Something comfy all rounder

Guys/gals

Looking for advice on something comfy and more of an all rounder.

My 08rr is absolutely superb on the smooth flowing roads and on track. I could ride all day long on these type of roads and the track and feel comfortable. On the rough gnarly roads however it's too focussed. The combination of the ultra light weght, the chassis, suspension, sports tyres and lack of engine breaking (using the brakes more) make it hard work after 30-40 minutes on rough tight roads.

So I'm looking for something of an all rounder/lazier that can cope with the transition from the smooth flowing roads to the gnarly, tight bumpy roads.

I had a zx6r j2 which was brilliant and comfy however I don't want two sports bikes as I will be keeping the RR.

I was thinking hornet, cb100r, z1000. Or a twin. Not an SV unless it had a gixxer front end.

My other thinking was an 848 or similar Ducati. My reasoning behind this was the engine breaking might make life easier as I wouldn't be revving and breaking anywhere near as much as I am on the rr. I've never ridden a duke on the Gnarly roads so maybe someone who lives with one can tell me if my thinking is flawed.

Look forward to your views/experiences.

2 thoughts on this
sv1000 ,no need for suspension upgrades and does everything youve asked
busa, only thing is it may be a bit to heavy for what you want

[Bibio]

bmw k1200gt or a blackbird both couches on wheels.

[Ratty]

Originally Posted by stuartyboy

My other thinking was an 848 or similar Ducati. My reasoning behind this was the engine breaking might make life easier

I think a Ducati's engine breaking may be expensive rather than making life easier . Do you mean engine braking ?

Seconded on the SV1000S. Fast comfy with excellent brakes and suspension. Still easily good enough for your track days and also bargains to be had.

Ratty

Viffer? Before someone else suggests it....

[L3nny]

Comfy???

V-Twin???

Big, lazy engine??

I think I know what you're thinking of mate.

Sprint st, end of

+1 Torque-power-lazy-comfy and can hustle if needs be. I'm with that man.

Maybe not the engine braking of a V-twin but more than an IL4.I don't get this thing with engine braking being such an important factor,it is a V-twin trait but off set by vibrations.Different horses for different riders and brakes are a lot cheaper to replace than engines,gearboxes,chains and sprockets which can all be damaged or wear quicker with excessive and abusive use as a braking system

+2 on the ST for all of the reasons given.

[mattSV]

STs are an old man's bike, and a bit slow