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The Idle Biker
03-10-13, 10:52 PM
what would it be, new or old? I'm all over this.

A8heeP16TIc

Bibio
03-10-13, 10:55 PM
always wanted a BSA Gold Star.

i really like the bike i have at the moment.

Sid Squid
03-10-13, 11:01 PM
Rc30

chris8886
03-10-13, 11:01 PM
MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini :smt055

squirrel_hunter
03-10-13, 11:07 PM
Yamaha R7.

andrewsmith
04-10-13, 04:04 AM
Ducati 999, that won the WSB title

sent from the shredded wheat factory

BanannaMan
04-10-13, 04:19 AM
A 1968 BSA Lightning completely modernised by SRM in Aberystwyth.
(big bore, Keihins, 12v and electronic ign, rollerbearings, oil cooler, suspension upgrades, disc brakes, modern tyres, etc.)
Red with the chrome tank!


http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/bsa10081301.jpg

Geodude
04-10-13, 06:37 AM
MTT Y2K :D

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/295209/images/mtt-shows-420-hp-turbine-bike-to-do-420-km-h_1.jpg

L3nny
04-10-13, 06:43 AM
HP4

Wideboy
04-10-13, 06:47 AM
Britten v1000

thulfi
04-10-13, 06:49 AM
Yep call me a sucker, but this.
http://http://cars-database.com/data_images/gallery/03/harley-davidson-night-rod-special/harley-davidson-night-rod-special-08.jpg

Popy Fresco
04-10-13, 07:06 AM
HP4

another one for me please

Griff-SV
04-10-13, 07:15 AM
Ducati Desmosedici RR :D

pookie
04-10-13, 07:16 AM
A honda nr for the garage although the spare parts on ebay maybe a bit sparse
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Honda750NR.jpg/220px-Honda750NR.jpg

PyroUK
04-10-13, 07:22 AM
Yamaha M1 with the new seamless box :)

keith_d
04-10-13, 07:23 AM
If money was really no object I'd like to try a Vyrus.

http://www.projecteng.co.uk/Racing/showfullimage.html?/Racing/images/vyrus_pictures/gallery/1_brunt_ready_to_go.jpg

It's completely impractical but such an interesting design.

Keith.

dizzyblonde
04-10-13, 07:58 AM
I'd have an Xtra Raptor. Don't mind which number. 999 worldwide, all stamped with their own number.

I couldn't find one when I had the money, and got the VRaptor instead.

maviczap
04-10-13, 08:11 AM
Always wanted one, and not a Hailwood rep

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7svmtcizl1qzfnl4o1_500.jpg

atassiedevil
04-10-13, 08:22 AM
Honda VF1100F, Big brother to the 750 i ride. Once the worlds fastest production motorcycle.

_Stretchie_
04-10-13, 08:50 AM
The Blade that won AR10

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Bikes/Blade%20929/Lineup23.jpg

ClunkintheUK
04-10-13, 08:51 AM
One of the Ducati sport 1000s, with aftermarket full curvy fairings. Yeah one of the modern replicas (as I am not old enough to remember them first time round) I saw one of these in London about a year before I got my license, and have coveted them ever since. It sounded awesome too.

ClunkintheUK
04-10-13, 08:54 AM
Like this (http://wakpaper.com/large/Ducati_wallpapers_442.jpg) but with full fairings.

Popy Fresco
04-10-13, 08:59 AM
Ok, i want a ducati monoposto too

ClunkintheUK
04-10-13, 09:01 AM
The problem is not buying the bike, but buying somewhere to keep it and (being a ducati) fix it.

Griff-SV
04-10-13, 09:10 AM
And maybe a RC213V too!

joe_f59
04-10-13, 10:05 AM
Clearly a Bimota Vyrus
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Vyrus_985_C3_4V.jpg

Y-Bird
04-10-13, 05:11 PM
Triumph 675 in blue and pearlescent white (it's the pearlescent bit - I'm such a girl!)

Obviously this assumes I get a full licence and some cornering cojones...

jambo
04-10-13, 05:43 PM
I would like a KR3 track bike.
http://rmdmotors.com/2002-kenny-roberts-proton-kr3-ex-nobuatsu-aoki/

Donations gratefully received


Jambo

Sent without a real keyboard

millemille
04-10-13, 07:00 PM
http://imageshack.us/a/img159/1843/scratchmotozx12.jpg

wideguy
04-10-13, 07:56 PM
Agostini was my racing hero for many years, so I'd probably pick up an MV Augusta 500cc GP bike, and make it streetable.

