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AE86R
22nd December 2008, 03:42 PM
Whats your favorite?

I personally love gixxers.

Never been a fan of any italian bikes..

Wally
22nd December 2008, 04:40 PM
GIXXERS FOR THE WIN!

A mate is nearly finished rebuilding on with proper race body and what not. Will be fkn awesome when completed! :D

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 04:58 PM
heres my gixxer
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1850.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1851.jpg

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:01 PM
looks like a stealth fighter on wheels!

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 05:08 PM
haha thats my baby

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:09 PM
yeah recognised ya driveway / garage :P

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 05:10 PM
dont mind the rossi replica R1

or the only 1 italian bike i like is the 848.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1860.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1861.jpg

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:11 PM
Always liked the bikes with repsol bodies! :P

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 05:16 PM
u mean the honda cbr 1000rr

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1862.jpg

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:20 PM
u mean the honda cbr 1000rr

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1862.jpg

meant what ever bike had it (i wasnt sure) just love the look of it

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 05:21 PM
so u mean the honda cbr 1000rr.

haha yeah there dope bikes

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:23 PM
so u mean the honda cbr 1000rr.

haha yeah there dope bikes
well obviously. like i said i didnt know what bike/s it was on...

AE86R
22nd December 2008, 05:24 PM
its all cool, now u do though!

Wally
22nd December 2008, 05:26 PM
sure do.

Stinger
22nd December 2008, 06:12 PM
Suzuki GSX1300r Hayabusa owns all.

I have a crush on it.........:jdmsmile:


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AE86R
22nd December 2008, 06:16 PM
haha thats the old gsxr1300 have u seen the new ones?

ive ridden one there top bikes.

But hope u know the zx1400 kawa smashes the 1300

enigma
22nd December 2008, 07:26 PM
i like the mv f4 r312. just love the single swing arm. pretty sure its the fastest strret bike now. all the jap bikes are limited to 300kph

Wally
22nd December 2008, 07:59 PM
http://ridethisbike.com/uploaded_images/WWIIParatrooper_Folding_Bike-719215.jpg

Japanese bike from WWII

stylz
22nd December 2008, 08:13 PM
well obviously. like i said i didnt know what bike/s it was on...

wow you guys are really trying hard to get them post counts up!

Axentrik
23rd December 2008, 12:31 AM
lol wally. thats my shit right there. but on a serious not repsol nsr250 ftw

AE86R
23rd December 2008, 04:08 AM
nsr250s go good no match for the aprilia rs250s

Juturna
23rd December 2008, 06:51 AM
lol 250.... mad
848 FTW! i love ducati's, you dont understand till you ride one.
R1's are good but just a bit peaky for me, gixxers are porn to ride, smooth, sticky, and you can get the ass out on exit without worrying its gunna bite.

Juturna
23rd December 2008, 06:57 AM
who here actually owns a bike?
i own an "08" 848 duke and an "06 gsxr600"

AE86R
23rd December 2008, 11:41 AM
i own that first gixxer i posted.

also got a little rs125 clapper that takes me to the shops

Axentrik
23rd December 2008, 02:00 PM
had an 04 model rm250, a honda rebel (LOL) was good for about 110kmh.

just want a 2 stroke 250 roadbike.

Ade_Mc
24th December 2008, 03:13 AM
post-up bandits.
i've always like the look of ninja's.
my mates got a brand new black 250.
getting my bike learners in the new yr.

skit
24th December 2008, 01:18 PM
Owned a 98 rgv250 for about 3 years. Loved it, except for the internal g/box ratios for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Thinking about re-entering the frey but am undecided between a newer 600, or one of these.

The pics below are an MC21 NSR250 honda, fitted with Tyga fairing kits & go fast bits. Those who are into 250's would know, but as far as I understand, all nsr's were restricted and produced around 45bhp. My locally delivered rgv dyno'd at 57hp. The Aprilia engine is of course a massaged rgv engine, with revised power valve & ignition timing to improve the midrange. Hence the previous comment about NSR's being a little uncompetitive in the power stakes - and let's face it, none of the bikes have much power compared to a 600, and in open corners you get dusted driving out regardless of how much more corner speed you carry.

Anyhow, from memory the Tyga kits bring the NSR up to around 70bhp which is fairly awesome, given the 250gp bikes are around 90 I understand. Tyga also do kits for lots of other bikes.

heres a snippet. I think they look awesome, considering the actual bike is a 91model it looks very modern.

