Downgrading

FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Am i bonkers wanting to downgrade from my VTR1000 Firestorm to a smaller cc bike?
I want something a bit less pricy to run, but i don't know what to go to.
And if anyone has anything they want to swap drop me a PM Laughing

Caz xxxx

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

I just brought a RXS100 and since Im going 2 miles to work each day I have only used it.

Its really refreshing having something with a lot less power and really enjoy riding it (as feel bad taking the 600 on small journeys).

Reckon I will sell the 'Four at some point and just have the 100 for my last year of uni and I reckon the break will make sport bikes feel 'new' again.

Plus the RXS100 did 100 miles on ~£6 fuel, which is pretty cheap Thumbs Up

What sort of cc you thinking?
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FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Only one i'd deffo not go for is a Bandit 600...can't stand the bikes.
Caz xx

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

SV 650 ?

Pat
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

My GPZ500

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I stopped riding this

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC00995.jpg

and found I enjoyed riding this more

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01037.jpg

awesome eh? Wink

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=158163&highlight=done+sportsbikes

SlimRick · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Karma :

You need a nice ZZR600...

Maybe in Silver & Purple...

With a mere 57k on the clocks...

And maybe a few scrapes to add character...

I have a plan Laughing

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

I sold my 'Blade and bought my Speed Four and don't regret it at all. What I do regret is that I sold my Buell in the first place. Confused

The only thing that could get me off of the S4 is possibly a Street Triple, or another Buell, maybe an XB12S Lightning.

I think the Speed Four is just on the right side of the 'fun' line, but its still exciting. Its also very confidence inspiring and handles very very well. They are also reasonably cheap at the moment, but then again so are Firestorms...
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Dannyzxr400 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 May 2009 Karma :

Id Say Go For a 400 Cool

NC30's , babyblades and Ofcourse Zxr400's : ) All very good bikes, keep up with most things and the ZXR corners like a Dream Smile

I picked my ZXR400 for £1250 Very good condition , Surly there's more out there waiting to be Bought Mr. Green

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FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

i LOVE 400's but i am well over 6ft tall, so i look a bit daft on them Laughing

Caz xxx

temeluchus · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

I went from a ZX1100E1 to a Dnepr MT11 sidecar outfit. I enjoy the hack far more.

Hey if I'd been able to afford it id have a nice GSXR1100 as well, but you dont get ab outfit evvery day Wink

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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Sold my 900ss for a 660 single. Liking it.

Just got my C70 insured and MOT'd today, honestly the most fun I've had on the road in AAAAAGES.

Very Happy

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

How about a TRX850 Razz

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FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Mmmmmm TRX850...i'd love one of those again......i loved mine to bits...literally lol
Caz xx

FifiTRXibelle · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Quite fancy an enduro or supermoto type bike....one that i look the right size on Laughing

Caz xxx

Thom · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Karma :

250 2 stroke would be the ideal weekend toy in my opinion.
a general purpose bike for a bit of everything would be a fazer or similar.
and as a commuting hack with a bit of fun i'd be with the bandit.

Saying all this, i'd kill for a new speed triple. or an old 90's 750.
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thewildblue · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Karma :

I have a versys as my commute run around vehicle. Dirt cheap to run and service( 2 plugs and not alot of oil...2.4 litres from dry). Its a parrallel 650 twin with about 64bhp. Its a retuned ER6N lump with a broader spread of torque. It goes ok, doesnt handle that bad, but on the commute to work, which is back roads, A roads, motorways and into london I average 58-63mpg....I put in £13 to fill to the brim after 187miles....this is doign between 80 and 90 on the motorways and 75ish on a roads.

I went for the versys over the ER as its a bigger bike and I dont feel cramped on it... Im only 5,11 though.

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

If you want low power and light weight, my usual-recommend is a Husky SM610. KTM SMC also worth a look.
If you're not bothered by having low weight and low power and as you liked the TRX - a TDM850/900?

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