Posted by *Jojo*
I am just wondering what would the majority of our members will choose between a car and a bike, and what type or model. Well for me, I'll surely go for a Ducati 998, sport production bike, almost similar to the one shown in the movie - Matrix Reloaded, where Trinity and Mr. Keymaker/master rode in the freeway when being chased. What's your take mates? . . . . . . . . .
Posted by masseur
lets make this a motorbike only thread since we already have a very lengthy Which car do you drive? thread
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Posted by *Jojo*
@masseur - it's more of a comparison 'thread' mr. mod., not purely of cars I suppose . . . but if that will be the case then, so let's just choose between "B I K E " models- a Shimano Racer Bike or a Canondale Mountain Bike ? The choice is yours people . . .
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Posted by prodjsxb
he he
my friend works for the BMW/Ducati dealership here... I got to ride that bike... 
OMG its a sweet ass ride!!! I like it alot...
Posted by Yaesu
I've got a Kawasaki GPZ 900 from 1986 which is still the bees knees also got a good old Triumph Bonnie soft tailed it into a sleek black street fighter style :-)
Posted by skin
I've got two modes of transport with two wheels. A Suzuki TL1000 and a Lambretta GP220. The TL has got the best sound in the world, but the scoot looks the business when I'm on it with the boots and braces etc. Skinheads never die!!! Thanks, Skin :-)
Posted by masseur
I always fancied myself cruisin' right around Australia on a Honda Goldwing
I do kinda like the BMW C1 for city riding
Posted by Vlammetje
Wouldn't mind a Honda Goldwing either, I was thinking America coast-to-coast
Then again... I gotta have one of those all-chrome classic Harley Davisons
Posted by Yaesu
I'd love to get hold of a Yamaha RD 350 YPVS again they were brill had mine nicked by young kid just for the cut what an injustice for such a machine! If your gonna do America coast to coast got to be a full dresser or a nuckle head only way to go and take in Daytona beach or in UK the Kent custom show
Posted by snap-hiss
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Let's get this straight
... Keymaker is from Matrix, the Keymaster is Rick Moranis' character in Ghostbusters. 
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Posted by leew347
i my self would have a car. A 1968/69 camaro Z28
very very cool car
Posted by Merovingian
i would go for a bike.. a black DUCATI 996,this one is not black
exactly the same bike as the one they used in Matrix Reloaded.. or a Kawasaki Ninja 1100R
anyway, i'm not old enough and i don't have the money
but i'm planning on buying a YAMAHA DT50 or a YAMAHA TZR125cc this year...
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Posted by *Jojo*
@masseur - those were great photos, specially the bimmer series bikes!
@anti_christ666 - I really admire and appreciate the photo of a Ducati 996 Sports Production Bike that you post - GREAT !!!
@snap-hiss - my apologies there. Really wasn't sure if it was keymaker or keymaster so I posted both for the very keen observer, like you. Thanks for the correction anyway . . .
Yamaha R1, Bimota, Aprilia, Indian and Triumph bikes are great too . . .
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Posted by Merovingian
@jojo: youre welcome
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Posted by wildmurphy
I've said it once and i will definately say it again -
Cars win hands down - Escort RS cosworth then anything with an RS badge. And i know there are people out there that agree with me here. The RS500 evolution ,a bike killing monster of a car.
Posted by Merovingian
this Suzuki GSX-R 1300 Hayabusa will kill your car
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Posted by wildmurphy
1 second is a small price to pay for 2 extra wheels and a roof.
Posted by Merovingian
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Posted by *Jojo*
@anti_christ666 - Is the 'Hayabusa' you just post is the latest release? Is it a 2003 or a 2004 model? I am really 'astonished' and totally 'awed' at the bike photos you are posting here, are you an enthusiast? 'Cause I am. Carry on . . . . GREAT !!!
Posted by hogemeister
@antichrist, get a DT50, get your licence, then get a TZR250. @the goldwing lovers, i've got 3 words 4 ya: buy a car. I hear it's got a reverse gear, it's a 2 wheeled car.
Posted by Merovingian
@jojo: don't know witch model, but i chekc it up... hehehe.. yes, I love fast and beautiful bikes
@hogemeister: what do you mean by that? the DT50 is an 50cc and the TZR is a 250cc... you can't drive an 250cc as it's no longer a moped, but an light motorcykel... I will need to take the licence for that,...
but tell me what you mean... cos I realy going to buy th YAMAHA DT50.. great moped...
