Bikes of the decade?

[Dr. DaveJPS]

Because i'm bored at work i got musing, what does BCF think are the 5 bikes of the decade? (they have to have been first produced since 1st jan 2000)

for me;
1. Aprilia Tunono:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/2004-tuono.JPG/800px-2004-tuono.JPG

because it was the first "proper" factory streetfighter with no detuning from the original sportsbike

2.Truimph Daytona
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/TriumphDaytona675Side.jpg/800px-TriumphDaytona675Side.jpg
for doing the middleweight thing it's own way and ending up better for the road rider for it.

3.KTM 1190 RC8
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/KTM_1190_RC8.jpg/800px-KTM_1190_RC8.jpg
For coming out of left field and being fully adjustable. not bad for a first attempt.

4.Harley-Davidson V-Rod
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/13/Harley_5-06.jpg/800px-Harley_5-06.jpg
for being a new engine design for harley ( impressive enough) and spawning a range of muscle cruisers (M1800R/Rocket 3/XV1900/VN200)

5.2004 ZX10R
https://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCatalogue/2004/Kawasaki/ZX10/ZX10_RHF_Green.jpg
for being more bonkers than anything else at the time
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[WishayKillie]

My list in no particular order:

1. Triumph Daytona 675.
After getting close with the 600/650 they finally hit the nail on the head with the sublime 3cyl 675 to stick it to the japs.

https://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/attachments/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/22290d1218728169-next-bike-thread-triumph_daytona_675.jpg


2. 2009 Yamaha R1.
For having the balls to try a different engine configuration in one of the most competitive parts of the market.

https://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/Images/2009-YZF-R1-static-01_prv_tcm26-266115.jpg


3. Triumph Rocket III.
Absolutly bonkers sized engine set out in the tripple format that Triumph seem to be making their own. Took the fight right to Harley only for their American riders to show their true colours and pussy out of buying it as it was too extreme .

https://www.moto-station.com/ttesimages/motodivers/nouveautes2006/Triumph_RocketIII_Classic_stpz.jpg

4. Ducati Desmosedici RR:


https://motorracing.getpaidfrom.us/files/2008/06/2008_ducati_desmosedici_rr.jpg


5. Ducati 1098/1198(S/R)
After the disastrous Terblanche 749/999 design that nobody liked or bought they pull this stunning machine out of the bag. With a bonkers "L" Twin producing in "R" form (claimed)180BHP/98lb-ft, over 40bhp more then the 999R and 13lb-ft more torque.
If this model had nose dived like the 999 series then I think it might have been lights out for Ducati.

https://www.mcnews.com.au/Wallpaper/Ducati/1098R/Wallpaper/DUCATI_1098R_RHF.jpg
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[G]

1: GSXR1000 K1
For truely redifining the litre bike bike class; offering more torque than the twins and power not far off a 'hypersports' of the time I believe along with (for the time) very acceptable handling, braking and other performance aspects.
https://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GSX-R/GSX-R1000/2001_GSX-R1000_blue_600.jpg
The original will feel old, slow and staid by today's standards, but this was a bike making a decent step rather than an evolution. The zx10 is also a decent contender here; for upping the game from the 'nutter' side.

2: Husky TE610ie
A bike that you can take to the shops, to an enduro competition, around the world or stick some SM wheels on and do a track day:
https://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/Husqvarna/2007_Husky_TE610IE_3r.JPG

3: Maico 700cc
I haven't ridden one, but c'mmon, it's a 700cc 2 stroke single, so it must deserve some love:
https://www.leguidevert.com/forum/images/a162818_1.jpg

4: Erm, couldn't think of anything else massively interesting. Maybe a F800GS/KTM950Adventure, maybe a CBR125 (now they're available cheaply).

For me the 675 isn't much more than a nicer sounding 748/848.
Having a 'usable' engine and pairing it with a 'focused' riding position doesn't seem to make much sense.
From what I've heard, the new R1 engine is actually a bit of a failure; isn't really 'betterer'.
The new BMW sports bike looks like it could be very interesting however - power and lots of it, handling and electronic gadgetry.

[Dr. DaveJPS]

[G]

It's exactly the same bike rebadged as far as I know?
I believe a rebadged Highland flat-tracker has also been seen in ATK colours, though not sure if that was ever produced.

[swiftb]

Best bikes of the decade?? Not many people have the pleasure of being able to choose their best bikes from riding experiences so for me and the other 99% of us I choose mine based on what I think would meet my needs best for road riding and occasional track fun - These are 5 of my favourites - there are others but Ive missed out some of the obvious ones (MOST of the Ducatis etc) as they will no doubt pop up over and over:

Gsxr 750 k9 - I reckon this is a great compromise for the road rather than an unnecessary litre bike (IMO)
https://www.rideksc.com/copp/albums/userpics/GSXR750K9~0.jpg

Ducatu Hypermotard - Looks like it would be awesome fun on the b roads and the track - i would choose the 796 as its less likely to scare the shit out of me but technically thats a next decade bike so this goes in
https://twistingasphalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/xaus_hypermotard.jpg

GSXR 600 k8 - A bike realistically within my reach for my next bike - Id like one for a taste of the more modern focussed sports 600
https://www.suzuki-gsxr600.com/gallery2/d/111-1/white+k8+suzuki+gsxr+600.jpg

