New Member, New Bike?

[Googley]

Hello chaps.

New to the forum, just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Surrey near Gatwick. Started out on a yzf125 for a few years, passed my DAS and changed to a 2010 Street triple R.

I have had the striple for a while now, while I do love the bike, I have been told while on honeymoon (currently in the Maldives) that I can have a new bike! A brand new shiny one! Not sure what magic I worked for that one but I'm not going to argue with it.

I have been looking up and reading reviews for 100's of bikes and can't seem to make a decision. I have a van for work so I dont use the bike for commuting, just ride when ever I can. I want something that is going to scare me a bit but not sure if I want a supersports because I'm 6"4 and while I loved my little yzf it did play havoc on my wrists over longer journeys.

My current list is a little mixture, supersports are included. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Kawasaki z1000
Mt10
Mt09 Tracer
R6
Zx6r
New Street triple (although fancy something different).

Thanks Guys,

Googley

[Pjay]

GSX-R 750 is a worthy competitor in that list.

Then again, if I was told to go buy a new bike, I'd seriously be looking at the BMW S1000RR, it's supposed to be sublime.

[Googley]

I did consider the BMW, not sure if maybe the price would be pushing my luck just a little too much!

[Polarbear]

You might find the MT09 a but 'cheap' after the Striple.

Of those I'd like to play with an MT10.
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[andyscooter]

How about one of the big muscle bikes
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[Snowdonia Rider]

My vote goes for MT10. I'd imagine it would keep you entertained for a while.
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[Albigularis]

Depending how you're buying it, the S1000RR can be cheap.

An MT10 on pcp with £100 deposit is about £205 a month, an S1000RR Sport is about £215. Not a lot in it.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I've read great things about the GSXR 1000 K5.

[Googley]

I think I was leaning more towards the Mt10 or z1000 because of the quirky looks. From reading the Mt10 is the more superior bike. Will have to try and get a test ride booked once I get home!

The BMW on Pcp doesn't sound too bad to be fair. Think I would rather get the naked version though. Again I think i may have to see if I can get on a demonstrator from somewhere.

[BrownTrousers]

New Speed triple?
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[Googley]

Speed triple would be tempting, however would be nice to freshen things up a bit with a different manufacturer. Would be a consideration though.

[winz]

Go super sports. Have to give these things a go, if you don't like it then chop it in.

Actually if you're going brand new then that won't be the best of ideas.
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[Rogerborg]

All I'll say is that if I were getting any new 2016 BMW then I'd only ride it away on PCP, with the option to just hand back the keys and walk away at the end of it.
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[P.]

As Socket says, GSXR1000K5, however I must admit, aside from twin cans and a few little details, the 2010/2011 still feels as pokey and fresh as the K5/6 did.

I have one along side my 2010 Street Triple.

[Robbeh]

[Rogerborg]

[Albigularis]

[henry hoover]

Out of that list i would go for the MT10 for max lulz. S1000rr is seriously butters if you ask me.

Xsr900 also worth a look
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[Robbeh]

So the advantage is a new bike every 3 years that you will never own?

basically the same as I lease? And I guess you are limited to mileage?

[Alex A]

[Googley]

[BTTD]

[Bozzy]

[Alex A]

Finance isn't bad in and of itself.

If someone wants to buy something on credit, fine. Nothing wrong with that. It's just that there are expensive ways of doing it (PCP!) and cheap ways of doing it (Personal Loan, 0% CC), and the difference in cost is often substantial. But people often seem blinkered to this, because '£x per month'.

[Bozzy]