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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Im going to be going to Florida in a couple of months and im not sure what kinda bike i want. my last bike was a 99' 900RR and i like Honda so i was thinking about getting a 05' 1000RR. please i don't want to hear all the crap about a 1000 being too big, take your bs elsewhere. moneys not the issue here, but i don't like European bikes. so i was thinking may just getting a 954 and waiting for Honda to revamp the 1000RR i a year or 2 what do you think?
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Well I know my next bike is going to be a liter bike. And if I had a choice it would either be a 954rr or a rc51. Both are sweet bikes
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bustdesenuts &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well I know my next bike is going to be a liter bike. And if I had a choice it would either be a 954rr or a rc51. Both are sweet bikes </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes they are...
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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If I were in the market for a new liter bike, I would take a Raven R1 hands down. So ******* sexy.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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I was thinking about getting one of those but thats my girlfriends bike, i dont want to get the same bike as her.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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If you want a Honda in the liter area or so, look for a leftover 04 1000rr. You can still get leftover 954's for pretty short money too; they were going for 8800otd in CA so I imagine it would be less as far as the rest of the country goes...If moneys not the issue, I'll pm you my paypal address.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by theSYNDICATE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I were in the market for a new liter bike, I would take a Raven R1 hands down. So ******* sexy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

R1 thats about all they are, sexy . go with the 954. the RC51 are alot heavier than the 954 or the 1000RR. what ever it is id stay with Honda.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bustdesenuts &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well I know my next bike is going to be a liter bike. And if I had a choice it would either be a 954rr or a rc51. Both are sweet bikes </TD></TR></TABLE>

I heard that RC's are very uncomfortable for street use. Keep that one in mind. But other than that. I love those bikes!!!!!
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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They have had three of these go through the local dealer (that I know of) silver, green and orange, and I would love to own one some day:



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Old May 23, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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GSX-R1000 or Hayabusa if you don't mind the added weight.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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1000RR is fking HOT..i'd get that or the gixxer 1000 if i was in the market for a liter bike.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hks85 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking about getting one of those but thats my girlfriends bike, i dont want to get the same bike as her.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you're girl has a raven R1? does she have a sister?! damn
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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r1 ravens are about 12k out the door here in fl. i have seen several leftover 954 on sale for 8k in the southeast regions autotrader.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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i think im going for a 954!!!
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Good luck with the crazy amount of power that you are getting yourself into.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Let me make I sure I have this straight... your compentent enough to feel the need to have an open class full liter bike, and your asking forumites as to which bike you should buy? I will never understand these questions
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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In order of my favorites
1. R1
2. Gixxer
3. Kawi
4. Honda

I think for over all comfort/everyday, the Gixxer would be the best. Then the R1. For all out power, I think the Gixxer put out 160hp to the wheels. What does a Hayabusa put out?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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arent hondas a little heavier, but have sturdier frames?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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my next bike will be a newer gsxr 1000 or zx-10r... but my 954 suits me well enough for the next couple years
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Old May 25, 2005 | 05:00 AM
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were you the one going to eod school
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Old May 25, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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ZX-10

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good luck on your search for the 954.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In order of my favorites
1. R1
2. Gixxer
3. Kawi
4. Honda

I think for over all comfort/everyday, the Gixxer would be the best. Then the R1. For all out power, I think the Gixxer put out 160hp to the wheels. What does a Hayabusa put out?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The gixxer is definately the most comfortable and the new 1000's are fawking sexy. (besides that gay *** pipe).
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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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swin has a new 10 speed
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowassR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">swin has a new 10 speed </TD></TR></TABLE>

i was just taking my last final and there was the most NASTY Litespeed roadrace bike in the room; easily a 6k+ pedal bike....cf forks, wheels, rear frame, EVERYTHING!!!
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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You could always buy MY 954!!

Save yourself some headaches and $$$

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1257996
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