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john74
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Pan-european 1300 NICE.... http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/detail?sectionID=67356&documentID=140668&navID=9 World’s first test on new Pan 1300
15 Apr 2002
We’ve been on the world’s first test of the new Honda STX1300 Pan European over the weekend.
And while you’ll have to wait until Wednesday’s issue of MCN for the full report on this important new bike, in the meantime here’s some first impressions.
The bigger, more powerful engine accelerates harder at all speeds and makes overtaking a breeze.
The new, more aerodynamic fairing means 100mph cruising is more comfortable. Electrically adjustable screen on ABS model lets you tailor the bike to the conditions at the press of a button.
Fuel injection is claimed to improve fuel efficiency by a huge 13 per cent, giving a 236-mile tank range from the 29 litre tank.
An all-new aluminium chassis cuts weight and reduces the wheelbase by 55mm to give easier handling and a more sporty feel.
Adjustable seat means you can set the bike to suit you with three height positions and also moves backwards and forwards to keep your arms comfortable too.
Honda have confirmed the price at £10,599 for the standard bike, £11, 599 for the ABS model. It will be in showrooms in May.
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john74
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http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/detail?sectionID=67356&documentID=138870&navID=9 ZZR-1200 my competition with CBR1100XX.... We’ve been riding in France to test the new ZZ-R1200 for the first time.
The full test will be published in MCN, out on Wednesday. But here are our first impressions:
i. Even the updated engine has a slightly vibey old-style feel when you rev it.
ii. It may be tuned for more mid-range than all-out top-speed punch, but the ZZ-R1200 remains one of the fastest bikes on the planet,
iii. It’s supremely comfortable and though it feels like a big bike, it takes on back roads like something much smaller.
iv. The changes put it back into Hayabusa territory. It’s nothing amazing, just a package that can take on everything you throw at it and do it at speeds you wouldn’t believe.
v. The bars are wider and higher than the old bike’s, the pegs are lower to give you more leg room and the seat is big, luxurious and very welcoming. Like the old bike, the dash is plain, but comprehensive. There’s a temperature gauge, fuel gauge, speedo, rev counter and a digital clock.
vi. Nothing prepares you for the new bike’s gorgeous whining sound and instant thrust off the bottom end. Hit 8000pm and it’s really hauling, with loads of torque and loads of power.
vii. Line it up for a corner and the bike needs a bit of effort to set it up, but the whole experience is very predictable. Give the ZZ-R enough time to react and it goes in predictably and holds a tight line.
Once it’s cranked over in a long bend it just starts to get a little weave on, but cranking up the rear pre-load makes it a bit stiffer and responsive.
viii. Start really working the new four-piston Tokico calipers and you can feel the weight beginning to overpower the brakes, but 99.9 per cent of the time the set-up is spot-on.
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escobar
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I like the classic bikes, so I own a Honda CB750 K7, a very nice retro-style model from 1979! I love it, but don't have the time to ride on it that much! It's a shame! 
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john74
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Yeah classic bikes are nice in about 10-15 years time a nice Triumph Bonneville would look great with me but for now sport bikes and then Sport touring and later on touring and in the end classic ones |
escobar
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Well, I could of course get myself a sportbike, but I got my Honda as a gift from my dad, when he bought himself a Ducati (midlife-crisis, he's getting older every day)! But for a little stroll in the sun, the CB750 suits me nice, I like the look of it with the 4 shiny exchaust-pipes! 
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john74
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Ducati luck guy,handles great huh,does he give it to you?? |
escobar
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It's red and looks really nice, it drives like a dream, and I want it! 
I don't know if he'll give it to me, but I can hope! Maybe when he has lost his driving-license for speeding, and he can't use it for a long time! Or when my mum actually understands what a babe-magnet the bike is (which I've experienced personally, after borrowing it)
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john74
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I really want to drive a MV Agusta,anyone had the honours????
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Xeleven
Joined: Mar 14, 2002
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I was wondering the same thing, the MV Agusta really is THE machine. Also, the new Benelli Tornado looks awsome.
John, the Blackbird's got 164 hp, right? bhp maybe measured on the wheel or something?
Keep riding those curves, and be careful |
john74
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On 2002-04-17 15:43, Xeleven wrote:
I was wondering the same thing, the MV Agusta really is THE machine. Also, the new Benelli Tornado looks awsome.
John, the Blackbird's got 164 hp, right? bhp maybe measured on the wheel or something?
Keep riding those curves, and be careful
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Yep 164 horsepower but actually gives less than 150 on the wheel oh well who travels at 303kms top speed and for how long???Ive taken it 285 (real kms) 300 on the clock (Magic Number) |
john74
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I found another CBR owner in the forum he will join this topic soon |
CBR1100
Joined: Apr 18, 2002
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hi guys i got the CBR1100xx 2001 model the silver/grey colored one with digital meters and looking forward to the 2003 blackbird,Hey John74 if your in Greece lets do some touring together,in for it??Also a T68 owner
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john74
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Im in for some touring,why not lets waiting for the shitty weather to clear up ok???Im planning on spain this year...hopefully you can make it,the more the merrier,its going to be 1 varadero,1 cbr600,1 triumph tiger and 1 triumph sprint st 955i and my cbr1100....why not
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Xeleven
Joined: Mar 14, 2002
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Hey John why not head for North Cape this year? I know it's a long way, but I guarantee that the norwegian girls are worth the journey
Then we could take Laffen out for a spin if he has had the time to get his Hornet out on the road by then... |
Duke
Joined: Jan 31, 2002
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This weekend race again. What do you guys think about Rossi's chances this weekend?
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Posted: 2002-04-17 01:01