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Jdm-Mcc
24th December 2008, 03:01 PM
Ninja's FTMFW:wub:

AE86R
24th December 2008, 03:13 PM
love the rossi replica

skit
24th December 2008, 05:31 PM
love the rossi replica

Yeah, usually I cringe at race rep paint jobs - but the rossi one is fairly cool.

I like how the head lights are integrated into where the black air intake is on the real nsr500. Also cool how the Tyga crew make pipe kits to suit the particular replica (e.g. 250gp pipes are different from the 500gp pipes).

Another cool bike is the TSS rs500 bike. TSS = The Two Stroke Shop.

http://www.twostrokeshop.com/Aprilia_RS500_2008.htm

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Its an rs250 road bike, running a parallel twin comprised of 2 x honda CR250 engines. Plus the engine is fully tuned by an ex (500cc) motogp engineer.

I'm not in the know, but as far as I can tell, there is no two stroke road bike available as highly strung as this thing. 35% more torque than a 600, and 30kg lighter....

It would be awesome to ride, albeit tricky on the narrow rear tyre which the RS runs.

Actually I can't recall the spec of the honda NSR500 V-twin from the ninetees, but it was probably not far in front of the TSS RS500.

The best part is the basic conversion kit (if you already have an RS250 roller) is about $7000. A full bike starts at $15000 which is not too unreasonable.

Reminds me, I saw a brand new RS250 on bikepoint for about $8500, still wondering if I should get it.

AE86R
24th December 2008, 11:29 PM
if u want an rs250 or 125 i can get both let me know.

where can u get these tss rs500?

damo
24th December 2008, 11:42 PM
nsr250 over the rs250(aprillia) anyday...

mc21, tyga tail, 05' r6 nose, some pipes (some other intake mods) and it looks the shit and will eat its rs/rgv competitors :hehe:

AE86R
24th December 2008, 11:46 PM
lol no way damo rs250 eats the hondas, lighter and quicker..

u got a r6??

where u from?

OniBerserker
25th December 2008, 05:21 PM
heres my gixxer
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1850.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/0/1851.jpg

that is a hot bike

skit
25th December 2008, 05:54 PM
if u want an rs250 or 125 i can get both let me know.

where can u get these tss rs500?

A mate contacted the Two Stroke Shop through their web page. I think they are in Victoria somewhere. From what he mentioned, most of their customers are from overseas - diehard stroker fans who just want exotica. For all the achievements of aussie bike racers, i still don't think australia has the diehard gp fan base like the europeans to demand these types of bikes.

Also, there doesn't seem to be a vanilla specification bike they quote you on - there are infinite upgrade options, such as actual gp bike forks, brakes, shocks etc. They will pretty much bling it out to a full gp spec. Amazing that it can be registered! I would like to know the rebuild intervals though....I bet that aggressive porting takes its toll on rings.

As far as another bike for me goes - I rode an 05 zx6 a while ago, and instantly forgot about how much I loved two strokes. I liked how flexible it was, and it had pretty good legs. I'm about to pay my mate a visit again & try his new ride, an 08 R1, so I'll see how that goes.

re: the rs125 or 250 - have you got Aprilia hook ups or something? Or just private bikes to sell?

damo
25th December 2008, 07:39 PM
AE86R...so simple minded :P newer doesn't = better

the nsr is lighter(133dry, rs is 141dry), and has more power, the mc21 with a simple wire splice and some holes in the airbox gets 60hp...add some pipes and intake mods (mine...) and you're looking 65hp. Show me an rs250 close? the rgv motors with the same mods dont come close. id guess ive knocked off a good 5-8kg's with diff pipes/tail too.

as for the r6, mate got one for a track bike so i took the nose and fitted it to my nsr, looks tits:cool:

AE86R
25th December 2008, 09:15 PM
the shape of the aprilia would ideally help the bike??

AE86R
25th December 2008, 09:16 PM
i have 2 private bikes to sell skit, and cheers oniberskerer

Frak
30th December 2008, 10:28 PM
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6189/25042008002un1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is my baby, HRC kitted RVF750RR RC45

machg
31st December 2008, 11:23 PM
The two stroke shop engine has nothing to do with CR250s it is basically a Yamaha RZ350 engine that has been bored and stroked with some trick bits. Still an awesome piece of kit but, and I have a spare RGV chassis at home...Oh yeah, my daily ride is a "ratted" 1994 Suzuki RF600R.

otanica
4th January 2009, 03:25 PM
Here is my bike, it's a 1968 Suzuki T200. Its only done 11000 miles.

