Honda Blackbird
 

Has anyone got one / had one / know anything about them? What are the known issues? I think I like them.

Matt

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

stretchie
&
baldyman


a bit big and ugly for my liking

(no not stretchie and baldyman, the bike)

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

lol cheers hovis, maybe they'll pop along. Yea they do seem a bit big, but then the SV is a longish stretch (compared to some other bikes) so I'm not worried about that. I like the idea of a big engine and the bike being suited to touring as well as being sporty and beeerrrrrllllluuuuudddddeeeee fast. Maria should be comfy on the back too

I'd like a honda VFR.....but theres something holding me back from one of them. I dunno what it is. blackbird feels more right.....

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

insurance might be a bit steep?

stretchie seems to like his:p


*cough SP1 cough*

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

Yea, insurance will be a killer...but then it'll be a killer on whatever bike I would like.

mmmm SP1 / SP2...

....no...no, i couldnt have one, I'd end up with a broken back becasue I just wouldnt be able to put on a topbox to carry my stuff. not on an SP2

maybe as a second bike in 5 years

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

My dads got one.
Doesn't complain about it much... ;)

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

I've had a go, very very quick, nice and smooth. Handles OK, does everything you want.

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

ABS & LINKED BRAKES.........:smt043

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

A mate has one he finds that it throws a lot of weight on the wrists, he rides in all weathers and all year round on his Pan as an instructor so it's a big change of posture, it wouldn't be so bad from an SV-s I think.

Re: Honda Blackbird
 

Lovely bikes, nice smooth engine with low down power, very comfortable (that depends on the rider), and handles very well considering the type of machine it is. Genuine consumables are pricey, same with any Honda, and the build quality is great although it is not one of Honda's best.