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7755matt
02-04-15, 09:53 AM
Morning

It's been a while.

I had a curvy a good few years ago, we did the ride out in the peaks in the early 2000's, but then parted company from it on the M6 . I did rebuild it but fell out of love shortly after, and drifted away from here shortly after :-(

Life has changed, quite a lot, and I'm now down south in Bristol and in a position that I will be getting a new bike. My first thought, obviously, was an SV so I went to Fowlers in Bristol for a look. They had a couple of pointies, but I also found a few other things I like the look of.

I think I'm lookign around the following:
SV (obvs)
Aprilia Shiver
Yam MT-07 or MT-09
Kawa Z800
Street Triple
Sporty 600 thing.

It will be for a commute (not very far, but crap traffic) and my only transport except the bus and cycle. My OH has a car that I can use, but only if she isn't. She's also into bikes so something that I can take her out for a spin on.

I reckon I can go up to about £5k - more if anywhere comes up with a 0% finance deal. Nearly bought a Z1000 the other day because of the finance deal but no room in the current garage - we're moving soon so we'll have room in the garage finally

I'd also like to get back out with others so things like AR - I'll be back :-)

What does anyone think?

ophic
02-04-15, 10:11 AM
I think the MT-09 is worth a long look. Read some good reviews on it.

carelesschucca
02-04-15, 10:31 AM
Welcome back.

Triumph Street R is a great bike but its got a poor steering lock and zero practically in the space department. I've taken the better half to the south of Spain on it so day trips shouldn't be a problem.

Best thing you can do though is get a test ride on as many bikes you're interested in and make a choice for yourself. You won't regret it.

NTECUK
02-04-15, 11:27 AM
MT 07
Wheely good fun and light

TheRamJam
02-04-15, 12:32 PM
Welcome back man!

As has been said test ride em all and see what you like best.

From that lot though i'd go for the MT-09. I like the looks of it and is a lot of bike for the cash

Tomor
02-04-15, 10:52 PM
Hi! Massive vote for the street triple r over here. Awesome bike and I love mine!!

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