Bikes with no electronics

[Bob_Defly]

What's the best bike of the past 20 years with little to no electronics?

Fuel injection is allowed.

[carinaman]

'Best' from which perspective, performance, rider satisfaction, ease of ownership?

Is ABS allowed?

[Bob_Defly]

carinaman said:

'Best' from which perspective, performance, rider satisfaction, ease of ownership?

Is ABS allowed?

Whatever you like, whatever you think is best.

Preferably no ABS.

[Discendo Discimus]

I really, really loved my Honda Hornet 600.
It was a '98 so a little older than 20 years old but what a bike for a beginner.

I've got a 2014 GSR750 now with a fuel gauge, shift light, clock, ABS etc and I never use any of it. I'd probably fit a quickshifter which I suppose is an electrical gizmo but I've no complaints with shift speed the old fashioned way.

Not sure I'd ever use cruise control etc but I've never toured. Heated grips and seat would be nice some days I suppose.

[Bob_Defly]

My 2014 Yamaha FZ/MT-09 was an absolute blast. My first bike, lots of power, great engine, no ABS or TC, absolutely loved it. As a beginner I had to be very careful with the throttle though, it had hooligan tendencies.

I think it did have a drive-by-wire throttle though which rules it out, but it did feel very analogue.

[trickywoo]

If you trust yourself not to put it through a hedge a gsxr 1000 k5.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

I'm going to nominate my 2002 Honda FireBlade 954. Has injection and an LCD dash, and a fuel light. Same bike on sale in 2003 so meets the cut off. Only bought it last year so that will do for me. It's a bit thirsty though, I should probably clean the air filter, but am tempted to see if a Power Commander would help

[DeanAngell1234]

Having owned a few newer bikes that were worth a bit too much to track, I decided to get something old and cheap so I didn't cry as hard if it went for a slide. I know electronic aids make you quicker on track but for me I just wanted something where I had to ride properly without having any safety blankets. It's only a 600 but I've had a great time on it.

[Blackpuddin]

Said it before on here but a 600 is plenty plenty for the UK. I nominate the CBR600 (the older the better).

[Birky_41]

My original Gen 1 Mille

Just made me feel good every fast ride through the Twisties

[jr6yam]

Marquezs Stabilisers said:

I'm going to nominate my 2002 Honda FireBlade 954. Has injection and an LCD dash, and a fuel light. Same bike on sale in 2003 so meets the cut off. Only bought it last year so that will do for me. It's a bit thirsty though, I should probably clean the air filter, but am tempted to see if a Power Commander would help

Seconded
Only had mine since late last year, so not many miles yet, but it already feels better than the R6 (RIP)

[Steve Bass]

Birky_41 said:

My original Gen 1 Mille

Just made me feel good every fast ride through the Twisties

Was going to say the RSV Mille (either Gen) or the 916/996/998/999 generation of Ducati's.

Add in the RC51 SP1/2 Hondas as well

[Jazoli]

Blackpuddin said:

Said it before on here but a 600 is plenty plenty for the UK. I nominate the CBR600 (the older the better).

There are some who would disagree with your statement, plenty for you maybe, not for everyone.

I'd go with a 2004 ZX10R, best for the fear factor.

[nordboy]

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer

[dibblecorse]

My old 2004 999R

[Birky_41]

Steve Bass said:

Add in the RC51 SP1/2 Hondas as well

I kinda had an RC51 too after (it was my missis dad who basically lived in USA) so was able to ride it when I wanted

Remember it being snatchy round town but absolutely sublime through any country road. I'm going back a bit circa 2002-3

The dash looked so futuristic at the time. Was similar to their Honda S2000 car dash

[Stevemr]

I like my XJR. It’s on carbs as well.

[HyperFelony]

My picks:

• 2000-era Honda CBR600F. Utterly bulletproof and such a great all-rounder.
• K4 / K5 GSXRs. I never owned a 1000, but the 600 and 750 were absolute peaches.

[Pebbles167]

Only going off some bikes I've owned.

It's not the most exciting, but my early Z1000SX does everything on road well, and does it without tech. XJR1300 was good, as was K4 GSXR1000.

Most fun I've had was on my GSXR750 SRAD race bike, hell of a machine.

And it has to be said, tearing round on an old 125 is usually a surprisingly good time.

Edited by Pebbles167 on Tuesday 28th February 08:34

[stu67]

Are there many mainstream bikes built now with a serious amount of electronics? I think I may have one in my daily commuter SV650 apart from the fact it has a "digital" dash and I use the term loosely it has nothing, no riding modes, no engine trickery, no dynamic suspension not even heated grips. To be honest it's quite refreshing to ride.