Top 5 Streetfighter bike bases

[Gix11]

Hey kids. I was thinking this morning while walking past all the bike shops downstairs that with all these new members joining up and asking the same question, we should have a Top 5 Best Streetfighter Base for each major manufacturer. You know, something like:

SUZUKI:
1.GSXR1100 - '86-'92
2.Bandit 1200 - '96 - '99 (or whatever)
etc etc....

HONDA:
900RR Fireblade '92 - '99 (or whatever it was)
etc etc.....

Listed 1 to 5 of popularity and best looking results. I was going to do all of them but then realised other people might have different opinions.

I know this topic could get messy with all the input but at the end there will be a definite top 5 for all brands which I will make a dedicated page to on the main website.

So, ....what do you reckon the top 5 for each are?

[fimpBIKES]

well, if you look at what has happened in the last year or so with bens, mine and frankies bike
plus a few other good ones overseas then i think that the TLR is rearing its fugly head on the suzuki front (maybe up at #5??)

and then there are the kats, the older oily gixxers and a couple of k2's getting around

[jakam04]

Suzuki

1. GSXR1100 oil cooled
2. GSXR1000
3. TL varients
4. GSX1400
5. Bandit 1200
6. GSXR1100 water cooled (had to put that in lol)

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by jakam04

Suzuki

1. Bandit 1200
2. GSXR1100 oil cooled
3. TL varients
4. GSX1400
5. GSXR1000
6. GSXR1100 water cooled (had to put that in lol)
this looks better jarrod

[Gix11]

Nobody touching the other brands?

Let me test a few.....

YAMAHA:
1.FZ1
2.R1 (Various years)
3.FZR 1000 Exup
4.Vmax
5.XJR1300

HONDA:
1.900RR Fireblade ('92 - '99)
2.CB1300
3.Blackbird
4.CBR1000
5.CT110

KAWASAKI:
1.Z1
2.ZX9R / ZX7R
3.Zephyr range
4.GPZ1100/900R
5.ZX10

SUZUKI:
1.GSXR1100 ('86-'89)
2.Bandit 1200 - '96 - '99 (or whatever)
3.GSXR1000
4.SV / TL
5.GSX Katana models

Ok, now you have some ideas, prove me wrong.

[fimpBIKES]

what about the mighty kat?

[zx12argh]

Kwaka ZX12R just not enough people have the balls to do them :D
I'm not biased in the slightest of course.

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

what about the mighty kat?


Can you tell that Kats don't phase me in the slightest. They are shit loads better than a lot of bikes but still doesn't ring my bell. The engine was a corker but the looks were squashed frog, delorean-esk averageness. Give me the Z1 looks anyday over that. .....Bring on the barage.

Saying that though, I guess it should be on the list above GSX1400. I missed it off. I'll now edit my post.

[Hillsy]

TRX should get a mention.

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by Hillsy

TRX should get a mention.


Just make a Yamaha list where you think it fits mate.


Mmmmm. TRX....

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/26758388431645.jpg

[fimpBIKES]

i agree gix (in that it might not be to everyones taste), but it certainly is a popular fighter base yeah?

perhaps we should just fuck tradition and look at the cold hard facts
go through the "Your Ride" section and do a tally?

[Tone]

Suzuki
1:GSXR750K with 1100K/L engine(7/11)
2:Bandit 1200
3:Suzuki SRAD 750
4:Spondon framed Busa
5:K2 1000

Kawasaki
1:Z1/Z1000
2:H2
3:H1
4:ZXR750 J
5:Z1000 J

Honda
1:Older Blade
2:Newer Blade
3:CBX (that motor)
4:Spondon framed Blackbird
5:RC211V?

Yamaha
1:R1
2:RD 350LC
3:V4 500 thingy
4:XS 1100
5:RD 400D

and I want a Speed Triple.
This is fucking hard Simon!

