Who knows best? Aka: Which bike should I get?!

[Mej]

Originally Posted by Springbokki

Would prefer a smaller capacity, around 650cc, but low mileage bikes within my budget are few and far between.
23 at mo, 24 at beginning of Feb - probably when I'd actually receive the insurance, but can hope for it sooner!
Cheers Ralph, hadnt even thought of a gixxer thou, as silly as that may seem!

After reading that, definetely a 750. My 2000 was as comfy as they come aprart from your legs being a little cramped i could ride it all day long, awesome machine.

If i was gonna buy something now i would prob buy the same bike but the 1000 model.

I've done a week's touring on my K6 750 taking in 7 countries, fine as the footpegs can be put in the low position.

And then on track put the foot pegs up and back for max attack.

Great bike, although I rarely get to rinse it properly on the road here in dull clogland. If you want to thrash it harder/twist the throttle more on the road how about a GSXR 600? Or another 600 SS?

I'm sure there are other bikes out there that would do a similar job.

For less cash the 929 + 954 Blades, Kawasaki ZX-7R, First generation Aprilia RSV Milles, Letterbox tail R1s etc should all do a similar job.

Enjoy your shopping.

wouldnt have thought a mille would be good for sports touring tho?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...3?mfy=5.443801

Would this be a stupid choice?! (I'm thinking so...)

Out of interest, whats people's opinions on VFRs, 800s not 1200s...

[yorkie_chris]

Hardly going "more sporty"

But yeah, good bike.

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Hardly going "more sporty"

But yeah, good bike.

As YC

the Viffer 8's is the same thing again.

Cheers guys.

Just waiting impatiently for the insurance payout to arrive.
Then I'll be annoying you lot even more!

Regarding the earlier mentioned Daytona 675, would love one, but doubt my budget would stretch to bike + fully comp. insurance!
Please keep posting ideas!

Also, for those near S. Wales, anyone bought a bike from Thunder-road? Had a bike serviced with them out of necessity, bit pricey...

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Springbokki

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...3?mfy=5.443801

Would this be a stupid choice?! (I'm thinking so...)

Out of interest, whats people's opinions on VFRs, 800s not 1200s...

I've got a VFR800 as my long journey bike and it's working really well for me. The riding position is really comfortable and the suspension soaks up bumps well. But it's not a full on sports bike with only 100 horsepower and a relaxed posture.

The VTEC is a bit of a like or hate thing. I'm quite happy to get a spot more power around 7000 rpm because it kicks in just as I'm overtaking. But if you spend most of your ride around 6500rpm you would hate it. I'd suggest giving one a test ride before parting with your hard earned money, just to see how the VTEC suits your riding style.

If you're looking for a full on sports bike the GSX-R 750 is seriously tempting, but if you want a mile munching bike the VFR is hard to beat.

Just my thoughts,

Keith.

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

wouldnt have thought a mille would be good for sports touring tho?

First generation ones are spacious and sporty, only issue may be fuel tank range.

Originally Posted by Springbokki

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...3?mfy=5.443801

Would this be a stupid choice?! (I'm thinking so...)

Out of interest, whats people's opinions on VFRs, 800s not 1200s...

Got a vfr 800 myself, lightning quick once the v-tec kicks in. Comfy, sporty, mile munching maniac of a machine!!! Im 21 and insuring a vfr/sv650 and a bandit without any probs

You want a change from a twin, get a V4.