What is the "E30" of motorcycles?

[ColdAccord]

that brings up a good point. While e30's comparatively are more technically advanced than 70's Honda CB's and Yamaha rd's, those bikes are moddable and have the vintage aesthetic appeal, they roll around stock still or cafe'd and modernized

[Pl3wA]

Fuck. Im 6'2". So its a no go? Fak

[herbivor]

I've always been afraid of riding motorcycles. But this one makes me want to get into them.
1976 BMW R75/6

[chance]

KZ, ZRX, or a CB.

They can be had in various motor sizes, have classic styling that can be changed to something more modern easily, and have a huge following of people who modify them.

[decay]

ninja 250 is absolutely the e30 of motorcycles... slow and frequently crashed.

[CabbE30]

ninja 250 is absolutely the e30 of motorcycles... slow and frequently crashed.

I was waiting for this comment.

[Dozyproductions]

does no one like honda VFR's?

exactly. love the late 90's generation.

[emerson.]

My 83 nighthawk 650. Cheap, wasting to work on, reliable, 50mpg, lightweight-ish. You don't want a crotch rocket. The riding position in awful and makes you like a homo

[cuchullainn]

Oil Cooled GSXR



Not the prettiest bike, but Fast as fuck, twitchy handling and a really good cult following. The engines are indestructible too.

[wikkid]

Any bike will be fun. Get over that part. Bikes are fun. Period.

Buell Blast: super cheap (seen for a grand on c'list); super economy: 70 mpg, insurance is cheap as dirt. Light, small, no worries about parking it out where you go.

Single cylinder 500 cc. Great sound, super easy to modify. Parts available at any Harley dealership. Handles well, natural riding position (although that, too can be modded). Super easy to work on, good tires are cheap. It's a belt drive - easy. Like other, bigger Buells, it has hydraulic lifter - no valve job required, no chain maintenance.

Otherwise, if you want more power and fun, Buell is still great: early tube framed or later XB models. Carb on Blast and early tube frames, EFI (tuneable) on later tube frames and XB's.

And then, there is a Buell XB and an E30 in Die Antwoord Baby's on Fire...

But if you are thinking it has to be an 80's or early 90's bike to be "the E30 of motorcycles," then Buell is not for you.

[CabbE30]

Any bike will be fun. Get over that part. Bikes are fun. Period.

Buell Blast: super cheap (seen for a grand on c'list); super economy: 70 mpg, insurance is cheap as dirt. Light, small, no worries about parking it out where you go.

Single cylinder 500 cc. Great sound, super easy to modify. Parts available at any Harley dealership. Handles well, natural riding position (although that, too can be modded). Super easy to work on, good tires are cheap. It's a belt drive - easy. Like other, bigger Buells, it has hydraulic lifter - no valve job required, no chain maintenance.

Otherwise, if you want more power and fun, Buell is still great: early tube framed or later XB models. Carb on Blast and early tube frames, EFI (tuneable) on later tube frames and XB's.

And then, there is a Buell XB and an E30 in Die Antwoord Baby's on Fire...

But if you are thinking it has to be an 80's or early 90's bike to be "the E30 of motorcycles," then Buell is not for you.

The Blast was my first motorcycle..

[kingston]

No V4s can be compared to E30s...they're just too much of a pain to work on!

My Honda CBR900RR reminds me of my Swapped E30. Comfortable & Sporty, lightweight. The CBR900s also had sporty, not full-tuck, riding positions. I rode mine across the state several times easily. Lots of aftermarket support, easily modded, etc...

[CabbE30]

It's been settled guys. Im searching for a 1970/80's BMW R65, R75/5, or R80. Once the right one pops up im going to snag it. I have no problem waiting a couple months either. I found one today but it already sold before I could get back to it.
It even sounds like an E30. Ill keep you guys updated on my search.

[coldweatherblue]

It's been settled guys. Im searching for a 1970/80's BMW R65, R75/5, or R80. Once the right one pops up im going to snag it. I have no problem waiting a couple months either. I found one today but it already sold before I could get back to it.
It even sounds like an E30. Ill keep you guys updated on my search.

THIS!

got my bike spring cleaned and running the other day - '77 KZ400. not a bad little bike but build quality doesn't compare to bimmers.

soon as I get some spare cash I'll be looking for an 80s BMW R series..

[VinniE30]

I'd like to add a better question...
Since one of the best things about e30s is the people and r3v...
What is the r3vlimited of motorcycle forums?

advrider is the only big one i've found