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A few weeks ago I sold my R1200R to buy a Honda CB1000R, it has finally arrived!

Very nice! Congratulations. Enjoy.

Wow, that's a Honda? Looks almost like a Benelli. We don't get that model here in the US.

So, what made you sell the BMW, I'm curious because I'm now going to be in the market for a new bike. Just going for more horsepower?

Awesome looking machine, I bet your gonna have fun with that.
Don

Ves wrote:Wow, that's a Honda? Looks almost like a Benelli. We don't get that model here in the US.

So, what made you sell the BMW, I'm curious because I'm now going to be in the market for a new bike. Just going for more horsepower?

It all started when I decided I absolutely had to have a Triumph Speed Triple. I was in love with the looks and irritated at the R12R's vibrations (my right foot and hand went numb alot) and lack of power. Plus, I bought the R12R so my wife could also ride but she didn't end up doing that very often so I thought I may as well have something more fun to ride solo.

A long (2 hours) test ride of the Speed Triple convinced me that while it was competent it wasn't for me (still had the numbness). So I went off and test rode the Yamaha FZ1N, the Yamaha MT01, the Ducati Multistrada, the BMW K12R, the BMW F800ST, and a couple of others I have forgotten, plus of course the Honda CB1000R. As soon as I got back from the test ride (40 mins) I knew I had to have one!

I have since ridden it two half days and absolutely love it!

It's absolutely goregous... minus that exhuast.

EDIT: CLose up shot of the dash in your avatar, please!

WildBlue wrote:It's absolutely goregous... minus that exhuast.
EDIT: CLose up shot of the dash in your avatar, please!

You mean like this (Honda publicity shot)?

What does H.I.S.S. stand for?

Hot looking bike, but the exhaust... Too bad I'll never get to ride one (unless I go across the pond).

Biff's R wrote:What does H.I.S.S. stand for?

Honda Ignition Security System, simply put an immobilizer.

Sharp looking rocket!

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I put a set of Rizoma Radial Naked mirrors on it and a nice tailtidy with LED indicators. I also took the rear footpegs off. Now, all that's really lacking is a seat cowl (on order), a hugger (not available yet) and a set of LEDs for the front (I blew them whilst figuring out some stuff).

Very nice.. ...I love it..Great pictures...Thanks for the pictures and ride safe.

DJ

Very tasty, I have a RC51

Well. It's the start of another season. I have spent the winter months buying and fitting all kinds of bling to the bike (including; Pazzos, Rossocromo hugger & chainguard and an EZ x-ring chain, in blue of course).

It never ceases to amaze me at how these companies think that we in the US wouldn't buy a bike like that...

Sweet motorcycle. +1 There are way too many models that the US won't see.

Haas, maybe you can test the new BMW 1000 and do a little comparison report VS your Honda.

Your mods look great!

Safe travels