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Offline grumburg

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CB900 919 experiences
« on: September 04, 2016, 07:52:03 AM »
Looking for something modern for a daily rider (my 400F is the newest of my 9). Any opinons of a 919?
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: CB900 919 experiences
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2016, 03:48:59 AM »
How modern mate? I love my 1995 VFR750, they've got 106 BHP, goes around corners, has good brakes, is relatively light and comfortable for longer rides. And like me, they're cheap. I wouldn't buy an earlier version, (mine is the last version of the VFR750 before the fuel injected VFR800's that I'm told are not as good) Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Offline HotCarl73

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Re: CB900 919 experiences
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2016, 08:43:56 AM »
I've got a 2005 model. I think that's the first year with some suspension adjustments available on the front end. Spring preload and compression damping. I've had mine for about 10 years. It's pretty torquey and doesn't need to be revved out to go fast. I had it on a dyno once and it made 94 horsepower at the wheel. I haven't had any trouble with it. I think I've put about 12,000 miles on it. I've got 2 other bikes that i ride more often just because they're old and cooler. I wouldn't have any trouble with the 919 being my only bike or riding it every day.




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Offline simon#42

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Re: CB900 919 experiences
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2016, 01:31:55 PM »
a mate of mine bought one of these last year as his only transport and loves it .
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Re: CB900 919 experiences
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2016, 04:12:08 PM »
I've got a 2004 model I bought new in the fall of 2005.  I've put 20,000+ miles on it with no issues, just the recommended maintenance.  I wouldn't care to travel long distance with it, but enjoy shorter rides.

Bill
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