3K budget, Blackbird, Blade 929, Hayabusa or zx12r

[jimbothe]

I have been counting the old pennies and have approx 3K spare to spend in the coming month or so.

I already have a every dayer and a classic so this is for grin factor only.

I have been doing the rounds and looking at various bikes and have settled on the 4 above and although obviously not new with 0 miles, it is quite possible to buy each at 3k and under.

Mileage is irrelevant to me. I would rather inspect it and see for myself and I'm not fussed if it's done 15k or 50k as long as the engine is good with no knocks and free from smoke etc.

Also not overly fussed about original paint either as the chances are I'll probably change it anyway.

The bottom of my list so far, but not discluded, is the 929 due to the fact I'm a big chap ( ok, ok fucking fat then you bastards) and that it is the smallest of the 4.

What would you go for?
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[gmanxiii]

If you can stretch another 500quid i've seen a few mint & low mileage 954's go for 3500.
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[CaNsA]

Ive had this view before MCN started banging on about litre bikes

Unless you are doing some epic miles or racing then i really don't see the point in getting anything over a litre bike while living in the UK.

p.s. i voted for the blade ( i have been scanning ebay for a while now )

[Bendy]

You ridden them all?

I'd do that and see which I liked best, rather than make an 'on paper' choice.

[Frost]

It depends on what you want really...
Blackbirds are confortable and no doubt reliable. I found the busa a bit too heavy at low speed, both are epic touring bikes. Never been on the 12, but they look alright and don't seem massive. The 929 would be great for track days and hooning about on, but it's no touring bike.

Personally i'd get the blackbird and make sure my passport was up to date

[Jenks]

id test them all!!

Ive owned a Busa, and i dont think id bother with another..

Very good bikes, But far too much than what u need, unless your going to go off touring..

in which case id still buy the blackbird!!

Zx12r.. No idea.. but not my cup of tea.
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[jimbothe]

I sat on my mates 954 and it seemed ok but a little cramped, knees under your armpits job. I'm 6' 3 so need something with a little height.

The blackbird was a nice ride out. Took my mates 98 one out (the carbed one). I reckon I could just about shout for the injected model.

Sat on a busa and found that a bit low but heard you can raise them???. I let a little man wee out on that one.

I have seen and dribbled over the zx12r and had a quick sit on it while the owner was in the shop
It felt 'right' but I don't know much about them mechanically...
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[The Tot]

I voted blackbird despite owning a blade! I you want all day comfort and mile munching ability, get the 'Bird. One of my colleagues at work has a K2 GSXR750 and a 01 Blackbird and 80% of the times, he prefers the 'Bird... does everything he needs or can do with the Gixxer, but a lot more comfortable.

Having said that, 929's are holding their prices very well. I'd go for a 954 personally, BUT a well sorted 929 will be just as good.

As with any hondas, electrics will be the biggest problem. 929's commonly blow out their reg/recs and in my case, burnt the altenator. They have all sorts of electrical issues, dodgy sensors that go with age. 954's MAY have the problems but no where near as bad as 929's. But everything else is a peach.

Suspension is BANG on for the roads. The engine is unimposing and only goes as fast as you want it to. I've had it doing 174 indicated vs 162 indicated on my mate's CBR600 F-S, but still had plenty to go on the autobahn before I could see a truck pull out in the distance.

Comfort is OK for the blade - I have done 400 mile days on her no problems, but carrying a pillion for more than 2 hours will strain your back.

Comfort conneseur would buy a 'Bird, comfortable and undervalued. Smart superbiker would get a 954.. I would only consider a 929 if it was <£2500.
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[jimbothe]

I don't think I have enough money for the 954

[Seb]

*cough* how about a zx9?

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=218058


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[Gazdaman]

I don't see any of those as 'grin factor' bikes.

They're lardy, big power tourers, meant for either drag strips or for shops that sell big panniers.

Why not go for something a bit different? Something like a Ducati 749, they fit the larger chap quite well too.

Gaz

[jimbothe]

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[weasley]

Someone I work with had a ZX-12R - sold it to keep out of prison; if you're after a properly quick hooligan bike (and have a little self-restraint), look no further. He still goes on about it, even though he's been through two BMW K1200s since.
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[jimbothe]

[Hyaon]

Went for blackbird..this is only what Ive heard though from other riders, hayabusa tries to kill you a bit, Zx12r not really been ridden...
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[Mr Nice Guy]

My mate has a 12, he is a loon, he rides it like a loon, he loves it. Thirsty though and likes to munch tyres.
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[Nb]

Take a ride on them all and then see what you like best, or I could say just get the blackbird !! Mines for sale soon lol
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