@jojo: check this Yamaha R-1
the Hayabusa I posted must be an 2002 model... I think
here is Honda CBR 900 RR 2002 model:
Posted by Ronnie Biggs
@ Yaesu - I nearly bought one of those, wish I had as I bought a 750 turbo instead. If it wasn't for the hinge in the middle of the frame it would have been a blinder
As for what I'm riding now ... it's a 1500SE Goldwing, black with a little chrome, and a few lights. If anyone's interested I could post a couple of pictures - I've got hundreds! I've got some of my mate's as well ... only his is in a state of flux at the moment as we're re-wiring it ... not an easy job as there's probably more loom in the bike than most cars!
I'm thinking about selling the Wing ...
Posted by hogemeister
@Antichrist.
The DT is a good wee starter bike, but then get your full bike licence as quickly as possible. Then sell the DT, and get the TZR 250. They were commonly known as pocket rockets when they came out. A bit dated now, but still great bikes.
Posted by Merovingian
@hogemeister: oki... thanx for the advise
just gonna wait fr my licence then
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Posted by *Jojo*
@anti_christ666 - Nice one there again mate !!! The CBR 900 looks fabulous as ever. Do you collect big bike pics ? Looks like you have so many in your possession. By the way, do you have any idea how they call those kind of headlights now, about 4 years ago, the latest to consider then was the 'cat-eye' types. But in the looks of your Suzuki Hayabusa and the CBR 900, these are new styles to reckon with. Also, what's the biggest engine displacement do these bike co's. now produce? Your Hayabusa has a 1300cc capacity, does 1500cc now already exist, and I am mentioning the sports production category here. We all know that the cruiser types has 'almost' the biggest engine displacements out in the market, just like what @masseur posted - Honda Goldwing, I guess it already has a 1500cc engine displacement during it's assumption in the late 80's or early 90's. Can you post also some Aprilia/Bimota/Triumph 2003 photos here . . . I am beginning to become a big fan of yours to be honest !
Posted by Merovingian
@jojo: im not that good at bikes, but i shall try to find it out....
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Posted by Krubach
To the original question "bike or car - & what type ?" I have to say:
Between bike or car i'll select TRIKE!
What type?
The three wheeled ones...
Posted by *Jojo*
More 'BIG BIKE' photos please . . . Where is Mr. Google ? ? ?
Posted by Merovingian
hehehe.. is it me who is Mr.Google? any way, here you have an Yamaha... correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks like a Thudercat:
and here is the bike I want, Yamaha TZR125cc:
here is a beauty Ducati 749s:
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Posted by Ronnie Biggs
... ackshoeally the 'wing is now in it's 1800 guise - but AFAIK there's a new Triumph due for release (or has it been released??) that is over two litres.
I'm not really feeling that many of you in this thread actually ride 'real' bikes
... it strikes me as though some of you are wannabes.
I have watched recent governments in the UK try to legislate people off two wheels and am perturbed that perhaps prospective riders are impressed by the fact that bikes like the 'busa, the 'blade et al are cool because they are fast. Yes, they're fast, yes, they handle (compared to the bikes I've ridden over the years) but the thing that makes the bike scene cool (for me anyway) is the comradeship (I couldn't spell the word I wanted to use). My closest friends are/have been the sort of people that most people would cross the street to avod - their loss.
The point is that none of us ride fast bikes, some of our bikes don't handle - try cornering with 12'' overs - but we all share the same ideas, the same values. The point I'm trying to make is that there's more to riding than going fast round corners on a dry Sunday afternoon in the summer.
@ Krubach - trikes - I've had two and think that they're the business ... even if you get stuck in traffic! Still with a snarling Alsatian on the back seat who'd argue???
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Posted by grammo
I've had a few bikes, currently... Honda SP-1 (which is for sale if anyone's interested.. pm me - 2000W Castrol Honda colours, 52mm BSB Titanium cans, D/B Screen, Power Commander III - goes like stink) also a CBR 600 for Track days, a Yamaha YZ426 M/Xer & a Gas Gas TXT Pro Trialler.
