Best Bike You've Ridden?

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

I've just been fortunate enough to take a Benelli Tornado TRE out for a demo, and can quite honestly say that it is the most amazing bike I have ever had the privilege to ride Cool

So it started me wondering, whats the best (not necessarily most expensive) bike that you lot have ridden, and why:?:
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P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

I have nothing to compare.

My NSR took my cherry.

Not ridden anything else... did a 750 quad bike in America but nothing else on 2 wheels.
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Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

Probably my own bike to be honest,- but then thats why I bought it.

I'd never be able to get a test ride on anything flash like a Benelli Tornado, so I only ride those in my dreams...
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Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

ZX7R

And thats about it...
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

cbr250rr

say what you will, but something very special about that bike
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Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

And that clown Mikes got it Wink

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

ahem...moving on

used to be a special bike Razz

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

My ZX6R after its new engine. Really really smooth. I can't wait till 1,000 miles is over so I can open it right up Smile

M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

I agree, of all the bikes I have ridden I prefer the CBR250RR because of its excellent handling and flickability. It leans for ever and ever Cool

Colin had a go on it and his first comment when he got off it was 'I swear it wants to lie down and go to sleep on the bends!'

I also love its sound Twisted Evil

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Hmmm. Well, I've not ridden that many so it'd have to be the R6. Although the CBR250 does handle like a dream!

Worst bike: RS125. I didn't get on with it at all.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

In what respect 'best'?

TBH I haven't found any bike recently that's made me go 'wow' since I first got the 6... and it didn't last long then either Sad

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Definately would like to get a test on a gsxr1000 to compare it to the 9 (which is only putting out a touch less on the dyno).

So far the best track bike (for me) that I've ridden is probably the r6 I hired at lydden.

The zx9 I'd probably consider the best road bike, though the suspension is a tad hard for the majority of roads and it could do with a bit more power :'(.

M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

May i just say... Colin turned down a test ride on a bandit 1200 on saturday! What a nutter Razz

Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

My Speed Triple. No competition!
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PRETTYTIEDUP · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Karma :

My previous 748 probably. Felt pretty special to ride. I got a test ride on a 03 ZX636R though & loved it. That was also more expensive.

Zimma · Wheelie Junkie Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Definitely the GSXR1000 I had a go on while I was still riding my ZXR4, the jump from 65hp to 150hp-ish is bloody amazing. Very Happy

I really did return from that little ride with the biggest grin on my face ever, and I still cannot believe it power wheelies in 3rd. Very Happy

Coming in at a close second was the difference in power and acceleration between my 'Storm and Mr L's Busa at Santa Pod, for those of you that have seen the video... you know my opinion. Twisted Evil

Unfortunately, the acceleration didn't scare me quite as much at Elvington as it did at the pod (but I blame that on Elvington having more space around it than SP thus making everything seem slower.) However, the top-speed definitely left me with a massive grin, can anyone say 195? Very Happy

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Anyways, that's my 10p's worth. The moral of the story? Get a test ride on a GSXR1000 and a Hayabusa, you will not be dissapointed. Very Happy

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John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Err

ar125

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I've not ridden many bikes in my time but, G's zx9 was the best bike i've ridden so far. However, you have to bear in mind that this was the first time I had ever ridden a bike with more than 125cc. But I defiantly enjoyed riding the zx9, I had a nice big green when I got off it > Mr. Green

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

My neighbour's R6 probably

Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

GSX-R 1000 Twisted Evil

.......but only twenty foot cause I was moving it off the drive for my mate.

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

VX800.

I havn't ridden many bikes, the VX is the biggest i have, but the sound, the torque, and the comfiness are all the best i have experienced on any bike.

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

GSXR750
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Deano · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Karma :

Zim's Storm @ Elvington.

I remember being quite funny because zim was stressing at me not to nail it in first and i was like yeah, yeah, yea, It can't be that powerful and I had the fright of my life when I tried to pull off from the lights against luke. Rolling Eyes

The massive power jump was exhilarating for me and I remember my arms aching soooo much after the full mile run Very Happy

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Best bike overall was a mates VFR750. The VFR800's not bad but gets a bit boring. Most fun bike is the Blade. The Storms are nice but I don't think they're anything amazing.
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Stew · Posted: 13:24 - 21 Oct 2003 Post subject:

Best bike I have ridden in terms of what it should be capable of is probably Demonic's Blade, although I didn't get a proper ride on it so I am going to have to say my bike is the best I have ridden.
The most fun I have had on a bike probably has to be on the NC30 chasing bigger bikes through the twisties just as it was getting dark. I thought I was doing quite well until I caught up close enough to see that two of the bikes (out of the pack of 5) had pillions. Shocked

I have never ridden anything exotic like a Benelli though Sad

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