Test rode a B-King - Page 2

Homeslice · 07-12-2009, 01:28 AM

That looks pretty damn good from that angle.

Amber Lamps · 07-12-2009, 11:57 AM

Hey as someone who rides something most people don't like, I say go for it! You have to be happy with your bike and no one else. Besides, I'm sorry but they don't get much uglier than a 999 IMHO...

I had the same problem in '99 when I wanted to get rid of my '97 YZF1000. I wanted a "Hypersport" but hated the looks of the "Busa" and didn't want a Honda, especially with linked brakes. So I put money on the ZX12. Well, after a year of delays and problems, I finally broke down and bought that fugly 'Busa. Looks aside, it was possibly the best "streetbike" I've ever owned.

Homeslice · 07-12-2009, 02:52 PM

People always say the 999 is ugly and that the 1098 is magically the world's best looking bike

There are so many 1098's running around, they've become boring to me. I would actually rather have a 999 so I could be different.

karl_1052 · 07-12-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

People always say the 999 is ugly and that the 1098 is magically the world's best looking bike

There are so many 1098's running around, they've become boring to me. I would actually rather have a 999 so I could be different.

I always liked the 999.

But then again, I think the busa and B-King look good too.

Homeslice · 07-12-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

I always liked the 999.

But then again, I think the busa and B-King look good too.

Don't you have a new Busa, blue w/gold wheels? That one actually looks good.

Until you look at it from a head-on view, of course

nhgunnut · 07-12-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Don't you have a new Busa, blue w/gold wheels? That one actually looks good.

Until you look at it from a head-on view, of course

I have the 05 LE Busa in Gun Metal Grey metal flake and since it has a turbo and a fuel rail I can protect you from having to look at he front by only showing you my tailight!

Dave · 07-13-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hey as someone who rides something most people don't like, I say go for it! You have to be happy with your bike and no one else. Besides, I'm sorry but they don't get much uglier than a 999 IMHO...

I had the same problem in '99 when I wanted to get rid of my '97 YZF1000. I wanted a "Hypersport" but hated the looks of the "Busa" and didn't want a Honda, especially with linked brakes. So I put money on the ZX12. Well, after a year of delays and problems, I finally broke down and bought that fugly 'Busa. Looks aside, it was possibly the best "streetbike" I've ever owned.

so you never got the 12? was it te factory screwing up or the dealer?

Amber Lamps · 07-13-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

so you never got the 12? was it te factory screwing up or the dealer?

They had a bunch of manufacturing delays and then they extended the break-in because of engine failures... anyway, I had heard that the "Busa was kicking the ZX-12s ass so I said fuck it and bought it. That was definitely a case of form following function. Oh and the Busa definitely kicked the other hyperbikes in the ass performance-wise!

Phenix_Rider · 07-13-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

People always say the 999 is ugly and that the 1098 is magically the world's best looking bike

There are so many 1098's running around, they've become boring to me. I would actually rather have a 999 so I could be different.

I don't like the 748/848/1098 catfish face. The 749/999 is gorgeous!

Dave · 07-13-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

They had a bunch of manufacturing delays and then they extended the break-in because of engine failures... anyway, I had heard that the "Busa was kicking the ZX-10s ass so I said fuck it and bought it. That was definitely a case of form following function. Oh and the Busa definitely kicked the other hyperbikes in the ass performance-wise!

ahh, always liked the direction kawi took with the twelve. composite frame and all that sounded badass, if not a giant pain to work on. best looking hyperbike so far to be sure.

07-12-2009, 01:28 AM	#11
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	That looks pretty damn good from that angle.

07-12-2009, 11:57 AM	#12
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Hey as someone who rides something most people don't like, I say go for it! You have to be happy with your bike and no one else. Besides, I'm sorry but they don't get much uglier than a 999 IMHO... I had the same problem in '99 when I wanted to get rid of my '97 YZF1000. I wanted a "Hypersport" but hated the looks of the "Busa" and didn't want a Honda, especially with linked brakes. So I put money on the ZX12. Well, after a year of delays and problems, I finally broke down and bought that fugly 'Busa. Looks aside, it was possibly the best "streetbike" I've ever owned.

07-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#13
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	People always say the 999 is ugly and that the 1098 is magically the world's best looking bike There are so many 1098's running around, they've become boring to me. I would actually rather have a 999 so I could be different.