General SBK Discussion Thread

[fireblah]

Folks,
I'm looking to buy a SBK. I've closed my options on either Yamaha-R1 or Honda-Fireblade as Ducati is not affordable
Please suggest which one is good option. I'm based out of Pune & Delhi

R1:
Favour: Nice Looks, Good exaust, lot of features on the front Panel LED display, Good Service network, Switch Throttle modes A & B (2010 version) like Hybusa
Issues: Wait until late-Jan or check on some 2nd hand 2008 model

FireBlade:
Favour: Good Looks, C-ABS, HEDS, Turn indicator on the mirror
Issues: Honda Service Network, Some issues in the bike based on some review comments from FireBlake-Kolkatta, Exaust, no fendor on the back tyre, less features on the front panel

Many Thanks in advance.
Yash

Wait for R1 is not long. Jan-feb is not that far away.

And R1 has too many favorable points for you. Service support in different cities is also a big advantage.

The biggest advantage in fireblade is the C-ABS, which has saved my life/limb twice. So I swear by fireblade

[Prakrit Takkar]

Contact these guys

email:
[email protected]
phone:
Office: 01603 736404 Workshop / Dyno:
07776 241421

thanks i hope i'll be able to find an economical solution

[t_yash]

Yamaha-R1 or Honda-FireBlade

Folks,
I'm looking to buy a SBK. I've closed my options on either Yamaha-R1 or Honda-Fireblade as Ducati is not affordable
Please suggest which one is good option. I'm based out of Pune & Delhi

R1:
Favour: Nice Looks, Good exaust, lot of features on the front Panel LED display, Good Service network, Switch Throttle modes A & B (2010 version) like Hybusa
Issues: Wait until late-Jan or check on some 2nd hand 2008 model

FireBlade:
Favour: Good Looks, C-ABS, HEDS, Turn indicator on the mirror
Issues: Honda Service Network, Some issues in the bike based on some review comments from FireBlake-Kolkatta, Exaust, no fendor on the back tyre, less features on the front panel

Many Thanks in advance.
Yash

[fireblah]

^^ Sorry I meant red white, not red black ... whats burning ? I dont smell anything...

[MR ACE]

Will be launched at Auto expo Delhi in Jan...

Hmmm...Let me check with my auto expo visit plan

So mean ROSSI edition to india ?

+1

As far as I know, three colours only, Blue, Black and Red Black . And maybe one Red Black will be making its way to Kolkata

Something burning

[fireblah]

So mean ROSSI edition to india ?

As far as I know, three colours only, Blue, Black and Red White . And maybe one Red White will be making its way to Kolkata

[whizzkid_ram]

No 2009 R1 for India ... Yamaha is importing 2010 R1, which is basically same as 2009 R1 sans paint work.

So mean ROSSI edition to india ?

[stewarch]

that would be great

Contact these guys

email:
[email protected]
phone:
Office: 01603 736404 Workshop / Dyno:
07776 241421

[fireblah]

This year or next year ?

Will be launched at Auto expo Delhi in Jan...

[Samarth 619]

Do your google once again and know the real difference ! S and R are worlds apart ! Dont post wrong info ! And 1098r was homologated for 2008 ! Now they race with the 1198 !

Oh Sorry man. Yes, It's a 1200cc motor with some 180 PS. And yes, comparatively less produced.

By the way, all info was not googled. I took it from Bike India, Jan 2009, Pg 67. And typed it here, relying on memory... Next time, I'll cross check!

I know, it's an old document... still, not all might have seen it.

[MR ACE]

No 2009 R1 for India ... Yamaha is importing 2010 R1, which is basically same as 2009 R1 sans paint work.

This year or next year ?

[fireblah]

No 2009 R1 for India ... Yamaha is importing 2010 R1, which is basically same as 2009 R1 sans paint work.

[MR ACE]

What happened to the 2009 R1 India bound ?

[Prakrit Takkar]

If I remember I paid 250 pounds sterling plus import tax. I can send you the contact details on Monday once I am bnack in office. If you have NO key this isthe most effective solution.

that would be great

[nitrosatya]

The Gixxer K10 will be launched at the end of this year. And will be coming to India in March 2010.
Info from official Suzuki dealer.