2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

Get one of these instead,Suzuki M1800R .

Better looking,better reliability,fatter rear tyre,Gixxer Forks,Gixxer brakes,Faster,£4k cheaper,and you don't have to wear all that "Hardley" Gear,the list goes on.

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:20

Yup, very nice and all that ^^
But, it ain't no Harley...and that's what does it time & time again.

I've had a few Harleys but I doubt I'll ever own a Japanese cruiser - no real kudos see.

I could own a Triumph Rocket 3 though.

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Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:30

Hedgetrimmer,

I have a Suzuki Intruder 800 but hubby has a VN1500 Kwaka Mean Streak looking similar to the V-Rod, with everything I am aware of with the Harleys I would still accept one as a gift!

Just cannot afford to shell out the readies myself................................

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:35

not really into the  cruiser thing just yet !!, but the v-rod does it for me..i'm allways left thinking that the japanese versions, just dont do it 100%, and im by no way way saying the yanks build great things , spose its bit like the italians with there sportsbikes !!,

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:38

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:40

QUOTE

"I've had a few Harleys but I doubt I'll ever own a Japanese cruiser - no real kudos see."

And that comment sums up the 90% of the Harley owners mentallity.

The British bike fraternity had the same attitude to "JAP CRAP"

but look who's laughing now ?

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:47

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Posted: 05/08/2008 at 14:54

Now now boys..........................as long as it has two wheels and is your pride and joy...what does it matter?

Personally I just love riding so if it tickles your fancy have it.....that is what I say!

mwah

Valerie

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 15:00

I'm not arguing.

I know what I like and I like what I know.

You sound like my Mum.
Be careful...your kids choose the home you go into...

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 15:02

Valerie Said......

Personally I just love riding so if it tickles your fancy have it.....that is what I say!

I AGREEEEEEEEEE. . . . . .  VALERIE  

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 15:04

i'm getting into the lazy old vtwin thing since i got my bt1100...not really a cruiser, but the next bike will be i think...i like the idea of a nearly 2.0ltr engine, a stupid amount of torque and no revs,

the street rod i like...matt black an well 'ard....jap ones would be just fine as well,

don't care really as long as its got 2 wheels, and a vtwin engine.....

Posted: 05/08/2008 at 15:14

Big Nige....................How do you know what I "sound like"

Have you been ringing those numbers again LOL

More to the point just how old are you?

I might be your mum's best friend!

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Posted: 05/08/2008 at 15:31

Correct..................................

wonderful throbbing sensation there.........................ahem

I should say yes in my case I do agree they are a fine specimen of motorcycle build.

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Posted: 07/08/2008 at 01:13

i sat on one of those at the bike show, they are massive couldn't beleive how big it was

you would need to be a big feller to ride one of those, i do like them though and would love to own a british built bike.

but for now ill have to stick to jap crap (ahem), as it does not look like they are going to build a 1100 daytona sportsbike

.......yet

Posted: 07/08/2008 at 08:26

Posted: 07/08/2008 at 10:52

Admin Said.

"I've ridden a Rocket III, many Harleys and the odd Jap cruiser ..and the Rocket III couldn't possibly be compared to any other cruiser"

I agree,the Rocket III is in a niche on it's own,there are no other bikes like it.

It's not my cup of tea but I've never rode one,I might like it.

Very happy with my Zuki M1800 though,  apart from the cleaning !!

Posted: 07/08/2008 at 15:37

FatBoyTim wrote (see)

i sat on one of those at the bike show, they are massive couldn't beleive how big it was

you would need to be a big feller to ride one of those, i do like them though and would love to own a british built bike.

but for now ill have to stick to jap crap (ahem), as it does not look like they are going to build a 1100 daytona sportsbike

.......yet

I think you would be surprised how easy they are to ride..Admittedly i am a big fella...6'4" and about 280 lbs but a mate of mine bought the first one in South Australia when they were released and he is only half my size...They are very well balanced..Triumph obviously put some thought into these bikes when they built them...Brembo brakes,all the good gear..They have a heap of torque..Good horsepower..I keep with all the Jap bikes to about 110 to 120 but then the revvers take over up top..Gives them a hell of a fright when your still sitting along side them through the gears..Had a run with a ZZR1200 Kawasaki that had a good exhaust and stuff..He jumped me at the lights but pulled level with him and stayed that way right through to 4th gear but then i backed off...Thought 160 kph was a bit much at 7.45 in the morning on the way to work..They are just one of those bikes you either like or dont..Most Harley riders dont like them but we all know why that is..If you get a chance to go for a ride on one,do it..I think you will be pretty impressed... Nothing wrong with the Jap crap though Tim..I still have an old 1976 Kawasaki z1000 and still love it..Japs make good bikes

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 00:38

hedgetrimmer wrote (see)

Admin Said.

"I've ridden a Rocket III, many Harleys and the odd Jap cruiser ..and the Rocket III couldn't possibly be compared to any other cruiser"

I agree,the Rocket III is in a niche on it's own,there are no other bikes like it.

It's not my cup of tea but I've never rode one,I might like it.

Very happy with my Zuki M1800 though,  apart from the cleaning !!

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 00:48

Admin wrote (see)

I've ridden a Rocket III, many Harleys and the odd Jap cruiser ..and the Rocket III couldn't possibly be compared to any other cruiser. Some of the Jap bikes are almost in the same league as Harley but if you're in for buying a Harley I don't think you're the same type of rider that buys a Rocket III. That would be like walking into Dixons for a telly and saying, ahh sod it, I'll buy a DVD player instead..

Nah, Harley & Triumph is more akin to choosing between Bang & Olufsen & Bose.
Over-priced but stylish and cool as well as doing what it says on the box.

Choosing the Japanese one gets you a Panasonic - you know it's ok, quite good even but it isn't in the same league as the other 2 and you're not entirely sure you shouldn't have actually bought a Sony.

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 12:42

Ahh bless Nige,

It is wonderful to see that the power of debate is still here.

If you would like to donate a Harley to me I will willingly accept it, till that day or the day I get some real money and become a millyonare( In Del boy voice) I shall stick with my Suzuki.

Anyone wishing to donate a Harley to me please feel free to pm.

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 14:10

I don't follow (and I've re-read your post a few times now)

Why "bless Nige....power of debate etc" ?

I've clearly missed something here so please enlighten me.

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 14:36

Suzuki M 1800 R.

Eats Harleys for Breakfast. 

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 16:02

Sure, why not.

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 16:06

Nige,

Apologies, I read your posting wrongly.......please forgive me..............

mwah

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 21:33

mwah

G&T?

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 21:34

B & C would be nicer thanks.

What are you having?

Valerie

Posted: 08/08/2008 at 22:25