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Old 14-Oct-2009, 14:08   #1
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Test riding a 09 fireblade - lets see what the fuss is all about!
Be interested to see how it compares to my 748sps & 998S.....

Really like the Repsol one

Honda.......it's dirty but you know you want to.......:-)
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Old 14-Oct-2009, 15:02   #2
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Ahhhh.. the grass is always greener on the other side - but that's because of all the manure over there!!!
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Old 14-Oct-2009, 15:44   #3
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I expect you'll love it, but probably still not buy one.

It'll be like a rocket ship, do everything you could ever want it to, but be as boring as hell to ride.

That was my experience anyway. The R1 is a better bike as it has more character (imo).
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Old 14-Oct-2009, 17:48   #4
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Hated it!!!!

Engine & brakes are superb - so much drive...f**k me!!!

However....

>you sit on it not in it - felt like a tourer after a 748/998
>Engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner
>gear change is vague & sloppy
>felt like there wasn't enough weight over the front
>disappointing - had it for 1.5hrs brought it back after 30mins

Very easy to ride but very unengaging & uninspiring

Going to try an R1 & 675 next....:-)
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Old 14-Oct-2009, 18:30   #5
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Hated it!!!!

Engine & brakes are superb - so much drive...f**k me!!!

However....

>you sit on it not in it - felt like a tourer after a 748/998
>Engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner
>gear change is vague & sloppy
>felt like there wasn't enough weight over the front
>disappointing - had it for 1.5hrs brought it back after 30mins

Very easy to ride but very unengaging & uninspiring

Going to try an R1 & 675 next....:-)


Mmmm, Rattler know's all about 675's, think reliability was his big problem


Chris
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Old 14-Oct-2009, 20:07   #6
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Mmmmmmmm

Maybe just the R1 then!

BTW Like your Chili rep - shame it's not a 998...:-p.....like mine

Was yours a 748R - bet it handles - I reckon my 748sps handles better than my 998S

But I need the extra power to make up the time I lose in the corners...:-)
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Old 15-Oct-2009, 17:47   #7
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Mmmm, Rattler know's all about 675's, think reliability was his big problem


Chris

The 675 was a great bike! just don't tune the feckers
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