Brad

AE86R
4th January 2009, 06:39 PM
old skewl

4A-GE Power
4th January 2009, 08:19 PM
Wicked bike there. My dad's got a 1967 Suzuki T20 which he restored, very similar, great bike to ride but a bit unco with the left side kick start haha!! They certainly don't make them like they use to!!

otanica
4th January 2009, 08:52 PM
Its my first bike. Great fun to ride. Cable brakes are a tad scarry, need new cables. I just love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning, Sounds great as well.

Brad

Dom86
5th January 2009, 06:02 PM
GSXR's FTW with out a doubt. I had a 96 GSXR and loved it. My boss has a 08 GSXR Black 1000 just like AE86R's 600. POOOOOOOOOOOOOORRN!
I want a Z1000 when i can afford one, I'm over the race riding position.

Bride
10th January 2009, 03:18 PM
I love gsxr but the only thing i don't like is the single headlight, that is a sick bike you got i must admit, i've been on one and they are very comfortable, unlike the cbr's and r1's, the r1s i think have the sexiest headlights but since they are so common. i ended up getting an 07 cbr1000rr. its alright. But i think the 08 blade looks a little better, some think it looks uglier.
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the 08 blade has shorter wheel base which means easier wheelies :DD it also has the same sort of exhaust as the gixxers the side mounted exhaust which helps with the balance of the bike.

Bride
10th January 2009, 03:25 PM
ducati 1098 would be my dream bike simply because it looks sexy!!! :wub: however performance wise i don't think there is much difference compared with jap bikes. with the ducati you pay extra $$$ because its italian, well also because chicks comes with bigger tits when you got a ducati. :DD

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AE86R
10th January 2009, 06:12 PM
GSXR's FTW with out a doubt. I had a 96 GSXR and loved it. My boss has a 08 GSXR Black 1000 just like AE86R's 600. POOOOOOOOOOOOOORRN!
I want a Z1000 when i can afford one, I'm over the race riding position.

u mean 750 lol

haikii
11th January 2009, 02:16 AM
Here is my bike, it's a 1968 Suzuki T200. Its only done 11000 miles.

Brad

now THATS a bike. love it =D

todd
11th January 2009, 07:51 PM
aint got a motor, its all manpower here baby.
found this on roadside verge pickup in my local area.
its jdm too.
a "sumaco - de lux new super model"
cant find any info on it anywhere but im going to make it mint.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2936/bike001smalldr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/bike001smalldr2.jpg/1/w581.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img101/bike001smalldr2.jpg/1/)
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9364/bike004smallps5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/bike004smallps5.jpg/1/w387.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img50/bike004smallps5.jpg/1/)

84coupe
11th January 2009, 08:48 PM
lol todd its sick ay

Ae86sam
12th January 2009, 11:26 AM
I've had a trusty old Touge Weapon CBR250 and a 96 cbr 900rr.. Loved them both but don't really ride that much anymore due to the decent local tracks being closed (Darlington).. QR is pretty boring on a bike and there are too many unforseeables on the road to relaly push it at all..

I'm not really a fan of all the new 1000cc 4 cyl Jap sports bikes as they are quite Uninspiring to ride.. They all handle perfectly and have simlier linear power curves, theres just no suprise or difference between them anymore... Not for me anymore..

If i start to ride again it will definatly be a V-twin.. And after riding a SuperDuke when they first came out i would have to say that would be the bike for me.. They are loose as and awesome to flog.. :)

http://www.canim.net/motors/resimler/KTM_990_SuperDuke-ok_2007_05_1024x768.jpg

Bride
12th January 2009, 12:50 PM
I've had a trusty old Touge Weapon CBR250 and a 96 cbr 900rr.. Loved them both but don't really ride that much anymore due to the decent local tracks being closed (Darlington).. QR is pretty boring on a bike and there are too many unforseeables on the road to relaly push it at all..

I'm not really a fan of all the new 1000cc 4 cyl Jap sports bikes as they are quite Uninspiring to ride.. They all handle perfectly and have simlier linear power curves, theres just no suprise or difference between them anymore... Not for me anymore..

If i start to ride again it will definatly be a V-twin.. And after riding a SuperDuke when they first came out i would have to say that would be the bike for me.. They are loose as and awesome to flog.. :)

http://www.canim.net/motors/resimler/KTM_990_SuperDuke-ok_2007_05_1024x768.jpg

i know exactly what you mean, you like your old school 2 stroke bikes, where you get ripped off your seat when you open the throttle too much. most super bikes these days are all 4 stroke so they ain't as fun as the old school bikes.

