Rc51 or 'busa - Page 4

Homeslice · 08-21-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Well... you could always get a GSXR1000... bear with me people. Great handling and not terrible ergos for long distances. Descent track manners. Great street manners...

Plus billion........Or, if you prefer Honda, get a 954........So much better-looking than the 1000rr.

Rider · 08-21-2009, 04:28 PM

If I had to pick between those 2 only, I'd go RC51. Both bikes are heavy pigs though. I'd rather have a lighter bike than a bike with a big motor. That's why I love the 750 so much. Best of both worlds. The ergos are good enough to ride long distances(a full tank of gas) without stopping. Broad power band for street riding but plenty of power for squiding it up. If you want to spend 8-9K you can get a used 848 if you like the feel of a v-twin.

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Plus billion........Or, if you prefer Honda, get a 954........So much better-looking than the 1000rr.

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Originally Posted by Rider

That's why I love the 750 so much. Best of both worlds. The ergos are good enough to ride long distances(a full tank of gas) without stopping. Broad power band for street riding but plenty of power for squiding it up. If you want to spend 8-9K you can get a used 848 if you like the feel of a v-twin.

not into cookie cutter bikes........all these bikes are beyond my/yours limits, so "how" fast isn't a big deciding factor to me.......

though gsxr750 is a VERY soild all around bike......and has entered my mind.

Rider · 08-21-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

not into cookie cutter bikes........all these bikes are beyond my/yours limits, so "how" fast isn't a big deciding factor to me.......

though gsxr750 is a VERY soild all around bike......and has entered my mind.

How about a newer VFR? Sweet bikes and you don't see those that often.

OneSickPsycho · 08-21-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

On a side note...I love the black RC's.

Such as:

Fucking sickness. Drewpy, are you paying attention? I have a spray gun and we can build a booth in my garage... Black is beautiful... DO IT.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

To be honest, if you're keeping the VFR, I don't understand the question since you already have a great commute bike, I'd get the RC-51...

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking when I read the first post. The RC, and pretty much all v-twins have souls... the Busa, as refined and perfect as it is (for what it was built for), to me... it's just boring.

As far as comfort is concerned... if Drewpy can ride 4,000 miles in 10 days cross country on an RC, I think your 20 mile per day commute would be bearable. From what I gather the heat issue won't be a problem because you speak of 'open highway' during your commute so I guess traffic is marginal. However, if traffic is a problem, just buy a fucking scooter.

That said... V-Twin FTW... ALWAYS.

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

How about a newer VFR? Sweet bikes and you don't see those that often.

IMO the 99-02 VFR were the best.......

VTEC....meh
timing belt...........meh, vs gear driven........

HokieDNA01 · 08-21-2009, 05:21 PM

You could just get a more bad ass VFR.

If Kerry could only talk me into the super charger kit he wants so bad. That is what you should do Racer. Through a super charger on your old bike and it will be like a whole new animal. Takes it from 100hp to 160hp.

Here is the link.... http://www.aaperf.com

You tube vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDCgwyY4yOY

Talk about a sleeper!!

This is Kerry's. Mmmm Sweetness!

tached1000rr · 08-21-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

IMO the 99-02 VFR were the best.......

VTEC....meh
timing belt...........meh, vs gear driven........

I would agree...

Rider · 08-21-2009, 05:33 PM

Obviously a 'chop job but...

I can;t wait to see an update to the VFR.

z06boy · 08-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Well... you could always get a GSXR1000... bear with me people. Great handling and not terrible ergos for long distances. Descent track manners. Great street manners... Actually, faster than a 'Busa until absolute top end. To be honest, if you're keeping the VFR, I don't understand the question since you already have a great commute bike, I'd get the RC-51...

That's a thought too...or an R1.

08-21-2009, 04:28 PM	#32
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	If I had to pick between those 2 only, I'd go RC51. Both bikes are heavy pigs though. I'd rather have a lighter bike than a bike with a big motor. That's why I love the 750 so much. Best of both worlds. The ergos are good enough to ride long distances(a full tank of gas) without stopping. Broad power band for street riding but plenty of power for squiding it up. If you want to spend 8-9K you can get a used 848 if you like the feel of a v-twin.

08-21-2009, 05:33 PM	#39
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Obviously a 'chop job but... I can;t wait to see an update to the VFR.