What bike to replace R1?

[MiztaZiggy]

So I need to get rid of the R1 this spring as the girlfriend gets a sore arse every time we go out on it.

I need to get something else but have no idea what.

Needs to have a relatively comfy back seat - BUT - not be a total shed of a bike.

I still want something fairly good looking and something quick. Has to be over 750cc and probably similar age to the R1 (2002 model).

Any ideas on bikes anyone?

All I can find out there are CBR 900's, ZX9's (though not much comfort), CBR1100XX or ZZR12 but I dont really like the look of any of these.

I want something that looks like the R1 or ZX10 but with a decent sized back seat and rails/handles?? Is that too much to ask?

[MarJay]

Its a big ask... The ZX9R is probably the closest bet, although the seat isn't large. Why not consider having a 'pillion' bike and a 'solo' bike. Keep the R1 as your solo bike and buy a CB400 SuperFour as a pillion bike or something...?
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[Acemastr]

duck tape a cushion to the rear seat, an R1 is more important that she is.
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[JackDaniels]

CG125 just kidding, How about a GSXR750
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Replace the girlfriend.
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[MarJay]

[MiztaZiggy]

[cyberglass]

Have you not thought about having the pillion seat repacked with a gell cushion. they can be had for under £30 and if you ask around the local sowing shops im sure they will know someone who can repack the seat for you for cheap.
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[gray84]

pan european time

or say the words.... "its me time. NOT we time"
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[chris-red]

Sprint ST?

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[MiztaZiggy]

[MiztaZiggy]

[c-m]

I'd go with a ZX9R E/F model. Cheap. Faster than a 98 R1 over a 1/4mile, same top speed, better fuel economy and more comfortable.

Creative matches include:

VFR800
Sprint ST - the 1000cc model
Z1000SX - if you want something brand new.

[MarJay]

[MaybeGuy]

gsxr's of that age had huge pillion seats
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[MiztaZiggy]

[Bendy]

I've always thought of pillion capacity to be a 'useful now and then' thing, rather than a lifestyle choice. Lets be honest, it sucks for the rider and it sucks for the passenger.

I had a Sprint ST (the 1050 version) and from a rider's pov it handled taking a pillion just fine. Pillion wasn't brilliantly comfy but lightyears away from perching on the back of a sprotbike. Lovely engine, that thing. However, don't expect it to go, handle, or stop anything like an R1 will.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Buy a Yamaha MT-01 and she'll be practically begging you to take her out on it, lots of vibrations.
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[chris-red]

The Sprint is a 955cc, my dad has one, his is a 99 bike with high 30 something k on the clocks he has had it since the high teens, and has not had a single problem with it. He also believes it is on the original battery(I'm not sure about this) the bike is a fair weather bike and is under a duvet with an optimate on most of the winter mind. It is really quick lots of smooth progressive power. I think they are about 130bhp which must be 20bhp down on the R1 but it does have more torque. It handles OK, nothing special the brakes are good but different to the R1 brakes.


It's hard to explain I have R1 brakes on my TDM and it is like hitting a brick wall as soon as you squeeze the lever you have to be gentle, with the sprint the brakes are still really good but there is alot more lever travel and they don't 'feel' as good but they still stop the bike very quickly.

I''m 6'5 and I thought it was pretty comfortable to pillion on, my dad's bike does have a top box though which helps.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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[woo]

The thing that you must understand FIRST AND FOREMOST is that R1's are not designed to be comfortable for passengers PERIOD!
Most pillions just handle it, like others said try get a gel seat.

R1's are just about comfortable for the rider!

There is no compromise on an R1 FULL STOP!

Either you get a tourer or a crusier bike or my hands to help her bum feel better!

Personally I would put talcum power on both my hands and slap my woman if she ever suggested that I get rid of my R1!

Its 2011 women making songs about being dependant and calling men scrubs and stuff!

Get yer own damn bike!

by the way my missus has a car and I have lied to her saying I dont have a spare helmet dunno how im gonna get away with that line this summer tho!
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[MiztaZiggy]

[chris-red]

[Frost]

R2?

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[woo]

You are having a laugh!

The 02-03 R1 has the worst pillion seat ever (maybe the 09-10 might actually be worse)!

Its flat and you slide all over the place and as for cushion, thats a joke!

I understand the problem his woman has as that bike is so uncomfortable as a pillion as you have 0 cushion and plus the wind hits you full force due to the height of where the seat is and the position of the acutal rider!

If you had actually been a pillion on that bike you would know and understand there is no compromise!

What the hell has the R1 not being on the front of a MOTOGP grid got to do with an everyday rider and his missus going for rides on a bike that will not compromise with reguards to taking pillions.....im baffled by your statement!?!

Clearly you asked CHUCK NORRIS for a turn on his 98 R1 and he looked at you and said YOU ARE NOT PREPARED before ridding off at warp speed!
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