CBR400 VS ZXR400

[Shaz]

I originally wanted an early 90s CBR400 because they look great and of course it's a honda.....reliable etc. But now a nice lookin kawasaki zxr400 in blue has come my way and I'm in need of help....fast.....otherwise I'll lose the kwak.
How reliable are kawasakis compared to hondas, and is the cbr really much much more of an easy/smooth ride.

Any help is much appreciated.
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[Bendy]

You can't generalise. A well-maintained Kawasaki is more reliable than a knackered Honda.

Just buy the one you fancy.

[Shaz]

ok, fair enough, but if they're both well maintained, then hondas are usually better. I more concerened about handling, though. I've heard that kwaks aren't so good on corners. How true is that?
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[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Id say that both are really good round corners. If you are a new rider it wouldn’t matter so much because it would take you a while to find either of the bikes limits. If ever...

Hondas are generally know for their reliability, but a decent condition kawa should not give you too many problems if it’s treated right.

Stuff always goes wrong with bikes (in general) anyway. Its the way they are...

[mr.z]

Really depends on your level of experiance and what your planing on doing with it...

The honda will be (should be) relyable and comfy easy to live with but powerfull enough.

The kwak unless your used to it can scare the liveing **** out of you, (but then try takeing a sharp bend on mine @70 and thats pritty goddam scarey too) they are ace bikes but not the sort of thing to gentley build up experiance. It would defenately take the fun out of learning imo.

If its your first "big" bike the honda would probably be more sensible. Ive had a brief go on the zxr and was waiting for it to bite my head off at any moment, ive been rideing two years. I'd no doubt get used to it but the kungfu death grip on the bars would get difficult to loosten off after a ride.

As bendy says the serviceing and care the previous rider gave/didn't will make allot more difference than the brand... but certain bikes get thrashed (small high reving sports bikes) and certain ones dont (commuters e.t.c. unless ex-courrier!)
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

You can generalise If both bikes were treated the same.. and had an identical life, the Honda would have broken down less, have less corrosion and generally be in better condition.

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[EuropeanNC30R...]

Give an example of how an nc30 is expensive to repair? (Original thread was about a cbr but who cares, we know they're inferior )

From my experience (though I don't go around crashing ) there's a good, cheap second-hand market for parts.

[Sparks!]

Sorry I thought the thread was about NC30, my mistake.. and I meant expensive for service compared to ZXR, plugs are considerably more expensive etc..
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[Shaz]

well I am quite a new rider and this is going to be my first big bike. I need something that's easy(ish) to learn on and pretty comfy. I'm not gonna be pushing the bike to it's limits (not yet anyway!! )

If ridden semi-sensibly you think the kawasaki's ok?
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[Sparks!]

There's nothing wrong with the Kawasaki..........! It will teach you a lot and is a very decent bike.
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[Shaz]

This is why I'm having second thoughts on the honda!
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[Going2fast]

That kwak is looking smooth
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[Andy99]

I'd say go for the VFR everytime the engine is so good. I had one and loved it the worst thing i did was sell it to buy a ZX6.
They pull well through the entire rev range unlike the inline fours so they will always have drive out of corners,as the engine is so flexible it makes it easier to ride fast. I also preferred the handling of the NC30 as it always felt stable never nervous like some 400's,the V four also sound loads better imo.

[Shaz]

Too late.... I just bought that blue beauty!! Hope it rides well!
Wish me luck, guys.
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[mrchips]

She looks well - keep her that way.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Looks like a beautiful bike. . I really mean that!!!

Lovely colour! Wicked bike!

[Jrod]

Its simple, ZXR all the way

[Noggin]

I especially want the zx4r bit, but I want the same bike in green. Have you seen the one on ebay in zx7r colours, that is a sweet bike.

BTW, go for the zxr!



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[Ste]

I'd suggest getting a test ride on both of them and making your decision based on that and the facts about each individual bike. As said above, a well maintained Kawasaki is lots better than a badly maintained Honda, so just judge each one on how it actually is as that's what actually matters.

[Bod]

I thought he already bought the ZXR? That's what I would have gone for. I used to have one cool bikes and very reliable.

[dainesefreak]

She has bought the ZXR. Nice looking bike and in blue not green.

[Kris]

She'll be glad she chose the Kwak when it comes to major service time. Much more accessable engine than the Honda.

Good choice
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