First time at "highway speeds"

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Re: First time at "highway speeds"

#11 Unread post by Dragon on Wheels »

jaskc78 wrote:I took my ninja 250 on a 200-mile trip out around the smaller towns in the mountains around tucson. some very scenic 2-lane roads that get up to 65mph speed limit, it did just fine. didn't even have the fuel light come on. :)
fuel light??? :?

I usually fill up at around 180 - 210 miles, but I only put in around 3 gallons then.
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matthew5656 wrote:...regardless if it's the 250 or the 750, it's a great one, but I wish honda brought the larger displacements back.
You may get your wish. Honda has been teasing folks at motorcycle shows with a CB1100 prototype. It's the retro air cooled inline 4 engine. Until recently, I figured it was one of those cool standard bikes that might eventually be seen in Europe and Asia, but maybe there's hope. The other day I was emailed a picture of this elusive CB1100 wearing manufacturers plates in California. Keep your fingers crossed!
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flynrider wrote:
matthew5656 wrote:...regardless if it's the 250 or the 750, it's a great one, but I wish honda brought the larger displacements back.
You may get your wish. Honda has been teasing folks at motorcycle shows with a CB1100 prototype. It's the retro air cooled inline 4 engine. Until recently, I figured it was one of those cool standard bikes that might eventually be seen in Europe and Asia, but maybe there's hope. The other day I was emailed a picture of this elusive CB1100 wearing manufacturers plates in California. Keep your fingers crossed!
OOOHHHhhhh *gets all tingly*
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#14 Unread post by flynrider »

Here's the pic (Sorry for the thread drift) :

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My main gripe about highway riding is its too boring the the roads too straight:P

My CX500 sounded like it was doing a grand prix at 80mph (CX500s actually have a wonderful sounding engine for an old UJM, sounds like a ducati).

My bandit was nearly silent other than wind noise at 80 mph, I could have easily done a SS1000 on the bandit (I did pull 600 miles in one day on it).

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#16 Unread post by zeligman »

RhadamYgg wrote:f my current bike gave me bruises on my inner thighs Hmmm
Come on, you KNOW IT WASN'T the bike! :D ROFL :laughing:
still recovering - back to crutches, then walking with a stick, then running - then hopefully riding again!

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