Anyway, as for dream bikes, I quite like my SP-1 actually even though it's got to go
If I was in the market for another superbike then I guess it might be an Aprillia RSV Mille R.
Posted by Ronnie Biggs
@ wildmurphy .... yeah, yeah, yeah, the typical retort from someone who knows next to nothing about bikes - and coming from a bloody Northerner as well
Sheffield ... the only place ... to avoid like the plague - if I've offended you, sorry ... shouldn't be a Northern poof then
Posted by slamEVIL
if you ask me, i'll take my bike (which is also the best) over a car any day...
2002 gsx-r 750
@jojo51069 - it's for sure a 2002 hayabusa
@anti_christ666 - that's a cbr 600 f4i. not a 900
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Posted by Ronnie Biggs
... and (IMO) bikes look more sexy than any poxy car ... witness the GSXR in the previous post ...
Posted by *Jojo*
@slamevil- Nice photo of a 2002 Suzuki 750 GSXR there! First, I really thought that Suzuki 'finally' stopped producing 750 cc bikes/sports category after the assumption of it's 'SRAD' models a couple of years back. Meaning, all of their 750cc model bikes will just be the SRAD ones. But since you posted that it was a 2002 model, then I guess the rumors - were all just 'rumors' perse. Nice one!
Posted by slamEVIL
@jojo - thanks. yes those were just rumors. i think suzuki started making gixxers in like '85 or '86. they are all technicaly "srad's" which is a technology that suzuki invented. it stands for Suzuki Ram Air Direct. it has to do with the intakes in the front of the bike. the faster you go, the more air goes through them into the engine. kinda like a super charger. here's another pic that i cliped out. you can see the intakes clearly.
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Posted by *Jojo*
@slamevil - Thanks again for informing me 'bout what the SRAD stands for . . . Nice clips you got there !
@anti_christ666 - Whatever happened to you mate? Lost contact with google.com ? Why don't you try askjeeves.com for more big bike photos. I really wanted to see the latest of Aprilia and Bimota . Thanks!
Posted by dwin_888
well if its motorbike we're talking about.. id say id choose the ducati 999!
i just like the way it looks! looks very aggressive! well cars. sportscar... id choose the ****************! i feel so comfortable driving it.. though i've only driven it 2 times in my whole life ( my dad doesnt trust me ( )[ This Message was edited by: dwin_888 on 2004-06-13 06:45 ]
Posted by Ronnie Biggs
... am I the only one to have had (I sold it) a GSXR 750 hardtail?
The only thing Suzuki was the engine ... wheels/forks - GPZ, front brake - GPZ, rear brake - harley/GPZ hybrid, twin fatbobs, twin Bates, blah blah blah.
Sold it because hitting a pothole at 130+ jarred my spine a little ...
When I sold it, it was black - the guy who bought it painted it pink!
... and I regret selling it ...
Posted by *Jojo*
@dwin_888 - I was really surprised that you manage to ride on a Ferrari 360 Spyder, was that driving done here in Manila ? As far as I know, only a handfull 'rich' guys owns one here, if not a rich (tycoon) chinese businessman, then it sure is a 'politician'- who vacuums the country's coffers ! Or maybe you manage to drive one abroad mate. I only manage to see one Ferrari 360 Modena here in Ayala Alabang Village - a yellow one and in South Superhighway one Sunday morning during the recent past, the driver sure knows how to step on the pedal when I saw it, maybe afraid of the carnappers that's why. So @dwin_888, what's your take on my 'Q' !
Posted by dwin_888
well ive only driven it around the village!
hehe frankly there are quite alot of ******* owners in makati! say 10-15 in alabang area i really dont know heheh i rarely go to those places! LOL [ This Message was edited by: dwin_888 on 2004-06-13 06:47 ]
Posted by *Jojo*
So, it's really true @dwin_888 ! Can I see a pic of you (upload) together with your Dad's Spyder in the 'Post Your Photo Here Esato Members' thread then ??? I just can't wait to see it @dwin_888 . . .
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Posted by *Jojo*
@dwin_888 - Maybe you are an artist by profession - Aga, Richard or Bayani ? Why hide special photos like those, they are very rare indeed. Me, I have some photos taken with some luxury cars shot in Hong Kong a couple of years back - '93 MB S500 and a Bimmer '94 850C series (very rare now) - but they were not mine, just posed beside them. While for the big bike, I posed beside a '93 Yamaha 750cc FZR model - my cousin's . . . C'mon now mate show me your photoooooooooooooos please !