Ae86sam
12th January 2009, 02:27 PM
Yar.. I like the 2 strokes as they scare the crap outta me.. A mate bought a cr500 2 stroke that was road registerable.. :) Motard setup.. It is easily the scariest bike i''ve ever ridden.. Lifted the front tyre with no efort 1st through 4th and with a little help in 5th.. crazy tyre spin too..

But the v-twins are the way to go now (especially the KTM) as they are more fun.. The Duke is like a big comfortable dirt bike with shitloads of torque.. So much fun.. :)

amulday
12th January 2009, 03:47 PM
I'll get some pics up of my NSR 250 MC18 when I get it back from getting it rebuilt.

Frak
12th January 2009, 05:11 PM
MC28 NSR250 SP ftw!! I love Pro-arm!!!

Amulday, there is a Japanese book printed by Studio Tac Creative called 'Honda NSR250R Owners bible'

get a copy it's gold, I bought a copy about 18 months ago, goes thru all models, mc18 to mc28

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5851/nsrbiblehn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Bride
13th January 2009, 12:06 PM
i just don't understand why for road bikes ktm's are even more expensive than ducati's, when body wise they look like crap compared to the chick magnet ducati's

Ae86sam
13th January 2009, 12:49 PM
i just don't understand why for road bikes ktm's are even more expensive than ducati's, when body wise they look like crap compared to the chick magnet ducati's

I thought the Super Duke was quite resonably priced... And ride one and you'll instantly fall for it.. :shocked:

HACHI - 6X
13th January 2009, 08:49 PM
HUFFYS FTW !! xD jokes jokes lol ... nice bike you got the damo, i was thinking about getting a bike license, but with all these shitty laws the max u can ride on L's is i assume 250cc? every L plater on bikes i see, are all riding cbr250's is there anything else out there that is abit more hectic? and also lovethat ducati 848 man looks awesome!

AE86R
13th January 2009, 10:02 PM
any bike out there needs 10 times more road skills then needed in a car, your constantly analysing the road, cars, and conditions. Id say a 250 is a whole lot of bike for any L or P plater and atm the laws are extremely lenient.

The max CC any L or P plater can ride.
"The LAM scheme will allow novice riders to ride moderately powered motorcycles with an engine capacity up to and including 660ml and which do not exceed a power to weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne and are shown on this list. The following list, which will be adjusted as new models are approved by the RTA, displays details of all motorcycles that can be ridden by learner and provisional riders.

Heres a link on what bikes you can choose from.
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/tests/motorcycleridertrainingscheme/motorcyclesnoviceriders.html

But a top learner legal bike is a Ducati Monster 620i, beasty Learner legal.
Even any Ktm.
And a mob down the road have the only system in oz that allows a L plater to ride a GSXR 600 - R6 - CBR600-Any 600cc, that exceeds 150kw per tonne.

marvis
13th January 2009, 10:16 PM
http://www.freewebs.com/bosozokubikes/pic4.jpg

AE86R
14th January 2009, 03:56 AM
omg, marv..
you mix it up with the coolest shit

sonsta
14th January 2009, 11:41 PM
id love to get an r6 one day, would be a sick bike!!!

Eircamae86
17th January 2009, 01:46 AM
An old school friend of mine, his dad had a red/black kawasaki factory turbo think it was a 750 from the 80s, I dont think the bike has seen the light of day since. by the way I was about 12 when I saw it, it hasnt seen the light of day since & Im 26 now.
Lovely bike,

haikii
18th January 2009, 11:24 AM
http://www.weblio.jp/img/dict/ymhdb/xjr400r/xjr400r_1a.jpg

I want one of these mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

theyre very similar to the cb400's but cheaper. too bad theyre not available over here.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Honda%20CB400%20Super%20four%2005%20%201.jpg

Oly AE86
22nd January 2009, 10:24 PM
Will hopefully be circling Phillip Island in 3 months time on these two. Got a ride day after the World SBK round :D

Rossi colored Honda RS250 twin and Suzuki RGV250-framed Honda CR500 single with homemade CF bodywork - dads first attempt.

Yes, the RS250 lives inside the house. Is considered more important than furniture.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/4/2/4436.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/4/2/4437.jpg

Frak
22nd January 2009, 10:28 PM
^^^^ Me love pro-arm ;)

looks around a 94/95 RS250???? pro-arm and ram air thru tank.

