2007-03-16 06:16:55 · 26 answers · asked by Sask 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Got ot be Honda, they hold value, make some great bikes and are built like watches from Switzerland
2007-03-16 06:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's entirely up to you, and what kind of motorbike you want. I don't think anyone ever went wrong buying a Japanese bike, they've each got their own strengths and weaknesses but generally nowadays the Japanese don't make a bad bike. Harley Davidson has a place; it isn't underneath me though! If you want to be seen on a HD then buy a HD, otherwise consider the alternatives quite seriously. European bikes are all very good too, but do your research first - older models may not be as simple to live with as you might hope.
Personally I ride a Suzuki; I'm happy with it.
2007-03-16 14:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Darren R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best make of motorbike is up to the individual who is going to ride it. if you are short and thin and enjoy speed then a small pocket rocket such as Yamaha's fzr range, or Honda's cbr range, but the Suzuki gsxr bike are top of the tree,
then if your like me I'm 6 foot and weigh in at 18 1/2 stone, i don't like race bikes because you get serious back strain when riding any distance, that why most race rep bikers seem to have a permanent stoop as their leathers get moulded into that shape. for me its got to be either a long low custom or a large muscle. my current ride is a 1983 Kawasaki spectre 1100cc. Make your own choice to suit your needs, it saves money in the long run, find out what you want to use it for and travel distances
2007-03-16 13:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by robertsutherland1@btinternet.com 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have ridden a Kawasaki W650 from 2002 and now its run in its not as vibe as it was, but if I had the money i would go for BMW as hold price well, also if i had like lots and lots of money would love a triumph rocket 111. But what do you want the bike for if its for long trips then get a cruiser any big twin will do. I would go for shaft drive if i had the choice
2007-03-19 11:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by I H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda's are great bikes and very reliable, and don't cost a lot of $ to get checkups. Harley's are still my favorite bikes but I always am spending a lot more money on keeping them in top condition and always replacing belts. And harley's are the most comforabtle bikes out there.
2007-03-16 15:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Lush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the bikes I've owned this is a general result,
Honda CBR (any size) = reliability,
Honda VFR = good all-rounder,
Suzuki GSXR = hooligan fun handling,
Kawasaki ZXR = screaming engine revs + loads of power,
Yamaha - never owned so I don't know,
Ducati = keep money in the bank to get head studs replaced when they regularly break.
2007-03-16 14:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do I answer? You din;t tell me how big you are, whether you are going to ride just in summer...
Personally I own a Yamaha, reliable as hell only a 600 but carried myself and my partner to Croatia and back with all our luggage in comfort with no problem.
Honda's are believed to be the best of all manufacturers.
2007-03-19 15:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by DanRSN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the 2006 J.D. Power Survey (as seen on 'Top Gear'), it's Victory.
2007-03-16 15:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you are going to do on it. The nice thing about Harley's is that they hold their value better than any other bike. Jap bikes lose there value very fast.
2007-03-16 16:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Tremur 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any one of the Jap 4
Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki
Honda wins out because of the quality control and dependability.
2007-03-16 13:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