Gsx1400 Mwahhhh hhahhh hhhaaa

ok, so it looks like im never going to lose wheight and although i love my SV it is a bit cramped, underpowered up for up larding around, and uncomfy for my missus, so were looking at a suitable replacement, thought about an sv 1000 but the comfort problem will still exist and for the hike insurance their looks to be better options, dont want a big tourer or anything, and i like to be a hooligan (on suitable private roads of course)

im not going down the blandit route, no way not ever,

so im looking at a gsx1400, i think they look awesome, overkill? nah,,,,,

ive been looking on gsx1400.org, but its not quite as developed as our site

anyone have any experience with theses other than the earthquake type noise when /if you pass one???

I'd go for the ZRX1200 or the CB1300 in preference over the GSX.

Just my £0.02.

I thought about one before ai bought the (K5) SV, but was a bit big for commuting. The Kwak comes out best in all the like for like tests, but I prefer the look of the GSX. The XJ is nice, but the CB is better.

The CB does get the usual "bland" comments, but in this case I think it definately looks it. GSX is a nice machine, great for 2 up up work, but they don't like being pushed hard in the twisties...

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i like the kwak, but my missus has summat against green, shes says its bad look, and i dont think it looks as good in any other colour, dont like the hoda or the yam, either, the gsx looks really good vlue for what you get

Im considering one of these for my next bike.

Or possibly a 2nd hand fazer 1000.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

ok, so it looks like im never going to lose wheight and although i love my SV it is a bit cramped, underpowered up for up larding around, and uncomfy for my missus, so were looking at a suitable replacement, thought about an sv 1000 but the comfort problem will still exist and for the hike insurance their looks to be better options, dont want a big tourer or anything, and i like to be a hooligan (on suitable private roads of course)

im not going down the blandit route, no way not ever,

so im looking at a gsx1400, i think they look awesome, overkill? nah,,,,,

ive been looking on gsx1400.org, but its not quite as developed as our site

anyone have any experience with theses other than the earthquake type noise when /if you pass one???

Okies
My mates all have these kind of bikes. The GSX14, the ZRX12, the CB13 and a Yam XJR. They are all great and all have very slighlty diferent characteristics. They are all quick in a straightline, comfortable and very very grunty. The GSX is a great bike, however, didtch the twin pipes in favour of a single can and a power comander if you buy one of the earlier bikes. 20% increase in power to weight etc! It has stunning brakes, and is as comfortable as anything. Its the fastest out of the group and also the heaviest. Does everything that this kind of bike should do. Anotehr mate had a supercharged version running 250 at the rear wheel!! The Kwak handles the best out of the lot isnt that much slower, but imo not as comfortable. The Lawson rep is ok if you like that kind of thing. You do get Kwak build quality but also high parts prices (Mate paid £90 for a set of brake seals). I liked this, as it felt lighter and more responsive. The CB i havent ridden, but its a honda init!! The XJR, well, Jase is tiny, and could touch the floor, which he struggled with on all the others. It was his work horse. Most of the time 2 up with a lot of lugguage(I will dig out a photo one day!!) and it done the job.

I know that this dont helo, but in theis class of bike, there isnt much between them, only subtle differences. Id recomend, testing them all and picking one.

Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

so im looking at a gsx1400, i think they look awesome, overkill? nah,,,,,

ive been looking on gsx1400.org, but its not quite as developed as our site

anyone have any experience with theses other than the earthquake type noise when /if you pass one???

Cpt Nemo....For goodnesssake buy one.

I've got one, and wouldn't have anything else......

Sure the rear shocks are a weak point, mine have been changed and thats it in total - four years.

It drinks fuel for fun though, 24 mpg in city.....

Two of my mates have a ZRX and CB13, the ZRX is a bit revvy and not relaxing to ride, the CB.....if it stays in gear.......is more sorted than the 14, but hasn't got anywhere near the torque. I tried the SV 1000 at the time of buying mine, but as I do a lot of motorway miles the GSX won hands down. In 13k miles it has cost me a front and back tyre, so what you loose in fuel costs, you gain in maintenance.

Pop onto 1400.org, as there is a thread there for a new member asking the same questions.

my best mates dad has had 2 cb1300 and he loves it. i am tempted by one when i next change,

my choices are
CB1300
TL1000
SV1000
GSX1400
Z1000

Go for it. Gotta be blue n'white....faster etc.

Bought mine new k2. 34,000miles later and I am just replacing my shagged shocks. A sprocket carrier bearing at 16,000(replaced under warranty). A fork seal( an excuse to put heavier oil in).

Being using the SV to commute and jumping back on the beast(for it is..if you want ) still with SV throttle control , scared the s**t out of me. SUPERB!

Commuted for 3yrs on it , EASY.

Get a test ride. I was sold and dissapeared for 2hrs. Obviously does not sound as good as a twin but sticking on an Akra/Laser/Yoshi + PCIII gives you a completely different moto. Weight, power and torque.

Been a coupla big trips through Spain and France, 2 up.Hard luggage. Still goes 150.( Ok for seconds rather than miles) 160miles+ tank.Pish case.

Lusted after a XJR for many years then ZRX. Went to a bike show and compared them to the GSX. No contest. CB no faster. ABS?

Absolute weapon in town. Tickle throttle an woosh. Sportbike boy is still trying to keep his Fireplace from flipping away from the lights.... (boy racer ).

Don' t need to be doing 130+ to feel your having fun.

bias ? who?


Andy

[northwind]

GSX1400s seem like good value till you find out you can get a Spondon GSXR1100 for less Like a Bandit 12, with the rubbish surgically removed.

But then, that's possibly not the sensible choice