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31-08-09, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

A Ducati ST 2/3/4, Kawasaki ZRX 1100/1200, Honda CB1300S all have character.

GSX 1400 if you're in that sort of a mood and want to stick with the big S.

Really, it probably depends how serious you are about your touring compared to being able to let it off the chain. Big sports-tourers is a fairly crowded market, so its almost certain that there is something that'll tickle your fancy and tick the right boxes.

31-08-09, 09:02 PM

I've seen CB1300s at track days too!

punyXpress · 31-08-09, 09:09 PM

Ask Amarko about the Bandit, Or ...
Restrict the gixxer, fit bar risers & peg lowerers - job jobbed.
You don't want anything with real character, you shrinking violet.

Quiff Wichard · 31-08-09, 09:21 PM

yea I thought amarko had that bandit

good ideas in the pot folks I shall peruse tommorow

31-08-09, 09:28 PM

Tiger?

31-08-09, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Tiger?

Another one for the sv650 triumph club then...

Quiff Wichard · 31-08-09, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Tiger?

cheers Ed you're a bit of a Lion yerself xx

Luckypants · 31-08-09, 11:20 PM

Well I love my VFR and it's a great two up bike. However throwover panniers are a no-no with the exhausts where they are and the hard luggage is bally expensive! (Although Honda was giving hard luggage away with new VFRs last year, so plenty out there with it 'as standard'). VFRs are not cheap second hand either, so it may price itself out of the equation!

Both the Bandit 1250 GT and ST1050 come with luggage as standard, so probably represent better value. I love the sound of the ST to, have been casting an eye in that direction myself! The Bandit 1250 should not be overlooked, big comfy saddle, loads of room and fast as a very fast thing on speed! Keeping up with Amarko was a challenge on the VFR, even with the Maxton suspendies - on an open road there was 'no substitute for cubes' and he could bugger off at a rate of knots!

I would say ride them all with Mandy pillion and decide which suits you best, then see if you can do a deal.

PS If you want a try of the VFR next time we meet, just ask.

rictus01 · 31-08-09, 11:24 PM

whilst the bandit 1250 is very good value, I had one for a mouth as a loan bike, lovely engine and gearbox, comfy the works, but one thing stopped me from ever owning one.....

Every single bump in the road reminded me of the budget suspension, if they had only spent £500 more on it, it would have been an out standing machine IMHO.

Don't overlook the older 955i sprint either, some prefer it to the new one, a very accomplished bike.

Cheers Mark.

Balky001 · 01-09-09, 12:13 AM

Oh Quiff, we're all getting older. Have you looked at the HD StreetGlide?

31-08-09, 09:02 PM	#32
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? I've seen CB1300s at track days too!

31-08-09, 09:09 PM	#33
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: which new bike? Ask Amarko about the Bandit, Or ... Restrict the gixxer, fit bar risers & peg lowerers - job jobbed. You don't want anything with real character, you shrinking violet. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

31-08-09, 09:21 PM	#34
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	Re: which new bike? yea I thought amarko had that bandit good ideas in the pot folks I shall peruse tommorow __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

31-08-09, 09:28 PM	#35
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which new bike? Tiger?

31-08-09, 11:20 PM	#38
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: which new bike? Well I love my VFR and it's a great two up bike. However throwover panniers are a no-no with the exhausts where they are and the hard luggage is bally expensive! (Although Honda was giving hard luggage away with new VFRs last year, so plenty out there with it 'as standard'). VFRs are not cheap second hand either, so it may price itself out of the equation! Both the Bandit 1250 GT and ST1050 come with luggage as standard, so probably represent better value. I love the sound of the ST to, have been casting an eye in that direction myself! The Bandit 1250 should not be overlooked, big comfy saddle, loads of room and fast as a very fast thing on speed! Keeping up with Amarko was a challenge on the VFR, even with the Maxton suspendies - on an open road there was 'no substitute for cubes' and he could bugger off at a rate of knots! I would say ride them all with Mandy pillion and decide which suits you best, then see if you can do a deal. PS If you want a try of the VFR next time we meet, just ask. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

31-08-09, 11:24 PM	#39
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: which new bike? whilst the bandit 1250 is very good value, I had one for a mouth as a loan bike, lovely engine and gearbox, comfy the works, but one thing stopped me from ever owning one..... Every single bump in the road reminded me of the budget suspension, if they had only spent £500 more on it, it would have been an out standing machine IMHO. Don't overlook the older 955i sprint either, some prefer it to the new one, a very accomplished bike. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

01-09-09, 12:13 AM	#40
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: which new bike? Oh Quiff, we're all getting older. Have you looked at the HD StreetGlide? __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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