Naked 1000's which one does it for you?

[Mr Bones]

I've been looking around at all these naked 1000 sports bikes coming out.
I'm a big fan of the naked look even on a bike. :)
Just wanted to know what you all thought about em?

What floats your boat?

[Turtle]

I tried a Naked for a while but sold it because i was the only one on one.....

[LOAFIE]

The Z1000 is a fine looking bike

[LAW]

http://www.motoplus.be/download/honda_cb1000r_noire_2008(2).jpg

http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/a/Aprilia%20Shiver.jpg

I think it's the shiver for me :ayyy:

[clarkey]

MV Brutale...:drool::drool:

[triumph]

triumph speed tripple .

[koldor]

KTM Super Duke Looks good

[Mr Bones]

I test rode the shiver Law & it had no balls at all. I wasn't a big fan of it.

[Turtle]

Cb1000 looks sweet

[Captain]

The Brutale is nice, but I don't mind the CB either.

[spotcom]

Okay - not yet available, but getting pretty close: The Ducati Streetfighter

This will be awesome, methinks: http://www.streetfighter.ducati.it/main_en.html

[Mr Bones]

The ducati, the KTM & the MV are to expensive for me.

[Captain]

Takes too long to load spot. I remember that bike, copped a lot of criticism by many duke owners for selling out to the latest craze etc. Go figure. Have they come around?

[ozimoto]

Go the Z1000. I've had mine for 6 years. Bought one the first ones in the country and clocked over 66000k's on it.

Ride it to the island every year. Great bikes through 25k to 55k bends.They do good monos and are a great all rounder.

I'll even build you a set of wicked loud pipes like mine.

They're not to shabby around OP either.See below.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4983/dsc00066bjn.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00066bjn.jpg)

[Turtle]

Go the Z1000. I've had mine for 6 years. Bought one the first ones in the country and clocked over 66000k's on it.

Ride it to the island every year. Great bikes through 25k to 55k bends.They do good monos and are a great all rounder.

I'll even build you a set of wicked loud pipes like mine.

They're not to shabby around OP either.See below.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4983/dsc00066bjn.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00066bjn.jpg)

But thats a Kawasaki .......

[chriskerr]

I love the look and feel of the honda, not ridden it but the seating pos is cool and the bike looks horn!

[ozimoto]

But thats a Kawasaki .......

Of course didn't you know that Kawasaki and handling/reliability go hand in hand.

Unlike Honda were your head goes in your hand so you can have nap.:stirthepot:

[Turtle]

Of course didn't you know that Kawasaki and handling/reliability go hand in hand.

Unlike Honda were your head goes in your hand so you can have nap.:stirthepot:

Ah sorry i forgot............I love Kwakas ...:ayyy: Especially 2006/2007 model ZX-10's :ayyy:

[ozimoto]

Ah sorry i forgot............I love Kwakas ...:ayyy: Especially 2006/2007 model ZX-10's :ayyy:

Na there as ugly as sin.

[Turtle]

Na there as ugly as sin.

So what ..they go like stink !!!

[ozimoto]

Yea but it's like having an ugly girlfriend.

You'll ride her hard but don't want to be seen in public with her.

[Turtle]

Yea but it's like having an ugly girlfriend.

You'll ride her hard but don't want to be seen in public with her.

:lmao::lmao: ....thats just cruel.........there's some owners here that will disagree with you.......

[ozimoto]

let me remit......beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So buy some f&cking glasses so you can see what a really ugly bike you bought.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Lopeman]

i cant wait for the new ducati naked, looks hot

[2ndclasscitizen]

Once the parts finally fucking arrive so I can build it my choice will be my GSXR1000K5 Fighter. But for production ones, the Brutale 1078RR and the Bimota DB6R.

And I was glad to read in AMCN that Ducati might have to drop the Streetfighter name for the new bike. It definitely isn't a Streetfighter.

[*Oggy*]

I think the CB1000 has the basics to trick up quite a bit. Has the basic lines...just needs a few engine bits swapped to put in some decent power.

[Turtle]

I think the CB1000 has the basics to trick up quite a bit. Has the basic lines...just needs a few engine bits swapped to put in some decent power.

