Honda Varadero 1K

[Caesar77]

Originally posted by elws@Dec 12 2004, 04:03 PM

1. Varadero Carb 1000 : high fuel consumption - AGREE, high end speed power - AGREE, suspension bad - FOR STOCK, fuel pump prob - SO FAR SO GD, gd mid range power. Overall reliable bike but please go for EFI model. Ground clearance a bit low though.

 

2. V-Strom 1000 - raw low end n mid range power, unstable at max speed as what u mention but nvr ride the bike before but very gd comment from a few V-Strom Rider. Overall reliable bike but very rough engine.

 

3. BMW 1150 GS - shaft driven, fully computerised engine - DISAGREE, very ex n branded - DISAGREE. Can get this bike at a very gd price since R1200GS is out. Very smooth engine but lack of the pulling factor - Torque.Very gd handling bike. A few minor problem need to take note. Another thing to take note BMW = Bring More Worries.

 

4. TDM 900 - Now abt $15k + or - Good bike but low ground clearance. For those who r small in size should consider this bike much more easier to handle.

 

5. V-Strom 650 - Dun even consider.

 

6. BMW F650GS Dakar : chain driven, Single Cylinder high wear n tear but gd torque. For my height need to tip toe. Quite high the bike. Bike is light gd for off-road.

 

Only the V-Strom I nvr rode before, the rest have rode it before so can give comment. If want something more reliable and cheap go for Jap bikes but if u r looking for something more interesting. Y not take a look at KTM 950. All the bike mention above is running on sports rim except BMW which is easily substain to warp when go hard on off road n frequent up n down curbs. Spoke rim tends to take the stress off.

 

More info can be found at "www.advrider.com" those ANG MO really give their comment on all the above mention bike gds n bads, pros n cons.

 

But most importantly consider the pocket n if one is able to handle the bike. All this giant monster is damm heavy. There is no so call the best or the worst bike. Look at all our Varas Bro. Fuel consumption no worries just ride. In the end one have to be comfortable with the bike even the bike may cost more. As long as u luv it wat does it matter.

 

Just my 2 cents worth......hope it is of some help to u. in choosing the dream bike.

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by elws@Dec 12 2004, 04:03 PM

But most importantly consider the pocket n if one is able to handle the bike. All this giant monster is damm heavy. There is no so call the best or the worst bike. Look at all our Varas Bro. Fuel consumption no worries just ride. In the end one have to be comfortable with the bike even the bike may cost more. As long as u luv it wat does it matter.

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[60kmh]

Originally posted by elws@Dec 12 2004, 04:03 PM

But most importantly consider the pocket n if one is able to handle the bike. All this giant monster is damm heavy. There is no so call the best or the worst bike. Look at all our Varas Bro. Fuel consumption no worries just ride. In the end one have to be comfortable with the bike even the bike may cost more. As long as u luv it wat does it matter.

When we ride, we ride the giant with passion.

[60kmh]

smicerboy brother>>>When can I get the Varadero polo tee? Paiseh leh...Because I can't wait to wear it on Saturday. SBF Anniversary at East Coast. Hehe... If really can't make it, is ok too...

[smicerboy]

TUES 14th dec

Time 2030hrs

 

Place= Adams corner 24hr prata ( b4 bendemeer pri sch)

 

Talk kok session n collection of Polo tee $$$---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

for those who have place order...pls come dwn for payment cause i will not be in sgp on the 15th till 20th...thk u

 

1) smicerboy

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[smicerboy]

Originally posted by 60km/h@Dec 12 2004, 08:11 PM

smicerboy brother>>>When can I get the Varadero polo tee? Paiseh leh...Because I can't wait to wear it on Saturday. SBF Anniversary at East Coast. Hehe... If really can't make it, is ok too...

sorry bro....guess it will be ready ar 16th or 17th....but i will not be in sg...got to wait till 20th dec

[60kmh]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Dec 12 2004, 08:36 PM

sorry bro....guess it will be ready ar 16th or 17th....but i will not be in sg...got to wait till 20th dec

Brother, It's ok

[60kmh]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Dec 12 2004, 08:34 PM

TUES 14th dec

Time 2030hrs

 

Place= Adams corner 24hr prata ( b4 bendemeer pri sch)

 

Talk kok session n collection of Polo tee $$$---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

for those who have place order...pls come dwn for payment cause i will not be in sgp on the 15th till 20th...thk u

 

1) smicerboy

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

TUES 14th dec

Time 2030hrs

 

Place= Adams corner 24hr prata ( b4 bendemeer pri sch)

 

Talk kok session n collection of Polo tee $$$---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

for those who have place order...pls come dwn for payment cause i will not be in sgp on the 15th till 20th...thk u

 

1) smicerboy

2) 60km/h

3)

4)

5)

6)

 

Come down and chat brothers!

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[ATwin]

Nice to meet all vara guys during the last friday nite fun ride. As the only AT bike in the group, i feel that i'm out of the group. But during the makan session, i feel that u guys will very friendly guys as what my friends 60km/h mention. Nice to join u guys for the last friday nite. Hope to join u guys for the ride and explore more such road as we have miss out our kampong life style.....

 

[Varas]

60km/h>> bro , I would advice u to get RS taichi raincoat over other brand, I swore by it during stormy weather. But don't mixed it up with touring suit. The protection it offers is virtually zero. If you are looking for mixture of SG use and touring use, best of both world, u gotta look into mesh type with removable waterproof inner linning. But price I don't think its gonna be cheap.