Ae86sam
23rd January 2009, 10:55 AM
Hell yes... Hows the Cr500 motored one..? would be a bit of a handful wouldn't it..?

driftke70
24th January 2009, 01:51 AM
i rode a cr500 for a while, they are awesome machines, had skimmed head, v force reeds, high comp piston, any gear, any surface any revs, rev it more and itll try and lift the front end.
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/109/l_9b9a13d47a950df1cdb92d1a36d95edb.jpg

Oly AE86
24th January 2009, 11:11 AM
97" RS250 about 75hp.

Cr500 is nice, plenty of pull but feels quite light. Gonna have to get some tall gearing for Pip Island me thinks.

AE86R
25th January 2009, 10:24 PM
cr500 are definately good bikes to ride when your constipated lol

Axentrik
26th January 2009, 12:03 AM
more of a suzuki man myself. use to ride a RM250 back when i was younger, havent ridden motos since i was about 13 though :(

johl
28th January 2009, 01:40 PM
really tossing up selling my ke and getting one of these. of course keeping my hachi as a project. 2 drift cars are just too expensive.
and its only a 1 point fine for riding on ur L's so i may get it before i go to Q ride
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/7/3/4860.jpg
about 9k on the road brand new. they hold their value pretty well too. by the time the 2 yr warranty is over i'd wanna upgrade to an r6 or r1 anyway

Touge Runner
29th January 2009, 05:18 AM
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/4/2/4437.jpg

Just abit of carbon i see :D

Husar
8th February 2009, 03:00 AM
Hey there, ive got my bike license recently and ive done a little reading on some of the bikes, and ive taken a real liking to the Honda CBR250RR. Do you guys have any experience with these bikes or any stories relating to them?
I kinda fell for the engine reliability and the awesome sound it makes with a yoshimuka exhaust, almost like an F1 car :D

Axentrik
8th February 2009, 04:45 PM
yoshimura?

Husar
8th February 2009, 07:02 PM
yoshimura?
oops yeah thats the one, my typo :P
btw heres a youtube link, if you havnt heard it already
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Hdu0x3UiI

Ae86sam
9th February 2009, 11:58 AM
Hey there, ive got my bike license recently and ive done a little reading on some of the bikes, and ive taken a real liking to the Honda CBR250RR. Do you guys have any experience with these bikes or any stories relating to them?
I kinda fell for the engine reliability and the awesome sound it makes with a yoshimuka exhaust, almost like an F1 car :D

Hey mate... These bikes are bullet proof and you should be able to pick one up for under $3k. Any more than $5k and your definatly being ripped off no matter how it looks..

Fact 1. - 99% of these bikes have been crashed. Fancy Paint = Crashed in the past

Fact 2. - It doesn't really matter that its been crashed if its been repaired correctly (take someone who knows the places to look to see the severity of the crash)

Fact 3. - There is no real performance difference between a RR and an R despite what most wankers will argue for hours over. If you have a bit of ability it won't even register. Brakes are a little better on the RR (twin front Disc) but the difference is negligable for all riding unless you turn it into a full track bike.

Fact 4. - You will almost definatly crash or drop your first bike. Thats a good thing cause it will keep your ego in check and it will probably be a smaller crash than when you upgrade to a larger bike.

I've checked alot of these bikes for 1st time riders/buyers and they seem to be the most conisitently good bikes even with high km's.

Good luck..

Husar
9th February 2009, 11:51 PM
Hey mate... These bikes are bullet proof and you should be able to pick one up for under $3k. Any more than $5k and your definatly being ripped off no matter how it looks..

Fact 1. - 99% of these bikes have been crashed. Fancy Paint = Crashed in the past

Fact 2. - It doesn't really matter that its been crashed if its been repaired correctly (take someone who knows the places to look to see the severity of the crash)

Fact 3. - There is no real performance difference between a RR and an R despite what most wankers will argue for hours over. If you have a bit of ability it won't even register. Brakes are a little better on the RR (twin front Disc) but the difference is negligable for all riding unless you turn it into a full track bike.

Fact 4. - You will almost definatly crash or drop your first bike. Thats a good thing cause it will keep your ego in check and it will probably be a smaller crash than when you upgrade to a larger bike.

I've checked alot of these bikes for 1st time riders/buyers and they seem to be the most conisitently good bikes even with high km's.

Good luck..

