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Hi fellow riders ive got a couple of projects on the go ..69 BSA thunderbolt(collecting stuff) 70 triumph Bonnie ,bobber{almost done for the last 2 yrs)LOL see the pic No runner So im looking 4 a jap bike my choice CB550f...KZ650 can you give me any pros/cons ..I do do like ridin longer distance so i turn to the KZ But do like the CB little smaller may be easier to handle but then the KZ is is more hp maybe better on long runs All sugestion and comparisons welcome jimd
 
550 is a nice bike - handles great - I had a 500 and a 550 and loved them both but have recently turned towards twins and have a BMW R75 and a Yamaha XS650 project.

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Tintin said:
550 is a nice bike - handles great - I had a 500 and a 550 and loved them both but have recently turned towards twins and have a BMW R75 and a Yamaha XS650 project.

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Interesting 2 for the 550f have you done a long trip on your 550 say TO to Collingwood
wot you doin to the XS 650 jim
 
Nope not yet but I plan to this summer... Shannonville, Kingston probably

I have neighbour that owned a 75 cb550K in the early 80's and he claims to have ridden it from Windsor to california, "back in the day", without a single problem.
 
Welcome.

I've had my KZ since '84, and find her a great bike for all types of riding, short or long distance. Still lots of parts available aftermarket and on ebay. In it's time it was supposed to give the CB750 and run for it's money, as well as other 750s of the time.
I'm sure the CBs are plentiful as well. Actually a quick peek on ebay shows even more listings for them.
Hondas usually are more popular over the Kawis.
 
They are both good bike, without a doubt. If you can get a really good deal on either one, why not get both?
 
I never did more than a couple hours at a stretch on the 550, but am confident it could pull you along all day on the highway. So long as you don't weigh 400 pounds of course.
 
intrudin said:
Interesting 2 for the 550f have you done a long trip on your 550 say TO to Collingwood
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hi jim. i've got a 550f and have done over 500km in a day...TO up to around bancroft and back.
 
Welcome intrudn.

Thought I'd be polite before we higjacked your thread ;D

Want endurance gents?

1000km+ in one day... all but the last 45 minutes in daylight.

Breakfast in Winnipeg, through Riding Mountain National Park, lunch in Daulphin, swing south under winnipeg, north to dinner in Selkirk... bed in Winnipeg.
 
intrudin said:
Hi fellow riders ive got a couple of projects on the go ..69 BSA thunderbolt(collecting stuff) 70 triumph Bonnie ,bobber{almost done for the last 2 yrs)LOL see the pic No runner So im looking 4 a jap bike my choice CB550f...KZ650 can you give me any pros/cons ..I do do like ridin longer distance so i turn to the KZ But do like the CB little smaller may be easier to handle but then the KZ is is more hp maybe better on long runs All sugestion and comparisons welcome jimd
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The KZ is heavier and has a longer wheelbase. That said... my dad has a 77' KZ1000 and I have my striped 71' CB750 but both are fun to ride.
I wouldn’t say the KZ is faster but for long rides at high speeds the longer wheelbase and weight will help stability.
 
eightthirtysixcc said:
The KZ is heavier and has a longer wheelbase. That said... my dad has a 77' KZ1000 and I have my striped 71' CB750 but both are fun to ride.
I wouldn’t say the KZ is faster but for long rides at high speeds the longer wheelbase and weight will help stability.
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this is wot i got to-day
 
Congrats on the bike man.. just wondering, why did you fonally decide on the KZ?

Cheers
N
 
locOleoN said:
Congrats on the bike man.. just wondering, why did you fonally decide on the KZ?

Cheers
N
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Was thinkin the kz will be better on the highway I really like both bikes Kz was local , 550f was in fort erie Kz won
jimd
 
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