If you had to choose....

**JohnnyV** · 10-04-07, 09:03 PM

Which '07 liter bike would you pick up this winter and why. I think I would be able to get any of them as an '07 leftover for under $10k easily. I had been considering picking up another TLR this winter, but now am back on the idea of financing new.

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2.)

3.)

**CBRGuru** · 10-04-07, 09:23 PM

Honda for looks and durability, Gixxer for fun factor. The Gixxer has a meaner mid range then the Honda and better forks.

**jimaug87** · 10-04-07, 09:23 PM

R1 sooo sexy, I'm yet to ride one tho

**imkindafkedup** · 10-04-07, 09:37 PM

gsxr, just because its reviewed to be better. I have no experience on any of them, but typically testing tells the truth.

**JohnnyV** · 10-04-07, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by jimaug87

R1 sooo sexy, I'm yet to ride one tho

Yea of the three I'm definately leaning towards the R1 from a looks perspective... I'd love to be able to whip each of em around though before buying.

**nilez** · 10-04-07, 09:43 PM

I've heard the new generation R1's are supposed to be gnarly. R1 would be my vote.

**Wishbone** · 10-05-07, 04:50 AM

R1 for the looks

Unless you have several years experiance on the track, or your some sort of immortal it wont matter. If your only using it on the street...it wont matter

All that matters about the new 1ks is what looks best to you.

R7 · 10-05-07, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

All that matters about the new 1ks is what looks best to you.

Yup, and the R1 certainly gets that title

**Awesome** · 10-05-07, 06:57 AM

Can't go wrong with any of them. Or the ZX10, the handling is incredible.

**LuvDog** · 10-05-07, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

R1 for the looks

Unless you have several years experiance on the track, or your some sort of immortal it wont matter. If your only using it on the street...it wont matter

All that matters about the new 1ks is what looks best to you.

**Evil_Weasel** · 10-05-07, 07:07 AM

i'm a kawi guy at heart so i'd buy the ZX-10R. not for any logical reason like it's superior to the others or something...i just like those green ninja bikes. it's actually a pretty good time to be liter (or 600) supersport shopping. it's not like you can screw up and buy a crap bike. any of them will do.

...if you are buying a new liter bike going stricktly off the magazine performance test numbers... well, you might be a squid.

**ChR1s** · 10-05-07, 07:17 AM

If you're not overly concerned about power delivery (R1's still got a "lazy" powerband), the '07 red R1 is hard to ignore. That is a nice looking bike. Yamaha fit & finish is top shelf, and their engine requires minimal maintenance. If you're buying a literbike for power, the Suzuki seems to trump all comers. The ergos are kinda compact for a taller rider.

**Jaynnus** · 10-05-07, 07:32 AM

Go sit on each of them and then decide what feels right for you. Go with what your heart tells you, the differences in the cosmetics that tickle your fancy..I can't imagine that the performance differences really matter to an average rider.

**newgixxerchic** · 10-05-07, 07:34 AM

sit on each of em.... for me, the gsxr is sooo much more comfortable than the R1... now that may be because I'm smaller and shorter, but the R1 is a very aggressive stance.... but performance wise the gsxr and the r1 are pretty comparable... i dont know about the honda tho... my .02

**ultraTwist** · 10-05-07, 07:38 AM

If I buy one of these would any of you buy my 954rr. I got a great deal but they will not take a trade in.

**ChR1s** · 10-05-07, 07:40 AM

Be clear, the R1's short-stroke motor does have a serious bog in power delivery. Not that it's boring or not satisfying, but it does not have that linear pull like you might expect from a 1000cc engine. You do have to ride around it, compared to other bikes with more robust torque curves. Even on the street.

**richw** · 10-05-07, 07:54 AM

I have an 05 gixer and it is the best thing i ever owned

13K and it 100 percent never used a drop of oil etc.

Burns through rear tires every 2800

maybe selectable power for the drone home not so stupid

**KillBill** · 10-05-07, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by newgixxerchic

sit on each of em.... for me, the gsxr is sooo much more comfortable than the R1... now that may be because I'm smaller and shorter, but the R1 is a very aggressive stance.... but performance wise the gsxr and the r1 are pretty comparable... i dont know about the honda tho... my .02

+1

It's gotta be comfortable to enjoy it. Suzuki fits me the best

**Tricky Mike** · 10-05-07, 08:42 AM

Hard to go wrong... Realistically you're choosing between 3 bikes that are almost un-streetable. Try to ride one legally (in the meat of the powerband) in anything above first gear. Or... try to keep the rear from spinning or the front end from lifting if you're in 1st gear... They're really kind of silly bikes, actually. Really fucking cool, but silly.

**sanfelice** · 10-05-07, 09:13 AM

^+1

i'd rather ring the poop out of a smaller engine and have more fun than always be worried about getting right-hand happy with a large motor. then again, I'm into the motard thing on the street

have you seen this?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=v2wsSL0RFEU

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 10-05-07, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

R1 for the looks

Unless you have several years experiance on the track, or your some sort of immortal it wont matter. If your only using it on the street...it wont matter

All that matters about the new 1ks is what looks best to you.

+23

KB · 10-05-07, 11:01 AM

I would just get a 600. That way it would leave people guessing about my penis size.

KB

**978chris** · 10-05-07, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by rmbbikes

I would just get a 600. That way it would leave people guessing about my penis size.

KB

lol

Just based on looks I have to say that the R1 is waaaay too busy for me, far too many lines. Of the three pictured, the Honda has the best looks IMO. I also am curious why the ZX-10 is not present. I miss staring at Kawi logos.

**richw** · 10-05-07, 12:34 PM

GSXR +Googleplex

there done

**OreoGaborio** · 10-05-07, 12:56 PM

seriously... there is no bad choice... go see em all in person, throw a leg over & get the one that moves you.

but i'm w/ KB on this one.. 600 or 750 for me if i were lookin at Inline 4's.

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