why XX and not Busa or ZX12R??

sbn · 10-09-2007, 4:02 PM

Hi all.

I am new here and looking to buy a sportsbike and therefore looking at different bikes.

Can any of you tell me why I should go for a XX and not a busa or a ZX12R

f1_hurricane · 10-09-2007, 4:35 PM

it's a honda

sbn · 10-09-2007, 4:53 PM

you got me there... thats a strong point

slickwill · 10-09-2007, 5:57 PM

I'd agree with F1.

.OrgOwner · 10-09-2007, 6:02 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I'd agree with F1.

Plus the Busa is a little on the average side in the looks department IMO and you might want to sell it on at some point in the future.

Maholli · 10-09-2007, 6:20 PM

Are you talking about the 2008 busa? If so I would recommend the busa.. Its been redesigned for 08 into quite a awsome overall package..

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slickwill · 10-09-2007, 7:54 PM

I honestly don't have enough first hand experience with any of them to make an informed statement. For every bit of information I get by asking on a site like this I do three of four times more research on my own doing things like looking for independent reviews, visiting each dealer, etc. In the end for a purchase like this I go with my gut and my heart. My bike is a toy that also sometimes gets used for commuting. I didn't buy it for practical purposes so it doesn't necessarily have to "make sense." I was very picky and picked a bike that I thought looked great and matched the level of perfomance that I wanted. I definitely have a strong preference for Honda and have always owned Honda's but if the right dream bike came along I might go a different direction. In the end do what feels good to you and get what you want.

pohiles · 10-09-2007, 11:50 PM

If I was you, I would look for something a little different. The XX is a bike you never see. I live in the south, and every jackass has a streched busa and zx14. It may not be as fast but in that group you are supersonic any way.

rokitt51 · 10-10-2007, 12:58 AM

try and grab a demo ride on them all. That is the only way to know what you want. check online reviews, and talk to 3 different owner while they are standing together if you can to get their point of view. Keep in mind, busa owners think they're the **** 9 out of 10. ZX12 has always been faster than the busa, so is the 14. XX has always been slower, but still a blast, more comfy, and its a honda. That is build quality and longevity. I have ridden all of them and personally am a sucker for the zx12 (taller and my personal choice).

ldavis · 10-10-2007, 1:29 AM

sit on them all.. you'll figure out which one fits best.. that's how i picked mine out..

Rubicon on 38s · 10-10-2007, 6:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sbn

Hi all.

I am new here and looking to buy a sportsbike and therefore looking at different bikes.

Can any of you tell me why I should go for a XX and not a busa or a ZX12R

This 1300-1400cc bike isn't going to be your first is it?

slickwill · 10-10-2007, 7:25 PM

No, he is a motorcycle police officer.

solorsix · 10-11-2007, 12:36 PM

I would go for the XX, you can get a darn nice one for around 4k.

johndaye · 11-18-2007, 3:35 PM

blackbird may be more comfortable. It's more about the rider than the bike.
Tank bag and tail luggage and you have a long range tour bike.

bjay51d · 11-20-2007, 9:21 PM

My brother revalved his forks and put a penske shock on his xx and was pretty hard to keep up with in the turns...He ended up with 65000.miles with only one problem the voltage reg went bad.

ucfmotorcycle1 · 11-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Ive ridden all 3. I like the ZX12 the best even though I am not a Kaw fan.
The blackbird was not very impresive power wise. It was comfortable but it ended there.
THe ZX12 was quick powerful and felt more like a sportbike then the other 2.

Surffrog · 11-26-2007, 10:34 AM

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I always thought the 'Busa was supposed to be the fastest standard production bike allowed on the road.

If the zx12 and 14 topped it, how come there wasn't a song and dance about it?

slickwill · 11-26-2007, 4:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I always thought the 'Busa was supposed to be the fastest standard production bike allowed on the road.

If the zx12 and 14 topped it, how come there wasn't a song and dance about it?

I think it's because basically they are all limited to the same top speed these days. Not sure but that's my guess.

UncleJesse954 · 11-26-2007, 5:19 PM

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Originally Posted by f1_hurricane

it's a honda

thats only important if you're a die hard honda head. if it came out of japan in the last decade. the build quality is probably acceptable. i imagine all of them have similar maintenance schedule and are comparably reliable

UncleJesse954 · 11-26-2007, 5:25 PM

that being said i'd put the blackbird last. all anybody has really said that's better about it is that it's a little more rare to see than the other ones. and that it may be the most comfortable of the land missile bikes.but the other ones out perform it. and they are ALL more comfortable than most 600-1100 sportbikes

Surffrog · 11-27-2007, 1:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I think it's because basically they are all limited to the same top speed these days. Not sure but that's my guess.

Fair enough. So am I right that the pre-ristricted 'busa is still 'offically' the fast production thingy on two wheels?

UncleJesse954 · 11-27-2007, 2:02 AM

thats my guess but some might argue that its the pre restricted 12r

UncleJesse954 · 11-27-2007, 2:05 AM

what about bmw k1200s/r. those seem to be a real nice bike.

Surffrog · 11-27-2007, 2:37 AM

They do, but I've never seen them put forward as a candidate for the world's fastest. Have you?

UncleJesse954 · 11-27-2007, 2:42 AM

i wasnt talking the bmw for worlds fastest bike (no way). just recommending it for our thread starter here.

Surffrog · 11-27-2007, 4:05 AM

Opps! Sorry.

nedro · 11-27-2007, 5:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sbn

Hi all.

I am new here and looking to buy a sportsbike and therefore looking at different bikes.

Can any of you tell me why I should go for a XX and not a busa or a ZX12R

Then set your sites on a sportbike, not a hyper straightline bike of which you just asked about.

UncleJesse954 · 11-27-2007, 6:17 PM

nah. there's plenty of market for the big bikes out there too. theyre stable as a rock. more comfortable than our tight handling bikes. and people misconcieve how well these big bikes handle. they only suck after you stretch or lower them. yes they are a little heavy but well engineered and still somewhat intended for canyon carving. if i ever get rid of my 54 it will probably be for one of these open classers

Surffrog · 11-28-2007, 3:00 AM

Sorry for being a traitor to the cause, but I looooooove the '08 Busa. I was quite fond of the original, too.

Certainly can't afford either, even if I thought I would do anything more than just pussy-foot around on one. They actually scare me a little, but then I've only been riding a 400rr for just over a year and a half.

Surffrog · 11-28-2007, 3:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

Sorry for being a traitor to the cause, but I looooooove the '08 Busa. I was quite fond of the original, too.

Certainly can't afford either, even if I thought I would do anything more than just pussy-foot around on one. They actually scare me a little, but then I've only been riding a 400rr for just over a year and a half.

Sorry, I should correct that statement a little. I've only been riding my own 400rr for a year and a half.