Are you brand / type loyal?

[Whosthedaddy]

I would like to say that I'm not as I'm not plastered in logos or certain brands and have a variety of clothing to suit a need and budget. However, if somethings been a good buy then I've bought or considered again and others will be a 'nice but no thanks'.

With regards to the bikes, had the ZXR and loved it, hated the FZR and now adore the 7R. Although I'd give my right nut for some of the European erotica thats about I'll probably stick with the Kawasaki despite what people may say about them as it just wouldn't feel right in a feng shui kind of way. The same goes for the style of bike, to ride a traditional styled commuter makes me shiver despite how sexy they may appear at a glance.

What say you?
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[Ravo]

No brand loyalty here. There was once a day when a brand would have a few years and gave you an honest reason to avoid their products, but those days are gone now. You just don't avoid Suzuki / Harley / Honda / Aprilia / Kawasaki / etc etc because you can't trust their bikes to not leak oil or have the brakes go out or get a piston knock at 16,000 miles or anything like that.

You might stick with a brand because of price or history, or the feel of the bike. Fun factor and social acceptance would be a big deal. I'd find it perfectly acceptable, albeit stupid, to buy solely because you know you'll fit in. But then at least with a Harley you know you're on the top tier of build and finish quality. Speaking of which, who's seen the new XR1200?

If Indian Scout 45s come out at the price of a Buell Blast, I'm a customer for life.

[Grav]

Currently riding Kwak number 5 and wont have any other make. I just don't feel right on any other bike.

[_Will_]

Errrrm....







Im a bike brand whore



Though i have my limits, not scuzzy enough for a 'Zuki
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[Al]

I'm not brand loyal but I can see why people do become loyal to certain brands.

When you buy a brand of bike you then enter the world of that brand.
Joining forums for that brand, meeting people with bikes of the same brand, parts/servicing at a particular dealership that you become to trust.

Changing brand is a big thing! its like getting divorced and re-married

I suppose with clothing and accessories people buy something and if it turns out to be a good buy, they use the same brand again out of safety.
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[JonB]

People who are brand loyal are possibly missing out on the best bike they ever rode.

At the end of the day (hate using that) it is just a badge.
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[hmmmnz]

i have had a taste of all the jap brands, i currently have a kwaka and will never buy another one again,
im not loyal to any brand though, i just get what ever suits me on the day that is the right price
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[veeeffarr]

I think I'm probably going to stick to Honda's from now on as they are superbly built machines, my VFR has been totally abused this winter (Ridden through 600 miles of salt and then left locked up in a shed for a week without a wash) and it still looks as good as the day I got it.

[Cillit-BANG]

I am only brand loyal if there is a reason behind it.

For example, I shall only now buy Wiz sliders due to the wonderful customer support and personal service they gave me last Xmas. There are hundreds of sliders to choose from but from now on my money will always go to Wiz.

I also had a nasty accident putting myself in a ditch a few years ago. Despite my Sidi boots being scuffed to bits, I suffered no injuries to my ankle/foot. I shall buy with confidence from them again.

95% of branding is clever marketing aiming to stir up customers aspirations. Your not just buying a product, but buying into a lifestyle created by media. I don't have a problem with that personally, however I will often now prefer to take advice from other people rather than relying on what the magazines lead you to believe.

[Barker-CBR 600]

I agree with Al.

When you buy a Honda you are likely to want to take it to a Honda dealership to get its Honda parts attached in a Honda type of way. While your there buying things your probably going to get all you can from there as you can barter discounts etc with bikes... Pretty soon that place is your local and you wouldnt use any other as you know the blokes well enough to trust them with your pride and joy.

So i'd say maybe its more an element of dealership loyalty, everyone has their place they like to take their bike (if they cant fix it themselves).

As for brand, you buy what you know or what everyone says is good i think.
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[Noxious89123]

I think the guys in my local honda dealer are slightly shifty...

I think it's because they probably see me as a young idiot with a shiny bike that knows fuck all.
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[McGee]

Not at all
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[iooi]

Yep gotta have 2 wheels

As for the badge who care's

The cloth's again so long as they fit and do what they are supposed to, again it don't matter.
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[Fahd]

I don't really care who builds it, as long as it's a plastic fantastic!
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[Kal]

Honda

There are more Hondas I want to ride then for any other manufacturers...
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[craigs23]

Nope.

Bike wise, I've owned a lot of Hondas, but wouldn't consider myself as a die-hard Honda man as say, Dad for example.

Life's too short not to try out the competition once in a while.

I do hold a bike's quality and level of finish very highly though.

Now, when's my '02 R1 arriving?

[Barry_M2]

I'm not really a one for a specific brand, but for some reason I just dont like Yamaha's. No idea why!?

I'll always go for Kwak, Honda, Suz.. in that preference.

It must be my age!!!


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[craigs23]

How about a CR500 WhosTD?

[D O G]

Variety is the spice of life.

[Itchy]

nope but I tend to gravitate towards Honda, thats not withstanding that I've killed various Yamahas, Suzukis , old Kwaks, etc , it just seems that two stand out kwak and Honda.

Ie my GT550 which was gifted away about a year ago now , never missed a beat , the NTV cost ,me £700 notes and although has needed repairs over time have lasted.
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[Pete.]

I've owned more Suzukis than anything. I find them easy to work on and parts availability is superb. They have an immense following spread across the last 40 years and the engines are tough.

Having said that, I'm no brand-whore, nor do I stick to a specific genre of bike I'll ride anything though I tend to plump for big bikes and always Japanese, purely for the sake of spare-parts availability.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Not loyal to anything, all of my bikes and gear have been made by dfferent companies.
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[killa]

I dislike buying motorcycle gear just for the fact they know you'll spend more than your usual clothing. Yes it protects aswell, but FFS, some of the prices for a kit are insane.

I've ridden and owned a lot of bikes now.

If we were talking bikes from all ages it would be harder to decide.

I'm a sports bike fan now, converted from Off roaders. I dislike cutoms and naff niche bikes.

Personally i think Suzuki have the Gixxer fucking nailed, it looks dope and sounds awesome (with those shite standards off).
The main reasons i wouldn't go for one is, one, ever fucker has one, two they all look the same. If i was to own any other brand it would be a Suzuki.

Honda's for me have gone even more towards that stereotype image people mock, the only Honda that gives me wood now is the SP1/2. The blades ruined.

Yamaha's seem to me a more femanine choice of sports, very tarty. The R1 has something, again a very good formula for a super sport bike.

Kawasakis were the bikes when i was growing up that would scare the shit out of me razzing passed my mums car at 140. Guy's riding them only have 1 mode of riding, and their sound usually carries for miles.
I like their range, from the Z1000, to the ZX12, they all have a little flare and style.

I think Aprilia would be a make i'd go for as well, but they are a little out of my league right now.
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