looking at other bikes too - cbf600s

Originally Posted by Lozzo

I've ridden plenty of 125s that have been a step up from an 883 Sportster, and yes, I've ridden a couple of Sportsters too.

Not going into that Lozzo. Let's keep it friendly.

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by wow

Yeah thought that's what you meant. All sounds good going through corners without having to push it through. To be honest can't see it happening yet the sportier-position but I do want a different and more agile bike (and light). Yeah i think it's a big misconception that cruisers are comfortable. They look it but they aren't. Going to sit on a few bikes tomorrow.

well you know what some of the blokes say on here ' Sv its a girls bike' so proof you need to go get one.... lol

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by wow

I ride a harley sportster so quite a few bikes are going to be boring after that,

Not the SV definately, can't really say about the CBF, plowsie would be the man to ask.

Had a go on an 883, and was ambivalent to it at best, better than a car, just. Then I had a go on the SV (first go on both), and despite needing a little TLC and some more air in the rear tyre I was

Originally Posted by wow

So at the moment it's either an SV650(n) or Street Triple. I will get a flyscreen with it.

I've Got an SV which i can heartily recommend as i love it but also tried a Street Triple which is a much more powerful, faster bike (and arguably better looking) but has the drawbacks that you'll have to buy a brand spanker or near enough new one whereas you can get a year or so old SV for Waaay cheaper. The Triple also has a waiting list (or it did when i looked end of last year) if you want a new one. The Triple feels like a very small light bike, even more tiny than the SV!

I'd just nip up and ride the both of 'em. If i had the choice it'd be the Triple but as i said i'm not regretting getting the SV at all and cant see that anyone would.

Originally Posted by Durbs

I've Got an SV which i can heartily recommend as i love it but also tried a Street Triple which is a much more powerful, faster bike (and arguably better looking) but has the drawbacks that you'll have to buy a brand spanker or near enough new one whereas you can get a year or so old SV for Waaay cheaper. The Triple also has a waiting list (or it did when i looked end of last year) if you want a new one. The Triple feels like a very small light bike, even more tiny than the SV!

I'd just nip up and ride the both of 'em. If i had the choice it'd be the Triple but as i said i'm not regretting getting the SV at all and cant see that anyone would.

That is a v helpful post Durbs. Even more tiny than the SV that doesn't sound good. Yeah that waiting list for the STreet Triple is a bit annoying. And I guess the Triumph parts are more expensive, they also seem to be speaking about the fenda extender, something I hadn't heard of before I joined this forum. As a retro bike fan I don't really like the naked look of a bike without a rear mudguard I might want one.

I'm afraid can't just jump on them as legs are too short!

Hi wow,

I had an old Guzzi as my first bike, cos the old man has always had old british bikes and Guzzis so whatever I got had to be a twin. Like you - I just love the sound - cant beat it

Then i did advanced training and was persuaded to get something newer. I ended up with a Bandit 600 - learned loads and my riding improved but really missed that V twin character and hated the IL4 revving thing and I found it quite heavy too.

My DAS buddy Ping got herself an SVs and when I discovered they did them unfaired I got one and havent looked back since - its got everything I could possibly want and need - light, flickable, great fun but still with plenty of power (well enough for me anyway!)the right sound (with baffles out )

hth

Originally Posted by wow

Even more tiny than the SV that doesn't sound good.

Not tiny in a bad way, the SV is a pretty light chuckable bike but the Triple felt even lighter and lower and also a lot comfier probably due to the higher bars and more upright riding position. I ride an SVS so maybe the nekkid SV has the same comfy position, i dont know. If you arent tall then either would be a good bet. either is going to be a shock after riding the cruiser though!

I'd recommend trying out an SVS too just to see if the sportier, lay across the tank position suits you though. I didnt like it all at first (i was used to crossers and my big Varadero) but after 5 mins of riding it began to make sense and i loved it.

Got a naked SV when I got back into biking - thought it was great. Personally don't mind wind blast, liked the riding position (tried the S version and hated the a*rse in the air weight on wrists feeling) - and a fly screen would help reduce wind blast.

Certainly think you would find it more fun than the CBF600S and probably better value for money, although you need to keep right on top of cleaning the SV. Street Triple looks and feels great but more expensive than SV.

Have fun whatever you go for.

DON'T GET A CBF!!!!!

When my Kwak went back to the garage for some fixing they lent me one, and I described it at the time as the motorcycling equivalent of a pair of old, mis-shapen beige y-fronts. They do the job intended, but really don't inspire you to go for a ride...