What should I get?

Ok, I'll admit I'm getting a bit ahead of myself so this is a bit of a pointless topic, but I think I'm currently underpar for pointless topics compared to a few people.

I strongly suspect that my SV is going to be written off. This will probably take at least a month to get sorted though.

Potentially I'll have about £2k to spend on a bike. My requirements are that it must be comfortable 2up, not so often touring but it does happen. Hard luggage is preferred. Not insanely expensive insurance. Not insanely expensive to repair.

I've had my eye on a falco for quite a while now, but since I have to
use the bike everyday, I'm a little nervous. I know most of the faults can be sorted quite easily now, but, well, I'm sure you understand.

Another option is an Sv1000. I've liked the idea since I test rode one last year but I can't help thinking that even with all the differences I'm going to get bored.

I could try a VFR. It certainly meets my main requirements and I can't think of any good reason not to go for one, but the idea doesn't really get me going.

Anybody think of any others that I could realistically afford?

another SV?

A TL1000s

I've had my SV for 2.5 years and done 35k on it. I'm ready to move on.

I would like a TL, but I'm not convinced on the 2up aspect. I'll have to testride one at some point soon.

[STRAMASHER]

Life's too short to buy the same bike twice.

SV1000 is a real bargain, not sure if you would get a decent one for 2k? unless you go damage repairable?

Does effortless two up thanks to a big engine. Does hard luggage. Does cheap insurance. Does start on the button everytime. You would have a pretty good knowledge already of what it is.

VFR maybe better comfort for both of you, but more work with a revvier engine although a piped V4 is a gorgeous sound. Not cheap or easy to service. Even though its a midrange sized engine you get top of the range quality. If you don't ride your bike hard CBS/ABS may be an advantage.

Sorry to hear you are looking at a right-off. Glad your OK fella.

the sv1000 is a diff bike to the 650 i'm learning the hard way to ride again 2 up riding no problem and power (well) friggin tonnes of it!

the TL would be a no no for 2 up riding.(short hop's maybe but long distance )

I know the sv1000 is a different bike to the 650, but I've had a couple of hours on the thou (and yes, I did thrash it) and it seems too familiar to me unless I got a real bargain.

I'm inclined to think you're right about the TL being no good for 2up, but I will give it a go.

Thundercat...I like the ZZR600...1200 Bandit...CBR6F...

the ZZR600 is really under rated, there a great bike and go well 2 up and are cheap.

I've considered a few of those, but I think I want something a bit more powerful than the 650.

If I had the cash, I'd be getting an 05+ Sprint ST. I absolutely loved it when I test rode one not long after they were released.