High_Side wrote:I really dig the retro bikes they save for the domestic market. Here are a few Hondas and one Suzuki that I would be interested in:
Very cool. I love that top Honda. It has the lines of the old CB750F, but with obviously modern suspesion and brakes.
I wish they'd sell 'em here. Kaw kind of took a bath on the Zephyr in the 90s, which was just an updated version of the old KZ line of the 70s and 80s. Honda had a bit more luck with the Nighthawk from 91-'03, but it was essentially a static design. No improvements throughout the production run. Japan and Europe have more of a market for retro styled bikes. The U.S. market split into Cruisers and Sportbikes 15 yrs. ago and not much in between.
BuzZz wrote:
Nope, it's not all that fast from everything I've read about it. It is heavy too. It could have been a great bike, but Suzuki jammed out.
The GSX1400 is a rather popular bike over here - it's the main contender to my bike, the XJR. Haven't had chance to ride one as yet, but managed to get a leg over a couple at the shows. The riding position is certainly similar to that of the xjr, and I believe most of the weight is low-slung, so should feel better when riding.
Since we don't get either bike over here, I'm just going by what I've read on various forums and such. Even the rabidly brand loyal Suzuki sites are disappointed in the big GSX. The XJR is much more bike from what they say. The Zuk is not all that powerful for a 1400, mildly tuned and can't take much additional power modification without serious risk to cranks and cases.
But what do I know, I'll be lucky to ever even see either bike in person......
Gilfy650a wrote:hey High Side what kind of honda is th second one you posted up.. the white one with the fairing? i looked at their site and they didnt have any there
I have no idea on the exact model designation. I just found it when surfing through here: http://www.honda.co.jp
Hope you can read Japaneese
