Next bike quandry...

the new cb1000r is so so nice in the flesh my dads thinking about geting one they are quite small but comfortable, and look a damn site better than the 600 hornet

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by barwel1992

the new cb1000r is so so nice in the flesh my dads thinking about geting one they are quite small but comfortable, and look a damn site better than the 600 hornet

just as a matter of interest what does it weight in at ?

Cheers Mark.

JUst been looking at those KTM SM-T's.

Wow, I would really like one! Lots of accesories aswell. From what I gather, KTM make really good, solidly built bikes.

Originally Posted by rictus01

just as a matter of interest what does it weight in at ?

Cheers Mark.

217kg wet :/ still to heavy for you ? i have moved one around and the weight realy is low down feal no more heavy than a sv obv u an save weight with exhasts and stuf but not down to 200kg like u want

sorry bout hijack

Rob,

I'd definitely try riding a bike with clip ons, see how the wrist deals with it, could be ok and open up a lot more options.

The SMT as mentioned could be a good bet, or how about the newer Triumph ST, the triple engine may stir your soul, plenty of fairing and a great road bike, without super low clip ons. Also what about a TDM, more power than the Versys? Or a Tuono, a smidge of a fairing there, and a great bike.

GSXR is a great choice for a do it all bike, although I'm biased

I have been considering the KTM990Smt as my next bike as well due to there being a smidge of a fairing on it , or a SuperDuke . What about a late model V-Strom 1000 , same engine as the SV with a bit more legs on it with the bigger tank and high up position , or are you trying to get Brawn as well as beauty in the same package ?

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

JUst been looking at those KTM SM-T's.

Wow, I would really like one! Lots of accesories aswell. From what I gather, KTM make really good, solidly built bikes.

KTM know how to make a bike that's fun to ride while still being sensible if you want it, the reliability isn't Jap bike good yet but it's constantly improving, they're heart bikes not head bikes...

The 9x0 engines have their issues, water pump seals, clutch slave cylinders and on the 990s the fuel pump should all be considered wear items but there are easy upgrades that make the problems go away permanently, it wouldn't (and didn't) put me off buying, there are people who've stripped them down at 60/80,000 miles and found everything within tolerances

You could probably get a lot of the SMT's touring ability on the original SM with a few extras added, and they'll be much cheaper than buying new

BMW R1200s, looks like some kind of plane in my opinion. The last ones are special.

Or what about one of the latest Guzzis?

Or even a new Triumph Tiger, a grown up Versys

Spend the winter test riding!

[yorkie_chris]

+1 about the tiger, but what about speed triple?

MMmmmm, I want a Speed Triple and a Griso in my garage too.