+1......:ayyy:

[Mozzie]

Moto Morini

[saf]

The CB1000 headlamp looks like a hector protector. Otherwise, yes I would be caught riding the Hoonda.

These Italian bikes that retail for $twoarmsandaleg are not feasible. Do super expensive hairy armpitted bikes really offer any advantage? Or is it all in the name of posing?

[Captain]

All in the name of posing mate :lmao:
Better be careful stating the obvious, some people don't like to hear it (just like the truth) .... and it's gotten me into trouble before :lmao:

[saf]

Yeah it's bound to upset someone. Maybe the owners can use some spare $100 bills to wipe away their tears, if they have any left after buying their ludicrously expensive bike.

When I see a bloke pandering around on something akin to an MV Agusta, I can't help but think they don't know how to spend the money efficiently. It's absurdly more expensive than the leaders of the pack but doesn't offer any advantage other than a brand name and hairy armpits. As such Ducati can stick their Streetfighter that isn't a Streetfighter up their arse. A real Streetfighter bike is what it is. Making overpriced naked production bikes that are labelling themselves as streetfightered is gay.

Shoryuken!

[Dunno]

Aprilia Tuono :ayyy:

[Mr Bones]

Yeah 2ndclass I wanted to do the same to my 2003 GSXR but not sure if it's worth the hassle or better to just get a naked bike.
Only drama is $$$$$ of course.

[1down5up]

Okay - not yet available, but getting pretty close: The Ducati Streetfighter

This will be awesome, methinks: http://www.streetfighter.ducati.it/main_en.html
yep its got my atttenion its got the 1098 motor
just a touch jelous are we saf poor boy you would love to ride /try one wouldn`t ya :mock::bum1smiley:...:finger::stirthepot::lmao::lm ao::lmao::lmao:

[Mr Bones]

Yeah there a pretty awsome bike so they say.

[stetto]

Speed triple :ayyy:

[2ndclasscitizen]

Makingroduction bikes that are labelling themselves as streetfightered is gay.

Fixed it for you.

[clarkey]

Moto Morini

Stay away Mozzie-Guy at work has one a these and I cant beleive the problems he is constantly getting-lucky he kept his r 6 while he waits for it to go in and out of the shop:(

[BART]

Go the Z1000. I've had mine for 6 years. Bought one the first ones in the country and clocked over 66000k's on it.

Ride it to the island every year. Great bikes through 25k to 55k bends.They do good monos and are a great all rounder.

I'll even build you a set of wicked loud pipes like mine.

They're not to shabby around OP either.See below.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4983/dsc00066bjn.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00066bjn.jpg)

+1 Greg, take one for a ride.

You will love it.


Pat's Z is also good for scaring sheep in a padock.

[rats666]

mine would be (for looks) a Benelli Cafe racer 1130... for go and ride, I'd love the new Ducati Streetfighter.

[Andre]

I quite like the Naked bikes, although my next bike is going to be full faired.
I chose the FZ1N,I like the aggressive look of it, plus it has miles of tuning advantages. 04' R1 engine in all alloy frame.130hp at wheel, capable of 150hp with a few minor mods!:mod_smilie_rockwoot
Tried the speed triple, Z1000, the rest are over priced.
The yammy had the quality over the Z1000, and the riding position was better than the the way to upright S3.
Any how each to there own:ayyy:

[ozimoto]

Yeah 2ndclass I wanted to do the same to my 2003 GSXR but not sure if it's worth the hassle or better to just get a naked bike.
Only drama is $$$$$ of course.

Turn your gixxer into a streetfighter.

It's not that hard, I'm sure there's a few others on this thread that have done it and can give advice.

Heres a 94 model GSXR750 I did. It cost me $1200 including rego and paint job to make this a fighter.

The headlight and screen are for a Buell and cost $300 from the states.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1465/dsc00009dlg.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00009dlg.jpg)http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/219/dsc00007jdb.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00007jdb.jpg)

[Dave75]

yamaha FZ1
KTM Superduke

[Naked Twin]

Naked bikes - for once a real thread. I have owned an SV1000 (no longer in production) and an FZ1.

My choice, too many to choose from. Preference is obviously a Vtwin which only leaves Buells and Italian bikes so probably the tuono.

Nick

[Captain]

Naked bikes - for once a real thread.

