Stick or twist?????????

[lady clara]

Originally Posted by MaccyMoo

Don't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Hondagive it to me

I wonder if subliminal messaging really does work

Seriously - I'd keep it although I know nothing of the other bike. I just know I want a Blackbird eventually

Can you touch the floor Maccy??? I'm impressed if you can! Anyway BP...why not get something really hard and cool....like a hornet.

[MaccyMoo]

Originally Posted by lady clara

Can you touch the floor Maccy??? I'm impressed if you can!

I can, but then I generally wear boots like this.....

Buffalo: Schuhe - CLASSIC - 1339-14 CHAROL NEGRO 01 000

...and then wonder why I get asked to remove my shoes when I go through airport security!

[lady clara]

Originally Posted by MaccyMoo

I can, but then I generally wear boots like this.....

Buffalo: Schuhe - CLASSIC - 1339-14 CHAROL NEGRO 01 000

...and then wonder why I get asked to remove my shoes when I go through airport security!

Hahahahah!!! Well that explains it.

[Lonely Old Dave]

I would keep the Honda as i've heard that Aprillia spares are hard to get hold of if you should ever drop it etc. Honda not a problem with spares although a little expensive.

[lady clara]

Originally Posted by Lonely Old Dave

I would keep the Honda as i've heard that Aprillia spares are hard to get hold of if you should ever drop it etc. Honda not a problem with spares although a little expensive.

And VERY good bikes as we all know. Ridden by the best so I hear

[grotbag]

Like what's already been said, see if you can borrow it for a day to ride.

[Rocks]

Do the only sensible thing, git rid of that overgrown scooter and buy the Aprillia, twist and be rid of it!

With the extra grand saved in the long run you may be able to fill the petrol tank 'right to the top'

Go on you heard the voices, the little devil on your shoulder is making lots of sense

[BLACKPANTHER]

Originally Posted by Spree

I would stay with the Blackbird, they are both in the same bracket (sports touring) but the bird does it so much better.

1. Its faster, a lot faster
2. Its more economical
3. Its more reliable
4. It holds its price better
5. Its better finished
6. Parts are easy to get hold of if you need them
7. Its tried and tested

Nuff said

I know what you're saying, yes, it is faster. Thing is I had a go on my brothers ( yes he's got a lot of bikes! ) Triumph Tiger last weekend. It is by no means a sportsbike, but it still felt quick upto the ton+. Did a little test 60-100 in fourth. Blackbird 6 secs, tiger 8 secs, so not a massive difference, and though he pulled away when he was on my bike, it wasn't like he left me standing. The one thing I don't like about my 'Bird is that, cos of the big fairing/screen it doesn't 'feel' fast. I know Blackbirds hold their values, Falcos don't but that's why it looks such a steal. It's a Mille with half fairing, and it does go! Think I'm 60/40 now in favour of stickin' with the Honda though.

[Spree]

One thing it isn't is a Mille, different chassis and detuned engine mate.

[Rocks]

But it's still looks like an overgrown scooter now that should sway it 95/05 in favour of the Apillia