Time to move on?

[ethariel]

Also take a though towards a 2nd Hand ST1100 Pan Euro, the last forever and eat miles for lunch. The ST1300 newer model costs more but not heard anything bad about them yet

Its looking good for the VFR 800 so has anyone had a go on these before and what do ya think?

Originally Posted by Ward8124

Its looking good for the VFR 800 so has anyone had a go on these before and what do ya think?

Have a look here...

http://www.urbanbiker.co.uk/reviews/vfr_gs.htm

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Thats very useful Jelster thanks.

Woohoo looks like the insurer is going to give me a new bike to the same spec as my old one so looks as though you poor sods are stuck with me!

[Biker Biggles]

You could do a lot worse than another SV.Cheap insurance and good fuel consumption out of town,and a fun bike at the weekend.I call that an all rounder.

Dont get me wrong chaps i still love the SV just thought it might be time for another bike to play with!

Originally Posted by Jelster

Have a look here...

http://www.urbanbiker.co.uk/reviews/vfr_gs.htm

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I havnt driven a VFR800. So, I cant say anything really... but, (and I am talking about the 1150GS adventure) hmm, I mean, I am suprised to hear about the vibes being an issue.

The indo's are odd, but you get them after a while.

Too tall... yeah, its high, I am six foot, and just able to touch down. Once you are driving it feels great to be up there.

He didnt like the Riding position though... I really dont understand that. I found it very comfortable, and very sheltered. And, you can lean it into bends, you just have to sort of trust it.

Granted... the engine is odd, you have to work the gear box to move it quickly. And, the gearbox is clunky, but very positive feeling.
But, I dont think that these things that are odd are necessary bad, just different. You get used to them. I still think it is an excellent distance machine.

Hows about something that is cheap to insure,cheap to run,loads of tarty bits if you want them and you know a few mates who have them


What about a SV650S?

Originally Posted by philipMac

He didnt like the Riding position though... I really dont understand that. I found it very comfortable, and very sheltered. And, you can lean it into bends, you just have to sort of trust it.

'Twas me that wrote that review, and I although the basic riding position is OK, I prefer the "head forward" style of a sportsbike. The instrumentation is clear and well laid out, and the seat is very supple, but those indicators are an awful set up.....

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