View Poll Results: All time Favorite Honda Superbike
Other Honda Bikes Not Listed seperately CB750F, VFR750R, CBR900RR, CB1300F
14
21.54%
Honda GL1000 Goldwing
0
0%
Honda CBX Super Sport
8
12.31%
Honda CB1100R
4
6.15%
Honda CX650Turbo
0
0%
Honda VF1000R
3
4.62%
Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
21
32.31%
Honda NR750
6
9.23%
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
6
9.23%
Honda VTR1000R RC-51
13
20.00%
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
16
24.62%
Honda VFR1200F
0
0%
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All time favorite Honda Superbike
#21
09-16-2011, 09:47 PM
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I think without a doubt the 1000F when she arrived on the scene was the most stunning one that stuck in my head and her performance back in those days was pretty impressive too
But having re thought this question a bit , I think that when I take myself way back to the Honda 750 K1 / K2 early days , that the 750 4's were a real head turner for me as a very young guy ... and in a way , put into the context of that early time period , I think they prolly left a bigger impression on me than the 1000F that came later on in years ...
But having re thought this question a bit , I think that when I take myself way back to the Honda 750 K1 / K2 early days , that the 750 4's were a real head turner for me as a very young guy ... and in a way , put into the context of that early time period , I think they prolly left a bigger impression on me than the 1000F that came later on in years ...
#22
09-16-2011, 09:57 PM
Back in the days when the Triumph Bonneville was the bike to own, there was a small Honda called a 305. Bulletproof SOHC, and for me the start of a love for Hondas which endures to this day.
I think the oval piston bike was revolutionary, but due to it's price not many people ever even got to see one, much less ride one. Hence a low score.
And I still own a CB750C which sits happily in my garage, next to the 1000F.
I think the oval piston bike was revolutionary, but due to it's price not many people ever even got to see one, much less ride one. Hence a low score.
And I still own a CB750C which sits happily in my garage, next to the 1000F.
#23
09-17-2011, 09:43 AM
I think without a doubt the 1000F when she arrived on the scene was the most stunning one that stuck in my head and her performance back in those days was pretty impressive too
But having re thought this question a bit , I think that when I take myself way back to the Honda 750 K1 / K2 early days , that the 750 4's were a real head turner for me as a very young guy ... and in a way , put into the context of that early time period , I think they prolly left a bigger impression on me than the 1000F that came later on in years ...
But having re thought this question a bit , I think that when I take myself way back to the Honda 750 K1 / K2 early days , that the 750 4's were a real head turner for me as a very young guy ... and in a way , put into the context of that early time period , I think they prolly left a bigger impression on me than the 1000F that came later on in years ...
Classic, Thats a beautiful example of a CB750 SOHC. But as good as that looks I really liked the Norton Commando or even better a Kwacker Z1 back then. I thought everyone in Oz rode a Kwack or Zuki back then and Hondas were fewer and less popular with the big bikes.
Dub
#24
09-17-2011, 04:41 PM
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Hey:
Classic, Thats a beautiful example of a CB750 SOHC. But as good as that looks I really liked the Norton Commando or even better a Kwacker Z1 back then. I thought everyone in Oz rode a Kwack or Zuki back then and Hondas were fewer and less popular with the big bikes.
Dub
Classic, Thats a beautiful example of a CB750 SOHC. But as good as that looks I really liked the Norton Commando or even better a Kwacker Z1 back then. I thought everyone in Oz rode a Kwack or Zuki back then and Hondas were fewer and less popular with the big bikes.
Dub
I thought everyone in Oz rode a Kwack or Zuki back then and Hondas were fewer and less popular with the big bikes.
I bought a ZIB brand spanking new in 1975 exactly like this one ...
had her for near 10 years all up .... yer , I was one of the original Jap bike hoons too !!! lololol .....could out run everything on the road back then with ease, those were the days hey !!
She evolved rather quickly after about a year into a fully braced frame , four into one straight out pipe , bigger jets , alloy rims , fairing , drop bars ...ect ect ect ......then finally after about 7 years later a full rebuild and a 28lbboost Turbo kit and a chit load of internal engine mods ... what a bad **** thing she turned into over the years !! lol
Last edited by CBRclassic; 09-17-2011 at 04:45 PM.
#25
09-18-2011, 09:21 PM
Back in the days when the Triumph Bonneville was the bike to own, there was a small Honda called a 305. Bulletproof SOHC, and for me the start of a love for Hondas which endures to this day.
I think the oval piston bike was revolutionary, but due to it's price not many people ever even got to see one, much less ride one. Hence a low score.
And I still own a CB750C which sits happily in my garage, next to the 1000F.
I think the oval piston bike was revolutionary, but due to it's price not many people ever even got to see one, much less ride one. Hence a low score.
And I still own a CB750C which sits happily in my garage, next to the 1000F.
I sold my CB750C to make room for my 1kF. I was in a small apartment then but wish I hung on to it.
