What should my next bike be?

pick slower friends

VFR's hold their value very well.

Another sports tourer you may want to look at is the ST3... or maybe a Aprilia Futura???

How about a 2nd hand Fazer thou, old style ones not the FZ1. They seem to be rated quite highly as fast all rounders.

[Mark_h]

Got a test ride booked on Saturday. VFR800 and CB1300. 30 mins on each. At least that should see if I'm looking for tech or pure grunt.

[Stu]

My IAM instructor was telling my how he kept leaving his Bikesafe pupil on his Gixxer 1000 for dust until the Gixxer boy realised he wasn't just lucky on his BMW1200RT? which he described as sluggish, but he used his enhanced observation & ability to keep up with the Gixxer. So one vote for persevere. But if it's time for a new bike, enjoy choosing.

Do not listen to Stu, there is always room for one more new bike!

Originally Posted by Mark_h

Got a test ride booked on Saturday. VFR800 and CB1300. 30 mins on each. At least that should see if I'm looking for tech or pure grunt.

Go for both mate - ask Infinity if you can borrow their Tuono

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I would probably go for the vfr as dan said they're renowned for doing everything well

if you're looking at something a bit bigger cos you're uping the pace a bit might be worth avoiding the xjr/gsx as i think you may be limited on ground clearance?

ground clearance not a problem....

the fact they handle (mine handles) like a wet sponge and stands up halfway around the corner ... is a problem...

Originally Posted by Law

VFR's hold their value very well.

Another sports tourer you may want to look at is the ST3... or maybe a Aprilia Futura???

I wouldn't. I had an ST2 - not a bad bike but wouldn't have one again due to Ducati reliability issues (and expensive, crap servicing). You could have problems finding parts for the Futura - which didn't really sell at all.

Try a Speed Triple before discounting naked bikes, unless you regularly do a lot of motorway riding. The Falco / Tuono are also worth looking at.

Originally Posted by wyrdness

I wouldn't. I had an ST2 - not a bad bike but wouldn't have one again due to Ducati reliability issues (and expensive, crap servicing). You could have problems finding parts for the Futura - which didn't really sell at all.

Try a Speed Triple before discounting naked bikes, unless you regularly do a lot of motorway riding. The Falco / Tuono are also worth looking at.

Falco would be better for touring, but I'd still be concious of reliability issues. They stopped making them before they really improved their reliability.

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