Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 12:54 PM

I wonder if I'm in the minority here, I actually like the older bikes better than say the 08-09 models when comparing the big 4. For instance I'd take an 08 Honda CBR 1000RR for sure, but I like the looks of my 04 better. Ok you want to talk about the fact that the 08 is lighter, more powerful etc.... For a rider with my skills big f-ing deal, none of that comes into play at my skill level.

I personally think that the bikes in the 2003-2006 era depending on brand are about the best blend comfort, styling, performance. Most had fuel injection during that period.

I just feel like the supersports of today each year are heading more and more away from the street in terms of being practical.

Am I the only one? Lookswise at least, I know performance is better no question

Dnyce · 03-29-2009, 01:02 PM

looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions

Amber Lamps · 03-29-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions

Yea omg I saw the '09 ZX10 yesterday and wow what a butt fucking God awful ugly ass bike!

HRCNICK11 · 03-29-2009, 02:30 PM

My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

I have an 02 F4I that my wife rides, the F4I will go down as one of my all time favorites for sure.

t-homo · 03-29-2009, 03:07 PM

Look at the fact that Yamaha makes the YZF600r, and for Kawasaki the zzr600. Those pretty much are the older style of the same bike.

Trip · 03-29-2009, 03:19 PM

The older bikes looks much much much better than the new ones.

Fleck750 · 03-29-2009, 04:09 PM

I think older looks better.

And not the '06 ZX-10, either!!

Apoc · 03-29-2009, 04:11 PM

as far as im concerned, the RC51 I owned was the best sportbike i've ever ridden. Close second being a zx7r I used for a day. Both inferior in every way, yet more fun than my 06 cbr1000rr ever was.

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

I think older looks better.

And not the '06 ZX-10, either!!

I love the old bikes too!

03-29-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes I wonder if I'm in the minority here, I actually like the older bikes better than say the 08-09 models when comparing the big 4. For instance I'd take an 08 Honda CBR 1000RR for sure, but I like the looks of my 04 better. Ok you want to talk about the fact that the 08 is lighter, more powerful etc.... For a rider with my skills big f-ing deal, none of that comes into play at my skill level. I personally think that the bikes in the 2003-2006 era depending on brand are about the best blend comfort, styling, performance. Most had fuel injection during that period. I just feel like the supersports of today each year are heading more and more away from the street in terms of being practical. Am I the only one? Lookswise at least, I know performance is better no question Last edited by tached1000rr; 03-29-2009 at 01:04 PM..

03-29-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	looks wise, yea. some older models are more eye pleasing than the '09 versions __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

03-29-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	My favorite street 600 of all time is the 2 seat F4i, Bars are high enough for long rides. Has plenty of power even had better 1/4 mile times than the first RRs. Plenty of bike for the street. Not a bad track bike either.

03-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Look at the fact that Yamaha makes the YZF600r, and for Kawasaki the zzr600. Those pretty much are the older style of the same bike.

03-29-2009, 04:09 PM	#8
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	I think older looks better. And not the '06 ZX-10, either!!

03-29-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	as far as im concerned, the RC51 I owned was the best sportbike i've ever ridden. Close second being a zx7r I used for a day. Both inferior in every way, yet more fun than my 06 cbr1000rr ever was.