try & convince me not to get a 12

[MickLC]

There are 2 kinds of bike riders. Those that own a 12 and those who wish they own a 12. Isnt that right Mick.. ...

So most of you 12 owners have deluded yourselves into believing

Come on Mick, you know you want one, Gos told me..

Of course he said that...he's delusional

[shadowzx9]

Bah, all this slandering is reminding me of a truism

Riding a honda is like screwing a fat chick, you might enjoy it while its going on, but youll never brag about it to your mates.

[aardvark]

really would love to see someone on a 10 go faster through twisties

Someone better tell the Kawasaki Superbike teams.... maybe that's what they've been doing wrong all this time. Riding 10's instead of 12's? OK, might have had something to do with the rules, but maybe they made the rules that way specifically to stop the ZX12's being raced???

Hmmmm... Don't get me wrong, I like the 12's. I prefer the look of the 14's (remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so we don't need a pointless debate about which one looks better) but the 12's make a great sports tourer.

If I wanted to go fast in the twisties then a 6 or a 10 would be the preferred option. That's what they were designed to do.

So, to sum up: the 12's a great bike, stacks of power, comfortable, but starting to look a little dated now. Anyone who wants to call it a "sports bike" need to start riding with people who know how to ride their 6's and 10's.

[Benno]

Jase just summed it up. You want something nimble and quick enough to give you brown marks in your undies on a frequent basis, then the 10 is for you. I'd suggest riding one before you go and apply for a pensioners card, and buy a 12

[Smitty]

Jase just summed it up. You want something nimble and quick enough to give you brown marks in your undies on a frequent basis, then the 10 is for you.

having had a cupla rides on the 10 while I was looking for a new bike last year I have to agree
but for real life riding..that is on the road I found the 10 a pain .......literally!
sore wrists, sore arse, sore thighs on every ride and a pain to ride in traffic with a throttle like a light switch
very unpleasant and it showed that the 10r is meant for the track

I'd suggest riding one before you go and apply for a pensioners card, and buy a 12

boy I suggest you test ride a 12 coz
....in real life riding (not on the track) the 12 is more pleasant
to ride..and no slower
Lane splitting on the freeway or the ride to the hardware
...makes no difference coz having done both, the 10 will
be no quicker than the 12
and imho, the 12 is easier to ride

my 2c

cheers

[Jonno]

Jase just summed it up. You want something nimble and quick enough to give you brown marks in your undies on a frequent basis, then the 10 is for you.

having had a cupla rides on the 10 while I was looking for a new bike last year I have to agree
but for real life riding..that is on the road I found the 10 a pain .......literally!
sore wrists, sore arse, sore thighs on every ride and a pain to ride in traffic with a throttle like a light switch
very unpleasant and it showed that the 10r is meant for the track

I'd suggest riding one before you go and apply for a pensioners card, and buy a 12

boy I suggest you test ride a 12 coz
....in real life riding (not on the track) the 12 is more pleasant
to ride..and no slower
Lane splitting on the freeway or the ride to the hardware
...makes no difference coz having done both, the 10 will
be no quicker than the 12
and imho, the 12 is easier to ride

my 2c

cheers

Spot on, wise words from Master Yoda

[ProblemChild]

..... shouldn't be too long til I have my new beastie can't wait!!! -J.

WOOHOO !! post some piccies up when you get it. Good choice, you will *not* be dissapointed with it .........

And they are not such a big handful in the tight stuff are they ? Sure, not as featherweight as a 6, or a 10, but still very very chuckable and sure-footed.

you want a handfull in the tight stuff just try my old kat.had a short but twisty blast on gos s was nearly as nimble as my 90 gsxr 750 but much more BALLS so just get one

[MickLC]

Jase just summed it up. You want something nimble and quick enough to give you brown marks in your undies on a frequent basis, then the 10 is for you.

having had a cupla rides on the 10 while I was looking for a new bike last year I have to agree
but for real life riding..that is on the road I found the 10 a pain .......literally!
sore wrists, sore arse, sore thighs on every ride and a pain to ride in traffic with a throttle like a light switch
very unpleasant and it showed that the 10r is meant for the track

I'd suggest riding one before you go and apply for a pensioners card, and buy a 12

boy I suggest you test ride a 12 coz
....in real life riding (not on the track) the 12 is more pleasant
to ride..and no slower
Lane splitting on the freeway or the ride to the hardware
...makes no difference coz having done both, the 10 will
be no quicker than the 12
and imho, the 12 is easier to ride

my 2c

cheers

Spot on, wise words from Master Yoda

Geez, and you guys gave me shit for basing my opinions of the 12 on a couple of test rides ...so logically speaking, if you guys believe everything you've just said about the 10 is true, then everything I've previously said about the 12 is also true.

If however what I've said is not true, then you are also agreeing that everything you've just said about the 10 is not true...you can't have it both ways, except I'm sure you'll try to, which just goes to prove that you are all delusional

[Jonno]

This happens as we age Mick

OldFartItis12Rsyndrome

Only cure is to ride one

I have always said 10R for the track 12R for the road, I think

[Smitty]

Geez, and you guys gave me shit for basing my opinions of the 12 on a couple of test rides ...so logically speaking, if you guys believe everything you've just said about the 10 is true, then everything I've previously said about the 12 is also true and if you guys believe everything you've just said about the 10 is not true, then everything I've previously said about the 12 is also not true.

If however what I've said is not true or maybe is true, then you are also agreeing that everything you've just said about the 10 is not true or maybe it is...you can't have it both ways, except I'm sure you'll try to, which just goes to prove that you are all delusional

Mick.... I am delusional after that

[MickLC]

It's just simple logic...I think a lot while commuting, scratching and touring on the road on my track bike with lights, mirrors, indicators and a horn.

[Gosling1]

It's just simple logic...I think a lot while commuting, scratching and touring on the road on my track bike with lights, mirrors, indicators and a horn.

see *thats* the problem - REAL sportsbikes (like the Pearl) only have Lights !!!! (all that additional weight of mirrors *pfffft*, indicators *schmindicators* and a *horn* WTF ? Give 'em the bird and take the mirror off with a well-placed size 12 Blundstone I say......!!! ) - this proves beyond any doubt that I am in fact quite delusional

Shadow - thanks for the link mate, I will have a nice long look at that next week, after the trip to PI.

Jamie - when you have your arse firmly planted in the seat of the *King* of Superbikes, you can look down at all the unwashed minions on their *little* bikes, and laugh and point at them !!!

Muahahaahahahaahahahaaha evil chuckle

[esie]

So Jamie, have you ordered and put down a deposit on a 12 yet? You rock, girl!

[MickLC]

when you have your arse firmly planted in the seat of the *King* of Superbikes, you can look down at all the unwashed minions on their *little* bikes, and laugh and point at them !!!

Muahahaahahahaahahahaaha evil chuckle

Ahhhh just like Goldwing and bus drivers

[RG]

try & convince me not to get a 12





Because RG is getting one






of coz I'm kidding...