Superbikes spotted in India

manson · 23rd February 2010, 17:35

Interesting fact here, the Ninjas through the eras seem to be the most abused motorcycles in India. And the damage on them is not only limited to the cosmetics, I'm talking blown gaskets, broken pistons, abused suspensions, inexistant brakes, the works. This applies to Ninjas from the 400 cc right through the 9s. The 10, 12 & 14 are comparitively quite new just yet.
There was only one well kept example, a 98 carb spec in kwacker green. But that was superbly well maintained and everything on that bike was crisp, so nice that I yet have that feeling of bringing home a Ninja someday.

manson.

n_aditya · 23rd February 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by manson

Interesting fact here, the Ninjas through the eras seem to be the most abused motorcycles in India. And the damage on them is not only limited to the cosmetics, I'm talking blown gaskets, broken pistons, abused suspensions, inexistant brakes, the works.

Does it have to do with the bike itself or the way they are ridden / maintained?

I mean, do the ninja's last well through the years or do they demand a lot of attention on the maintanence front as they age?

manson · 23rd February 2010, 19:26

Honestly, I am as clueless as you are. But I'm mostly talking about bikes from the 90's which was a decade of evolution of superbikes.
A lot changed in the late 80s & the 90's, highlights being the legendary gixxer 750 with the earth shattering power delivery with super handling capabilities, followed by the 6 year super dominant reign of the fireblade in the liter class.
The fireblade launch in 1993 changed how liter class motorycles handled compared to the earlier bulky lot. Then came showdown time, the R1. Yamaha struck and how. The R1changed the rules of the game forever. Motorcycles got sexier, lighter, more powerful than ever, and handled like a size lower.
I have missed mentioning how much a great the ZXR - 750 was, and how cocky and close the ZX - 9 was to the fireblade, but how they could never manage to lap it up, will leave that for sometime later. Wasnt even around motorcycles back so early in the 90s, but the reviews I've read in the last few years indicate that it was a friggin' good decade to be around.

manson.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 23rd February 2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Does it have to do with the bike itself or the way they are ridden / maintained?

I mean, do the ninja's last well through the years or do they demand a lot of attention on the maintanence front as they age?

I think it basically has to do with non-availability of spare parts and expertise/technical know how/ experience in maintaining, servicing and repairing bikes.

Its hard to find a good mechanic whom i can trust with the engine work of my pulsar, leave alone superbikes.

Sheel · 23rd February 2010, 23:14

one of the '05 10R riders says that his motorcycle runs as good on 91RON as on 97RON,
and as per him his mates on other litre Japs have knocking problem, true?

manson · 24th February 2010, 01:11

I use regular Speed on my 954, and the same for my Thunderace. Never any knocking issue whatsoever.

manson.

Sheel · 24th February 2010, 09:21

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Originally Posted by manson

I use regular Speed on my 954, and the same for my Thunderace. Never any knocking issue whatsoever.

manson.

Speed 93 or normal=91?

anupam9557 · 24th February 2010, 09:44

Scorcher's Suzuki Hayabusa. Loved the bike. He sold it.
Busa rocks forever

anupam9557 · 24th February 2010, 16:17

Busa Spotted in Delhi. My Bro send me this pic.

Kawasaki Ninja and Suzuki Volusia Intruder in TVM.

anupam9557 · 24th February 2010, 16:28

Cbr,GIXXER,Cbr 929r,Kawasaki ninja ZX-12r in mumbai

preetam_KORG · 24th February 2010, 18:43

Wow Anupam! You are on a roll here! Great finds buddy!

Scorcher · 24th February 2010, 19:50

Thanks anupam, these pics were already posted by hanmust and concluding part by me including the videos. Anyways, thanks again.

The pic of the volusia and ninja were also shot at my home, the owner is my best friend(the guy who owns the black slk350).

theragingbull · 25th February 2010, 12:24

Spotted this Honda touring bike yesterday in Bandra. Dunno which one is it?