 

caesar77>> maybe u wanna introduce yourself , u make me so curious about you..

[barracuda]

Originally posted by barracuda@Dec 11 2004, 02:46 AM

Hi VAR-A dudes,

 

We r back from our trip will elaborate more tomorrow. This is what u guys missed.

Trip report and photos here!

 

http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=104379769989&startid=2

[pingster]

Originally posted by Varas@Dec 12 2004, 09:42 PM

caesar77>> maybe u wanna introduce yourself , u make me so curious about you..

I agreed wif varas

but i assumed u r riding a vara

[Kenny]

hahah..i have a feeling caesar is our good fren, nick from the v strom forum...kekek..

one with a special pipe..mabbe he and ami shd get together...hahah

[60kmh]

Originally posted by Varas@Dec 12 2004, 09:42 PM

60km/h>> bro , I would advice u to get RS taichi raincoat over other brand, I swore by it during stormy weather. But don't mixed it up with touring suit. The protection it offers is virtually zero. If you are looking for mixture of SG use and touring use, best of both world, u gotta look into mesh type with removable waterproof inner linning. But price I don't think its gonna be cheap.

 

caesar77>> maybe u wanna introduce yourself , u make me so curious about you..

Varas>>> Bro, really thanks for your advise. Thanks

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by ATwin@Dec 12 2004, 09:05 PM

Nice to meet all vara guys during the last friday nite fun ride. As the only AT bike in the group, i feel that i'm out of the group. But during the makan session, i feel that u guys will very friendly guys as what my friends 60km/h mention. Nice to join u guys for the last friday nite. Hope to join u guys for the ride and explore more such road as we have miss out our kampong life style.....

 

nice meeting u too....

 

so when change to varadero?? hehehe:cheeky:

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by Kenny@Dec 12 2004, 10:22 PM

hahah..i have a feeling caesar is our good fren, nick from the v strom forum...kekek..

one with a special pipe..mabbe he and ami shd get together...hahah

Ahhh.....V strom guy.....yoshimura lay.....

[60kmh]

Originally posted by barracuda@Dec 12 2004, 10:10 PM

Trip report and photos here!

 

http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=104379769989&startid=2

barracuda>>> Dude, paiseh leh.... I always thought that you are riding V-strom. I should say welcome TDM. V-strom & GS dudes back to Singapore. Hehe...Excuse me for the previous post.

[60kmh]

Originally posted by ATwin@Dec 12 2004, 09:05 PM

Nice to meet all vara guys during the last friday nite fun ride. As the only AT bike in the group, i feel that i'm out of the group. But during the makan session, i feel that u guys will very friendly guys as what my friends 60km/h mention. Nice to join u guys for the last friday nite. Hope to join u guys for the ride and explore more such road as we have miss out our kampong life style.....

 

We will definitely welcome you, Brother.

[Caesar77]

Originally posted by Kenny@Dec 12 2004, 10:22 PM

hahah..i have a feeling caesar is our good fren, nick from the v strom forum...kekek..

one with a special pipe..mabbe he and ami shd get together...hahah

Hi guys.. Just in here to disturb abit lah... Aint knw Kenny is super clever... Sorry hor.. Its all just a joke by me.. No offence huh.. Maybe meet up with u guys on the 14 dec Adam... cos I just need to walk dwn.. Wahaha.. near my place.. I think I better change to Vara lah.. so no need tp ride so far to meet up.. Nice and friendly grp by the Varas.. ride soon again.. Cheers... No more disturb frm me.. Oh.. Btw if there's any speed test let me knw k? Like some cheap trill.. Wahaha

[60kmh]

Originally posted by Caesar77@Dec 12 2004, 11:09 PM

Hi guys.. Just in here to disturb abit lah... Aint knw Kenny is super clever... Sorry hor.. Its all just a joke by me.. No offence huh.. Maybe meet up with u guys on the 14 dec Adam... cos I just need to walk dwn.. Wahaha.. near my place.. I think I better change to Vara lah.. so no need tp ride so far to meet up.. Nice and friendly grp by the Varas.. ride soon again.. Cheers... No more disturb frm me.. Oh.. Btw if there's any speed test let me knw k? Like some cheap trill.. Wahaha

Caesar77>>>Dude! Hope to see on 14 Dec 2004 Talk Cork Session at Adam. Hehe...you guys are nice & friendly too. I really miss the trip to Fraser's Hill. Too bad I'm just a 60km/h rider if not I'll follow. I'm new to Class 2 so what I need is time to get use of my Giant monster.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by 60km/h@Dec 12 2004, 10:38 PM

barracuda>>> Dude, paiseh leh.... I always thought that you are riding V-strom. I should say welcome TDM. V-strom & GS dudes back to Singapore. Hehe...Excuse me for the previous post.

hehe no prob man...u see me so up ah...i only riding small 900cc TDM leh...cannot compare to the 1k vstrom and vara...

[60kmh]

Originally posted by barracuda@Dec 13 2004, 12:24 AM

hehe no prob man...u see me so up ah...i only riding small 900cc TDM leh...cannot compare to the 1k vstrom and vara...

barracuda>>> Dude....aiyo... not much different lah...I'm so heavy already minus 200cc liao. Hehe... We guys all share the same goal, which is touring.

[60kmh]

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[SimplyBoChap]

So tomorow night Adam's corner still on ?

[60kmh]

Originally posted by SimplyBoChap@Dec 13 2004, 02:06 PM

So tomorow night Adam's corner still on ?

BoChap>>> Still on.