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07-06-05, 10:12 PM

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4660/4642/

I have been out and about trying to find another bike to suit an overweight short legged dwarf with a bad hip.

I think I have discovered them.

Has anyone ridden the other one?

07-06-05, 10:19 PM

the CBR600F suits me fine,

my hip is ok tho.

northwind · 07-06-05, 10:40 PM

Raptor thousand...

rictus01 · 07-06-05, 11:58 PM

Brother's got the z1000,given it a thrash about, nice bike, bit over priced, given the choice the z750 is better value and more performance than you need, you have to change the pipes anyway.

Darrel fitted a pair of two Brothers race pipes

much better sound and vibes.

easy bike to ride to.

Cheers Mark.

08-06-05, 12:11 AM

The Z1000 is an 05 second hand with 500 miles on the clock :P We have to discuss prices, but Ive booked it out for a test ride on Friday.

I cant really afford it but neither could the first owner, he had to sell it within 2 months of buying it

Im trying an SV1000 at the same time because the bike was out today on demo

rictus01 · 08-06-05, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

The Z1000 is an 05 second hand with 500 miles on the clock :P We have to discuss prices, but Ive booked it out for a test ride on Friday.

I cant really afford it but neither could the first owner, he had to sell it within 2 months of buying it

Im trying an SV1000 at the same time because the bike was out today on demo

having ridden both, I'd say the z1000 is the looker, but the naked sv1000 has more feel, I'm not a great fan of the SV1000 (having owned a TLS in the passed) but , what with the price difference I think the SV would be a better deal, still both nice bits of kit.

Cheers Mark.

08-06-05, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Raptor thousand...

Yep - I'm only just over 5 foot tall and I can my feet down no probs on it and the footpegs don't scrunch you up too much.

08-06-05, 07:52 AM

I'd go for the z1000 for looks. But for overall comfort and useability i'd actually prefer a fazer 1000.

08-06-05, 03:03 PM

Dont do what this poor fella did

[img]www.thebikereview.com/iup/get8.asp?ID=582'>[/img]

Be sure and give it a good think over

08-06-05, 09:32 PM

I have just seen a bloke at MFN bike night who has just bought a Z1000

He took exactly the same bikes I am testing out last week.

He wanted an SV, he has always had twins, and his other choice might have been a Raptor or a Tuono.

The electrics put him off the Italian

But and this is the big but. He rode the SV 1000 and felt it went very well but the brakes were crap

. Im hoping that the bike that is used for testing has a problem. I always thought SV Brakes were ok.

I read that the Z 1000 had slightly iffy brakes, but this lad has bought the Z on the strength of how good they were.

Has any one else got any complaints about SV 1000 brakes?

07-06-05, 10:12 PM	#1
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	Decisions Decisions http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4660/4642/ I have been out and about trying to find another bike to suit an overweight short legged dwarf with a bad hip. I think I have discovered them. Has anyone ridden the other one?

07-06-05, 10:40 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Raptor thousand... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

07-06-05, 11:58 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Brother's got the z1000,given it a thrash about, nice bike, bit over priced, given the choice the z750 is better value and more performance than you need, you have to change the pipes anyway. Darrel fitted a pair of two Brothers race pipes much better sound and vibes. easy bike to ride to. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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07-06-05, 10:19 PM	#2
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	the CBR600F suits me fine, my hip is ok tho.

08-06-05, 12:11 AM	#5
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	The Z1000 is an 05 second hand with 500 miles on the clock :P We have to discuss prices, but Ive booked it out for a test ride on Friday. I cant really afford it but neither could the first owner, he had to sell it within 2 months of buying it Im trying an SV1000 at the same time because the bike was out today on demo

08-06-05, 07:52 AM	#8
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	I'd go for the z1000 for looks. But for overall comfort and useability i'd actually prefer a fazer 1000.

08-06-05, 03:03 PM	#9
Vtwinlover Guest Posts: n/a	Dont do what this poor fella did [img]www.thebikereview.com/iup/get8.asp?ID=582'>[/img] Be sure and give it a good think over

08-06-05, 09:32 PM	#10
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	I have just seen a bloke at MFN bike night who has just bought a Z1000 He took exactly the same bikes I am testing out last week. He wanted an SV, he has always had twins, and his other choice might have been a Raptor or a Tuono. The electrics put him off the Italian But and this is the big but. He rode the SV 1000 and felt it went very well but the brakes were crap . Im hoping that the bike that is used for testing has a problem. I always thought SV Brakes were ok. I read that the Z 1000 had slightly iffy brakes, but this lad has bought the Z on the strength of how good they were. Has any one else got any complaints about SV 1000 brakes?