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Posted by gelfen
melbourne newspaper the Herald Sun has a weekly feature called Cars Guide. in this series of articles they took a dozy BMW R1150R Rockster and turned it from this
BMW Rockster - Germany's idea of a tough road bike.
into this
"Rocky" - No more Mr. Nice Bike
...here is an extract from the final article:
ROCKY was just a misunderstood kid from the wrong side of Berlin when we took him under our wing last month. Fresh off the boat, the BMW R1150R Rockster was asking for trouble in Melbourne's back alleys with his stripy clothes and bug eyes.
We'd had one of his “streetfighter” relatives at Cars Guide and found him more than willing for a few rounds. But he was too quiet, a little soft in the legs and his get-up was all wrong.
He needed help. Five weeks later, our project bike version is a serious athlete ready to take on all-comers.
There's no doubt he was a bit out of shape when he arrived, but Rocky produced a few surprises in training, with a quarter-mile time of 12.84sec (we were expecting a 14), and a fastest terminal speed of 101.60mph.
At the Broadford road racing circuit, he ran a best lap time of 1:21.78.
Despite the beating he copped, Rocky never threw in the towel. We heaved a sigh of relief, the training program wasn't going to be too hard.
With a change to a Leo Vince SBK alloy muffler, Rocky sounded better and ripped through the quarter at Calder Park in 12.297sec, with a terminal speed of 108mph exactly, before rain stopped his exhibition match.
Fitted with Ohlins shock absorbers to stop his rear end fading and back in the Broadford “ring”, Rocky went under his previous best on the first lap and quickly produced a 1:17.75 despite an inferior rear tyre.
But improved performance wasn't enough. To win the hearts and minds of Australia's streetfighter fans he had to look cool.
The self-adhesive orange metallic candy stripes were easily removed from the matt black paint on the tank and sidecovers, while the wheels and oil cooler covers went off to be resprayed gold.
His bug-eye headlight went in the box marked “return to BMW Australia, Mulgrave”, replaced by an Acerbis Diamond enduro headlight reminiscent of headgear used in the Power Rangers TV series. The headlight protector bar also went gold.
With the white self-adhesive racing number background removed and a pair of Powerbronze iridium indicators, Rocky looked like a giant blowfly.
The stock instrument assembly was replaced by a Trailtech Motorcycle Computer with anodised billet surround. It runs off an electronic sender unit on the front wheel, which has speed, odometer and tripmeter readings among its 19 functions.
With the tacho gone, a shift light would have been nice, but we didn't miss the neutral indicator, thanks to the slick gearbox. The indicator self-cancel function no longer worked, but we didn't miss that either.
A set of carbon-fibre rocker cover shields from BMW's Boxer Cup model cleaned up the engine's appearance. This week we sourced some black ignition lead covers to complete the cool, “blacked out” look of the motor.
Rocky is slimmer, quicker and smarter than he used to be. Now it's time for him to strut his stuff in front of the BMW bosses in Mulgrave, near Melbourne.
So far they've fobbed Rocky off &$150; like a prodigal son disinherited after getting tattoos and a nose ring.
Things could be even worse when head office in Germany finds out.
We're hoping they'll let him go on the “show” circuit, visiting BMW showrooms around the country.
Check with your local dealer or keep an eye on CARSguide for developments.
Herald Sun
Posted by jazzmeister
@jojo, the biggest production bike that should be out by now is the...
Triumph Rocket III
2,294cc - 140 cubic inches
147ft.lbf torque
140 bhp
Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, three-cylinder engine
Shaft drive
240/50 section rear tyre
Posted by *Jojo*
@jazzmeister - Thanks for the info there mate. By the way is the Triumph bike a cruiser, off-road or a sports one ?
Posted by jazzmeister
@jojo,
no worries mate! the trumpy's a cruiser, by the way... big, fat, beautiful cruiser.. hahahaha
check it out at http://www.triumph.co.uk/site/intro.cfm
Posted by *Jojo*
@jazzmeister - Wow ! The bike looks like a Harley there, 'almost' similar to the one Arnie used in T2, but I prefer sports bike rather than cruisers . . . Thanks again !