FTR1200 or CB1000R
- Thread starter Rusty_68
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Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Can't help you here but damn, that Indian sure is prettier than the Honda.
Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Vote 1 Honda.
You know it’ll be a good bike, if a little uninspiring.
Imo that’s a good thing.
I also disagree with Mr crudley.
The arse end of that Indian is making my eyes not want to be eyes anymore.
You know it’ll be a good bike, if a little uninspiring.
Imo that’s a good thing.
I also disagree with Mr crudley.
The arse end of that Indian is making my eyes not want to be eyes anymore.
Labcanary
One potato, two potato, click
Indian, pretty sure you can hook up a 5th wheeler trailer.
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Hmm, yes. I see your point.
I bet you could do wonders over a few days with a bunch of power tools and have the two bikes at your disposal in the FrankenGarage.
The side mirrors drag the Honda down.
Rusty_68
say no to ooogamaflap
Agreed. A lot for sale secondhand too, which might tell me something?
Lazmo
Old and hopeless
No idea with either bike… as weirdly, I’m out of touch with new bikes these days.
But the Indian looks like it’s trying to be a Ducati Monster. You’ll certainly pull more oggles on it than the Honda.
But if it is about you… as a rider, and not about who’s looking at you, then the main thing to consider is… they have two completely different motors.
A Vtwin for the Indian, and I’m not sure of how many degrees it is, but looks to be 45’ish, so if so, I’d guess balancers to stop the shake… but it’s likely got grunt for days.
An inline 4 with less cubes for the Honda, but it’s bound to have less grunt but be smooth all the way, with some serious mumbo at the top.
I’m guessing they’d both be respectable handlers these daze… so really more about what sort of motor/response/feel/style you want… I’d test ride both first.
I’d ask my motorcycle journo mates… but they all have retired… bastards.
Me personally, I'm a Vtwin guy, but strictly 90 degrees... I had this for a while…
But the Indian looks like it’s trying to be a Ducati Monster. You’ll certainly pull more oggles on it than the Honda.
But if it is about you… as a rider, and not about who’s looking at you, then the main thing to consider is… they have two completely different motors.
A Vtwin for the Indian, and I’m not sure of how many degrees it is, but looks to be 45’ish, so if so, I’d guess balancers to stop the shake… but it’s likely got grunt for days.
An inline 4 with less cubes for the Honda, but it’s bound to have less grunt but be smooth all the way, with some serious mumbo at the top.
I’m guessing they’d both be respectable handlers these daze… so really more about what sort of motor/response/feel/style you want… I’d test ride both first.
I’d ask my motorcycle journo mates… but they all have retired… bastards.
Me personally, I'm a Vtwin guy, but strictly 90 degrees... I had this for a while…
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rextheute
Likes Bikes and Dirt
My heart says Indian , my brains say Honda
I really wanted an Indian dark horse , but go like stink , possibly not reliable , hearsay says ‘ issues’
I have had Kawasaki’s , no dramas, Suzuki’s , no dramas ,Harleys , minor fiddly shit , I have recently - in the last 9 months bough a Royal Enfield , it is amusing , full of character - not powerful tho .but you can cut bits off it , modify it and it’s not $25k of oops I may have fucked up there .
No issues .
Next bike , likely to be a Harley Tourer , I really like the look of dirt bikes tho .
Indian really looks good tho !
Whilst I know ‘ lockdown ‘ mcas at Keillor has a great selection and good attitude towards ‘ testing ‘ , just saying ….
I really wanted an Indian dark horse , but go like stink , possibly not reliable , hearsay says ‘ issues’
I have had Kawasaki’s , no dramas, Suzuki’s , no dramas ,Harleys , minor fiddly shit , I have recently - in the last 9 months bough a Royal Enfield , it is amusing , full of character - not powerful tho .but you can cut bits off it , modify it and it’s not $25k of oops I may have fucked up there .
No issues .
Next bike , likely to be a Harley Tourer , I really like the look of dirt bikes tho .
Indian really looks good tho !
Whilst I know ‘ lockdown ‘ mcas at Keillor has a great selection and good attitude towards ‘ testing ‘ , just saying ….
Rusty_68
say no to ooogamaflap
I did take a look at the RnineT and really liked it. You've got me thinking now???
Rusty_68
say no to ooogamaflap
We have a fairly new Indian dealer here in Ballarat. I've been in the speak to them, just before the last lockdown. But now we are 'free' again, I reckon I'll swing by and check out if a test ride is available.
Asininedrivel
caviar connoisseur
What is that? I like it.
safreek
*******
It might turn some people off, she is a stunning new buell.
safreek
*******
And just to stir
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