Something comfy all rounder

Sprint ST

Anyone who says they can't be hustled down decent roads can't ride.

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Back to - ME ME ME - and how me rides and what me prefers. Sorry Chris but excessive or abusive engine braking and harsh acceleration, does not do a transmission any good and wears out component parts quicker I don't care what you say or have been taught. You end up with strain on all the components and over a period of time something will give where as brakes are designed for that purpose,yes they wear, but that is what they are designed to do and a much cheaper option to replace

Many years ago I did the BSM High Performance course at Castle Combe in Rover SD1 Vitesses. Our instructors were very clear that brakes are for slowing down and stopping - gearboxes are not brakes, they are for selecting the correct gear for the road speed and circumstances.

[L3nny]

Originally Posted by JamesMio

Fireblade...

All the sportyness of the CBR600 but with more grunt low down, so you don't have to kick it's face in to get it moving...

(works for me!)

+1 Especially the 929, the 954s are overpriced

[JamesMio]

Originally Posted by L3nny

+1 Especially the 929, the 954s are so far superior that to many, they seem overpriced

How are you getting on with yours? It's taken me the best part of a year to feel like I'm getting anything like the best out of mine, it was such a big step up from the SV. I don't think I'll ever get rid of mine now, it's just sublime and I love it!

There's nothing quite like that feeling when they get over about 9,000 revs is there..!?

I do quite fancy getting an old ratty hack to take some of the mileage out of it (12,000 in the first 12 months of me owning it) though.

Originally Posted by JamesMio

Fireblade...

All the sportyness of the CBR600 but with more grunt low down, so you don't have to kick it's face in to get it moving...

(works for me!)

Thanks for all the suggestions folks.

Actually the blade was my thinking. I loved the 08 blade when I had it out on extended test and had the right amount of EB. The older blades are a little less focussed than the likes of the rr are they not?

The problem I'm getting is tiredness on extended runs moving from smooth roads to the gnarly tight turns. The increased changing up down, braking, throttling and weight on the wrists takes it's toll on me.

The suspension and chassis is so focussed that it needs a completely different setup on tight rough roads to make it comfy. Stopping to dial in different suspension settings is just impractical.

I've tried touring tyres which made a bit of a difference. The rossos which are on it now are great on the smooth stuff however on the gnarls they track every little bump and stone.

The ST I hadn't considered TBH. I'm used to light sports bikes, rr, zx6r. Willing to give it a go though

Surprised no one mentioned the speed triple (or have they?).

What I think I've narrowed it down to is a cross between the sportiness of the rr with a little more engine braking, slightly less head down **** up an less track focussed suspension.

[Bri w]

Originally Posted by stuartyboy

Thanks for all the suggestions folks.

Surprised no one mentioned the speed triple (or have they?).

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Er, yes.

Mate's just sold is, and gone back to a GSXR 750. He's regretting it already. Says the GSXR is a fantastic bike on the right roads but is a pain in the on the wrong ones.

He misses the low down grunt, the engine braking that some say we shouldn't use, and the riding position that "is all day comfortable."

I found it too tall for my little legs, 830mm seat height, but I'm an apprentice dwarf

Aprillia Shiver

Originally Posted by Bri w

Er, yes.

Mate's just sold is, and gone back to a GSXR 750. He's regretting it already. Says the GSXR is a fantastic bike on the right roads but is a pain in the on the wrong ones.

He misses the low down grunt, the engine braking that some say we shouldn't use, and the riding position that "is all day comfortable."

I found it too tall for my little legs, 830mm seat height, but I'm an apprentice dwarf

You're right Bri - I was skimming through the posts and confused my speed triple with the sprint st.

I understand your mate with the gixxer's predicament.

The height appeals to me - I'm 6'1 so hopefully this would suit me better.

Engine braking's just like rolling off the throttle to me and if it helps me enjoy the tight roads better then it will do for me