It is a sportbike-focussed forum after all :stirthepot:
I remember riding DanOz's Speed Triple though, what a fun bike that is :ayyy:

[Turtle]

It is a sportbike-focussed forum after all :stirthepot:
I remember riding DanOz's Speed Triple though, what a fun bike that is :ayyy:

Dans Triple was a Great bike........

[Dr freedom]

I quite like the Naked bikes, although my next bike is going to be full faired.
I chose the FZ1N,I like the aggressive look of it, plus it has miles of tuning advantages. 04' R1 engine in all alloy frame.130hp at wheel, capable of 150hp with a few minor mods!:mod_smilie_rockwoot
Tried the speed triple, Z1000, the rest are over priced.
The yammy had the quality over the Z1000, and the riding position was better than the the way to upright S3.
Any how each to there own:ayyy:
I agree with ya ..

this is the best FZ Ive seen

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c123/Drfr33d0m/DSCN1430.jpg

[noz]

Whilst everyone bags out the Kwaka and drools over the naked Honda, may I highlight just how similar they look?

Methinks Honda stole a design(er) or two from Kawasaki.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Turn your gixxer into a streetfighter.

It's not that hard, I'm sure there's a few others on this thread that have done it and can give advice.

Heres a 94 model GSXR750 I did. It cost me $1200 including rego and paint job to make this a fighter.

The headlight and screen are for a Buell and cost $300 from the states.

I pulled all the plastics off mine yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3375451250_cc3fb6e69a.jpg?v=0

[OzFighter]

Okay - not yet available, but getting pretty close: The Ducati Streetfighter

This will be awesome, methinks: http://www.streetfighter.ducati.it/main_en.html

Ok, here's a perfect example of why major companies should stick to what they know. That bike is an embarrasment to the name streetfighter. No creativity, no originality, no style and no traditional 'streetfighter' components eg, raised tail, rental style bars, evil looking front light mask. Pathetic.

You want to own a streetfighter, build it yourself. Any other way your a tool.

[Mr Bones]

I'm yet to test ride em because I'd been at work for thirteen hours today But I went & checked out the Speed triple, Z 1000 & CB1000R.

Like I said haven't ridden em yet Just wanted to see how big they are "remember I'm 6'5 tall & my girth Isn't exactly shrinking. :)

Z1000 felt comfy with plenty of room & I no these bikes are good cause I've ridden a couple.

The CB1000R didn't really fit me, It's to small & compact for someone of my stature. A shame!

The triple felt like home, Straight away I felt good on it.
Friday I'm off a test ridding. :ayyy:

I've gotta go to syd to check out FZ1.......

[Captain]

Wow ... you're really serious, aren't you? Onya mate, my love is sport bikes, but it's refreshing to see other bikes :ayyy:

[Turtle]

I tried a Naked but changed back............not for me.......

[rats666]

Ok, here's a perfect example of why major companies should stick to what they know. That bike is an embarrasment to the name streetfighter. No creativity, no originality, no style and no traditional 'streetfighter' components eg, raised tail, rental style bars, evil looking front light mask. Pathetic.

You want to own a streetfighter, build it yourself. Any other way your a tool.

WTF... :confused1: "no originality and no traditional 'streetfighter' components" in the same sentence, sounds like a contradiction to me..... show me a ducati streetfighter that looks like the new ducati streetfighter, pretty original i'd say.
I know what your saying... itcant be a "true" streetfighter unless you make it, but dude.. give it a rest:beatdeadhorse: If it annoys you this much, buy one and trun it into a "real' streetfighter then.
This is thread about your preference of naked bikes, not what you consider a streetfighter to be or not.

[ozimoto]

Why do they have to try to steal a generic name.

Streetfighter is for stripped down bare bikes of all makes.

It's like the yanks trying to copyright Ugg boots.

There is nothing original about the Ducati, it follows all other makes design cues.

[Captain]

Why do they have to try to steal a generic name.


What like hypermotard? Not quite, but close enough I guess.
Gotta hand it to Ducati though, they certainly know how to market (read pull the suckers in).

[saf]

What like hypermotard? Not quite, but close enough I guess.
Gotta hand it to Ducati though, they certainly know how to market (read pull the suckers in).

