Re: Honda Blackbird
 

I've ridden a couple, and they're very good (but then it's a Honda isn't it :rolleyes:). As somebody mentioned, they hide their bulk well, and they're very comfortable. Don't hang around either....

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Re: Honda Blackbird
 

Just checked the insurance and its £200 TPFT or £400 FC - not bad really - maybe there are some benefits to being over 30! :lol:

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

Do it! only downside is they are f**kin heavvy when being man handeled but feel quite light when in motion

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

I would love a 'bird, but the extra power and engine size over a VFR800 means consumables are consumed quicker and insurance will probably be higher

but then

maybe i should just tak the hit

mmmmmm blackbird

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

Right - today was the day of the test ride and what a day for it! :D

Did 150 miles in total - all on roads I know well and what can I say - I am totally in love with it!

That's exactly what I thought - I couldn't lift it onto the centre stand on the chaps drive but I think that was more down to technique than me being a weakling (I hope! 8-[) Once you get moving the weight just disappears! All my fears about not being able to enjoy 'B' roads were unfounded as I the old 'Bird can still hustle through the twisties - as two GSXR power rangers found out this morning :twisted: The performance was nowhere near as intimidating as I expected - you can roll around between 4-7000rpm riding the massive wall of torque or if you want to give your neck muscles a workout keep it over 7000 and the instant shove is intoxicating! After two hours and 100 miles of great roads I stopped for a break and realised that I had no back ache, no bum ache and no arm ache either! Its just soooo comfortable! I have ridden a few bikes in the years since I bought the Zed but the 'Bird really did feel like a worthy replacement - it felt 'me' if you get my meaning - I could see it as my bike.

So here it is my new bike! Just got to replace the hideous iridium screen with a smoked one and job jobbed! Oh and the small matter of selling the Zed to pay for it! :lol:

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Re: Honda Blackbird
 

heare a very very capable bike that is available for very little money. Great ride, usable power and good fun. Park the latest model (2007/8) next to a bike in the same class/size of the same year and it will look every day of its age. I wanted one but bought a hayabusa in the end as they havent changed from day one.

Apart from looks they are fabtastic but wouldnt pay over the odds for one.

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Well done, my mates BB is preety quick as I found out Friday!!! Enjoy.

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Exactly - its not my first choice of bike - but for the condition and the price it was too good to turn down :)

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

it's a truely awesome engine, I rode an X11 for a few days several years ago; with a view to creating a custom streetfighter, but really it was to wide and not what I was after, ugly as sin, but then you don't see it when on the bike............:cool:

Enjoy it mate, it's another of those experiences everyone should have at some point.

Cheers Mark.

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Damnit Skip, we buy something that might stand a chance of keeping you in site, albeit with binoculars, then you up the ante and buy this warp machine.

Can't afford a 1198 :cry: