List top naked bikes for me!

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mmmnaked said:
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You've obviously never ridden any of the bikes. To imply that a soft bouncy SV650 can outhandle or outpace any of those bikes in any category is laughable. The SV650 and others in the cheap naked category are inexpensive for a reason. To think that they can outhandle a bigger bike just because they're "smaller" (which is a stupid argument in itself, as the dimensions are similar/same) is just ignorant.
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Can a Caterham or an Exige outhandle a Ferrari 458?

Also, note I didn't say 'outhandle', but that they're simple and fun.

You would find people who think a Honda NT650 or CB-1 outhandle a Kawasaki Z1000, and they are light for standard bikes at around ~400 lbs.

Some of the very racy 1000cc naked bikes are around there, but most that come to mind (ZRX, Bandit 1200/1250, FZ1, Z1000) are 440+.

Anyways, go on internet tough guy... whatever, you've proven your point. Might want to watch the Red Bull intake.
 
Your post makes no sense. I've owned an SV street bike as well as flogged one on the track so I'd say I'm qualified to compare.

The SV does nothing better than the bigger bikes being discussed here. It's not any "simpler" not lighter nor more fun. You can wack the throttle open coming out of a turn without much worry, but that's because it's a slow bike.

And yes a Caterham or Exige will whoop a 458 on a tight course or autocross. Can't say the same about an SV. So my comparison was perfectly valid, while yours was perfectly ignorant, 'tough guy'
 
Less weight turns more easily, and it's easier to add cartridge emulators and a better shock than drop 20 lbs.

But you're the expert cool guy! Not sure I'd say 'nice guy'...
 
I tried searching "naked bike" with google images.


Scarred for life
 
mmmnaked said:
oh ok so the power is ok as long as its not a naked bike and as long as you're outside of 'real world Toronto'

I'm beginning to understand our new classification system!
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Yes, because I can't imagine how you could keep yourself on a naked (no windshield) bike using the Blackird's power :). Its fun to try for maybe 30 minutes, but still you can't do that in toronto because of the 50 over Popo take your bike rule, and the Insurance cost.
 
honduhmatic said:
Less weight turns more easily, and it's easier to add cartridge emulators and a better shock than drop 20 lbs.

But you're the expert cool guy! Not sure I'd say 'nice guy'...
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The difference of 20lbs in static weight is negligible to handling especially on a street bike. Steering and suspension geometry changes are 10x more noticeable than losin 20lbs off your fat ass.

So that's it? That's your argument for picking a "smaller" 650 over a bigger bike with virtually the same weight but twice the power and 5x the suspension?

Laugh...
 
djez said:
Yes, because I can't imagine how you could keep yourself on a naked (no windshield) bike using the Blackird's power :). Its fun to try for maybe 30 minutes, but still you can't do that in toronto because of the 50 over Popo take your bike rule, and the Insurance cost.
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In my experience this only matters at 140kmh+ where the wind becomes noticeable on a naked bike...

I somehow managed to 'hang on' to my nekkid bike at 200! I'm superman though!
 
taximan62 said:
Or the rare and overlooked BMW R1200R

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I love that bike!
 
they make more than one!!
 
mmmnaked said:
I somehow managed to 'hang on' to my nekkid bike at 200! I'm superman though!
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I've had the Tuono to an indicated 265. On a closed test track in southern Africa during a snowstorm. ;)

Weaves a bit. Wide shoulders, no fairings... but who goes that kind of speed often anyways?
 
Tuono? That's dumb, you never use the power that bike has. Should've gotten a 250R.
 
Some dealers will let you take a bike for a spin before buying.

Also, since you're looking for a bike NEXT year, you have all of 2012 to do as many demo days as you can.
 
Ramtin said:
why do you think i posted this thread? who will let me test drive a streetfighter 848? dealer or any person? lol buying a bike in Canada sucks!
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I have not ever bought a bike without a test drive, if you are serious go to a few dealers many have demo bikes for serious buyers.
 
Ramtin said:
why do you think i posted this thread? who will let me test drive a streetfighter 848? dealer or any person? lol buying a bike in Canada sucks!
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To the best of my knowledge, the 848 Streetfighter might just be coming available now. I have never had an issue getting a test ride when I was seriously interested in buying a motorcycle. Never. And I've bought more than a few.

Having said that, I would suggest you make up your mind on what you want to buy. When you've done that, you can approach a dealer to see if they let you ride one. Your attitude, and the colour of your money, will dictate whether or not you get one.

One last thing. You seem to think a lot of things in Canada suck. The variety of bikes, the fact you can't get a test ride, etc. To me, you behave like a test pilot. I wouldn't let you on one of my bikes without cash up front.
 
not worth fighting, not even worth spending time here typing! i'm out! this is my last post here.... thanks to EVERYONE though, specially ppl who have been helpful.... i'm just really tired of reading/writing the same **** over and over!

cheers
 
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Ramtin said:
not worth fighting, not even worth spending time here typing! i'm out! this is my last post here.... thanks to EVERYONE though, specially ppl who have been helpful....

cheers
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So you only revived the thread to make a dramatic exit. Is this the part where we're supposed to cry? I'm not feeling it.
 
GTAM needs our next Pegassus or Bibo. I nominate Ramtin.
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