Why your bike?

[the chi]

Originally Posted by Rider

I wanted a bike that was light like a 600 but had more low end grunt like a liter bike but without the top end. I don't like constantly riding at 10-12K rpm like I would need to on a 600.

I love ya Ed, but sometimes I think youre on crack. Unless Im at the track and constantly running my RPMS up on purpose (like never going higher than 3rd), my 600 NEVER gets that high. Running on the streets, even at levels I shouldnt be, its still never higher than 6-8...and NEVER sees 10-12 on the street.

To answer the question: I got it cuz I loved it. I dont NEED anything bigger, and the GSXR fits me perfectly. After having ridden a buddies after my honda, there was no question. And I found one in the perfect colors for me, silver and white, it was sold.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by The Chi

I love ya Ed, but sometimes I think youre on crack. Unless Im at the track and constantly running my RPMS up on purpose (like never going higher than 3rd), my 600 NEVER gets that high. Running on the streets, even at levels I shouldnt be, its still never higher than 6-8...and NEVER sees 10-12 on the street.

It's just a different riding style I guess. I routinely ran my 750 up to redline in 1st and 2nd gear. And when cruising I kept in in the 6-8k range. If I all the sudden wanted to become a hooligan, an quick snap of the throttle would make it happen without having the downshift. And before you ask.. No I never did wheelies intentionally.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Rider

It's just a different riding style I guess. I routinely ran my 750 up to redline in 1st and 2nd gear. And when cruising I kept in in the 6-8k range. If I all the sudden wanted to become a hooligan, an quick snap of the throttle would make it happen without having the downshift. And before you ask.. No I never did wheelies intentionally.

I never liked to run high RPM's....thats part of the reason I like the XB engine so much. I can just putt around at 3k and still be pumping out almost 70 ft lbs of torque.

[Dnyce]

why?

just cuz.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by marko138

I never liked to run high RPM's....thats part of the reason I like the XB engine so much. I can just putt around at 3k and still be pumping out almost 70 ft lbs of torque.

That's why a Vtwin something may be my next bike. Light and Vtwin don't usually go together though unless you go Ducati.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Rider

That's why a Vtwin something may be my next bike. Light and Vtwin don't usually go together though unless you go Ducati.

What is light and what is heavy to you? The XB is 395 and the 1125 is 375. I consider both pretty light. But its all relative I guess. What did the 750 weigh?

[Rider]

Originally Posted by marko138

What is light and what is heavy to you? The XB is 395 and the 1125 is 375. I consider both pretty light. But its all relative I guess. What did the 750 weigh?

Under 400 wet would be light to me. The 750 was 359(claimed) dry. I think it ran about 430 or something wet.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Rider

Under 400 wet would be light to me. The 750 was 359(claimed) dry. I think it ran about 430 or something wet.

Those are both claimed dry weight for the Buells. I suspect that the 1125 would be heavier wet than the Xb...with the coolant and larger fuel tank.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by The Chi

I love ya Ed, but sometimes I think youre on crack. Unless Im at the track and constantly running my RPMS up on purpose (like never going higher than 3rd), my 600 NEVER gets that high. Running on the streets, even at levels I shouldnt be, its still never higher than 6-8...and NEVER sees 10-12 on the street.

But what about highway trips? If I run on the highway for more than 30 minutes, buzzing at 7K rpm gets old, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. So for me a 750 or 1000 is better because the revs are lower.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

liter twin=small penis

No, kidding.

sat on a superhawk in a showroom once, and it "fit". I'm oddly proportioned - short legs, long body. so 'fitting' on a bike I'm spending all day on was important. and keeping up with Louie was important. This did both. And it was the right price. I could sell it today for more than I paid for it.

Your legs dont look anywhere short in your pic....