Hmm, ty for all that info its gonna help me a bit when bartering for the bike

Dom86
18th February 2009, 03:20 AM
I would have to agree with most of what Sam has said except maybe Fact 4, you wont stop 'rapping it on' cos the throttle is far too addictive. Or maybe it's just me:P
I dropped both my 250 and 600 at 100+ kmph and still didn't learn:gah: i luckly walked away from both of those and after repairing them they road like nothing had happened, well the 600 did, the 250 did cart wheels in the crash...
Anyway the way i see it is there are 3 outcomes from riding MC's;
1- You naturally become a really good rider and live a long life.
2- You die doing something stupid and way beyond your limits. Or maybe some knob will just pull out in front of you...
3- Sell your bike after your first couple of stacks (if you survive) and buy one again when your a little older and wiser.
For me it was a couple of 'tankslappers' at 200+ that made me think twice.But rest assured, once its in your blood it always will be.

AE86R
18th February 2009, 05:54 AM
haha good point, the amount of times ive heard yeah but i bought the RR cause its quicker bro.

Dom86
18th February 2009, 12:31 PM
CBR"s, Ninja's(unsure of the new one), Across' and ZZR's all have the same motors.
The Across and ZZR just have de-tuned motors, and are ugly as sin.

Dom86
18th February 2009, 12:47 PM
I'm riding this GSXR600 at the moment. It's not mine, I'm just running it in for a mate.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/545/gsxr003ei8.jpghttp://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1483/gsxr002gd9.jpg

I must say it good to be back on a bike after a few years not riding. Its a great bike too. But i gotta say there is no way I'm buying a pure sports bike for my next one, it gives me a sore arse lol.

Frak
18th February 2009, 06:26 PM
^^^ Totally agree with number 2 Dom, when I was but a young teenager I got into bikes, rode like I was a motogp star, had a few smallish offs, nothing serious but enough to hurt myself each time,

got out of it, but it's always in the blood, cars cannot compare to the acceleration of a big bore sports bike! and wheelies.....the coolest thing EVER to do!

late twenties got back into it, much wiser.

now late 30's still own a bike, love to ride but think alot about self preservation.

Funny when riding with a group of young bucks.....ego city, I hope they make it!

Dom86
18th February 2009, 08:48 PM
LOL. Sounds like were all the same.
It was the acceleration and cornering for me, wheelies make me poo!
The front would get a foot in the air and it felt like 12o'clock to me, then i'd change my dacks.lol.

Ae86sam
23rd February 2009, 07:41 PM
CBR"s, Ninja's(unsure of the new one), Across' and ZZR's all have the same motors.
The Across and ZZR just have de-tuned motors, and are ugly as sin.

The old Ninja's (zx2r's) had a 250cc 4cyl motor and where alot like the cbrs. The new ones are a parrarell twin and i haven't ridden one so i can't really comment.

The Yamaha FZR was another 250cc 4cyl that was fairly similar but was a bit doeyer at lower revs but just the same at the top end when properly tuned. They also have a longer reach to the bars. Also counter steering seems to come into play at higher speeds that anyother 250cc bike i have ever ridden.?

The Suzuki Across is serverely mechanically detuned and more of a commuter than a sports 250.

The ZZR's where a 2 cyl parrarell twin that were extremely doey all the way through the revs and more of a commuter.

Frak
23rd February 2009, 09:33 PM
I'm glad I don't have a restricted license......250's are soooo slow....even the 2 strokes.

Years ago I owned an RGV, had minor work, pipes etc best time 13.1 @ 107mph BUT it was substantially faster than a cbr250 I kept dragging that night, his best 15.1@88mph!

My younger bro's Gixer 1000 on NOS is savage :)

AE86R
24th February 2009, 07:28 PM
that 600 looks the goods

Dom86
24th February 2009, 07:39 PM
yeh they are a really nice bike to ride. And more than enough power for the road, untill you get used to it..... :P

AE86R
24th February 2009, 08:01 PM
yeah when i rode the 600 it was good though imo nothing to keep you from buyin a bigger bike.

Dom86
6th March 2009, 02:12 PM
i got my mates gsxr 600 back after it first sevice.
Man thats shits fun.
120 in first, and in any gear above 11 grand pull harder than a proffesional happy ending masseuse.
I forgot just how exhilerating they are. lol.
But the sad thing is now its time to give it back to him, the crewl irony.
We may have to elope....

Frak
6th March 2009, 06:43 PM
you need to try a gixer thou.....177 in first :)

Dom86
6th March 2009, 07:02 PM
mmmm sounds fun lol. one of these days.....

