2007 Honda 919
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great ride for money invested
By (I am an Owner) on Jul 28, 2013I am the proud owner of a 2007 honda 919. This bike was bought as a holdover at a very reasonable price. The other motorcycle in my garage is a 1986 fj1200 yamaha. I enjoy both motorcycles very much and realize they are very different. From some of the articles I have read, there are lots of people ... that hate this style of motorcycle. I get very positive comments from everyone that sees my motorcycle. Good fuel mileage, a blast to ride, with a top speed that is acceptable (not as fast as my fj1200).
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Quick and torquey
By (I am an Owner) on Jan 04, 2012Easily gets to highway speeds and outpaces anything smaller than it. Does top out around 150mph,but the extra get up and go more than makes up for it.
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I like the 919
By (I am an Owner) on May 08, 2011I am a 50 year old male that still enjoys performance but cannot lean over all day anymore. The 919 is a great fit for me as it has good acceleration and a comfortable somewhat upright riding position. I am glad that I purchased this bike and over the last year and a half I have covered about 15,000 ... miles with not trouble at all. I can easily ride it all day and not feel beat up at the end of the day. I would recommend the bike to anyone. It is a great value too.
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Best I've owned so far
By (I am an Owner) on Nov 23, 2010Sadly, the 919 wasn't a well received bike in the US. Because of that, 2007 was the last year for them until 2011. The good thing that came of that? I got mine for $7,500 out the door new in October of 2007. I'm only 5'5" and the seat hight is shorter than most bikes I've ridden. Since then I've ... ridden this thing every day to and from work and 3 trips to San Francisco (from LA). I've managed to get 18,000 absolutely trouble free miles on it with no mechanical failures. The engine is a little buzzy but it's not intrusive to the riding experience. My previous bike was an '06 599 so I was a little disappointed that the 919 had analog intrumentation without a fuel level indicator or digital temp gauge. Aside from that, it's been the BEST bike I've owned. Great engine...very flexible. 35mph in 6th gear isn't a problem because of the torque. 65mph is still under 4K on the tach so it's comfortable on the freeway. Rear tire and brakes lasted 12K miles, front was changed at 16K miles and still had some life left in it. freeway riding yields 50mpg easily if I stay off the throttle. Easily keeps up with most of the liter bikes on the road. I can't wait to see how I'll fit on the new CB1000R and if it doens't fit me like I want it to, I won't be disappointed to keep the 919.
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Awesome Bike
By (I am an Owner) on May 05, 2010I bought this bike new March 09,I was on the search for a 919 since 08 (no funds) I always liked the naked models, back in the 80's I had a 550 Nighthawk, also a 650 Nighthawk and a 700S Nighthawk as well, of course, I started street bikes with a CB250. the 919 is great for the daily commute to ... work,(fun)(fast), awesome for country roads,my brother and I are planning a trip to the TAIL OF THE DRAGON, TN/NC this summer, the biggest attraction for thrill seekers, I don't like highways on any kind of bike, so I could not tell you if the 919 is good or not. 09 was good for the 919 and myself almost 5,000 miles,
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My new 919
By (I am an Owner) on Apr 05, 2009Ever since new, I've had a slight knocking sound from the engine, when slowly accelerating, 2500 to 3800 r.p.m., noticable when riding without earplugs! Upshifting is a problem, especially the upper gears. It"s like it only goes in half way & I have to pull the shift lever hard up again, until it ... goes in. definitly not smooth shifting! I took it to my Honda dealer twice, % the one cross town & they just say "it's ok"! I've been riding motorcycles over 30 years, this is my 8th bike(BSA, Hondax3,Yamaha, Suzukix2,this is #8.I'm frustrated!
I do miss the center stand, & not being able to put on a lighter, lower, 4 into 1 s.s. exhaust system.
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Very excited
By (I am an Owner) on Jan 20, 2009I just bough CB919 last week. It's very sexy & excited. Even if it's a little big for me...
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