Sports bike or Chopper??
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I don't have a license yet but I do have a passion for bikes and I've spent alot of time round both so I was just wondering what everyone else thinks??
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me too
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chopper, no contest...
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Depends on what you want the bike for. Cruisers/choppers are good for comfortable long distance riding. Sportbikes are good for thrills on a curvy road.
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Harley...
i was young and used to ride a Jap Sports bike (Busa)
but ...then get in touch with a HD and now only ride real Bike...HA HA HA -
4anarki said:
Harley...
i was young and used to ride a Jap Sports bike (Busa)
but ...then get in touch with a HD and now only ride real Bike...HA HA HAharley is the only real bike... chopper all the way...
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I have had sport bikes all my life but this year i was going to get a chop, the money stop me. Looking about £9000 for what i wonted. plus with all me mates having sports bikes didnt fancy turning up late.
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Chopper and nothing else. the kind you build not buy. im a purest and i build my own rides. not kits but i design them and then build it. then you become one with your bike and you cant do that with a crotch roket.
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bikes much the same as anything evrybody has different taste so go with what u like and dont let ya amtes tell ya otherwise
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Being a bike mechanic and riding most of my life, the best advice I can give is if you're looking for your first street bike I'd stick with a Chopper.
You can go out and blow your whole wad on an expensive ass Harley that's gonna get dropped like it or not. It's still a bike and for those "hardcore bikers" out there that say a Harley is the only real bike can bite me! Riding isn't about the brand of the bike, it's about the ride. And you'll get that ride out of ANY bike, American made or not!
I'd steer away from a Crotch rocket being a beginner(?) but if you do decide you've gotta have one I wouldn't get anything over a 600 unless you're planning on taking it on some long ass road trips otherwise the only reason to get a 1000 is if you've got a little speed demon in you.
One rule of thumb is that there are riders that've met the pavement and those who are going to so when you're checking out all those Choppers think about whats practical to learn on and once you've ridden that for a year sell it and work on building your own!
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well said Bigred. Just remember whatever you get your going to come off! Ive a Fireblade great fun not that comfi, if I had some extra cash id get a harly as a 2nd bike lol can hear the shouts!!
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bigredre8el05 said:
Being a bike mechanic and riding most of my life, the best advice I can give is if you're looking for your first street bike I'd stick with a Chopper.You can go out and blow your whole wad on an expensive ass Harley that's gonna get dropped like it or not. It's still a bike and for those "hardcore bikers" out there that say a Harley is the only real bike can bite me! Riding isn't about the brand of the bike, it's about the ride. And you'll get that ride out of ANY bike, American made or not!
I'd steer away from a Crotch rocket being a beginner(?) but if you do decide you've gotta have one I wouldn't get anything over a 600 unless you're planning on taking it on some long ass road trips otherwise the only reason to get a 1000 is if you've got a little speed demon in you.
One rule of thumb is that there are riders that've met the pavement and those who are going to so when you're checking out all those Choppers think about whats practical to learn on and once you've ridden that for a year sell it and work on building your own!
Thanks for the advice Bigred!! My biggest problem is I'm quite petite so I'm worried about the size and weight but i don't want a piddlyarse bike, I like them to look and sound like proper bikes!! :-)
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Both, have the best of both worlds
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m109r is the bike for you
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IMO chopper is only good for bar to bar rides. For anything else get a bike that will handle worth a damn. Decide if you want to go real fast or real far. Cruiser is good for a long day on the road , sportbike is good for a fun short day in the twisties.
You could also go sport touring and have something you can ride fast all day.
Me I have a touring bike a Harley Road Glide good power fair handling and I can ride 700 miles in a day and not need to have my spine replaced.
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txpopeye said:
IMO chopper is only good for bar to bar rides. For anything else get a bike that will handle worth a damn. Decide if you want to go real fast or real far. Cruiser is good for a long day on the road , sportbike is good for a fun short day in the twisties.You could also go sport touring and have something you can ride fast all day.
Me I have a touring bike a Harley Road Glide good power fair handling and I can ride 700 miles in a day and not need to have my spine replaced.
Lol...thats always a bonus!! :-)
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I like that crossbones at first I was not a fan but the more I looked at the more I liked it. Congrats on the purchase enjoy and keep your head on a swivel.
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has to be a chopper everytime.anyway isnt that what women want a chopper lol.(joking ladies).
sports bikes look good going round a track but for the open road give me a chopper anyday. -
Ive ridden both but give me a chopper anyday !!!!. Anybody who says u cant ride a harley hard and fast through the bends either hasn't ridden one or just doesn't know how to ride,sure a rice burner will smoke me 4 flat out speed but I can still keep on their arse's the rest of the time. So just learn how to ride well then ride what ever you want !!!!!!!!!
