Members der oxenrig Posted January 2, 2010 Members Share Posted January 2, 2010 Normally, I'm not a fan of sports bikes. But something about this bike screams fun: Maybe it's the fact that it's really easy to do wheelies on them. I may have to save up for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Pssh, you call that a bike? THIS is a bike. Asphaltfighters Stormbringer Yes, even the name is awesome. It has a top speed of more than 320 km/h; a rated power output of 220 hp / 161.9 kW, which in booster mode grows to 280 hp / 206 kW. It's based on the ZX-10R which is a pretty nice bike to begin with. My brother has the ZZR-1400 (Euro equiv of the ZX-14) which is pretty unreal even stock. He wants to get it tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Pssh, you call that a bike? THIS is a bike. Asphaltfighters Stormbringer Yes, even the name is awesome. It has a top speed of more than 320 km/h; a rated power output of 220 hp / 161.9 kW, which in booster mode grows to 280 hp / 206 kW. That has to be the most retarded thing I've ever seen in my life for street use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 It's easy to do wheelies on any high power sports bike But yeah, I've always had a soft spot for triumphs; cruisers and sport alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 It's easy to do wheelies on any high power sports bike But yeah, I've always had a soft spot for triumphs; cruisers and sport alike. +1. I like several bikes in the Triumph stable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelemvor Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yeah I've sat on the street triple... I used to lust after them but after having my ninjas I've decided I want to get a more 'sporty' cruiser style bike. I like the adventure aspect of biking rather than the speed and adrenaline. I'm probably going to end up buying a Bonneville at the end of the year. Either that or an old 750cc Nighthawk. Sometimes I even look with temptation at used Harley Sportsters... (easy to find on craigslist for good prices) even though I know a Bonneville would run circles around them. Someday, I might get a full fledged sport touring bike, but for right now I'm wanting a bike that's comfortable, affordable, and I can just jump on and "Go"... if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 +1. I like several bikes in the Triumph stable! +1. I haven't had a bike in over 10 years now, but have been getting the itch again. I don't want a full-on sport bike again, but there's something about the streetfighter look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 They forgot to put fairings on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 that's not a sport bike, its a hooligan bike - designed to damage your cheeks by grinning too much. YOU NEED A TRUMPET. they're incredible bikes now that can compete on the world stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted January 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 I originally wanted a Bonneville... until I sat on one... boy, that's an uncomfortable riding position! Got on my (current) bike in the showroom, a '00 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, and it was like it was made for me. Thing is, it won't do a wheelie unless I have a 300 lb woman on the back of it. The Street Triple R would be nice to have in addition to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 I originally wanted a Bonneville... until I sat on one... boy, that's an uncomfortable riding position! Got on my (current) bike in the showroom, a '00 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, and it was like it was made for me. Thing is, it won't do a wheelie unless I have a 300 lb woman on the back of it. The Street Triple R would be nice to have in addition to it. Should have sat on an America. I did......it's in my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Sean, that's because you're tall, if I recall. the Bonnie fit me like a glove. It just wasnt what I wanted in a bike at the time. There's a condition you seem to have that's alot like GAS - its called MBS (Multiple Bike Syndrome) and its incurable just like GAS. Every rider needs at least 4 bikes: Daily rider, sportbike/hooligan, tourer and dirt/DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm probably going to end up buying a Bonneville at the end of the year. Either that or an old 750cc Nighthawk. Sometimes I even look with temptation at used Harley Sportsters... (easy to find on craigslist for good prices) even though I know a Bonneville would run circles around them.Someday, I might get a full fledged sport touring bike, but for right now I'm wanting a bike that's comfortable, affordable, and I can just jump on and "Go"... if you know what I mean. You've got a perfect bike in the CB750 for what you're talking about. I owned a '96 CB750 for about five years, and it was just a fantastic bike to ride and to own. It would destroy anything called a Sportster in comfort, reliability, performance, rode as easy as anything, cost next to nothing (comparatively) and looked great. You simply cannot touch the post '90/91 CB750's for the best deal in all of motorcycling, they just do it all better, and for less than anything remotely comparable. There are still days when I miss my old Nighthawk, I wanted to keep it so bad when I bought the VFR800 but just couldn't justify two bikes. That bike never once let me down in any category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members SteinbergerHack Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 I've got a 955 Sprint RS and wouldn't trade it. Any of the Triumph triples are a hoot. You have enough power to get really stupid, but enough torque that you don't have to constantly work the gearbox to keep it moving. For a streetbike, the triple is perfect, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Should have sat on an America. I did......it's in my garage. Beat me to it! The Triumph America is probably my favorite cruiser out in the last decade. I was going to buy one awhile ago, but someone stole the bike I'd owned at the time, so there went my trade-in money. It's a friggin laz boy on wheels. This is the exact color/version I was going to buy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Beat me to it! The Triumph America is probably my favorite cruiser out in the last decade. I was going to buy one awhile ago, but someone stole the bike I'd owned at the time, so there went my trade-in money. It's a friggin laz boy on wheels. I love mine. I have better looking bags on it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MTMTEX Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 I am a big fan of Triumphs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Mr. Crow has great taste in bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eegeland Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Make sure you like the sound of the triple! I bought a Sprint ST once and put pipes on it. I wanted to drive into a tree! The trip firing order is inherently unbalance and made this drone in my helmet like two strings out of tune. AHHH HOnda Superhawk. Cheap, wheelies like a dragster, comfortable and fun as hell! I actually race one for years and beat Ducatis all day long! thats the bike in my avatar pic. CBR1000RR is the new beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Mr. Crow has great taste in bikes. I agree... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Think I'll stick with this: By georgestrings at 2005-03-29 By georgestrings at 2005-03-29 It's a 93" shovelhead 5 speed, and it'll do wheelies in 1st and 2nd without any trouble... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eegeland Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 No {censored}? My CBR1000RR doesnt even like to do wheelies in 2nd! You got some S&S stuff in there? Or do those old shovel's have THAT much torque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 No {censored}? My CBR1000RR doesnt even like to do wheelies in 2nd! You got some S&S stuff in there? Or do those old shovel's have THAT much torque? Yeah, it's got some S&S goodies in there: their 3 and 5/8" big bore kit, 4 and 1/2" stroker lower end, ported, flowed and dual plugged heads, Andrews C grind cam, that the heads were ported and flowed to, Thunderjet and Yost power tube in the E carb, and *a few* other things... It's an FXRS, and AFAIK, the FXR series put more torque to the pavement than any other Harley chassis... I've also done a few passes on a dyno, to dial in the carb and ignition - it's barely under 100 hp at the rear wheel, which is really good - considering that it's under 100 ci... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eegeland Posted January 3, 2010 Members Share Posted January 3, 2010 Very cool. Half the fun is hooking stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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