Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 11:54 AM

I wonder if I'm in the minority here, I actually like the older bikes better than say the 08-09 models when comparing the big 4. For instance I'd take an 08 Honda CBR 1000RR for sure, but I like the looks of my 04 better. Ok you want to talk about the fact that the 08 is lighter, more powerful etc.... For a rider with my skills big f-ing deal, none of that comes into play at my skill level.

I personally think that the bikes in the 2003-2006 era depending on brand are about the best blend comfort, styling, performance. Most had fuel injection during that period.

I just feel like the supersports of today each year are heading more and more away from the street in terms of being practical.

Am I the only one? Lookswise at least, I know performance is better no question

Dnyce · 03-29-2009, 12:02 PM

looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions

Amber Lamps · 03-29-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions

Yea omg I saw the '09 ZX10 yesterday and wow what a butt fucking God awful ugly ass bike!

HRCNICK11 · 03-29-2009, 01:30 PM

My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

I have an 02 F4I that my wife rides, the F4I will go down as one of my all time favorites for sure.

t-homo · 03-29-2009, 02:07 PM

Look at the fact that Yamaha makes the YZF600r, and for Kawasaki the zzr600. Those pretty much are the older style of the same bike.

DLIT · 03-29-2009, 06:48 PM

I like how you said you don't need all that for your skill level...but you have a litre bike. Why?

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

I like how you said you don't need all that for your skill level...but you have a litre bike. Why?

Because it's what I wanted, because I use my bike to commute back and forth to work weather permitting and I like the powerband and torque and the lower end of the liter bike, and finally because I also own a Ninja 500 and Honda F4I

FWIW, my trackbike will be a 600cc bike

OTB · 03-29-2009, 09:19 PM

If you can't tell by now, I really like the flowing lines of older bikes; I care not for the folded-origami-sharp edge look of the newer stuff. I also like simple...I like stuff I can work on myself without a hundred special tools and a laptop...I like to be able to see where the plugs are.........

Sixxxxer · 03-29-2009, 09:28 PM

Im pretty sure I can take apart my entire bike with the tool kit under my rear seat...Bikes are still very simple to work on...Even the Fuel Infucted Ones.

03-29-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes I wonder if I'm in the minority here, I actually like the older bikes better than say the 08-09 models when comparing the big 4. For instance I'd take an 08 Honda CBR 1000RR for sure, but I like the looks of my 04 better. Ok you want to talk about the fact that the 08 is lighter, more powerful etc.... For a rider with my skills big f-ing deal, none of that comes into play at my skill level. I personally think that the bikes in the 2003-2006 era depending on brand are about the best blend comfort, styling, performance. Most had fuel injection during that period. I just feel like the supersports of today each year are heading more and more away from the street in terms of being practical. Am I the only one? Lookswise at least, I know performance is better no question Last edited by tached1000rr; 03-29-2009 at 12:04 PM..

03-29-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

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DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I like how you said you don't need all that for your skill level...but you have a litre bike. Why? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

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Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Im pretty sure I can take apart my entire bike with the tool kit under my rear seat...Bikes are still very simple to work on...Even the Fuel Infucted Ones. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

03-29-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

03-29-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Look at the fact that Yamaha makes the YZF600r, and for Kawasaki the zzr600. Those pretty much are the older style of the same bike.