[Jockney Rebel]

suzuki
1..gsxr slabbie
2..gs1000 [gixer powerplant wes cooley styling]
3..gsx1000s katana[gixer powerplant]
4..RG500 [in rgv250 frame and running gear]
5..GT750 [ive just seen a moto martin framed one !!]

yamaha
1..xjr1200/fj1200
2..TDR250 [with bored 350ypvs lump]
3..Vmax [R1 running gear monoed and jacked up]
4..TZR 750 [if i won the lottery]
5..xs650 [flatrack style]

honda
1..fireblade [any]
2..cb1100r boldor [harris etc]
3 new cb1100r [prototype shown at milan show this yr looks the mutts nuts ]
4..650 bros [goes like stink with an africa twin in it]
5..CBX [moto martin]

kawasaki

1..Z1/900/1000 [turboed Z1100lump Zephyr running gear]
2..H2 750 [in ZXR frame]
3..gpz900 [mad max rat style]
4..ZRX1200 [eddie lawson]
5..zxr750 [classic streetfighter look]

triumph

1..T120 [harris frame 4valve norman hyde head]
2..speed triple
3..cbx engined hondumph[seen one in a trophy frame]
4..tiger [ monster motard sytle]
5..street triple

others

1..laverda jota/with daytona lump in
2..duke 916
3..hd buell firebolt
4..ktm anything
5..norton commando[70's]/trx 850

theres some in here i havent seen done but id think theyd make good fighters [8D]

[Stocky]

CT110 ;)

[TurboKat]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11



Can you tell that Kats don't phase me in the slightest. the looks were squashed frog, delorean-esk averageness.

Next time I see you, I'm gunna kick you in the nuts & shoot you in the head with a ball of your own shit you FUCKING HEATHEN. :(
How can a Geezer with no taste in Motorcycles run a Motorcycle forum?

[sharky]

quote:How can a Geezer with no taste in Motorcycles run a Motorcycle forum?
We allow you on here don't we :D

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by turbokat


quote:Originally posted by Gix11



Can you tell that Kats don't phase me in the slightest. the looks were squashed frog, delorean-esk averageness.

Next time I see you, I'm gunna kick you in the nuts & shoot you in the head with a ball of your own shit you FUCKING HEATHEN. :(
How can a Geezer with no taste in Motorcycles run a Motorcycle forum?



That blue Kat from Europe and a couple of others that have shown up recently on here are exceptions, but as a whole, spot the difference in the looks department:

http://uk.geocities.com/tradcarclub/images/ReliantRobin.JPG

http://www.preisvergleich.org/pimages/Suzuki-GSX1100S-Katana_203__59759_40.jpg

I don't know why you guys get such a hard on with these Kats, this looked shit loads better to me before they introduced all the plastic goodies:

http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GS/GS1000E/1979_GS1000E_red_480.jpg

But this is a hive of individual thinkers so I'm glad you feel so strongly. Shows a passion, so load up the shit gun.

[TurboKat]

It's locked & loaded.... & now, because you've compared them to that 3 wheeled car, I'm gunna be wearing steel capped boots. :( with pointy toes.

[Large]

Can I have some of whatever halucinigen you're on Si?

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by Large

Can I have some of whatever halucinigen you're on Si?


They're nearly all gone mate.

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by turbokat

It's locked & loaded.... & now, because you've compared them to that 3 wheeled car, I'm gunna be wearing steel capped boots. :( with pointy toes.


....And high heels?
Hey, that's not just a 3 wheeled car, that's a Reliant Robin, circa 82 also. (well, maybe not that model, but you get the idea).

[Bear]

Mr Bean hates the Reliant too.

[Large]

I'm not a fan of the slabbie gixxers. The frame is too thin and spindly without the curves of the gsx steel frames

....there I've said it.

[xb9r]

Buell firebolt has to be up there but hey i have been known to be a bit biased TLs are sweet to

[Tone]

quote:Originally posted by Large

I'm not a fan of the slabbie gixxers. The frame is too thin and spindly without the curves of the gsx steel frames

....there I've said it.

Guy I bought my 1100 off ( 88 model,them black and gold things) used to go on about how the Kat he had before that had a spindly frame and after a while started to seperate, wheras the Gix frame (and those ones had the slabby frame) was as strong as.They certainly do not look as good as a Slingshot or later frame though.I was never a fan of that humpback tank (of the slabbie) in profile either.
Then again...I reckon the Bandit frame is a great looking thing.Slingshot in pipe sort of piece.

