If you HAD to swap your bike...

[Adam Ef]

Bit of fun.


If you had to swap your bike, but were allowed two others instead, what would you go for?


( * You're not allowed the same bike / model again as one of the two replacements. * You're not allowed to go for something really expensive just to sell it... you have to live with the new bikes and keep them).

[gadget]

Do the two new bikes have to 'add up' to the current value of my 99 SV? If that is the case ... I'm looking at a Chinese import s$#te scooter thats been razzed to death of some kind and a totally worthless 'basket case' as my two replacements! Haa.

[Adam Ef]

No they don't . Although keeping it within realistic budget is advised. They are bikes you will need to use and service etc.

[Seeker]

...but I don't want to lose my SV :(

Assuming you wrestled the SV from my hands and I surrendered the Zed, I'd go for something old (yes, I know that didn't work out so well last time) and something new.

The old: probably an air cooled Yam 2 stroke - R5 or RD350.

The new: I like the look/concept of the new Triumph Trident. It has about the right amount of power (for me) and its weight/size would fit me well.

[DJ123]

Main bike: BMW R1200GS - what i'm looking at as my next bike anyway.
Fun bike: KTM RC8

[gadget]

No they don't . Although keeping it within realistic budget is advised. They are bikes you will need to use and service etc.

Oooo, in that case ... BSA DBD34 Goldstar in clubman trim, and a 918 urban tiger Fireblade. Yeah... I know there's more exotic machinery out there but the blade would re-kindle an old flame and the Goldstar has been on my wish list forever, so ... for me ... my perfect 'two bike garage' .

[redtrummy]

Always admired the old Bonny - tweaked with modern bits (1)
Can I persuade a certain Allen Millyard to part with his Velo Twin? (2)

[Sir Trev]

I don't ride the one I have now as much as I'd like to... If I was to change then I'd go for a comfy middleweight adventure bike like the CB500X for day trips and a simple scooter like a Forza 350 for popping to the shops. Yes, I know they're both Hondas.

[Kenzie]

I'd pick up a V-Strom 1000 and a VFR of some sort.

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[keith_d]

Current bike - Fazer 800

Replacements - Low mileage Fireblade 954 (or maybe an S1000RR) for fun, and a new VFR800 for comfort and practicality.

[Bibio]

Oooo, in that case ... BSA DBD34 Goldstar in clubman trim.


as above and a lowered yammy MT-900.


but you know what.. you would be hard pushed to get my SV from me.

[Craig380]

I'd go for a Kawa Ninja H2 and a Suzi PE250.

[garynortheast]

You'd have to fight me to take the SV away but....

A new Thruxton Bonnie and a Street Triple.

[chris8886]

MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini (I know they're expensive to start with, but it's always been a dream bike) and if I really had to part with the trumpet. I'd probably have a k2 sv650 in the 2001 rare yellow that was my first bike :smt055:smt060

[Geodude]

Hmmm lots i want (list is huge) but if i had to keep them then a Ducati Diavel and a Harley 1200 iron :cool::D

[Biker Biggles]

Fazer 1000 original carby model for longer trips
And another one for shorter trips. Dont really need two!

[Adam Ef]

I'm lucky enough to have more than one bike already, but tend to think of my Street Triple as my actual bike as it's the one with some actual value to it.


So if I had to swap the Street Triple I'd probably want something similar. I always used to want a Ducati Monster. Found them a bit small though (in the 600cc-ish capacity I was looking for at the time) and quite expensive and that's how I ended up getting an SV a few years back. I'd want something to compliment it, either as a heavier faired tourer (probably a better condition VFR than the one I have) or something off road capable with a bit more power than the CRF that I had. So for me it would be...


Ducati Monster 1200
Suzuki DRZ400 (?)




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[Adam Ef]

You'd have to fight me to take the SV away but....

A new Thruxton Bonnie and a Street Triple.


I wouldn't mind that combo. Always loved the look of the Thruxton.

[punyXpress]

Swap Street Triple R for Maico Taifun 400

[maviczap]

VFR 800

Original Ducati desmo 900ss with conti exhausts

[ethariel]

I suppose the commuter/daily driver would have to be a B-King and for longer fun, i'll take a CVO :P