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Originally Posted by 650

Carbs make for an infinitely smoother, less snatchy ride (not that the pointy is super snatchy, mind you). While the curvy bikes are getting on a bit, a good curvy isn't hard to find and they don't take a lot of maintenance. In fact, if you ride the bike once in a blue moon and don't allow fuel to turn to glue, the carbs will be good for a lifetime. The seal kits aren't hard to find in case they're an issue.

There's also no halfway house between a curvy and a pointy, the K3 quite simply IS a pointy.

Originally Posted by andy650

Yup, a K3 is a pointy.

A good curvy for (say) £1500 is a better buy than a mediocre pointy for £1500.

But if you prefer the styling of a pointy then go for it. Don't let curvy carbs put you off, as 650 says carbs are actually very little hassle and IMHO are nicer to ride than fuel injected bikes.

It all depends on what you want it for, spend a lot of time around town you may find the 'snatchiness' or lack of it matters more than if most miles will be open road, injected bikes seem to do better in the MPG department and lack of choke and easy starting (normally) and better cold running make them attractive to some. In my experience of Redex or STP cleaner in the petrol keeps carbs or injectors in good shape and free from gum / lacquer (and will most times sort out neglected carbs at minimum cost and hassle). I ride a 2016 L7 and low throttle has been pretty much sorted but it can catch you sometimes, but slipping clutch a bit helps in low speed manoeuvres.