Which Sports Tourer / Naked?

It's more of an all rounder I'm after buddy so the older hardcore commuters aren't what I'm after. Heard the dullsville's are great commuters though

[kaivalagi]

FZ8? Can get one fairly new

Don't think FZ8 is an option really... They're quite costly and the mpg is not that great. For the FZ8 money, you can get a Bandit 1250 SA, which gets similar mpg, has great torque and won't be as expensive to service... I think they really missed the boat on the FZ8. I really like the Fazer version and it looks right on the money with the engine, but those costs are just not justified...

For the same money he could get a Sprint 1050 / Tiger / Speed Triple which would float the boat just as well.

Oh, and while we're at suggestions, maybe you could sell the CBR600RR and get the new CBR600F... It seems to make sense, it fills both roles and you don't have to keep two bikes (not that there's anything wrong with that, just thinking cost-wise...)

i ha a look at a vfr800 last night (old one with side exhaust) its wicked and possably my next bike. Seems to tick every box tbh.

[kaivalagi]

Originally Posted by andreis

Oh, and while we're at suggestions, maybe you could sell the CBR600RR and get the new CBR600F... It seems to make sense, it fills both roles and you don't have to keep two bikes (not that there's anything wrong with that, just thinking cost-wise...)

My first suggestion was the new CBR600F, functional, comfy version of what the OP has....

The 600F would be a good shout but having read a few reviews it's a bit more of an entry level big bike.

Might have a go on a BMW K1300R as it's a mental looking bit of kit.

[embee]

Originally Posted by sauluk

It's more of an all rounder I'm after buddy so the older hardcore commuters aren't what I'm after. Heard the dullsville's are great commuters though

I have a Deau (older 650) for holidays/touring etc. In view of the other bikes being suggested here, I wouldn't even put it on the list if you're only going to have one bike TBH. Don't get me wrong, they are great at what they are intended for, and that's commuting/touring in reasonable comfort and pretty much total reliability with pretty low running costs and maintenance. I really like riding mine, I'm about to set off to Italy next week and I know it'll do it with no maintenance and 55-60mpg.

Handling/brakes etc are pretty reasonable, comfy, good weather protection, very very easy to ride, but make no mistake they are made of sliced white bread through and through. If you hanker for the odd granary loaf with sesame seed topping, then the Deau won't do it for you. If you could justify one just for your commute and something else for the weekend, you could do a lot lot worse.