GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
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GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Im thinking about getting a newer bike and Ive always had my eye on a 929rr. Ive always liked Hondas but lately most of my riding group rides gixxers and they like them. Im debating on 929rr,954rr or gsxr750,gsxr1000. years 2000+. So which is more comfortable riding, which is more stable in curves, which is better balanced on one wheel, etc,etc. Also I am worried about oil pickup. it seems that the gixxers require a diff pickup where as Hondas you can just over fill.
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by Artiom
I have both and I hate the honda,always problems... I had RC 51 that was nice bike for corners,that's about it.
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
ive riden just about every bike out there.....00 750, 97 srad 600, 04 gsxr 1000, 954, 1000rr, 600rr, f4i, f4
and i have to say that honda is the better bike. i have 2 750's and im looking for a salvaged f4i now. i had an f4i and sold it, wish i still had it.
and i have to say that honda is the better bike. i have 2 750's and im looking for a salvaged f4i now. i had an f4i and sold it, wish i still had it.
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
my experience has been the gixxer is a little more comfortable. honda will handle better. So question is, are you going to ride it all the time, for long distances? or just occasionally? Also, Honda parts are a little more expensive (atleast in dallas) than gixxer parts.
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
I recently sold my gsxr 750 and picked up a 929. Personally, i think that the 750 was a better stunter. it is more predictable and easier to control on one wheel. the 929 is very snappy and it requires a little better throttle control. handling wise id go with the 750, but the 929 definately runs stronger. 
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer? Get the newer gixxer. They are easier to work on and the parts swap over MANY years and models. Honda is not as easy to work on and try getting parts, good luck. Go with the model that is proven for years. the 929/954 is a has been and has no staying power in the market. The gixxer has been around since 1985 and still is the bike to have in 2005. Honda cant even come close to that! 
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by gsxrmario
Get the newer gixxer. They are easier to work on and the parts swap over MANY years and models. Honda is not as easy to work on and try getting parts, good luck. Go with the model that is proven for years. the 929/954 is a has been and has no staying power in the market. The gixxer has been around since 1985 and still is the bike to have in 2005. Honda cant even come close to that!
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by gsxrmario
Get the newer gixxer. They are easier to work on and the parts swap over MANY years and models. Honda is not as easy to work on and try getting parts, good luck. Go with the model that is proven for years. the 929/954 is a has been and has no staying power in the market. The gixxer has been around since 1985 and still is the bike to have in 2005. Honda cant even come close to that!
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
God damn, this ones hard! Ive ridden both, and like both ALOT...i do own a CBR, and its great, im used toit, i love the way it feels, but i have ridden gixxers, and they are very comfortable to ride, nice and wide, and alotta cushion on the seat for my big ***...i dunno, i say 50/50 
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Well now that its pretty much a toss up what about the Oil pickup problem im hearing about in the gixxers. They say you can just over fill the Honda but not the gixxer. Im not into slow 12's and stuff but I do like to rock wheelies quite a bit and before I looped my f4 I was getting really good at long wheelies. I just dont want to be rocking a long wheelie and have the motor blow up on me.
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by skillz954
hey Mario bring your lil '96 up here and I'll show you a 954's staying power!!
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by john LegionST
Bring your slow a$$ 954 down here and I'll show you GSXR-1000 staying (ahead of you) power!!! HAHAHA
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
See first i look out for immidiate family - all GSXR riders
Then i look out for scondary fam - all sport bikes
Then is Extended fam - All bikes
so at least your 2nd on the list, just in case you need a fast bike to come throw down a whoopin for you! LOL 
Then i look out for scondary fam - all sport bikes
Then is Extended fam - All bikes
so at least your 2nd on the list, just in case you need a fast bike to come throw down a whoopin for you! LOL
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by john LegionST
just in case you need a fast bike to come throw down a whoopin for you! LOL
Don't be so quick my friend I may have a lil more than you know about!! :YEAH That and I'm nuts so let's do it at rush hour!!
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by skillz954
Don't be so quick my friend I may have a lil more than you know about!! :YEAH That and I'm nuts so let's do it at rush hour!!
what you got done to your 954?
my '03 1000 has:
Yosh Tri-Oval C/F Half system (bidding on full system now)
PAIR mod
TRE
BMC Race filter
Mich Pilot Sports
and cosmetics
Pulled a 154.4 HP and 80.2 Tq last July on Sport Bike Zones DYNO.
:YEAH
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Re: GSXR Vs. CBR, Who has rode both and which do you prefer?
Originally Posted by john LegionST
WHOA, *** rush hour!, that's like playin russian roulette!
what you got done to your 954?
what you got done to your 954?
As for what the 954 has, I put a Erion Racing exhaust on it, a K&N Air Filter, and a DynoJet PCIII. I haven't put it on a dyno yet. I'm not interested in comsmetic stuff, well other than frame sliders I guess. It it doesn't make it faster or handle better I'm not interested. All I really want now is a steering damper. :YEAH
