i am looking ad getting a cbr and was wondering which one i should get. their arnt many in my area so i am kinda limited. their is a 929 for $3200 2000 Honda CBR 929 and another 2000 HONDA CBR 929 CLEAN TITLE and here is one that they are asking $4000 for !!!! One Sharp CBR929 !!!! also their are a few 954's for $3500 like this one 2003 honda cbr 954 rr and this one 2002 cbr 954rr. both of the 954's have been stunted and possibly the 929's aswell. the other options is their is a cbr1100xx for $3500 here 1999 Honda cbr 1100xx i am just wondering what everyones thinks about these bikes. dont want to buy a turd and be stuck with it. also as far as bikes it their really much difference between the 954 and 929 other than obviously displacement?

 

a) whats your riding experience? since youre looking at the 929s and 54s im assuming its either little or limited to 600s. In that case no ones gonna recommend any of these but if i had to id pick the second 929. If youve got the experience and can ride go with the 954, the first one you listed. b) what type of riding are you doing? The 929s and 954s are a different breed compared the blackbirds. The 954 is probably the best all around of the 3. Ive never ridden a 1100 but i feel like itd be the most comfortable and best for touring or long rides since the 954 will handle the best. This is a fairly subjective question though and all depends on your experience and intentions with the bike which you didnt really provide sooo i dont think we can be of too much help until then. And the 954 replaced the 929; its much lighter, more powerful, handles better, etc, etc, etc.

 

get that one

 

O sorry I forgot to mention that part. I mostly cruise around (maybe a hour or 2the at a time) just want something that is fun to ride and reliable. My I have about 3 years of riding on my built cb750 and have also ridden my friends buell 1125r and bandit 1200 so I can handle a liter bike. Im a very reserved rider (no wheelies or other dangerous crap like that) I considered a 600bike but my bike is nearly as fast and they are a bit small for me. Im 6'4 and 240lbs. I've heard alot about the blackbirds but they seem to have most of their power in the top end and I would rather have more low to mid for going through the twisties

 

O and I have tried but can't seem to be able to get hold of the first 954

 

I don't know what you have done to your cb750, so I can't make a fair comparison, but it would have to be pretty built to be almost as fast as a modern 600. Modern 600's have nearly double the power that a cb750 does. Not to mention the lightweight of them. I guess my point is, don't rule out a 600 until you ride one. My guess is you will be suprised. I do understand your size though. But a friend of mine is nearly identical to your stats and he runs a ninja 636 with no problems at all.

For the amount of money your talking, I would suggest the 954RR or a 1000RR. You should be able to get into a really nice 04 1000RR for around $4,000 or less.

As for the 1100 being more top end. Its really not. Its probably one the best all around bikes there is. I would describe the 1100 as the F4i of the big bikes. Its comfortable, has great power and you can do everything on it. The seating position is great for trips over an hour and it still handles well enough to keep a smile on your face. the downside is they tend to hold their value so finding a good deal on one may be hard. They do have a fairly long wheel base which makes turning in a bit harder, but they really stay planted once they are in the turn. Also, since your conscious of your size, the 1100's long wheel base and larger body work will make you look like you fit it better.

If you like twins, keep your eye for an RC51. They also hold their value, but are sweet bikes. Not great for long trips though. They are very race inspired. If you want a really nice looking and easy to ride bike. Look at the Super hawk. They make decent power and can usually be had pretty cheap.

 

Well I just finished the motor on my cb750. Bored out to 850ccst with high compression pistons, racing connecting rods, lightened and balanced crank shaft, transmission rebuilt for racing (not really sure what they do with it lol), ported and polished heads with oversized valves, racing valve springs, racing camshaft with a very high lift and duration (don't remember the numbers off the top of my head) also has a custom made intake that's kinda hard to describe. I am sure I am forgetting some stuff. The total in parts not counting machine work is over $2000 in the motor. But it sure is a cool bike.I have never ridden a 600 but im sure my bike wouldn't be way too far behind. I didn't know that I could get a cbr1000 for that cheap. I just have a hard time finding liter bikes in my area. I am considering the 1100 though.

o and i have another thread in the newbie section with some pics and details about my cb750. dont want to post it twice. https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-membe...-louis-135084/

 

You did a nice job on your cb 750. Very cool bike. I would still suggest riding a 600 if you get the chance. I think you will be very impressed. They aren't as far away from a literbike as you might think. They are very close. Plus, you can usually find more deals on them and the insurance is much cheaper depending on who you go through. Some insurance companies have a surcharge on sportbikes, plus another surcharge on sportbikes over 600cc. You may have to shop around for the best insurance. I've found StateFarm to be the best in my area.

You might have to widen your search area for a good deal. I would look within a 2-300 mile radius for the right bike. No matter what you buy, make sure you look it over carefully. But judging by your cb750, you know your way around a bike and will know what to look for.

 

I currently own two CBRs. A 1990 1000f and a 97 600f3. The 1000f is very comfortable for me 6'5" 210lbs. I've ridden that bike from New Jersey to Deal's Gap in Tennessee/NorthCarolina. It is a pretty heavy bike, though. I recently started riding track days and that is why I have a 600f3. I was amazed at how fast the 600s are and mine is not as fast as the newer bikes. I thought that I'd be too big to ride the 600 for more than a track session at a time. My F3 is actually quite roomy and pretty comfortable even at my size. I don't know that I would want to ride it all day or for an extended trip; but for 1 or 2 hour rides, you won't have any problems with a 600. So far I've found the bike to be so damned entertaining that I don't even think about how I look on the thing or how well I fit. Having said that, I would love a Blackbird! I wish Honda had never stopped making them.

Most important issue, of course, is that the bike has been treated well. I don't think I would even consider a bike that had been used for stunting. Hope this helps.

 

i think i may have changed my mind on the bikes. in my area i have found a 1999 suzuki bandit, 2000 vtr1000, and 2000vfr800. i know about the bandit but my question is whats the difference between the vtr and vfr? i am having a hard time finding info on either