Not terribly, otherwise they'd be selling a helluva lot more bikes. The last time I saw the annual sales figures across the motorcycle industry Ducati were not exactly at the bottom but they were pretty far from the top.

[Dunno]

Why do they have to try to steal a generic name.

Streetfighter is for stripped down bare bikes of all makes.

It's like the yanks trying to copyright Ugg boots.

There is nothing original about the Ducati, it follows all other makes design cues.


Think I read in AMCN they will be stamping the bike "Superfighter" to aviod any confusion.

[Captain]

Not terribly, otherwise they'd be selling a helluva lot more bikes. The last time I saw the annual sales figures across the motorcycle industry Ducati were not exactly at the bottom but they were pretty far from the top.

Well they're a much smaller manufacturer. What you need to look at are the sales figures (growth) and profit (healthy), particualrly when the others are posting losses, or close to, slowing production and shrinking sales.

[Dr freedom]

I tried a Naked but changed back............not for me.......
the soft ones always put their pants back on ..

:stirthepot:

[OzFighter]

WTF... :confused1: "no originality and no traditional 'streetfighter' components" in the same sentence, sounds like a contradiction to me

There there, i know it must hurt trying to figure out something you don't understand. I've heard it can be painful.

True streetfighters are created by combining either self made parts or already made parts made by streetfighter enthusiasts. To make your own streetfighter you must be creative and original by combining traditional components in a way that is different than the next. By traditional im talking about German inspired (and usually made) fairings, Renthal bars, fat tyres, custom rims, loud f*ck off exhaust system, bling parts like risers, levers, mirrors, pegs, seats, front & rear masks and many other billet parts.

In one way, you are right. Streetfighters are very contradictory, and that's what makes them original. There is only one rule to streetfightering, and thats there are no rules.



... show me a ducati streetfighter that looks like the new ducati streetfighter, pretty original i'd say.

Your right, I cant find one. No one in the world would waste their time creating something like that...well, unless it was to increase sales and cover a niche market...


If it annoys you this much, buy one and trun it into a "real' streetfighter then.

Why? Ive already done the hard yards to make 2 of my own that look a shit load better than that. That thing is ugly as f*ck and doesn't deserve to be massacred any more. May it rest in piece.


This is thread about your preference of naked bikes, not what you consider a streetfighter to be or not.

Fair enough and your all entitled to have your opinion, as am i.

But that aint a streetfighter, and when the term 'streetfighter' is used inappropriately, i will always put in my 2 cents whether you like it or not. Streetfighter culture has come a long way and deserves the respect it has earned.

Streetfighter creators pride themselves in designing their bikes from the ground up using as small amount of pre-made and factory made parts as possible. For a major company like Ducati, or any other brand for that matter, to step up and make a full factory made naked sports bike and call it a streetfighter, is a direct slap to the face of every streetfighter creator worldwide.

[Dr freedom]

Streetfighter culture has come a long way and deserves the respect it has earned.
streetfighter culture.. .. deserving respect .. :lmao:

you take it way too seriously mate .. but thanks for the chuckle.

[OzFighter]

Np

[Andre]

:popcorn:

[Andre]

Any how back on topic. Im sure you'll love the FZ1, I think it suites the taller rider, only thing you notice is it lacks bottom end, Ive fixed that with a 16t sprocket and speedo healer, also there known to have a snatch under 5000rpm when backing off throttle which is really noticeable after you go down a tooth, that can be fixed with a Fuel cut eliminator. all that cost me was about $450 all up and what a transformation that made, I find that it will blow the triple away, Ive test rode a S3.
Any way if I bump into you next ride Im happy to let you go for a fang on mine. Or PM me if you want to meet up for a ride:ayyy:


I'm yet to test ride em because I'd been at work for thirteen hours today But I went & checked out the Speed triple, Z 1000 & CB1000R.

Like I said haven't ridden em yet Just wanted to see how big they are "remember I'm 6'5 tall & my girth Isn't exactly shrinking. :)

Z1000 felt comfy with plenty of room & I no these bikes are good cause I've ridden a couple.

The CB1000R didn't really fit me, It's to small & compact for someone of my stature. A shame!

The triple felt like home, Straight away I felt good on it.
Friday I'm off a test ridding. :ayyy:

I've gotta go to syd to check out FZ1.......

