fuel consumption of the Z900, officially it gobbles 5.3 liters/100 km from its small tank. We all should by now know what bullpacky the vehicle manufactures have been throwing at us in regards to fuel consumption. On a longer trip (with an occasional full throttle) my 14 used 5.3 liters/100.
I would choose a BMW R1200r, less weight, more power, same torque and is smooth with plenty of low down drive, good handling and fantastic brakes.
Horex VR6
More is always better right?
It's in the eyes of the beholder. I like the engine concept. I don't like the labeling. Sticking their name on more and more parts is like shitting on yourself to set your mark.
Easy. KTM 1290 Super Duke.
A mate of mine had the first delivered one in Australia. Was an amazing bike. I put nearly 6000kms on it before he "caught" a cab with it.
3rd gear power wheelies with the traction control going nuts. :boogie: :boogie: :devil:
R1200R or the aliens spaceship. :cheers:
Eric, spaceship a great idea. r1200r, rode one couple of yrs ago, was glad to get back on mine. dealer offer was 4g for my bike plus another 21g.
Saw a couple of the new Z900's yesterday. Smart lookin bike but looked to me like a pretty small bike. Did'nt seem like much room for a pillion.
The original Z900 looked big to me when seeing her as a lad. The other day I watched Stone (1974 Australia) and they looked smallish.
Nowadays I am used to bigger. To me even the 14 doesn't look as big as in 2002. Perception changes, seeing myself in the mirror I look smaller now despite having added a good deal of mass. :happy1:
Col, they do look good. all new bikes seem small, ridden a few, gsx1000 suzuki, mt 07&09. brutale. they go on about how much toque z900r has, amazing they say.z900=53ft/lb @6500rpm. bandit 1250=79@3700, 1400 93@5000, rocket 3=150@2500. sort of makes it light on in my books. rocket really has grunt, spent 3 weeks on one. 14 is 70kg lighter, better gear change, sort of works out even in my eyes. just my opinion, no expert.
I'll just leave a picture of this bad boy here :devil:
Quote from: lloydjames on Sunday, 04 February 2018, 05:06 AM
I'll just leave a picture of this bad boy here :devil:
Nice :onya: