1999 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit. Semi-crotch rocket? Cruisers are now a thing of the past. This is more comfortable, does everything better, safer, and I hope to increase my limits, than be limited by my bike.
Plug cleaning and changes are a must for this little 2 stroke buzz bomb if I fail to keep it "on the pipe". With a dry weight of 284 lbs, even a 30 bhp 125cc motor is enough for some serious fun especially in the twisties :thumbsup:
I pray that I live long enough to see a re-surgence of two stroke motorcycles in America.
Want to help America? Export the EPA, dept of Energy & dept of Education!
Thank you They are not common as streetbikes because of EPA emissions restrictions. I believe they've imported roughly a hundred or so 2009s with 90% of them being used as "track only" bikes. Mine was delivered without mirrors, lights, etc and I've had to convert it to street use and for plating purposes. I paid the dealer cost of 3200 plus another 800 for the "conversion" kit (new wiring harness, switches, relays, lights, plate holder, mirrors and horn). However, they are a common street bike in Europe especially in the UK because the restricted version (no RAVE power valve/solenoid and restricted ECU) complies with their "tiered" licensing scheme. I think Aprilia stopped producing the RS 125 in 2010 because of tighter EU emissions and the successor is the new RS4 125 with a four stroke engine and with half the horsepower (17 bhp vs. 34 bhp) My bike is an absolute blast to ride in the twisties because of the ridiculous light weight, GP suspension geometry and the super sticky Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires. Talk about flickable! It's also not as common as Ninjas. About the only thing that takes a little getting used to is the goofy 2T torque/power curve. Not much power under 4-5,000 rpm but once it hits 8,000 you need to hold onto your balls.
My 09 R1 Trackbike, tons of upgrades, but to name a few, Leo vince exhausts, Leo y-pipe, smog block offs, full sharkskinz race fairings, GB racing case covers, powder coated rearsets, preload adjusters, keyless gas cap, etc.
lot of cool bikes; I will wait til I get a nicer one to post pics.
I liked Villena's Aprilia and that Ducati from earlier. any coincidence that they're both italians and they're my favorites? It's like this, if someone dropped a bag filled with $7500 in it, what would I get? I love Suzukis and CBRs. But if you really want the full coolness effect, Ducati is up there, followed by aprilia a close second. I've met a woman before who's admitted she would instantly surrender to anyone owning a ducati. hearing stuff like this impressed the young(er) man I was then. Do I ride bikes because of chicks, however? No. But I am aware of the potential it gives a guy, however.
And yet. As a NYCer, my primary concern with expensive motorbikes would always be theft, however.
Havin hard time here....aha! got it.....2001 R6, small dent in the tank, you can see it right there on the yamaha decal. D&D, brembo's. I got it with 17k on it, put a thousand on it in the last month. About to step up that pace though when I get some time off.
Very nice, I always loved the SV 1000! Have you thought about getting the full fairings for it?
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