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Mr Speirs · 26-01-17, 09:15 PM

I found the front suspension on the Tracer 900 to be massively vague and unsettling, especially when riding at pace. Was all ready to put a deposit down until I actually rode it and completely ruled it out.
Apparently the 700 is supposed to be a lot better but I wasn't keen on the lack of power.

Ended up going for a 2014 Honda VFR and it is easily the best bike if had. Comfortable, fast enough, rides so well and got luggage. Picked it up for just over £7k with 2500mile on it.
Only downside so far is the VTEC kick is severe when the engine is cold, like a misfire...once it's warmed up though is not noticeable at all.

Good luck with your choice, you have enough cash to pretty much take your pick.

Oh and as a wild card out of your budget choice have a look at the BMW S1000XR. Totally amazing thing!

26-01-17, 09:15 PM	#2
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: OMO Recomend me my next bike I found the front suspension on the Tracer 900 to be massively vague and unsettling, especially when riding at pace. Was all ready to put a deposit down until I actually rode it and completely ruled it out. Apparently the 700 is supposed to be a lot better but I wasn't keen on the lack of power. Ended up going for a 2014 Honda VFR and it is easily the best bike if had. Comfortable, fast enough, rides so well and got luggage. Picked it up for just over £7k with 2500mile on it. Only downside so far is the VTEC kick is severe when the engine is cold, like a misfire...once it's warmed up though is not noticeable at all. Good luck with your choice, you have enough cash to pretty much take your pick. Oh and as a wild card out of your budget choice have a look at the BMW S1000XR. Totally amazing thing! __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.