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dannymassive
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PostPosted: 06:49 - 15 Jun 2015    Post subject: Big change for me! Honda VTR1000 Firestorm Reply with quote

Well, I've had one hell of a change of bike!

It was not that long ago that I had my Suzuki Savage RYCA RR-1 bobber, and now i've gone and purchased this!!!

https://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc378/dannymassive/79e56c60-8ea0-4c12-9e0c-e70a4b3f3bf1_zpstahzpnnb.jpg

First impressions are that it goes quite well for an old bike, has good low down punch and pulls like a train. This is my first "sports" orientated bike so will take a little getting used to!
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Previous Ride's - '01 Aprilia SR125 (Sold) '08 HONDA CBF600n (Sold) '96 CB500 (Sold) '01 FZS 1000 (Sold) '06 CB1300SA (Sold) '07 CB600F Hornet (Sold) - '93 Suzuki Savage LS400 (Sold) '98 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm (Sold) '05 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '01 FZS1000 Fazer (Sold) 2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob SE (Sold) '02 Kawasaki ZX9R (Sold) '98 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '04 Suzuki Bandit 1200s (Sold) '13 Yamaha FZ1-N
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RhynoCZ
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PostPosted: 08:55 - 15 Jun 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is not a sports bike I'm afraid. More like a sports tourer. Once you sit on a purpose built sports bike, you'll see the difference. Razz

How's the MPG? Have you got hole in your pocket yet? Smile
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dannymassive
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 15 Jun 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sports / Sports Tourer, either way it is far more sports orientated than the naked's I've previously owned!

I've heard that it isn't the fuel economy that's so bad, more the tank range which is limited by the small tank capacity. That's something that doesn't particularly worry me given the short distance that I commute. Also, previous bike had the smallest peanut tank I've ever had the pleasure of owning - and that never caused me any problems. This tank size is a luxury in comparison!!!
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Previous Ride's - '01 Aprilia SR125 (Sold) '08 HONDA CBF600n (Sold) '96 CB500 (Sold) '01 FZS 1000 (Sold) '06 CB1300SA (Sold) '07 CB600F Hornet (Sold) - '93 Suzuki Savage LS400 (Sold) '98 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm (Sold) '05 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '01 FZS1000 Fazer (Sold) 2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob SE (Sold) '02 Kawasaki ZX9R (Sold) '98 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '04 Suzuki Bandit 1200s (Sold) '13 Yamaha FZ1-N
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pompousporcup...
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PostPosted: 16:14 - 15 Jun 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

lovelly! close pics needed Thumbs Up

I've been looking at these since the beginning of the month as a second bike (instead of just the commute hack). What is the insurance like for you?
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dannymassive
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PostPosted: 17:21 - 15 Jun 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

sharpe2002 wrote:
lovelly! close pics needed Thumbs Up

I've been looking at these since the beginning of the month as a second bike (instead of just the commute hack). What is the insurance like for you?


Insurance, at over 30 years young, is Cheap as chips!
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