Did the Hippy make the right choice

Mrs_Hippy · The Pink Lady Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Karma :

Am typing for the poor soldier in this case as he has had his wrist injected with cortizone.

Been to the bike show saw the other two bikes he was looking at he is sure he has made the right choice - what do you guys think?

Benelli

https://www.dmaracing.com/Benelli/tornadosilverreallybig.gif

MV F4

https://www.dmaracing.com/mv/f4sfrontsidebig.jpg

Xtra Raptor

https://www.infomotori.com/foto/art_1120.2_xtra%20raptor.jpg
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Right about now, I'd be saying 'central heating'. Mr. Green

one1895 · Posted: 23:21 - 24 Nov 2003 Post subject:

I would've probably gone for the MV, that Benelli's still a nice bike though.
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Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

I would have gone for the mv on looks, although it's not meant to be up to much performance wise. The benelli deffinately grew on me when I saw it in person. Smile

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dindin · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Karma :

tell the trouth id be happy with an old katana right now as i cant get me rgv fixed till next year so i wish ye luck Crying or Very sad

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Not being nearly tarty enough, I'd have got the best litre bike out of the jap 4 crop for next year... presuming this is a new bike for road riding that is.

Otherwise if I had that money I'd have probably got a second hand GSXR 1000 k3 and a 600cc track/race bike Smile

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Well I think that as long as he is happy with it and stays happy with it then it was the right choice. I personally would never have bought it, but that is just because I have a different taste in bikes to him. I have a thing for this bike at the moment.
https://www.gwfweb.com/cycles/tlr/tlr00133.jpg

dindin · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Karma :

p.s.
what a bloody busy mess the raptor is eh?
dunner look right to me--looks like a cheap streetfighter(oh im sorry-a bike thats been dropped too many times and cant afford a descent fairing)-thats a streetfighter innit?

lol Mr. Green

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Your absolutely right Mark.

Now you know you want to swap you bike for my GPZ and throw in some money to cover the insurance cost. Razz

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I'll swap it for my push bike - that doesn't even need insurance!! Very Happy

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I'll get back to you on that one Wink

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Look heres a whole forum for them. Exclamation

https://www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=index
Apparently there are thousands of these people would you believe it. Laughing

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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I think you made the right choice, I know the x raptor is rare but you have already had a v raptor which doesn't look too much different and the mv is far too common.
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Stew · Posted: 08:51 - 25 Nov 2003 Post subject:

Well, none of the above bikes are common and all have a sense of exclusiveness to a certain degree which makes them all great bikes to own IMO.
I would love to have any one of them but if I had to choose one I would have gone for the MV personally, just for the tartiness of it. Smile

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I think they're both great machines, the Tornado and F4 that is. Got to admit I'm not over keen on the Raptor, I'm an out and out sports bike man. You can't beat the Italians for design though, they make some great looking machines, the Japs could learn a thing or two. The only Jap bike that looks anywhere near as good as the Italian kit, imo, is the R1. I'm sure the Tornado will make a brilliant road bike and I'm sure they won't be too common a sight when you're out and about.

Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

All great bikes,
One day i might even own one...
Maybe.

But i still think the benelli is a great bike, and either choice is down to your own individual taste.
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I think the Benelli is more attractive in the flesh. Definately better looking.

I love the MV, but I was a little worried about the shape of the tank..
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