imnida

I've been quite the indecisive person in terms of what i want recently.. From supercharger to turbo then NSX and now bike...

I got bit with the bug to ride again.. so i'm down to a couple bikes.

I'm looking at a 2008 105th anniversary HD vrod 3500 miles

Then a 2007 cbr 1000RR 6K miles


The difference... 15,000ish for the vrod after said and done, insurance quoted at 435 for 12 month policy
about 7,000 for the cbr, insurance quoted at around 1500 for 12 month policy...

Both with Allstate.

I've been approved through HD financial the day of test drive, i just wanted to think on it.
I will more then likely choose financing if i go with the cbr too.. Issue there is i keep hearing banks don't like touching used sport bikes, and i dont feel like buying it outright.


Planning on making a decision around the end of this week... Harley, CBR, or?

Conedodger

That's an understatement!

The V-rod and CBR aren't even in the same category. Most people narrow it down to what type of bike they want and then have trouble deciding which manufacturer.

Edit: No way I'd pay $1500 a year on a bike worth $7000. In 4 years, you will have paid in more than the bike will be worth. I'd consider dropping the collision, and putting the money away in a savings account. If you wreck the bike 4 years from now, you'll have the money to replace it. If you don't, you'll have $6k in the bank. I've been riding 26 years w/o collision coverage. The money I saved is a lot more than what I have into my current bike. (I pay less than $100 a year for liability and comp.)

ZDan

So when you bought your S2k, you were also looking at F150s I guess?

Cross-shopping a VRod with a CBR1000RR does not compute...

Try to decide based on what you want out of the riding experience instead of which will be the better "lifestyle accessory"!
CBR1000 (no "RR"), Interceptor, or any number of other bikes without extreme cruiser or extreme repliracer ergos would IMO be a ton more fun in the real world than either the RR or VRod.

My .02...

Conedodger

Now your talking! Check my avatar.

imnida

Back in the biker jacket. Scoured for hours and came across a Gem!

Purchased a used 1 owner 2007 CBR1000RR with 3980 miles. First ride was quite a reminder of the 600, except it's nearly double the bike and requires a little more effort in cornering. Mint condition (aside from a few bug splats) and absolutely stock, exactly what I was looking for.

It feels like I'm picking up where I left off on the 600


The original "comparison" question that doesn't compute was due to some pressure from my Dad. He recently purchased a HD full dressed touring bike and wanted me to look at Harley bikes..

After a lot of thought on this situation.. I had to ask myself if i was going for a Harley because it's something different or because my dad wants me to get one to ride with him....

I still ride with Harley bikers and prefer the social community and positive mood on riding. It, however, just isn't my motorcycle preference and riding style... yet

Penforhire

Buell is the brand with sporting models that most HD types accept in their niche-y lifestyle gatherings. But even after he was absorbed by HD his quality was hit-and-miss. He made some very cool models and used neat techniques though (frame as liquid reservoir, constant tension swingarm, bottom exhaust). And his business is restarting though I hear his first model is going to be some absurd $50K-ish price tag.

Conedodger

My 1985 Honda Nighthawk S used the frame for the oil reservoir.

xtremsiege2

Go with the cbr, pay the full coverage for a year as you really get to know the bike, pay it off as quickly as you can and drop down on coverage. Banks won't mind a used bike if it is new enough, you could try a credit union. I'm financing my gsxr thru one with a low 5 percent rate penfed.org if you or a family member is in the service.

Ride safe!

shockwave667

The vrod is a very cool bike. Tons of fun to ride and plenty fast. Sounds like ass without an exhaust.

The cbr is going to be a lot less comfortable, but handle quite a bit better if you are really pushing the bike.


Ask yourself to you want extreme performance at the expense of comfort? Keep in mind you are basically comparing a barley legal track toy to an overpowered, yet still comfortable luxury cruiser. Think Ariel Atom compared to BMW M5. Both great, but have quite different purposes. Personally I ride a k1200S, all the power, but I needed some more comfort.