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Old 04-16-2009, 04:19 AM   #1
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Talk about a badass sport tourer.
I thought sport tourers were supposed to be reliable, low maintenance, and get at least halfway decent gas mileage.

For me, something like a Kawi ZRX1200R or Aprilia Tuono. I love torque, but I'm looking to avoid bodywork and have something that is easier on the knees.
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Old 04-16-2009, 09:24 AM   #2
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I thought sport tourers were supposed to be reliable, low maintenance, and get at least halfway decent gas mileage.

For me, something like a Kawi ZRX1200R or Aprilia Tuono. I love torque, but I'm looking to avoid bodywork and have something that is easier on the knees.
dont forget the Z1000
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Old 04-18-2009, 02:01 AM   #3
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dont forget the Z1000
I like the looks of the Z1K, but it's physically too small for me (I'm 6'6"). I haven't tried the older generation, but the current generation looks like a pocketbike under me.
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Old 04-18-2009, 02:04 AM   #4
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I like the looks of the Z1K, but it's physically too small for me (I'm 6'6"). I haven't tried the older generation, but the current generation looks like a pocketbike under me.
get your legs taken off at the knees and casll yourself cotton
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Old 04-18-2009, 12:06 PM   #5
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get your legs taken off at the knees and casll yourself cotton
I've thought about it, but that would definitely hurt my hanging-off abilities, and the seat-to-clipon distance would still be too short. I don't like having my hands right next to my knees.
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Old 04-18-2009, 01:46 PM   #6
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The only problem with my bike is its not a true 800. I cry at night because of it.


COME ON 7TH GEN with yo 1000cc V4 and gear cams and get rid of the useless vtec. Make daddy happy.
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Old 04-18-2009, 07:12 PM   #7
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Seems you guys are picking new bikes so I'll just be different


I'll be taking the maroon '74 H1 500 that looks like this now


and making it look more like this one



I purchased an original body set


I also have a set of ported cylinders, brand new wiseco piston set, a good crank and plenty of nice chrome pieces.

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