Recommended motorcycles based on owner satisfaction.
I will introduce the ranking of the recommended motorcycles with a high level of owner satisfaction among MY BIKE registered in the "Webike Community". Unlike the ranking based on the number of motorcycles sold, the ranking is based on the number of registered motorcycles in MY BIKE and the overall evaluation score given by the owners, so you can see the real recommended motorcycles in each category.
In this article, I'll introduce you to the Top 5 of the "Recommended Big Displacement Motorcycles (~1000cc)" ranking with a high level of satisfaction among owners who own one!
5th Kawasaki Z1 (900SUPER4)Selling price in North America at the time: approx. 570,000 yen
Since its introduction in 1972 as the world's fastest and first motorcycle with a DOHC inline four-cylinder engine, the Z1 has been a Kawasaki classic. Its official name was the 900 SUPER4, but it is widely known as the Z1. Originally marketed overseas, the number of new motorcycles registered in Japan continues to increase through re-importation, and sales prices are at a premium.
Z1 (900SUPER4) Specifications and Related Information
| Fuel consumption | -km/L (when driving at 60km/h) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 82ps/8,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 7.5kgf・m/7,000 rpm |
| Overall Length x Height x Width | 2,205mm x 1,150mm x 800mm |
| Seat height | -mm |
Approximately 60% of riders in the 166-170cm height range said that the Z1 (900SUPER4) has a "toe-in" footing.
4th Honda CBR1000RR
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (including tax): 2,085,050 yen *Prices are for standard models
Honda's flagship supersports model since the introduction of the CBR900RR in 1992, the CBR1000RR became the CBR1000RR in 2004 and continued for 15 years through model changes before being reborn as the CBR1000RR-R in 2020. In 2020, it will be reborn as the CBR1000RR-R. Each year's model is characterized by a strong fan base, and the used motorcycle market is relatively high even among the liter SS class.
CBR1000RR specs and related information
| Fuel consumption | 25.0km/L (at 60km/h) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 192ps/13,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 11.6kgf・m/11,000rpm |
| Overall Length x Height x Width | 2,065mm x 1,125mm x 720mm |
| Seat height | 820mm |
Approximately 50% of riders in the 166-170cm height range said the CBR1000RR's footing was "on tiptoe".
3rd Suzuki GSX-R1000
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (including tax): 2,156,000 yen *Price of GSX-R1000R
Suzuki's flagship supersport model, the GSX-R1000R underwent a full model change in 2017, with a significant increase in power, various electronic controls using six-axis sensors, and a Showa BFF suspension./It is equipped with BFRC-lite. It's a perfect piece of equipment, but it's still the cheapest value for money of any current litre SS model.
GSX-R1000 Specifications and Related Information
| Fuel consumption | 22.1km/L (at 60km/h) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 197ps/13,200 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 11.9kgf・m/10,800 rpm |
| Overall Length x Height x Width | 2,075mm x 705mm x 1,145mm |
| Seat height | 825mm |
About 60% of riders in the 166-170cm height range said that the GSX-R1000's footing "floats in the heels".
2nd Yamaha YZF-R1
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (including tax): 2,365,000 yen
The flagship supersport model since 1998, the 2015 full model change saw a dramatic improvement in driving performance thanks to the addition of electronic controls, mainly 6-axis sensors. For the 2020 model year, the engine brake control has been added along with the maturation of various parts.
YZF-R1 Specifications and Related Information
| Fuel consumption | 21.6km/L (at 60km/h) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 200ps/13,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 11.5kgf・m/13,500 rpm |
| Overall Length x Height x Width | 2,055mm x 690mm x 1,165mm |
| Seat height | 855mm |
Approximately 50% of riders in the 166-170cm height range said that the YZF-R1's footing was "toe-in".
1st Kawasaki Z900RS
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (including tax): 1,353,000 yen
Since its introduction in 2017, it has maintained the No. 1 position in sales of the small motorcycle class, and is a self-confessed modern-day favorite. With a design reminiscent of the Z1, which was also ranked No. 5, and an undercarriage and electronic controls that rival those of sports models, it has become a spark for neo-classic models. As you can see from the fact that it ranked first in the satisfaction ranking, it is a motorcycle that satisfies not only the design but also the user's sense of ownership.
Z900RS specifications and related information
| Fuel consumption | 28.5km/L (at 60km/h) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 111ps/8,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10kgf・m/6,500 rpm |
| Overall Length x Height x Width | 2,100mm x 865mm x 1,150mm |
| Seat height | 800mm |
About 60% of riders in the 166-170cm height range said the Z900RS had a "heel lift" feel.
Summary
How was the ranking of "Recommended Big Displacement Motorcycle (~1000cc)" with high satisfaction? When it comes to the liter-class big motorcycles, the models full of equipment were ranked in the top, but the famous models such as Z1 and Z900RS that boast of their deep-rooted popularity also came in firmly. It can be said that it is fun to choose only a big displacement model to ride the motorcycle of the yearning or to ride the motorcycle with the latest technology.
See HONDA Moto Index Page
See KAWASAKI Moto Index Page
See YAMAHA Moto Index Page
See SUZUKI Moto Index Page
See Accessories for HONDA CBR1000RR Fireblade
See Accessories for KAWASAKI Z1 (900 Super Four)
See Accessories for KAWASAKI Z900RS
See Accessories for SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (Gixxer ,GSXR)
See Accessories for YAMAHA YZF-R1 (R1)