[Andre]

Dr freedom, here some pics of mine seeing you like FZ1,s. Dont know if its the best looking around but i luv it.

[Captain]

I like it :ayyy:

[Turtle]

Yep very Nice dude..

[rats666]

:ayyy: nice.

[Col]

anything is good as long as its not a bking

[Captain]

At this point, you might as well wait and test-ride the Streetfighter too ...

[ozimoto]

Streetfighter creators pride themselves in designing their bikes from the ground up using as small amount of pre-made and factory made parts as possible. For a major company like Ducati, or any other brand for that matter, to step up and make a full factory made naked sports bike and call it a streetfighter, is a direct slap to the face of every streetfighter creator worldwide.[/QUOTE]

I totally agree. It's about showing your individuality and artistic side.

Not producing for the masses.

[Captain]

I just saw the CB1000R for the first time in person .... what can I say, it looks much better in the pictures :(

[Andre]

I agree, I saw it on show at the WSBK PI, I am a fan of the naked bikes but the Honda in person didnt impress me!

[Cedric]

Really? I thought it looked sweet, in a chic Jap-Italian way..

[Mr Bones]

knucklehead That is one horn liking bike mate!
I like it! :ayyy:

[mezzanotte12pm]

i own a yamaha fz1 n and its fantastic, my friends had a go to and they were really impressed.
Anyone thats interested in naked bikes should definately check them out

[tazkenny]

i own a yamaha fz1 n and its fantastic, my friends had a go to and they were really impressed.
Anyone thats interested in naked bikes should definately check them out

+1 A mate of mine has one. We rode at 150MPH over some Scottish mountains and the Fazer was the fastest and best suited for fast road work. I was on a 636 and others on Mille RSVR, Duc 748, CBR6 and a Hayabusa (fucking so fast on the straights that corners don't matter)

Fit some Renthal bars, R1 brakes and some good suspension and this is a really good bike for all occasions.

[sbutler]

The ducati, the KTM & the MV are to expensive for me.

Ive had a ride on the ZRX1200 CB1000 & an XJR 1300. Although they are a bit dated, I think they still have the essence of the older bikes & thats what I likes about them..
For me I'd go the ZRX, close 2nd the XJR1300. The XJR has the Ohlins suspension which is a plus. The ZRX is a bit angey'r & a little more sporty, & has a bit sharper handling. Both are great for comfort. With the XJR a 9/10 & the ZRX 8/10. The CB is just to heavy & underpowered for my liking. Although it was really good comfort wise.. I could be wrong, but thats how it felt.
You can pick up all of these bikes with low Ks for under $10000 Bargin in my books. If your looking for a weekend scratcher & a weekday comuter.:mod_smilie_hitit:

[Devilish]

Superduke R....

http://www.bertsmegamall.com/motorcycles/ktm/2009/09_990_duke_r.jpg

There is a new 125 and 250 4 strokes road bike coming out next year from KTM that looks awesome...

marchesini rims, brembo brakes, Akro exhaust as standard... these things will be little weapons!!!!

Can't find a pic on the net, got some on my work comp...

[Captain]

125 prototype:

http://static.blogo.it/twowheelsblog/prototipo-ktm-125-eicma-2009-01/big_ktm_125_prototipo_eicma_2009_01.jpg

Can't find the 250, but this is the new 690 :ayyy:

http://static.blogo.it/twowheelsblog/gallery-nuove-ktm-2010-02/big_690_Duke_R.jpg

[SIX36]

That's hot and would be a blast to ride on the rd, any have a ride report on one?

[tazkenny]

Gonna be fun keeping that swingarm clean ! Nice though. If I was a young lad that 125 would of ticked my boxes.

[Captain]

Unless thing have changed, that's what you can ride in Italy when you turn 14.

EDIT:
It's been much too long, I'm sure I'm wrong about that .... I think it's 50cc that they can ride, not 150. Either way, it's a brliiant idea as it gives teenagers the mobility they need without having to rely on parents to take them everywhere.
Something like this would be pretty cool (Derbi 50cc):

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/derbi-gpr-50-2t-2010/big_derbi_gpr_50_2t_2010_01.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/derbi-gpr-50-2t-2010/big_derbi_gpr_50_2t_2010_08.jpg