AE86R
7th March 2009, 08:16 PM
i can get 153 out of my gixer in 1st

driftke70
11th March 2009, 11:33 AM
this is the bike i have had my eye on
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Honda%20SP2%20%202.jpg

Ae86sam
11th March 2009, 11:55 AM
Hell yes... They are great.. but you still gotta test ride a ktm superduke.. :)

driftke70
11th March 2009, 01:05 PM
yeah i have diced with one on the rolla, awesome bike, something about ktm and me dont mesh very well though, im a honda man through and through

Dom86
11th March 2009, 03:14 PM
You gotta love the sound of a V-twin.
The KTM is an awsome looking thing.

45aken
12th March 2009, 12:08 AM
my mate just bought a 09 ninja 250 brand spanking new.
cost him way too much and after interest and all it'll cost him close to 23k.
He is a moron, and will crash it..

on another note i rode my mates gsx600 the other day (i have dont have a license or anything, but im not a stranger to motorbikes) and fuck me there good. i'll never own one though, or any other road bike for that matter. whenever i sit on one i feel like im a kid playing with a toy. which would lead to me dying quite easily..

Dom86
13th March 2009, 06:22 PM
Lol, yeh thats what happens with bikes.

Your mate is really an idiot. They retail for around 9 grand here in Perth, including ORC's.
How on earth did he manage to pay 23 g's?
Is there a massive waiting line and he que jumped??

45aken
13th March 2009, 07:05 PM
Basically he is a dipshit,
I dont know the full story with it but he paid 9 for it, got full credit through the bike shop with some outrageous interest rate. like close to 20%
they certainly took him to the cleaners

haikii
18th March 2009, 07:48 AM
Yeh how did he pay 23,000 for a 250cc. Maybe you're mistaken with a higher model?
Mate just picked one up for 8,000 brand new so.. Either he got another 2 250RNINJA's with it or he got majorly ripped.

45aken
18th March 2009, 07:56 AM
found out the whole thing last night.
total repayments with the loan from the bike shop come to around $17k.
why you would take out that loan when interest rates are so low at the moment boggles my mind.
My other mate just bought a crb250r for $1500, we rewired it in a day, got a new speedo cable and now he is cruising he streets.

driftke70
19th March 2009, 08:13 PM
interest on dealer loan ^

Dom86
20th March 2009, 02:58 PM
Wow, thats just crazy.
I would hate to think what he'd pay for a big bike.

skit
17th May 2009, 04:49 PM
Anyone know anything about the new cb1100r?

I think it looks porn, love the retro look. Would like to test ride one, if they are coming to Australia. I'm not even sure if this is an '09 or proposed '10 model, could not find much info, though I have not had time to search yet. Not sure on price either. I know it is still japanese, but the styling makes me tingle with nostalgia. Plus it is always fun riding something technically inferior & showing up a couple of the boys on the latest sports sleds.

3618

sleeperketo70
25th December 2009, 02:11 AM
I have a honda cbr250rr limited edition repsol, i do love it but a 250cc isnt really much chop,lol my ke70 can keep up with it, haha so i cant wait to get a bigger bike a gixxer would be nice, though ill have a couple of more stacks on the 250cc, learn some more life lesons, give it to the little bro and upgrade some time in the furture.

Frak
25th December 2009, 01:06 PM
I have a honda cbr250rr limited edition repsol

Your bike would of been repainted, Honda did not do a repsol replica cbr250RR, usually painted when they hit Aus due to damaged fairings etc. So not an 'official' limited edition.

I see places adverstising cbr250's in 'any' colour you want, they just paint it before you get it.

This is a pic of a Repsol NSR250R SP limited edition by Honda see the difference in the quality of paint lines/stickers etc.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/1/9/32423.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/nsr.png/)

I'm not knocking your bike, just irks me that places sell them to lads as limited editions etc...when they're not.

sleeperketo70
26th December 2009, 12:00 AM
haha yeh i no that but there was an aus version that was an actual repsol version so ive been told, and yea any one with a MC22 can make it look like a repsol for $500 haha. any ways here,s a pic of it

spiderman
26th December 2009, 02:38 AM
I've got a 1979 Suzuki GS550. It's got bigger carbs, bored to 580ish (it's something like 576cc) and 2-1 dual pipes. It was Dad's but he hasn't ridden it in ten years so I inherited it for the princely sum of $400. It's been kept in a shed for the last ten years, but the carbs need rebuilding, it needs coils, leads, plugs and a set of rings wouldn't hurt. Some better tyres than the 15yo Avons that are on it atm would be nice too :P
Best thing is it's LAMS approved so when I finally get around to getting my L's I'll be able to ride it :D

Frak
26th December 2009, 03:37 PM
there was an aus version that was an actual repsol version so ive been told.

