Anyone with experience of these bikes? What one would you go for?

Question

Suzuki GSX 1400

Yamaha XJR 1300

Honda CB 1300

Answer 1

I assume that you are asking this to decide which one you will buy?

I haven't has experience with these personally but an Instructor who works at the same place has the Suzuki GSX 1400 and he says he wouldn't ever turn back to another bike. I have had a sit on it and it feels really light and it is supposed to really shift! Mechanically I wouldn't know but he hasn't had any problems with his yet.

To be honest, although someone may prefer one of these bikes for a particular reason it doesn't mean it will be the right bike for you. It is all down to personal preference. See if you can find somewhere which will allow you test ride each of these bikes and go for the one YOU prefer.

Answer 2

this is a easy answer for me honda its brill and looks good asd well

Answer 3

All the bikes you mention have similar performance, and brutish "proper bike" looks.  Reliability shouldn't be an issue with any of them if they've been looked after properly; Suzuki's GSX/GSF engines and gearboxes are renowned for their near-indestructibility.  The Yamaha, too, is well known to be a tough-as-nails machine. Honda have a reputation for a high standard of build quality.  The Suzuki might let you down in terms of finish (i.e. paintwork) - I have a Bandit 1200 and I can guarantee that Suzukis need to be well cared for or they look very tatty quite quickly, corrosion appearing on exposed fasteners and paint (applied thinly to keep costs down) wearing through easily.  The main fault that can be levelled at Honda is that they are often accused of "sanitising" their bikes, making them a bit more civilised, but with less character - even boring.  However, a 1300cc engine will certainly keep you interested if used properly!

They are all big, heavy machines and won't handle like sportsbikes, as long as you're aware of that and don't try to make them do something they're not capable of you'll be fine on any of them.  For my money I'd go for the Honda - they are just put together that little bit better than the others.

Answer 4

They  are alright but if you want speed and  reliability as well as being comfortable get a Kawasaki ZX-14. It has beat all of the one you have listed hands down,  This goes for working  on them  and  getting parts. For the Suzuki's there are hundreds of parts to fix the weak ones that come on it. Yamaha has always had the worst electrics since Lucas. Honda's have not really been in the game for years

Answer 5

I will go for the Honda

The GSX and CB are based on old style road bikes and a bit more sporty than the XJR wich is more of a touring bike

All of them are good so pick the one that look good to you

Answer 6

GSX 1400 definately, my mate has had 1 for years and never had a fault with it, also theyr'e good to streetfighter and fast, for a 1400 they aren't very chunky so are quite agile. Easy to maintain, reliable and they flow well.

Put an aftermarket can and K&N's on there and it will sound like the meanest bike out there.