Another 'what bike' thread (sorry)!

[LustyLew]

Right guys and girls!

I'm probably going to be selling the car soon as I just dont use it enough.

I would like to replace the SV for something a bit bigger.

So I'm after some recommendations, experiences of bikes you've owned before would be helpful.

I do have a criteria to help narrow things down:

I dont really like bikes with lots of plastics (expensive to repair).
I will be commuting to central London in rush hour.
I will do a fair amount of motorway miles.
Easy maintenance.

I've looked at the XJR1300 before, but it just looks a brute of a bike!
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[LustyLew]

[Bendy]

Pink Speed Triple.

You know you want to.

[pyx_e]

https://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/images/sport/08-versys.jpg

Kawasaki Versys. 650, best bits of everything.
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[Blau Zedong]

GSXR1100K.
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[Faldo]

What's your budget?
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[LustyLew]

Gah! Forgot that bit. Erm, £3k-£4k, could push a bit further for the right bike/deal.
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[Faldo]

I was going to suggest ER-6f, but they're still twins and probably just a little quicker than than the SV.

If you can stretch a bit further or perhaps find a used one, the CB1000R looks really good (IMO) and should offer a substantial performance advantage.

Depends if it's your cup of tea though I suppose.
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[hmmmnz]

triumph tiger!! nice engine, easy to ride, power on tap when needed, and decent height to see through traffic
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[Wave2k]

Ducati monster

its flash enough, fast enough and its not huge.

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=833402679
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

XJR is pretty easy to handle. Even better is the CB1300, although a bit duller, they do have a half fairing option. I'm assuming youre concerned by the physical size due to being small in stature, if so I weigh 9stone 4lbs at 5"7 and found them both no problem.

CBF1000. I know they arent popular or amazingly modern. Very solid bikes which are very fast and predictable, I'd buy one if I was in that market.

https://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2006_Bikes/cbf1000.jpg

[Seb]

If your doing motorway work but don't want too much plastic to worry about, what about the various half faired sports tourers out there? The VTR1000 Firestorm and Sprint RS spring straight to mind but there's loads of choice out there, especially given your budget.
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[Clanger]

I know a few peeps who have swapped their bikes for the Faser, because it's a good commuter bike (apparently)...

Best bet is to go to a bike shop and test some out.
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[LustyLew]

Well, I'm off Friday to have my eyesight tested by the DSa (long story!).

If all is OK, I'm going to have a root about South London. I have my eye on the BMW R1150 R, or ideally the Rockster. Both look pretty nice and should be reliable with the boxer engines.

Anyone else got one, or ridden one?
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[kitty kat]

Clanger, the Fazer is a fantastic commuter bike, also good for playing out on and really comfy, fuel economy is not too bad, 200 miles to a tank
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

What do you regard as a "fair amount of motorway miles"?
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[LustyLew]

400 - 600 a month.
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Is that in one journey, or spread out over the month? If it's spread out, it's only about 20-25 miles a day, which is doable on anything bigger than a C90

Thought about a Divvy 900? Fairly slim, only half faired, and full of shafty goodness.
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[LustyLew]

They are going to be a couple of trips, so about 150 miles in one go. It's more than do'able on the SV. I rode up to Birmingham on it in the pissing rain earlier this year, but it was just bloody uncomfortable!
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[mark83]

Ducati Multistrada?

Or what about a KTM adventure?

The obvious choice is a BMW GS650 or a newish transalp. But the obvious choice is always boring!
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[Seb]

At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, if you want long distance comfort without going down the pan/fjr route, go get a test ride on a Futura if you can find one locally.
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[LustyLew]

Well, I've done a spot of hunting. Also, to add into the mix I might be changing job involving travelling.

Bikes I've looked at are not really ideal now.

I might be taking a job in Guildford, meaning a ride something like:

Urban (SE London)>Motorway (M25)> Urban (Guildford)> Country Lanes (Dunsfold)

I fell in love with an R1150 GS, but really dont want to be a Ewan/Charlie wannabe. Shame really, as it was fully loaded with all the accessories and a full luggage set. £5,700, but a bit out my budget.

I've also looked at a Fazer 1000, a bit of a faring might be wise with the mileage. I guess my main concern this time of year is crappy country lanes that probably don't get gritted!
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