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Quiff Wichard · 31-08-09, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditpat

what years that gixxer you got now?

04 k4

Supervox · 31-08-09, 06:41 PM

Quiff dear boy -

I can heartily recommend the VFR (800i would be my preference) however, could I add another possibility ?

BMW GS (or GS Adventure) - either an 1150 or 1200 - whichever id more financially attractive.

Whilst it's true that you won't get the same feeling as the gixxer - or even the VFR come to that, but they are fabulous bikes !!

G · 31-08-09, 06:43 PM

If I was getting a bike specifically for being old (and two up) then it wouldbe the Sprint ST out of the two you have post, although the VFR is a damn good bike too.

31-08-09, 06:46 PM

Maybe the finance option on the new bandits then + sell trade in the gixxer? Go to a dealership and get yourself on for a test drive! I'm thinking of test drving a gixxer when i'm in the UK if i can get one booked.

31-08-09, 06:46 PM

Bmw gs?

31-08-09, 06:48 PM

clicky

Dave20046 · 31-08-09, 06:49 PM

Reckon test rides will deffo be the settler for you.
With the churchmouse factor I'd deffo consider selling (& maybe buying)private (if you hadn't already)

31-08-09, 06:59 PM

If you're tall get a V-Strom 1000 GT. It'll out tour a gixxer and goes pop pop pop bang bang. It'll still do a oner thirty easy (on a private test track) and out drag loads of things round the doors. It's also 6k less than a similar spec GS....

Seriously though just go and sit on loads and test test test. I've had more fun on the thing that me old ss600 missile and her indoors loves it.

fizzwheel · 31-08-09, 07:09 PM

Two good bikes without a doubt, but your missing a trick here to..

If I wanted a bike for two up touring, that was comfortable and easy to ride... I'd be in the marekt for a Bandit 1250, if you go with the GT model, comes with hard luggage and Sat Nav to...

Test rides mate, its the only way you'll find out what you like...

31-08-09, 07:18 PM

I nearly got the bandit GT sat on both back to back. The strom just felt better for me. Bikes are so subjective though you really have to just go and have a look!

31-08-09, 06:41 PM	#12
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Re: which new bike? Quiff dear boy - I can heartily recommend the VFR (800i would be my preference) however, could I add another possibility ? BMW GS (or GS Adventure) - either an 1150 or 1200 - whichever id more financially attractive. Whilst it's true that you won't get the same feeling as the gixxer - or even the VFR come to that, but they are fabulous bikes !! __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

31-08-09, 06:43 PM	#13
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: which new bike? If I was getting a bike specifically for being old (and two up) then it wouldbe the Sprint ST out of the two you have post, although the VFR is a damn good bike too. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

31-08-09, 06:46 PM	#14
ManxMatt34 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? Maybe the finance option on the new bandits then + sell trade in the gixxer? Go to a dealership and get yourself on for a test drive! I'm thinking of test drving a gixxer when i'm in the UK if i can get one booked.

31-08-09, 06:46 PM	#15
TazDaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? Bmw gs?

31-08-09, 06:48 PM	#16
BanditPat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? clicky Last edited by BanditPat; 31-08-09 at 06:50 PM.

31-08-09, 06:49 PM	#17
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: which new bike? Reckon test rides will deffo be the settler for you. With the churchmouse factor I'd deffo consider selling (& maybe buying)private (if you hadn't already) __________________

31-08-09, 06:59 PM	#18
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? If you're tall get a V-Strom 1000 GT. It'll out tour a gixxer and goes pop pop pop bang bang. It'll still do a oner thirty easy (on a private test track) and out drag loads of things round the doors. It's also 6k less than a similar spec GS.... Seriously though just go and sit on loads and test test test. I've had more fun on the thing that me old ss600 missile and her indoors loves it.

31-08-09, 07:09 PM	#19
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: which new bike? Two good bikes without a doubt, but your missing a trick here to.. If I wanted a bike for two up touring, that was comfortable and easy to ride... I'd be in the marekt for a Bandit 1250, if you go with the GT model, comes with hard luggage and Sat Nav to... Test rides mate, its the only way you'll find out what you like... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

31-08-09, 07:18 PM	#20
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? I nearly got the bandit GT sat on both back to back. The strom just felt better for me. Bikes are so subjective though you really have to just go and have a look!

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