Aust CBR250's came in 1 of 2 colour schemes, one was the 'tri colour' like an early model CBR900RR and the other was a burgundy colour which was actually the most common. Aust delivered CBR250's are actually quite rare as they were incredibly expensive when new, at the time an RGV250 was much less and offered superior performance. The Aust delivered CBR250 predates the grey imports by quite a number of years.

The flood of grey imports has seen them everywhere and a good learner bike.

The Aust Repsol replica you may be thinking of is the Thai built NSR150SP which was a 150cc single cylinder 2 stroke, they were sold here as Aust delivered for a few years, they only came in the Repsol paint scheme, they were quite cheap.

My first bike back in 1991 was a VFR400 NC30 that I imported in 1991, it was a cool bike.

Chairs with flares
26th December 2009, 08:51 PM
The Aust Repsol replica you may be thinking of is the Thai built NSR150SP which was a 150cc single cylinder 2 stroke, they were sold here as Aust delivered for a few years, they only came in the Repsol paint scheme, they were quite cheap.



I'm surprised they weren't/aren't more popular. A good friend of mine had one with mild bolt-on bits (carb/exhaust/reeds) and it would show taillights to a CBR250. That and they're kickstart only too.

trueno85
27th December 2009, 08:11 AM
I've got a 1979 Suzuki GS550. It's got bigger carbs, bored to 580ish (it's something like 576cc) and 2-1 dual pipes. It was Dad's but he hasn't ridden it in ten years so I inherited it for the princely sum of $400. It's been kept in a shed for the last ten years, but the carbs need rebuilding, it needs coils, leads, plugs and a set of rings wouldn't hurt. Some better tyres than the 15yo Avons that are on it atm would be nice too :P
Best thing is it's LAMS approved so when I finally get around to getting my L's I'll be able to ride it :D

awesome get some photos!

spiderman
27th December 2009, 08:14 AM
It's not too pretty at the moment lol
I'll get some later :D

Mr Awsome
27th December 2009, 10:58 PM
i want an rs125 aprilia to ride to work. dont know why, i just do.
http://www.aprilia.com.au/pics/rs125d.jpg

Frak
28th December 2009, 12:26 AM
i want an rs125 aprilia to ride to work. dont know why, i just do.


Tis sweet lil machine, shame they stopped making the RS250, it's would be nuts!

Mr Awsome
28th December 2009, 01:15 AM
pretty quick to 23kw 33bhp for what it is 125cc 127kg.

spiderman
28th December 2009, 01:20 AM
I want a Repsol NSR250, but they aren't LAMS approved :(

Frak
28th December 2009, 01:52 AM
I want a Repsol NSR250, but they aren't LAMS approved :(

I would love to get my hands on an MC28 NSR, fricken sweet bike, I owned an RGV250 many years ago, put a set of chambers/mufflers on it, rebuilt the engine, cleaned up the porting etc, did a 13.1 @ 107mph, i tried like you wouldn't believe to crack a 12 but it was not to happen.

The night I was drag racing it a lad had his CBR250RR out there, he wanted to drag me first to show me how fast his bike was(he had never heard of an RGV250!!) any way his fastest time was a 15.1 @ 88mph!!! lets just say he was quite upset!!

Guess I'll just have to make do with my HRC kitted RC45 ;)

Frak
28th December 2009, 02:04 AM
too much front brake on my old RGV ;)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7333/stoppie.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/stoppie.jpg/)

Chaos Theory
28th December 2009, 03:02 AM
i would love an NSR500, but will probably settle for an MC28 NSR250.

Mr Awsome
28th December 2009, 03:15 AM
yeah RGV are sweet bikes

spiderman
28th December 2009, 03:42 AM
i would love an NSR500, but will probably settle for an MC28 NSR250.
NSR500 huh? I believe the technical term for the top end that thing would have would be " holy khunt!"

Mr Awsome
31st December 2009, 02:31 AM
awwwwwwww.... i went to italian motorcycles to have a look at the rs125. the guy just laughed at me when i walked in, looked at the bike, looked at him and said i just want to have sex with this thing! it such a nice bike up close.

Frak
31st December 2009, 01:59 PM
awwwwwwww.... i went to italian motorcycles to have a look at the rs125. the guy just laughed at me when i walked in, looked at the bike, looked at him and said i just want to have sex with this thing! it such a nice bike up close.

I know the mechanics there, they are excellent.