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16-02-12, 11:18 AM | #1 |
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Whatever happened to v-twin litre half-faired sports tourers? Once upon a time there were several around - the SV Thou, Honda Firestorm, Aprilia Falco. There was also the Triumph Sprint RS for those who wanted an extra cylinder. Now, nobody seems to make one. The closest that I can find is the Shiver 750GT.
I'm wondering about swapping the Tiger 1050 for something that's a bit more nimble through London traffic, whilst also being happy on long-distance motorway journeys. Twin or triple preferred. Any suggestions? |
16-02-12, 11:39 AM | #2 |
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Well I have rode the Shiver and owned a street triple and the Street Triple is a MUCH better bike than the Shiver.
Whenever Im down in the big smoke I see lots of Striples wizzing about |
16-02-12, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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I wouldn't mind a Street Triple. It's a pity that there isn't a half-faired version. I loved my Speed Triple, but the lack of wind protection meant that it was a pain on long motorway rides. The Tiger is great on motorways, but top heavy and not so nimble in traffic.
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16-02-12, 12:06 PM | #4 |
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Sadly emissions killed the Litre twins (in Suzuki's and Kawasaki's cases) along with the WSB rule Bias going from 750 fours and 1000 twins to 1000 fours (and the 10/1198 ).
They may make a comeback with the WSB rule changes putting the bias back to bikes running 17" rims in 2013/14 (albeit as 1200's) The only ones close are the Monster and Hyper 1100's, and KTM Super Dukes (but that's going to go to 1200 in the near future*) *If you believe what MCN's trotted out as of late
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Fuel prices carried on going up
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16-02-12, 03:10 PM | #6 |
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Ewan and Charley took a massive dump on all the aforementioned bikes by thrusting bmw into the limelight.
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It is a shame that the big V-twins that your asking about have died out...
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