CBR400 gullarm

FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

I ve been looking at one near me....i'am a fan of 400's even tho i am a 6ft 2" lass ...would you say that one of these is a step down in handling and performance to a TRX850?
I used to have an old E reg GSXR400 but that went pop before i got really confident on it so i've not got much experiance to base any opinions on really. Embarassed

ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

Not sure about it being a step down or not. Dont know anything about the TRX.

What I can say is, I cant fault the CBR400.

I have an NC29 and I love it. Im 5'11 and fit on it fine, although long journeys can be a bit tedious. Its a brilliant bike though!
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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

All i know is mine sticks to the road like cum on a blanket and can change direction faster than something fast. Very Happy

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

and sounds broken (apparently Shifty

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FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Sounds promising so far Very Happy

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I reckon they are about the same on handling, the CBR will feel like a toy size wise though. Plus the CBR will more than likely be old and shagged.

The TRX makes more power and it is more easily accessible (you have to really rev the CBR).

If I were you, I'd spend some money getting the suspension sorted on the TRX, and it will be more powerful than the CBR4, corner better and be cheaper to insure.
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

thought of a 600 or something?

FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

I've had a few 600's...zzr600 xj600f and xj600s also ridden the hubbies Hornet...they don't float my boat like 400's do....or big twins....and no it isn't the vibes lol Wink

minesweeper · Whoah there! Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

He says hes a fan of 400's so a 600 would be selling out Smile

Cbr400's are a laugh and much easier and cheaper to work on then the v4's like mine.

matt

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

i'm deffo a she..just a tall she Wink

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Very good handling little bikes, very confidence inspiring. Too little for me though and I'm only 5'7.

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

sv650?

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If I was looking for a bike soley for fun, I'd go for the CBR400, but for everyday use as well as fun, would stick with the TRX.

I haven't found fault with the TRXs handling - infact as I've mentioned a few time recently; got supercorsa front and 010 rear and it's pretty nice.

The forks are a bit soggy on mine, not a massive issue for the speeds I ride on the road (I don't tend to get accused of dawdling, for the record). An r1 front end conversion which is easily done would probably make it very nice.
Apart from the tyres, the only other performance 'mod' I have is braided hoses on standard calipers.

The CBR400 is gonna be a bit more frisky, but more work day to day.

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minesweeper · Whoah there! Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Tis strange how alot of people discount 400's because they are all damaged and shagged. Ive seen 18 year old bikes that are in better nick then some 2004 R6's are now Smile

Just make sure you hpi check it, get a service history and check for the common problems (replaced fairings, botched repairs). If you dont know how to spot these problems take someone who does.

There are plenty of fantastic examples out there just take your time and find the right one, no one forces you to buy a shagged bike thats all down to yourself.

Im sure my 40k km 96 rvf400 would put almost all second hand trx's to shame. Just depends on the owner.

Matt

bristol_sports_bikes · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Karma :

at 6ft2 your gonna be cramped on any bike, im 6ft3+> and have a vfr400 and yes i am cramped on it, but its ok as i only ride it about twice a week.
if its the bike you want then buy it.
dont just go off it because your tall Wink

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dvarpala · Furious Simon Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Not sure whether this is much help, but I ride a GSX600F, and I just got a CBR400 (Gull Arm) for my wife.

What I can say is that whilst the 600 is more comfortable to ride (I'm a shade over 6'), the CBR matches it for speed, accelleration etc., and is tremendous fun to ride. So much so that when I "need" to nip to Tesco for something spurious extra purchase, I almost always take the CBR (just to check it out, you understand Wink

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My only issue with it is that it is difficult for me to read the speedo without completely taking my eyes off the road, and that is a little diconcerting.