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TA200 or CB400VTECII

kavo

By kavo
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  1. 1. Which bike will you buy?


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comics00 Newbie

comics00

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how to compare these bikes? this 2 bikes belong to 2 diff world lah:confused:

 

in such case think u either listen to wat ur heart desir or u'll have to depend on ur wallet :goodluck:

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furbykong Newbie

furbykong

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u need to weigh your priorities, then find out abt these 2 bikes.

 

they are too diff to compare without knowing wat criteria u are looking out for.

 

dun tink any one can help u objectively at this point of time :smile:

kavo Newbie

kavo

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Originally posted by furbykong@May 10 2004, 12:44 PM

u need to weigh your priorities, then find out abt these 2 bikes.

 

they are too diff to compare without knowing wat criteria u are looking out for.

 

dun tink any one can help u objectively at this point of time :smile:

actually my priorities are first, cost must cheap, second must be fuel economy and third maintenance must be cheap too :smile:

 

But i want the bike to be fast and stable too ...:sweat:

 

That is why i am so vex between these to bike on which to buy? :giddy:

stylomilo Newbie

stylomilo

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i would go for s4...

great bike

riding a vtec now, rode a ta200 b4 this

 

low cost --> ta200

2a bike maintainance not cheap

 

if u wan fast --> s4

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Bunta Newbie

Bunta

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it's either this,

 

got money = S4,

 

no money = TA200

 

both are good bikes in their own catagories... so it's really up to own preferences...:cheeky:

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Speedpass Newbie

Speedpass

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juz a few points to consider ,

 

1) if go long distance every day , best get super 4 , bigger tank n also have fuel gauge .

 

2 ) if u r short , get phantom , seat height low .

 

3) both r honda . :cheeky:

 

4) maintenance wise , phantom should be cheaper cos tyre wear will be less .

 

5) get a phantom if insurance and rd tax worries u .

 

:goodluck:

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sfowner Newbie

sfowner

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TA200 cheap and maintenance cheap. Single cylinder and engine oil also much less than CB400. SpecII needs over 3 bottles, and 4 spark plugs!!! Blardy expensive. TA200 lighter, about 140 kg, SpecII about 180 kg.

 

Riding posture, TA200 is cruiser type, quite comfy. But weight on your bum, while CB400 can take weight on feet too, can withstand shock to your spine when going over rough road, humps etc.

 

Speed, of course CB4 faster lah. Top end CB4 close to 200 kmh, I think TA200 only about 120 kmh or slightly more. CB4 also smoother, and more powerful when overtake etc, and more stable cause heavier. If going for highway riding, definitely CB4 faster, and safer cause quicker to get out of tricky situations.

 

If carry pillion, TA200 definitely a bit of struggle.

 

I've ridden both, and like both very much. At the end of the day, it depends on what you hope to get out of your bike... performance? comfort? cost of maintenance etc.

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Andydy Newbie

Andydy

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Originally posted by kavo@May 9 2004, 11:58 PM

Which bike will you buy?

of cos spec2 la..

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2010-2011 Mazda 2

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burningacid Newbie

burningacid

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at the end of the day, all boils down to whether u can tahan the mthly maintenence of the bike.. buying the bike shld b no prob, is hw u maintain it den its the prob...

 

i suppose its 2 times the cost of maintaining a TA2 if u decide to choose S4, so if u tink its nt a prob to u den will suggest getting the S4 cos more comfy n powerful...

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Philosophy B: Ride with somebody who's better than you. You will pick up a handy trick or new skill just about every time you are out

 

Philosophy C: You don't need a big bike to prove ur passion for riding

Spectrum Newbie

Spectrum

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Hornet 250 Honda

 

1. 180kmh Top Spd

2. Fuel Consumption: 25-27 km/1L

3. inline four then four plugs - Smooth Man

4. Oil: 2.4L capacity

5. Very manoeuverable: Zig-zag everywhere.

6. 160kph comfortable Crz Spd (HORNET RULes!!)

7. Can put Top Box.

 

:cheer: :bouncefire: :cheer: :bounce:

 

Guys,

 

Know I am side tracking...

