I have searched the forum and did not really find the same question I am looking to ask I am new to CBRs and Sport bikes but not new to motorcycles as I currently ride a Harley and like my father has a Mustang GT to compliment his truck I was a sportbike to compliment my Harley when I want to do some harder twisties and lean more than those big cruisers allow.

I found an 88 Hurricane 1000 for 1500 from a dealer in my area with 41000 miles on it and I am wondering how they compare to newer sport bikes as in are they a lot faster acceleration and easier to get into a lot of trouble if you are not super careful? I know it depends on the rider and abilities and control to not thrash the throttle but I am wondering if because these are 80s bikes they are comparable to say the F4I's and slower than the 600RRs. Or would I be better off looking for a 600 F2 or F3?

Thanks in advance for the advice guys!!

Always loved how Honda made the CBRs look

 

I might be getting into trouble here, but, if you think about today's 'sports' bikes, a 1988 CBR1000F is a comfortable vintage touring bike in comparison. Anyone else?

Cheers,

Dennis

'92 CBR1000F

 

Thank you, So your saying compared to an 600cc F3 it would not be too bad? Do they take corners pretty well?

Thanks man for the help

 

The CBR1000 is more powerful (c.20%) and has better pulling power than the F3 / F4, but of course is quite a bit heavier. They do handle quite well, are very comfortable but will not be as nimble as the CBR6's.
As with most of this type of machine they are very capable and probably more of a bike than most riders will ever be able to use properly.
You would not be disappointed with either, just depends on what you are looking for.

 

Thank you. I am looking for sport bike to compliment my harley. But sn older one as I can't shell out 5 grand for a newer 600

 

The 600 is a very capable bike. I’ve had ‘98 north of 150mph. It’s light and very easy to maneuver The newer bikes are higher performance in comparison but holy smokes they are expensive now.

 

Thank you for the advice. Im noticing even older 600s are a little more than 2 years ago

 

Most bikes from the 80's and 90's are going to be carbureted. Don't get me wrong, I love them, but they don't like to sit for long periods of time. Fuel injected bikes are much more forgiving in that respect. Now, I think any of the bikes you've mentioned are going to provide you that "OMG is this thing fast!" kind of feeling. 600's are more nimble in the curves, especially when comparing the steel frame bikes of the 80s and 90's. I rode a 1995 CBR 1000F for a number of years until I rode my wife's F3 through Deals Gap (the Dragon) in the TN mountains. I came back with that famous Will Smith quote from the movie Independence Day, "I have got to get me one of these!". I've been on 600's ever since and never looked back.

 

Awesome man thanks for the reply love the independence day quote too!

 

You are really comparing apples to oranges. These two bikes are built for completely different riding in my opinion. Think of a NASCAR track...the outside perimeter is meant for high speed cruising, whereas the infield is all twisties for track days. Either bike can be on either part of the track, but one is built for the twisties and one really isnt.