HD XR1200 (HD lovers you may want to skip this) - Page 3

goof2 · 06-15-2010, 07:12 PM

Have you tried a Triumph Thruxton? You do give up some power (though I wonder how much is truly lost) but you get at least a similar reduction in weight over the XR1200. The Triumph parallel twin may be a bit more interesting as well. It certainly looks the cafe racer part straight from the factory.

marko138 · 06-15-2010, 09:48 PM

Tigs...I'll meet ya in VA. Name the day.

Gas Man · 06-15-2010, 10:49 PM

As Uma said... I test rode one and a vrod.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=14236

I'm probably one of the biggest pro HD guys here. I love HD's but I can agree with you on the XR. I was expecting more out of it. A buell motor even out of the XB would be a better way of going. I didn't like how it felt top hvy like a dirt bike.

The crazy part is that the nightster feels faster than the XR. Considerably. I'm not sure about the exact differences between the motors/heads. Further, I even rode the nightster to my demo ride... so it was easy to make this comparison.

If I could buy any HD right now, it would be a nightrod. HANDS DOWN. May not be what you're looking for, so sorry it's no help.

smileyman · 06-15-2010, 11:18 PM

I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.

Dnyce · 06-16-2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.

tached1000rr · 06-16-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.

you speaking my language there bro!

I agree if I get a harley it's a nightrod or v-rod.....

Gas Man · 06-16-2010, 08:30 AM

You want to see a dead sexy cafe racer?
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/05...ir/#more-40258

Particle Man · 06-15-2010, 11:20 PM

I've ridden the V-Rod and it's ruined me for life (I want one... bad). Thing is, I'd need to have another bike to go along with it (like the SV).

Good to know not to waste time on the XR.

Gas Man · 06-15-2010, 11:27 PM

PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...

Particle Man · 06-16-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...

Someday, I WILL own one!!!!

06-15-2010, 10:49 PM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	As Uma said... I test rode one and a vrod. http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=14236 I'm probably one of the biggest pro HD guys here. I love HD's but I can agree with you on the XR. I was expecting more out of it. A buell motor even out of the XB would be a better way of going. I didn't like how it felt top hvy like a dirt bike. The crazy part is that the nightster feels faster than the XR. Considerably. I'm not sure about the exact differences between the motors/heads. Further, I even rode the nightster to my demo ride... so it was easy to make this comparison. If I could buy any HD right now, it would be a nightrod. HANDS DOWN. May not be what you're looking for, so sorry it's no help. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

06-16-2010, 08:30 AM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	You want to see a dead sexy cafe racer? http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/05...ir/#more-40258 __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-15-2010, 11:20 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've ridden the V-Rod and it's ruined me for life (I want one... bad). Thing is, I'd need to have another bike to go along with it (like the SV). Good to know not to waste time on the XR. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-15-2010, 11:27 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-15-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Have you tried a Triumph Thruxton? You do give up some power (though I wonder how much is truly lost) but you get at least a similar reduction in weight over the XR1200. The Triumph parallel twin may be a bit more interesting as well. It certainly looks the cafe racer part straight from the factory.

06-15-2010, 09:48 PM	#2
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	Tigs...I'll meet ya in VA. Name the day.