But do also consider a Hornet.

Great Bike for City Riding.

Check it Out!

 

Quite a lot of the Hornets guys considered the S4

Before buying the Hornet.

 

Enjoy Riding - whatever u finally decides on...

 

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kavo Newbie

kavo

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Thanks for all the great advice. Actually i also have consider abt buying Hornet too after seeing the thread on the Hornet Nest hehe..... Is the insurance, road tax and maintenance cheaper compared to S4? I love honda bikes ahha :cheer:

 

i notice that the pipe for Hornet 250 is very near to the pillion seat. If got pillion then the leg of the pillion wont be burned?

VOODOO_DOLL Newbie

VOODOO_DOLL

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Halo friend..... how to vote like tis... 2 totally different type of bike.....

mayb u choose from cb400 or xjr400 then can compare mah....

or choose from TA200 or X9.....

2b fight 2b

2a fight 2a

tis is wat i mean.....:smile: :smile: :smile:

Both r really comfort bike... different i tink is do u always pillion others?...

If yes...2a bike is better...more stable....:cheeky: :cheeky:

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sfowner Newbie

sfowner

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Originally posted by kavo@Jun 11 2004, 11:11 AM

Thanks for all the great advice. Actually i also have consider abt buying Hornet too after seeing the thread on the Hornet Nest hehe..... Is the insurance, road tax and maintenance cheaper compared to S4? I love honda bikes ahha :cheer:

 

i notice that the pipe for Hornet 250 is very near to the pillion seat. If got pillion then the leg of the pillion wont be burned?

There will always be a more beautiful bike. Make up your mind and buy, you can always change or upgrade later. Just a matter of money mah. But seriously, if want to ride a bit longer, CB4 is a great bike. Phantom cheap and simple to maintain, but really underpowered for highway riding. I'm thinking of upgrading to bigger bike, but in 2 minds, cause I know I will miss my specII.

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kavo Newbie

kavo

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Case closed. Hehe just take my second hand phantom today, so far so good. Actually riding on expressway is still ok, still can go up to 80 - 90km/hr.

sfowner Newbie

sfowner

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Originally posted by kavo@Jun 14 2004, 09:31 PM

Case closed. Hehe just take my second hand phantom today, so far so good. Actually riding on expressway is still ok, still can go up to 80 - 90km/hr.

Good for you and glad you're enjoying the Phantom. Was my first bike and I liked it a lot too. Ride safe!!:sweat:

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kavo Newbie

kavo

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yeah nice bike and very save fuel but not enough power. What to do, want to save money is like that eheh

sfowner Newbie

sfowner

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Originally posted by tealeaf@Jul 1 2004, 10:09 PM

got money : S4

 

no money : S4 :D

Great bike isn't it? Really hate to sell it when I upgrade to Cl2, but also know I will regret if I don't try other bikes.

 

Who knows, maybe next time come back to the s4.

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sLeEpYhEaDz Newbie

sLeEpYhEaDz

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Originally posted by kavo@Jun 25 2004, 04:35 PM

yeah nice bike and very save fuel but not enough power. What to do, want to save money is like that eheh

Great bike for fuel economy n comfort right? :smile: Though i muz say e lack of power n speed is indeed quite sad but its a cruiser mah.. meant to cruise n not speed.. cannot speed oso safe.. else knowing myself sure gian go try high speed 1... :sweat:

It is a good day to slp.. :dozed:

 

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neogeocdz Newbie

neogeocdz

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Talk about fuel economy, my old TA200 can do 37 ~40km/L.

 

My spec 2 about 26km/L

 

how about you?

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My rides

1) Phantom TA200

2) Super 4 Vtec spec II (burned :cry: )

3) Kia Van (Currently)

 

4) Hoping to get a class 2 bike.....

sfowner Newbie

sfowner

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Originally posted by neogeocdz@Jul 31 2004, 08:06 AM

Talk about fuel economy, my old TA200 can do 37 ~40km/L.

 

My spec 2 about 26km/L

 

how about you?

My specII only about 22 km/litre, but prob because I ride with all my valves open and change gear above 6k rpm.

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