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Bri w · 01-09-12, 07:42 AM

Oh I love spending other people's money...

I love my Street R and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one, although I'm not too keen on the slanty eyed, new, version. If its a decent IL4 naked I'd go for the CB1000r, or perhaps stick with a big triple and try the Speed R. Another middleweight naked I'd consider is the MV Brutale 675. For a bit more protection from the elements it would be a Tiger or Explorer. And if I wanted the sore wrists and neck it would be the GSXR750 - georgeous... I'd love one but it wouldn't love me.

New or old? I think there's something a bit special about having a new bike but... how long to run it in? Run it in quickly and you've got the cost of the service so soon after buying it. Run it in and there may be a snagging list. In truth, I'd go for new but if the right 2nd hand bike was available, i.e. just run in/1st service done/all the niggles sorted I'd be tempted to go for it and spend the difference on new helmet/leathers/accessories.

01-09-12, 07:42 AM	#7
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: New Bike (possibly) what to get? Oh I love spending other people's money... I love my Street R and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one, although I'm not too keen on the slanty eyed, new, version. If its a decent IL4 naked I'd go for the CB1000r, or perhaps stick with a big triple and try the Speed R. Another middleweight naked I'd consider is the MV Brutale 675. For a bit more protection from the elements it would be a Tiger or Explorer. And if I wanted the sore wrists and neck it would be the GSXR750 - georgeous... I'd love one but it wouldn't love me. New or old? I think there's something a bit special about having a new bike but... how long to run it in? Run it in quickly and you've got the cost of the service so soon after buying it. Run it in and there may be a snagging list. In truth, I'd go for new but if the right 2nd hand bike was available, i.e. just run in/1st service done/all the niggles sorted I'd be tempted to go for it and spend the difference on new helmet/leathers/accessories. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.