I'm thinking about what my next bike should be. I currently own a 2001 Honda CBR929RR. The 2 bikes I'm lookin at are a 2003 Honda RC51 (used with 1400 miles that the owner NEVER rides) and the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR. Both have pros and cons, of course. I wanted to get input from others to help me make my decision. Also, this is something that might happen in a couple months or just before the year ends. But the sooner I make my decision, the better.
RC51
Pros:
-V-twin, I love the sound
-I've ridden one a few times before and definitely like it
-Has the pipes I want (High-mount Migs)
-Low Miles (1400 miles currently)
-Lower price (lower than I want to quote)
-b***** trunk than 1000RR
Cons:
-It's used, and even though it's in great shape, it's used.
-Definitely can't be discreet with the loud ass pipes (both a pro and con, actually)
-Location of radiators makes it hot as hell (only at slow slow speeds or standing, not a big deal)
-Low speed turning SUCKS, wrists are easily caught up between bars and tank
-No clock on instrument panel (haha ok thats a stupid con)
-smaller trunk than 929
1000RR
Pros:
-brand new bike, i'll know everything about it
-service plan
-more power
-should handle better than the RC (never ridden a 1000RR but I'm sure it does)
Cons:
-price
-never ridden one before
-i HEARD the HESD is overrated
-extremely small or no trunk (not sure which but both are cons)
It's a pretty shitty list I know and only I can decide on what I want. But to me, they're so different. What do you think, America?
RC51
Pros:
-V-twin, I love the sound
-I've ridden one a few times before and definitely like it
-Has the pipes I want (High-mount Migs)
-Low Miles (1400 miles currently)
-Lower price (lower than I want to quote)
-b***** trunk than 1000RR
Cons:
-It's used, and even though it's in great shape, it's used.
-Definitely can't be discreet with the loud ass pipes (both a pro and con, actually)
-Location of radiators makes it hot as hell (only at slow slow speeds or standing, not a big deal)
-Low speed turning SUCKS, wrists are easily caught up between bars and tank
-No clock on instrument panel (haha ok thats a stupid con)
-smaller trunk than 929
1000RR
Pros:
-brand new bike, i'll know everything about it
-service plan
-more power
-should handle better than the RC (never ridden a 1000RR but I'm sure it does)
Cons:
-price
-never ridden one before
-i HEARD the HESD is overrated
-extremely small or no trunk (not sure which but both are cons)
It's a pretty shitty list I know and only I can decide on what I want. But to me, they're so different. What do you think, America?