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Old 08-23-2008, 04:12 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:09 PM   #42 (permalink)
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And you know this how?
Assuming you're talking to me, I don't know for sure, but since I ride a B-King, I'm biased. If you are asking my opinion, my money will be on the B-King. To be honest, even if the Max was faster, I'd still buy a B-King and save $8000.

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Old 08-24-2008, 04:47 AM   #43 (permalink)
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decent article in september edition of cycleworld. 197 hp in a 600lb frame if i remember correctly. not too shabby. it does look pretty tough. v-4 engines, though not very common have decent reputations for power and service.
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Old 08-25-2008, 07:01 AM   #44 (permalink)
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Assuming you're talking to me, I don't know for sure, but since I ride a B-King, I'm biased. If you are asking my opinion, my money will be on the B-King. To be honest, even if the Max was faster, I'd still buy a B-King and save $8000.
Ok then.

That kind of talk always annoys me. Hearing/reading a lot because of the car I own and knowing full well it's complete

Not that I would ever own either. More motorcycle than I want. But they're both cool none the less.
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:02 AM   #45 (permalink)
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I couldn't find the syrup scene, but omfg I love this movie!!

neither could i...
so i'm getting the whole movie instead

btw, did you know in the syrup scene they actually drank ... syrup?
nuts.

btw, the b-king's headlight is better than the vmax

the b-king's twin exhaust conversion is hot...
don't like the vmax exhaust setup...

betcha both bikes would be a hoot to ride though...
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neither could i...
so i'm getting the whole movie instead

btw, did you know in the syrup scene they actually drank ... syrup?
nuts.

btw, the b-king's headlight is better than the vmax

the b-king's twin exhaust conversion is hot...
don't like the vmax exhaust setup...

betcha both bikes would be a hoot to ride though...
Ironically, the exhaust is the only part of the B-King I don't like, lol.
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:24 PM   #47 (permalink)
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http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...rack-test.html

take a look at the exhaust setup bking1965 put on... it's pretty sweet

i'm sure when the vmaxs come out, someone will muck up with the exhaust and make it better too
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:49 AM   #48 (permalink)
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Looking at pics of the B-King, I can't side if it looks more like an Alien (from the movies) or a Space Pirate (from the Metroid Prime games)...

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Old 08-27-2008, 07:55 AM   #49 (permalink)
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heh... you forgot the transformers headlight
no wonder i like it
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It's the headlight that got me thinking along those lines. Plus I've been playing a lot of Metroid Prime 3...
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Old 08-30-2008, 05:56 PM   #51 (permalink)
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You are right man the V-MAX (that's Mr. Max to you) looks awesome. Why is it no one mentions the Suzuki Bandit. It is a fine standard bike. With kick butt real world torque and almost 100 rear wheel hp. It is a great bike. I know it doesn't have Busa power but nonetheless a great all around bike that with Suzuki accessories can be a nice long distance sport tourer as well. I don't own one but i might buy an '09. We did start out talking about standards right? This is one standard bike with great all you need power.
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Old 09-02-2008, 08:37 AM   #52 (permalink)
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The Bandit is competent and qualified scoot. We're talking over qualified road rockets here.
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MD sure likes the new Vmax...
An interesting report that dispels the 'neutered' theory...

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Motorcycle.com put up an article recently as well.

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