Jayabusa · 25th February 2010, 14:26

That's no Honda for sure. Looks more like an oddball BMW or Moto Guzzi.

preetam_KORG · 25th February 2010, 14:27

Looks like its a sports bike with some modifications made for touring. Any better pictures?

23rd February 2010, 17:35	#1921
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	Interesting fact here, the Ninjas through the eras seem to be the most abused motorcycles in India. And the damage on them is not only limited to the cosmetics, I'm talking blown gaskets, broken pistons, abused suspensions, inexistant brakes, the works. This applies to Ninjas from the 400 cc right through the 9s. The 10, 12 & 14 are comparitively quite new just yet. There was only one well kept example, a 98 carb spec in kwacker green. But that was superbly well maintained and everything on that bike was crisp, so nice that I yet have that feeling of bringing home a Ninja someday. manson.
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23rd February 2010, 19:26	#1923
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	Honestly, I am as clueless as you are. But I'm mostly talking about bikes from the 90's which was a decade of evolution of superbikes. A lot changed in the late 80s & the 90's, highlights being the legendary gixxer 750 with the earth shattering power delivery with super handling capabilities, followed by the 6 year super dominant reign of the fireblade in the liter class. The fireblade launch in 1993 changed how liter class motorycles handled compared to the earlier bulky lot. Then came showdown time, the R1. Yamaha struck and how. The R1changed the rules of the game forever. Motorcycles got sexier, lighter, more powerful than ever, and handled like a size lower. I have missed mentioning how much a great the ZXR - 750 was, and how cocky and close the ZX - 9 was to the fireblade, but how they could never manage to lap it up, will leave that for sometime later. Wasnt even around motorcycles back so early in the 90s, but the reviews I've read in the last few years indicate that it was a friggin' good decade to be around. manson. Last edited by manson : 23rd February 2010 at 19:27.
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23rd February 2010, 23:14	#1925
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,593 Thanked: 14,412 Times View My Garage	one of the '05 10R riders says that his motorcycle runs as good on 91RON as on 97RON, and as per him his mates on other litre Japs have knocking problem, true?
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24th February 2010, 01:11	#1926
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	I use regular Speed on my 954, and the same for my Thunderace. Never any knocking issue whatsoever. manson.
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24th February 2010, 09:44	#1928
anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Scorcher's Suzuki Hayabusa. Loved the bike. He sold it. Busa rocks forever Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Dippy : 25th February 2010 at 09:19. Reason: Post edited. Please avoid the use of sms language. Please go through the Rules.
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24th February 2010, 16:17	#1929
anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Busa Spotted in Delhi. My Bro send me this pic. Kawasaki Ninja and Suzuki Volusia Intruder in TVM. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jaggu : 24th February 2010 at 16:26. Reason: Back to back posts, please use Multi Quote instead, Thanks
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24th February 2010, 16:28	#1930
anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Cbr,GIXXER,Cbr 929r,Kawasaki ninja ZX-12r in mumbai Attached Thumbnails
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24th February 2010, 18:43	#1931
preetam_KORG BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 700 Thanked: 385 Times View My Garage	Wow Anupam! You are on a roll here! Great finds buddy!
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24th February 2010, 19:50	#1932
Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,918 Thanked: 7,124 Times	Thanks anupam, these pics were already posted by hanmust and concluding part by me including the videos. Anyways, thanks again. The pic of the volusia and ninja were also shot at my home, the owner is my best friend(the guy who owns the black slk350).
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25th February 2010, 12:24	#1933
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Spotted this Honda touring bike yesterday in Bandra. Dunno which one is it? Attached Thumbnails
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25th February 2010, 14:26	#1934
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	That's no Honda for sure. Looks more like an oddball BMW or Moto Guzzi.
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25th February 2010, 14:27	#1935
preetam_KORG BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 700 Thanked: 385 Times View My Garage	Looks like its a sports bike with some modifications made for touring. Any better pictures?
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