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go motocross mate there class lots of fun
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I ride a Harley. I can't stand the thoughts of riding hundreds of miles folded up like a pretzel! I do think it is easier to start on a smaller bike just to get the hang of balance. I have talked to women who started on big bikes and they dropped them all the time so they quit. My bike is heavy, but I've been riding long enough now that i know how to balance it well.
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wat u wanna do is get urself a sports bike and cut that up, bin the plastic crap jack the back end up, crosser bars, tiny light! street fighters all the way!!!
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wat u wanna do is get urself a sports bike and cut that up, bin the plastic crap jack the back end up, crosser bars, tiny light! street fighters all the way!!!
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bsilver said:
You could always get a sportster 883 if your small, the bike is a good learner bike and is low to the ground. plus if you lay it down... you can pick up another pretty cheap. If I were you I would invest in a good set of leathers before customizing the bike cause at some point you will get some road rash and will need replacement parts, so protect the skin as much as possible..tats cost alot to replace. ride free BFFB -
Actually, Sportsters have the highest seat height and highest center of gravity of all the Harleys (with the exception of a couple of specific models). It's also the fastest and most agile. The 883s are bit anemic until you do the Stage 1 upgrades (pay the Harley tax)
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Well Shortie, I've been riding and building customs for 24 yrs, and a bike i'm just finishing sounds like the answer to all yer questions. I took a 2001 Buell X1 Lightning 1200, fuel injected with 101 hp and built a custom hardtail frame for it. Its compact, looks wicked and its fuk'n fast! Sport bike, crotch rocket and chopper all rolled into one. And its a Harley. What more could u ask for, heheh. It does 0 to 100 mph in something around 4 or 5 seconds. Looking forward to playing with it this summer. No, at this point its not for sale. Maybe down the road. I will post a pic of it in my profile pics on checkoutmyink. Take a look i think you might like it.
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scarygerry2003 said:
Well Shortie, I've been riding and building customs for 24 yrs, and a bike i'm just finishing sounds like the answer to all yer questions. I took a 2001 Buell X1 Lightning 1200, fuel injected with 101 hp and built a custom hardtail frame for it. Its compact, looks wicked and its fuk'n fast! Sport bike, crotch rocket and chopper all rolled into one. And its a Harley. What more could u ask for, heheh. It does 0 to 100 mph in something around 4 or 5 seconds. Looking forward to playing with it this summer. No, at this point its not for sale. Maybe down the road. I will post a pic of it in my profile pics on checkoutmyink. Take a look i think you might like it.I hate you :oP i would Love a buell (even if it is made by harley) :D
Shortie the best thing to do is get through your test, then go and sit on bikes and if possible take out for a test ride. I ride a Thundercat (sports tourer) and love it, its comfy long distance, nippy round the country bends and has a fairing so i dont get too battered at higher speeds.
P.s if you want a chopper/cruiser dont by a harley they shake and rattle apart....
......*runs and hides from the harley owners :oP*
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chopper! all the way......
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Sport bike.I have a 2006 Gsxr 750 and i have ridden many other sportbikes and cruisers!Big ups to Suzuki!
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I say either way. Two wheels is two wheels in my book. If you ride a bike, you're alright with me.
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qtqtman said:
I have had sport bikes all my life but this year i was going to get a chop, the money stop me. Looking about £9000 for what i wonted. plus with all me mates having sports bikes didnt fancy turning up late.I gotta tell ya man just because u ride a Harley don't mean u hafta be the last one there. I've ridden some Harleys that'd chew up most any crotch rocket. A well put together machine with anything over 110" and them rocket riders are gonna hafta work at it to stay on my ass. In fact this Buell i just built is only 74" and it'll stay neck and neck with the 600's.
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well unlike my friend ghost-in-war i would have to say a sport bike just because i love to go fast and do some stupid shit but i would also have to agree with him with a fat chopper crusin down the beach would be nice but it is all on how you want to ride. fast and dangerous or just crusin...
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definately chopper, i think all those sports bikes look the same
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tH tH Th Shame on you Stuvie !! All Sports bikes Do Not Look The Same !!!
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sports bike for sure. just for pure speed, and i love the sleek designs too.
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sports
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Duh !
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well i would have both lol depending on my mood could change between the to then lol
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chopper!! no way!! an OCC custom bike better. I've one...is better than my ex wife!
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shortie08 said:
My biggest problem is I'm quite petite so I'm worried about the size and weight but i don't want a piddlyarse bike, I like them to look and sound like proper bikes!! :-)There are alot of short sports bikes out there now.
The new Kawasaki 250 though small looks and feels like a new bigger bike. Ducati 696 for one.
Picking one up this decmeber and can't wait to get on the road with it.
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I recommend a sportbike. I have a 2000 Suzuki GSX-R 750 and I love it. But, you might not. You might not like a "chopper" either.
Best thing to do? Sit on both. See what feels best. I love my "crotch rocket" because for one, it fits my personality, and two...I'm comfortable when I ride it.
Check out my Gixxer in my profile!
