Time for a new bike: C14 or Ninja 1000
wlselph:
Spring is almost here and I've been thinking about this for about 3 months. I'm selling my DL1000 and VFR.
Last Fall, I rented a C14 for a day and loved it. Really loved it! Now, we have the new Ninja 1000 with hard bags on the way. Same ergos for both bikes. The Ninja is much lighter, even with the hard bags.
I guess the bottom line is the ABS and traction control. Is it worth the price difference? A lighter sport touring bike sounds more appealing. Anyone have any thoughts?
Robert Ford:
Last summer, the Connie was going to be my next bike until I tried an FJR on for size, but I digress.
Both bikes have ABS but the style of riding I do doesn't warrant the extra coin for traction control, so for me anyway, it was a non-starter. ABS is the shit though. Wouldn't buy another new street bike without it.
wlselph:
When I rented the C14, I also had an opportunity to ride a FJR for about 30 minutes. The C14 felt better to me. It's a very refined motorcycle.
In 48 years, I've never had ABS. Certainly not traction control either. The lighter weight aspect of the Ninja is what is appealing to me. It's probably a $3500 difference when the haggling is over.
falconati:
Ninja 1000 by a long shot.
keepergale:
I have been lusting after a Ninja 1000. Went in to the local dealer today and saw a new/unsold 2009 C14 for $9,999. I think that is a pretty good deal for here in California. They didn't have any Ninja 1000's either.
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