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Old 03-26-2006, 05:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was at the honda shop the other day looking for my first road bike. I have had my eye on the suzuki c-90 . when i asked the saleman how would you compare the vtx 1300 to the c-90 ,he said the suzuki is old school technology and the vtx can run circles around it. I replied with , do you conceder jetted carbs to be new school teck on the vtx. He siad vtx is still faster humm... i thought o well i really like the c-90 . Can anyone tell me if air verses liquid cooled. Is old school air cooled more reliable longer lasting or should i just settle for a honda and dose anyone know horsepower difference
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Liquid cooled is better, Longer lasting, more power. Tolerances are tighter and tuning is easier from jug to jug... At least on a V-twin because each jug is the same temp. I can't answer your HP question. See if his 1300 VTX wants to try my M-95.
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Three questions you need to ask your salesman:

1. Since the C90 is fuel injected vs. carbureted on the VTX1300, how is the C90 old school technology?
2. Since when is the VTX a performance machine? That's what the CBR is for!
3. Does your salesman even know what the heck he's talking about?

What a goober!
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Old 03-27-2006, 08:30 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Most salesman are idiots! They only know enough basic information to sell a bike to those that are not experienced riders. Do your own research. I had one that was convinced that the yamaha R1 and 6 were 470lbs. Do your own research, sit on the bikes, even test ride em. Google is your friend as well.
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Old 03-27-2006, 10:27 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Check the price tag on both bikes. Odds are the Honda cost more which equals more commission in the stealers pocket.

As others said, Do your own research. Go for a ride on em. Just don't depend on the stealer for accurate info.
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:31 AM   #6 (permalink)
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All except the gas tank,,lol!!!!! The LC has alot of low end grunt,,if you romp down on it there is a slight hesitation to it then after it starts moving the powerband seems to kick in and it takes off rapidly. I have friends that have VTX1300's and 1800's and they walk away from me everytime,,but they don't get too far ahead.

Of course I am not downshifting either. But it is a great bike,,just make sure you get one with the gas tank modification done already before it has a chance to crack.

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Old 04-28-2006, 02:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
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It doesn't matter which bike is faster or has more hp, it matters if the bike has enough power to satisfy you.

Or, just go get a Boss Hoss.
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Old 05-18-2008, 08:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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It doesn't matter which bike is faster or has more hp, it matters if the bike has enough power to satisfy you.

Or, just go get a Boss Hoss.
Ask him how much a service is on the VTX compared to the C90 ! Valve adjustment and coolant changes spring to mind.
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Old 05-25-2008, 10:36 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I didn't buy my 90 to race it. I like the VTX but IMO the C90T is a superior machine. The 1800T is still almost $15K and the 1300T is almost $11K. I paid $9.6K new for mine on sale. I am ahead, if not in distance then in $$.

What's this about the gas tank cracking and mod. Have not heard that one yet.
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Old 05-25-2008, 04:05 PM   #10 (permalink)
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What's this about the gas tank cracking and mod. Have not heard that one yet.
The link to the Transport Canada recall site for it is:
Vehicle Recalls On-Line Database

I don't know what the equivalent link in the US us but it will almost certainly have the same info/description
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:35 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Looks like my 07' was not a part of the recall but I will inspect it at times anyway. Thanks for the link Krow!!!
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