Beegreenstrings Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 OK so I have been thinking of buying this 2002 CBR 929 RR and all of a sudden a Superhawk 996 that is actually worth looking at comes available. Beautiful. Black w/red decals. Dual Yoshi's. Looks brand new....What can everyone tell me about them?I would not even consider it but I was told it is about as close to a RC51 you can get and is still comfortable to ride. Are they just saying that because it is a V-twin?Bike looks awesome from the pictures the guy sent me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Once you're on a sportbike vtwin, you'll never look back.I love my Hayabusa, but nothing puts a smile on my face like firing up the SV and twisting the throttle.As far as the chickenhawk, I'm not really sure of any issues (I know the RC51s were prone to overheating, but I don't think the 996s were -- so I think that was a fairing vs. radiator placement issue on the RCs). I THINK the 996 don't have the over-the-bars fairing stay, which I like better, but that's personal preference.Take cash, give cash, joyride, smile, leave cash with seller, take bike home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Like Justin said, once you go big twin, there's no going back. Peak horsepower be damned. The RCs run hot, but they seem to run normal there. Does the hawk have side radiators? Expect it to warm your legs nicely if it does. Seating on the hawk is definitely more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 1st bike, wish I had NEVER gotten rid of it, but making 1500 on hte deal was worth it. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Mods were cheap, easy, monster on hte low end. Same engine as the RC51 for the most part, same exhaust, JRM got the differences right, you can even get a lower fairing for the 99 to make it sportier, mine didn't have that, but was still awesome. Much more comfortable than my RC was to ride, spent a lot of hours on it early on, then just sold it for a markup and moved on.That's the same color of my 996 I sold 2 years ago. Miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 The chickenhawk is a great ride, and as JRMMiii said, once you go there, you'll never go back (or at least without). One problem though that is rampant with Superhawks is the RR getting cooked. Then again it's a Honda, so electrical issues are assumed with ownership. That aside, I would just be regurgitating the stuff from JRMM and madcat. If I had disposable cash I'd pick one up just to have for running around town. Good luck with the decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I really appreciate all the comments guys! This is truly what makes this site so great.. You honest feedback when you ask for it! I think my decision is made up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy9743 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 i love mine and wouldnt sell even to make a few $. check out superhawkforum.com lots of info...the price on them has dropped so much recently also. most fun ive ever had on a bike and ins calls it a sport touring bike so it's much cheaper for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I agree with Andy, I regret that more than selling my RC51. And yes, Ins. WAY cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Get two!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Honda R/Rs suck and a lot of thier bike electrics suck, but there are good fixes out there.btw - I am a Honda guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have a State Farm insurance bike chart - bikes are rated from A to F for rate factor. A is best, F is worst, C is average -- From memory --- SH is an A, any CBR is an F, GSXRs are F.Go for the Hawk! A way cool ride....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have rode Blakes SuperChicken and love it. Nice smooth torque monster, very narrow between the knees, handles well. My only complaint was in getting the carbs off, but it wasnt bad after we figured it out. great bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Way back when I bought my Speed Triple, the two finalists were the Speedy and a SuperHawk. It was a tough decision and I probably would have been happy either way, but the triple won in the end. So since I have never owned a Superhawk, I'm no expert, but the one common complaint that nobody has mentioned yet is range. Those big carbs are thirsty and the tank's not that big. Maybe not an issue, depending on how/where you ride, but some sport-touring types find it annoying to have to stop for gas every 110 miles or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenTwelve Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Once you're on a sportbike vtwin, you'll never look back.^-< This... I love my Ape. The only thing I could see replacing it with right now would be a Diavel. Still a twin just a little more removed from a sportbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi419 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I've owned all three. And there is nothing like the big twins. The shawk is the best for the street, best ergos. The RC and Shawk don't have the same engine. Rc is a 999cc Shawk 996. One is a Race bike the other is a sport tourer. Both have the side mount radiatiors. Both are wonderfull bikes. The 929s are nice too but nothing makes me smile like a big twin at 10k rpms..=) The sound The power....Damn I miss them both but the RC more so...crashing sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks everyone the mind has been made up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I want pics man, I miss my first baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 V-Twin is my choice too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 ummmm 2002 is cbr954 not.......929rr.......beanstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 the vtwin super hawk is full of more torque than i can handle. i love this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 ummmm 2002 is cbr954 not.......929rr.......beanstrings??? It is definately a 929? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I want pics man, I miss my first baby.Gotta go get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hurry up. How many miles again? Mine had like 26K when I sold it. Ran awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I thought it was 7K but it is 8,9?? Not that I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 if you buy the SH let me know I have a sargent seat, sharkskins lower, mirror extenders & a seat cowl for a SH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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