Topic: sport bikes

[dave500]

man,I dont like sport bikes!mate at work has one he bought 6 years ago and never ridden it,long story short its deceased estate didnt even want it but helped out buying from the family of his mate,anyway hes been running it 6 monthly for 15 minutes since then,told me its  overheating fans dont come on,,,he didnt let it get get hot enough,he shut it oiff at 80c thinking its too hot,I ran it up to 90 plus then the fans came on!,its a 98 yammy yzf 1000 thunderace,big bike,precursor to the R1,easist fix Ive ever had!

[MauiK3]

I especially love it when the exhaust cans are "improved" and become neighborhood hearing hazards.

[Mark1976]

   It's a great bike, no doubt about it, but ya gotta be a younger somewhat more limber individual to really appreciate it's attributes. Just a tough everyday rider for the more mature individual... Eye candy, that's it...

[Dr. Frankenstein]

Well, I'm 61 and have a garage full of Honda CB's and other various old street bikes, but I came across this 1989 Honda VTR 250 a few years ago and had to have it, it's very 'Miami Vice-y" (I used to live there in the 80's); and boy I'm glad I got it!

I had to get it going of course - dropped and painted the engine, did the carbs, etc..., but it only had 5K on the odometer and is the "Odd Bike Out" in my garage full of classics but I love it! You DO have to tuck into it and it's a bit small for me - I'm 6'1" and a svelte 240 lbs - but MAN is she fun to ride! It's made for twisties, very nimble and a definite grin-maker. Just sayin.'

And a 14,000 RPM top end!

It has changed my perspective on sport bikes, since I was never a real fan of them - I'm no speed freak - but I have to admit they do grow on you. I'd love to find a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, with the two headlights, it's a very cool looking bike.

Anyway - thought I'd share.

[Mikerts_Garage]

Well, I'm 61 and have a garage full of Honda CB's and other various old street bikes, but I came across this 1989 Honda VTR 250 a few years ago and had to have it, it's very 'Miami Vice-y" (I used to live there in the 80's); and boy I'm glad I got it!

I had to get it going of course - dropped and painted the engine, did the carbs, etc..., but it only had 5K on the odometer and is the "Odd Bike Out" in my garage full of classics but I love it! You DO have to tuck into it and it's a bit small for me - I'm 6'1" and a svelte 240 lbs - but MAN is she fun to ride! It's made for twisties, very nimble and a definite grin-maker. Just sayin.'

And a 14,000 RPM top end!

It has changed my perspective on sport bikes, since I was never a real fan of them - I'm no speed freak - but I have to admit they do grow on you. I'd love to find a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, with the two headlights, it's a very cool looking bike.

Anyway - thought I'd share.

I had a 89' FZR 600, always thought it looked like a VHS box. It was too hard on the wrists and back imo. I would have absolutely traded you for the VTR 250 though, Ive always wanted one of those!

[grcamna2]

I recently was looking around for a comfortable Sport Bike,thought a 600 might be good.
I found a Yamaha FZ6 Fazer,an 08' S2(2nd gen)and it's a 600cc with factory fuel injection and an Oxygen sensor & CAT;the bike is completely stock & I like the quiet exhaust.
The engine is a slightly detuned version of the 02/03' R6 sportbike;the R6 has a crazy top-end;this one is more tuned for improved low-midrange w/ Plenty of Kick after 7000rpm.
The bike is very comfortable to ride and the pegs are in a good place,it also uses a tubular 7/8" pair of handlebars which allow me to sit straight-up  w/ my arms fully extended.
I like the dark blue,although the PO dropped it onto a curb while sitting at the edge of his driveway and dented the tank. I can live with it.
The small displacement gives it less kick down low,but that's good for slow & relaxed riding and roughly 55mpg;I've been hunting around for a Givi hard saddlebag rack #PL360 and they're very difficult to find,here's hoping I can find one off of a wrecked 07'+ S2,or salvage.
I don't like only using a knapsack to go get groceries.