1. GSXR-1100 87 - 92
2. GSXR-1100 87 - 92
3. GSXR-1100 87 - 92
4. GSXR-1100 87 - 92
5. GSXR-1100 87 - 92

[oldskool]

SLABBIE
SLABBIE
SLABBIE

[Diebythereaper]

1. Gsxr 7/12 (750J/K frame with B12 motor (Undercut 2 and 5 gears, locknut head, 1157cc, put gsxr cams in)
2. Gsxr 7/11 (750J/K frame with an 11K motor)
3. TL1000
4. Fireblade (92-99)

[Funkenfresh]

1.ct110
2.rv125
3.hyosungpung (any)
4.zzr250
5.sachs madass

[speeddemon]

BANDIT (well of course)
oily 1100 or 7/11's
RF900 (awesome base with teh arse cut off but bugger all around)
SLABBIE
TL

GSX1400 as a base, but to be honest i havent seen many truly 'modified' ones (eg monoshock conversion or something else more just bits and performance tweaking). Reckon it would be a cool project.

Fuck actually any suzuki will do me fine...:D

[mcmad]

1. GSX1100efe
2 THRU 5 UNIMPORTANT:D

[Tony Nitrous]

As I only "do" Suzuki's.........

GSX 1100 Katana,
Oil Cooled GSXR1100,
Mk1 1200 Bandit,

Lots of other "also ran's" but for me those are the 3 that
were the main players. All old hat now, but all more significant
to streetfighers history than any Busa/TL/WC/1400/SV/etc and all
Classic Suzuki's (to narrow minded me ;)).

[Fish]

quote:Originally posted by speeddemon
Fuck actually any suzuki will do me fine...:D



Amen to that speeddemon

got to love k1-5 model bandits though. HORNY!!!![:p]

[MDM]

There is a danger that people will use tis thread as a guide, and decide that if they want to build a Suzki 'fighter is 'has' to be an '88 GSX-R 1100 (or whatever). Consequently, my list is as follows
Suzuki
1 GSX-R 1000K5
2 GSX 1300R Hayabusa
3 GSX-R 600K4
4 GSX-R 600K4
5 GSX 1400

Kawasaki
1 ZX 636
2 ZX-10R
3 ZRX1200S
4 ZX-7R
5 ER6

Yamaha
1 R6
2 R1 (2006-7)
3 R1 (earlier)
4 XJR1300
5 TDM900

Honda
1 2005+ CBR 1000
2 CB600F
3 CBR600RR
4 CB1300
5 CBR900

BMW
F800

[fimpBIKES]

er6?



whatever happened to that MT-01 you were doing up MDM?

[Gix11]

Hmmm. Interesting selection Dave. How does the ZX636 frame shape up? I thought they were a bit suss?

Ah, on second thoughts, with a bit of research I see what you mean:

http://www.mag-knight.com/images/Blue%20ZX6R.JPG

Seems fine.

[MDM]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

whatever happened to that MT-01 you were doing up MDM?

Unfortunately I couldn't afford to keep it - shame as it had a heap of potential, I got the carbon bodywork sorted and had a paintjob and some lightweight bits and bobs in the pipeline, but I just didn't have the cash or space to keep it... They're much underated, but probably a bit expensive to buy new. I surprised a lot of people at the TT in 2006 with it...

[fimpBIKES]

yeah, i always liked the idea of it
it seemed a shame that you didnt ripp right into it, thats all

keen to see it with a different headlight and new rear etc

you should do more projects, what happened to that one you were doing up in so many hours or whatever?
(sorry, us convicts get the mag sooo late... its probably finished and sold off by now![XX(])

[Tone]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES



you should do more projects, what happened to that one you were doing up in so many hours or whatever?
(sorry, us convicts get the mag sooo late... its probably finished and sold off by now![XX(])


And the Slabbie project Will had goin,major paint job etc done but never saw an end result.Wha'appen?
I liked the look of that bike.

[MDM]

Ah, yes,... ahem...
The Five Week Fighter got put on pause for the best part of a year, due to work commitments, but I'm getting back on it very soon, just as soon as I've done a few bits on my 900R and Slabbie. I'm also busy doing stuff to the other half's Bandit too, so you'll be seeing more project bike installments as things happen.
Will's Slabbie was put on hold when he started racing, and still on hold, and on hold for a bit longer now he's fucking off on his jollies!