But yeah, the CB450 was a hot rod back then. It was the BIG Honda. lol
Edit: I forgot to mention a bike that may find it's way into my barn next year. I would not count out the VTR Super Hawk. Just the name it self. Super Hawk, I would really like to throw a leg over one.
Last edited by TimBucTwo; 09-18-2011 at 09:37 PM.
#26
09-18-2011, 11:13 PM
That pic brought back some memories -
They were great bikes - still are if you can find one. One thing - they didn't leave pools of oil everywhere like the Bonnies and other Brit bikes. So reliable they were almost boring. Never really needed fixing.
I had a 50cc Honda, looked very similar - like a delivery bike today. Had an upswept exhaust - loved that bike - everyone else had 2 strokes and were always fixing them. Not me, I was out riding hehe
We had the 400 Hawk here - sadly I never found one that lived up to it's billing. Maybe we didn't get the Hawk that you did.
They were great bikes - still are if you can find one. One thing - they didn't leave pools of oil everywhere like the Bonnies and other Brit bikes. So reliable they were almost boring. Never really needed fixing.
I had a 50cc Honda, looked very similar - like a delivery bike today. Had an upswept exhaust - loved that bike - everyone else had 2 strokes and were always fixing them. Not me, I was out riding hehe
We had the 400 Hawk here - sadly I never found one that lived up to it's billing. Maybe we didn't get the Hawk that you did.
#27
09-20-2011, 12:03 PM
Yup! The 2-strokes were around back then. My older brother had one of the fastest bikes back then, a Yamaha 305.
There are some Super Hawks up for sale around my place.
LINK for VTR 1000 F specs.
Not a lot of riders know about it. It's kind of a sleeper. That's why I brought it up. Looks like the saddle is more forgiving than the RC-51.
There are some Super Hawks up for sale around my place.
LINK for VTR 1000 F specs.
Not a lot of riders know about it. It's kind of a sleeper. That's why I brought it up. Looks like the saddle is more forgiving than the RC-51.
Last edited by TimBucTwo; 09-20-2011 at 12:10 PM.
#28
09-20-2011, 12:19 PM
#29
09-20-2011, 03:01 PM
Hey:
Well 2 strokes were and still are the deal, it just took a long time to get them in good chassis( Hon NSR 400, Yam 350 LC, and Suzi RG 500). I owned a Yam RD400 and a Kaw H2 750 back in the late 70s and early 80s both very fast bikes but had tempermental issues as well as the Kaw just did not handle but still is one of my fav bikes of all times. It either put a smile or scared look on your face and surprised you with either whenever it wanted. Not a very predictable ride, but was a ton of fun at times and chit your pants powerful fast.
My H2 had ported Cylinders, Denco chambers and big Lectrons, but that money would have been better spent on a good chassis as the bike was scary even on straights. Boy I sure do miss that bike. It made me a better rider, as you had to be just to stay on them. The first bike I ever rode that could spin the tire and wheelie at the same time when it came on the pipe.
The Yammer RD400 is the reason I don't have very fond thoughts of the old CB750 SOHC as my RD400 took down quite a few of them back in the day. Light and quick bikes, with a good powerband for its size a lot of fun and they handled pretty good, way better than the Kaw H2. Very steady bikes, for back then. The ringa ding ding, smoke and seat was not what the ladies were looking for, so on to the four strokes it was. My Smokin Hot CFC GF at the time liked my Norton 850 way better than the RD. So away it went and a few months later so did she, and I never miss either.
Dub
Well 2 strokes were and still are the deal, it just took a long time to get them in good chassis( Hon NSR 400, Yam 350 LC, and Suzi RG 500). I owned a Yam RD400 and a Kaw H2 750 back in the late 70s and early 80s both very fast bikes but had tempermental issues as well as the Kaw just did not handle but still is one of my fav bikes of all times. It either put a smile or scared look on your face and surprised you with either whenever it wanted. Not a very predictable ride, but was a ton of fun at times and chit your pants powerful fast.
My H2 had ported Cylinders, Denco chambers and big Lectrons, but that money would have been better spent on a good chassis as the bike was scary even on straights. Boy I sure do miss that bike. It made me a better rider, as you had to be just to stay on them. The first bike I ever rode that could spin the tire and wheelie at the same time when it came on the pipe.
The Yammer RD400 is the reason I don't have very fond thoughts of the old CB750 SOHC as my RD400 took down quite a few of them back in the day. Light and quick bikes, with a good powerband for its size a lot of fun and they handled pretty good, way better than the Kaw H2. Very steady bikes, for back then. The ringa ding ding, smoke and seat was not what the ladies were looking for, so on to the four strokes it was. My Smokin Hot CFC GF at the time liked my Norton 850 way better than the RD. So away it went and a few months later so did she, and I never miss either.
Dub
Last edited by CBR1988; 09-20-2011 at 07:44 PM.
#30
09-20-2011, 04:14 PM
days ...this one almost a carbon copy of one I used to get to ride over on the other side of the pond