What is going to be your next bike?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

The other factor is that the KTM's and Husky's (at least the ones that are streetable and don't require a TON of maintenance) are about 2-3 times the cost of the DRZ.

I think that is why he bought it...it was dirt cheap compared to the Husky he wanted.

I've never rode one...but I'd like to. They look kick ass and appear to be fun as hell to ride.

Originally Posted by fnfalman

I had a chance to help an acquaintance breaking his in. The HP2 Sport is well balanced unlike most of the other boxer twins and pretty low to the ground. I hate the hump-the-football riding position on sport bikes in general, but I can almost live with the HP2 Sport.

Would I buy one? No. Not while it still have the shaft drive. That flat twin in that state of tune may be down a hair on power, but it has so much torque that you can race on 3rd gear. The handling is superb and so is the fuel injection. But that shaft drive just took the fun out of this bike.

Such an awesome bike. Why the shaft drive tho? Same thing with the Vmax...why not put a chain on those bad boys.

And what didn't you like about the shaft drive?

[DIMford]

Either a Honda Interceptor or CBR100RR or one of the RCs

[was92v]

Ducati 2v something. 92-98 SS would be cool.

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by marko138

I've never rode one...but I'd like to. They look kick ass and appear to be fun as hell to ride.

You should take one for a spin... they are a blast. Cornerspeed comes so naturally because of the low weight. And with the steep rake angle and low amount of trail they snap down into the corners really quickly and effortlessly with a light countersteer input.

After doing a lot of track riding my priorities for what I want in a street bike changed quite a bit... I have absolutely zero desire to ride a 130hp supersport crotch rocket at 10% of its limits on the road anymore... I just want something that is fucking fun and nimble, a little hooliganry. The DRZ is perfect. Not to mention great on gas.

I really like the KTM 690 SMC... my buddy has one of those... but they're fuckin 9 grand, so fuck that.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

You should take one for a spin... they are a blast. Cornerspeed comes so naturally because of the low weight. And with the steep rake angle and low amount of trail they snap down into the corners really quickly and effortlessly with a light countersteer input.

After doing a lot of track riding my priorities for what I want in a street bike changed quite a bit... I have absolutely zero desire to ride a 130hp supersport crotch rocket at 10% of its limits on the road anymore... I just want something that is fucking fun and nimble, a little hooliganry. The DRZ is perfect. Not to mention great on gas.

I really like the KTM 690 SMC... my buddy has one of those... but they're fuckin 9 grand, so fuck that.

I hear ya. I'd like to get one someday.

[Carolina]

prob gsxr 600 unless I can find an older model grand. fuckin insurance.

Busa dreams will have to wait

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by marko138

Same thing with the Vmax...why not put a chain on those bad boys.

And what didn't you like about the shaft drive?

rumor has it they wanted to make the new max a chain drive, but the faithfuls voted it down in yami's focus groups. also, its limited to 138mph. wtf? 200hp, cut off/electronically limited to under 140mph.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by Dnyce

rumor has it they wanted to make the new max a chain drive, but the faithfuls voted it down in yami's focus groups. also, its limited to 138mph. wtf? 200hp, cut off/electronically limited to under 140mph.

Nothing a tuner shouldnt be able to fix.

[Carolina]

Zuk = Sexy

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Nothing a tuner shouldnt be able to fix.

true, but still seems kinda low.

cycleworld test says it came in at 137 thru the 1/4mi bone stock-so for the guy who would just lower and put a sticky tire on the back and go racing, now he has to spend some money for some black box shenanigans, or deal with hittin the limiter at 1000ft. unless its like the old skool gsxr1100's where there was that lil wire on the ignition u could snip to unleash its full power. but i doubt it.