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northwind 18-11-07 08:57 PM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Fair enough then... I could make a space in the garage for one though. Actually, no I couldn't, it's pretty full. Perhaps I'd build an extension.

MeridiaNx 18-11-07 10:33 PM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf (Post 1344693)
Same as the_lone_wolf's suggestion, only bigger ;) My recent DR650 acquisition fits the bill perfectly for me I think.

- Large tank (when I fit the one I've ordered)
- Comfy riding position
- Nice wide, flat handlebars
- Great handling

Found myself enjoying pottering along at 50-55mph down the valleys around Tintagel rather than needing to reach for the redline. An altogether more relaxing way to travel!

Jester666 19-11-07 01:52 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
How about this?

http://thekneeslider.com/images/a1cyclestwin.jpg

A twin engined V twin with 550hp! :shock: 360 rear tyre and 310 front!!

philipMac 19-11-07 03:44 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
I would probably get a trailsey bike, but I saw one of these last week...
http://www.motorcyclingblog.com/medi.../070608002.jpg

Might be worth a look?

Demonz 19-11-07 09:24 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
If i was a latte sipping cafe hound then I would consider a super scoot. Honda's new one looks interesting.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc...onda-dn-01.jpg

phil24_7 19-11-07 10:47 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Is that a concept bike G or is it going into production?

Demonz 19-11-07 10:52 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phil24_7 (Post 1345115)
Is that a concept bike G or is it going into production?
it should be at the NEC show as is part of the new 08 range. Automatic and a little under 700cc I think.

phil24_7 19-11-07 11:50 AM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Well I guess I'll see it on Saturday!

wyrdness 19-11-07 12:15 PM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedrosa (Post 1344470)
For those occasions when you don't want to fully "kit up" before going for a ride.(Let's ignore the PC/sense line here.)

You want to be able to say potter off in to town on the odd message.

It's for when you want to just go for a gentle,relaxed ride as opposed to canyon carving.

If you want to simply head off in to the hills with the sun shining on you, this would be possible too.

The bike would be capable if required to cover a 400 mile trip which leaves you feeling relaxed at the end of it with no back,kneeee ache etc.
My main bike, a Speed Triple 1050, would cover all of those. Though I am not sure that I'm actually capable of gentle, relaxed riding.

Ceri JC 19-11-07 12:29 PM
Re: Bike alternative.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf (Post 1344693)
The Problem:

Island roads, poorly surfaced, not that fast, country lanes more than anything. Why bother having 100bhp+ when you only ever get the chance to use 50?

The Solution:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/091304drz400sma.jpg

DRZ400SM, or any supermoto really. mmm, KTM SuperDuke / 950SM
Oddly enough, in Jersey last week I was thinking that one of those would have been ideal.


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