Coming back - SV650.org

7755matt · 02-04-15, 09:53 AM

Morning

It's been a while.

I had a curvy a good few years ago, we did the ride out in the peaks in the early 2000's, but then parted company from it on the M6 . I did rebuild it but fell out of love shortly after, and drifted away from here shortly after

Life has changed, quite a lot, and I'm now down south in Bristol and in a position that I will be getting a new bike. My first thought, obviously, was an SV so I went to Fowlers in Bristol for a look. They had a couple of pointies, but I also found a few other things I like the look of.

I think I'm lookign around the following:
SV (obvs)
Aprilia Shiver
Yam MT-07 or MT-09
Kawa Z800
Street Triple
Sporty 600 thing.

It will be for a commute (not very far, but crap traffic) and my only transport except the bus and cycle. My OH has a car that I can use, but only if she isn't. She's also into bikes so something that I can take her out for a spin on.

I reckon I can go up to about £5k - more if anywhere comes up with a 0% finance deal. Nearly bought a Z1000 the other day because of the finance deal but no room in the current garage - we're moving soon so we'll have room in the garage finally

I'd also like to get back out with others so things like AR - I'll be back

What does anyone think?

ophic · 02-04-15, 10:11 AM

I think the MT-09 is worth a long look. Read some good reviews on it.

carelesschucca · 02-04-15, 10:31 AM

Welcome back.

Triumph Street R is a great bike but its got a poor steering lock and zero practically in the space department. I've taken the better half to the south of Spain on it so day trips shouldn't be a problem.

Best thing you can do though is get a test ride on as many bikes you're interested in and make a choice for yourself. You won't regret it.

NTECUK · 02-04-15, 11:27 AM

MT 07
Wheely good fun and light

TheRamJam · 02-04-15, 12:32 PM

Welcome back man!

As has been said test ride em all and see what you like best.

From that lot though i'd go for the MT-09. I like the looks of it and is a lot of bike for the cash

Tomor · 02-04-15, 10:52 PM

Hi! Massive vote for the street triple r over here. Awesome bike and I love mine!!

Sent from my magical portable device

02-04-15, 09:53 AM	#1
7755matt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 413	Coming back Morning It's been a while. I had a curvy a good few years ago, we did the ride out in the peaks in the early 2000's, but then parted company from it on the M6 . I did rebuild it but fell out of love shortly after, and drifted away from here shortly after Life has changed, quite a lot, and I'm now down south in Bristol and in a position that I will be getting a new bike. My first thought, obviously, was an SV so I went to Fowlers in Bristol for a look. They had a couple of pointies, but I also found a few other things I like the look of. I think I'm lookign around the following: SV (obvs) Aprilia Shiver Yam MT-07 or MT-09 Kawa Z800 Street Triple Sporty 600 thing. It will be for a commute (not very far, but crap traffic) and my only transport except the bus and cycle. My OH has a car that I can use, but only if she isn't. She's also into bikes so something that I can take her out for a spin on. I reckon I can go up to about £5k - more if anywhere comes up with a 0% finance deal. Nearly bought a Z1000 the other day because of the finance deal but no room in the current garage - we're moving soon so we'll have room in the garage finally I'd also like to get back out with others so things like AR - I'll be back What does anyone think?

02-04-15, 10:11 AM	#2
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Coming back I think the MT-09 is worth a long look. Read some good reviews on it. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

02-04-15, 10:31 AM	#3
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Coming back Welcome back. Triumph Street R is a great bike but its got a poor steering lock and zero practically in the space department. I've taken the better half to the south of Spain on it so day trips shouldn't be a problem. Best thing you can do though is get a test ride on as many bikes you're interested in and make a choice for yourself. You won't regret it. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

02-04-15, 11:27 AM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Coming back MT 07 Wheely good fun and light __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

02-04-15, 12:32 PM	#5
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	Re: Coming back Welcome back man! As has been said test ride em all and see what you like best. From that lot though i'd go for the MT-09. I like the looks of it and is a lot of bike for the cash __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

02-04-15, 10:52 PM	#6
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Coming back Hi! Massive vote for the street triple r over here. Awesome bike and I love mine!! Sent from my magical portable device __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

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