Littlepeahead
07-10-13, 07:35 AM
F800GS triple black. Yeah yeah I know I can walk into any dealer and buy one, but it's the genetic modifications to make me grow tall enough to ride it that would cost the big bucks.

Same goes for most bikes I like. Even if I won the lottery I'll still be a midget :(

PyroUK
07-10-13, 07:39 AM
F800GS triple black. Yeah yeah I know I can walk into any dealer and buy one, but it's the genetic modifications to make me grow tall enough to ride it that would cost the big bucks.

Same goes for most bikes I like. Even if I won the lottery I'll still be a midget :(

Pah!

For the money is no object bike, you can get a yellow pages and BMW to design and fit automatic stabilisers so at low speed and stopping they deploy to help you get off the bike.

Or like a horse, the suspension can just drop lower for the same effect.

rictus01
07-10-13, 07:50 AM
MH900e , but not the production version, one of the three prototypes.

granty92
07-10-13, 10:06 AM
yamaha m1 :)

andrewsmith
07-10-13, 11:51 AM
MH900e , but not the production version, one of the three prototypes.

Nice!!!
Even the production one, as I've seen one and they're filth

rictus01
07-10-13, 12:02 PM
Andy the prototypes had ceramic inserts within the exhausts housing the rear indicators and no mirrors; instead a rear camera and dash monitor, both of which didn't make production

Geordie Mick
07-10-13, 03:13 PM
Ducati 888 SP, thus: http://www.motorrad-fuchs.com/en/single,663,1,888_SP_4.html#

Might need to go in a room by myself for a minute....:smt055

NTECUK
07-10-13, 03:58 PM
Saxon War Lord .
As long as I can keep the 675 too

TheRuffellator
07-10-13, 04:39 PM
Britten v1000, first bike that my stepdad told me about when we moved into his house 6 years ago :D


Sent via Crayola using the black crayon.

Dinglespeed
07-10-13, 04:51 PM
Always wanted a Triumph Speed Triple , preferably the limited edition one , matt black with the signed tank

BBadger
07-10-13, 05:25 PM
It would have to be the the Honda NR just for the oval pistons. Mmmm

And a c90 from the change left over to pop to the shops.

LewSpeight
07-10-13, 05:31 PM
Ktm rc8. I don't know why, but... NOM

andrewsmith
07-10-13, 06:33 PM
Andy the prototypes had ceramic inserts within the exhausts housing the rear indicators and no mirrors; instead a rear camera and dash monitor, both of which didn't make production

Googled it and they are filth

BanannaMan
08-10-13, 02:45 PM
The Blade that won AR10

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Bikes/Blade%20929/Lineup23.jpg






Er...Do you not still own the blade???

suzukigt380paul
08-10-13, 06:19 PM
Honda SP2/RC51, although a bit short on hp by todays standards

NTECUK
08-10-13, 07:56 PM
Honda SP2/RC51, although a bit short on hp by todays standards
Nice example at the show last week ;)

kaivalagi
08-10-13, 08:24 PM
You can't live life with a single bike at any one time!

If I could either keep my two or pick a single one I would keep what I have for sure...

Now...if this is just pick the single most sexiest / awesomeest bike you know of without risk of loosing out on multiple bikes then it would have to be a fully spec'ed up 1290 SD as the OP posted...but then I do love KTMs and that one is a corker! Although they should have a limited edition version styled as the prototype was but with spots!!

carelesschucca
10-10-13, 11:42 AM
http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/museum/exhibits/bikes/fullsize/1949-vincent-hrd-series-c-rapide.jpg

This I just love the look of the Vincent Blacklightning, Theres something just SO right with it... Those downpipes are just a thing of beauty, and the rest of the bike ain't too bad either... Could I get a daytime MOT for one?

NTECUK
10-10-13, 12:11 PM
http://www.motorstown.com/images/ducati-mh900e-04.jpg
Yes Please ;)

M65
10-10-13, 12:49 PM
Vincent Black Shadow.

sniff
10-10-13, 03:04 PM
RC45 I know where there are a few still in the crates awaiting for someone like me to come along and buy it.

Mr wilson
11-10-13, 09:57 AM
Sanders and Lewis GT750 Suzuki. One of the most anti-social road bikes I've ever seen.
Lovely!

Shug.