KTM DUKE 690 R - for same reasons as the Hypermotard - hooligan tool would go for the 990r but fear it would remove several of my limbs lol
https://images.passionperformance.ca/photos/0/3/3/033782_KTM_Announces_the_Duke_690_R_at_EICMA.jpg

BOXER SSR1000 - not actually sure if this was ever produced, its a concept bike from a few yrs back (05-06??) 2 bikes for the price of one (albeit no doubt very expensive ) Just think its a quirky idea that you can switch from faired to naked and looks awesome in either form
https://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/boxer-ssr-naked-sport-bike-500x308.jpg

[Dr. DaveJPS]

[Paulington]

In no particular order:

#1:
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Suzuki%20GSXR750%2006%20%201.jpg

If you want a bike that will take you to work Friday, trackday Saturday and you and your missus to the Grandparent's house on Sunday, this is your bike.

#2:
https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2000models/2000-Yamaha-YZF-600Ra-small.jpg
Brilliant bike, comfy as a tourer and just as fast as a supersports 600 on the roads. Comfy for pillions too.

#3:
https://www.moto-newsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/Benelli%20Tornado%20Tre%201130%202006%2001.jpg
One word: Beautiful.

More to come I guess.
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[WishayKillie]

[G]

Who said best, I just don't see the bikes mentioned as bikes OF the decade as it's just a case of relatively minor tweaks still (ok, a cylinder extra/less is fairly big, but not exactly massively innovative.)
In the big bikes, Honda have been doing the 'usable power' thing for a long time, also the early GSXR1000s long-stroke engines were well renowned for producing a fat torque curve with a very usable mid-range.
675 took a mix of the 748's 12k red line and the at-the-time 16k red line four cylinder bikes to give a 14k red line with a bit more mid-range than the fours but a bit less than the twins (at a guess/from 'feel').
I haven't ridden the new R1, but the general consensus from what I've read is that it's a bit of a dud - the new Honda seems to do it all and better without unusual firing orders, though does look like the whole ugly tree fell on it.

In something like the street triple, I expect the engine to make more sense, but in the 675 which puts you in a riding position designed for fast riding, I'd expect an engine to go with that - and one with better mid-range doesn't really help if you're always in the powerband anyway .

[instigator]

I used to digest everything I read in biking magazines and only a few moments really stand out over the last 10 years. And G covered them both - GSXR-1000 K1 & 04/05 ZX10R.

I don't really remember anything else making such an impact. Sales/popularity of KTMs went through the roof but I never could pin it down to a particular model as none of them really stand out in my mind. They're fugly bastards, the lot of them.

But that's how I define 'a bike of the decade' anyway....in that it must have 'upped the game' significantly in it's class.

Having said that, I haven't read bike mags for 2-3 years so maybe the 8 series (848, 1098, 1198) Ducati's should be included. I just wouldn't, personally, include them as they are in their own class anyway....(~litre twin sports class). Fuck all else out there so they've only improved on their own breed.

[Wilson123]

1. Ducati Desmosedici RR
2. '09 R6
3. '08 GSX-R1000
4. Ducati 1098R
5. Yamaha YBR 125

Because what's important to me on a bike is far from how it was engineered, or what kind of mathematical equations can be thrown out of it in regards to things I'll never understand, for me it's about sound/design/torque/acceleration/speed

YBR is thrown in there because I've come off twice and there isn't a single scratch on it yet
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Can't think of anything that stands out, except maybe the relaunch of the Triumph Bonneville.
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[lonner]

for me it would be

honda sp1-2

gsxr 1000 k1

augusta f4

rsv4

and my 12r

[27cows]

#1
https://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/Funkdooby_album/aa3.jpg

#2
https://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/Funkdooby_album/aa1.jpg

#3
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#4
https://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/Funkdooby_album/aa5.jpg

#5
https://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/Funkdooby_album/aa2-1.jpg

[Alex A]

My top 5:

1) Aprilia RSV4:

https://www.motostar.co.za/Portals/7/RSV4_Factory_01.jpg

Because it's a huge achievement for a company relatively new superbike manufacture to put something so race bred and state of the art into large scale production and bring in the next generation of V4 superbike. It beats the '09 R1 hands down for innovation and daring to do something different, and isn't much more expensive.

2) KTM Super Duke:

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/KTM%20990%20Super%20Duke%20R%2007%20%201.jpg

Yes, Aprilia were first to do the 'untamed' naked bike thing with the Tuono, but that was a brilliant idea lazily executed (by simply stripping fairings). The KTM was something completely new to them and designed from scratch to properly compete with top tier sportsbikes on track. And by all accounts it's the best handling naked available, and no doubt the basis for the later RC8.

3) BMW R1200 GS:

https://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/R1200GS/R1200GS.jpg

It may be a development of earlier models and not particularly new or innovative, but in terms of market penetration the R1200 put the big trial bike firmly into the motorcycle mainstream, and has been one of the very top selling bikes in Europe for a big chunk of the decade despite it's considerable price tag.

4) Honda CBR1000RR (1998):

https://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2980/fireblade2b3np4.jpg

OK, the looks are certainly debatable. But after years of the 'blade playing second fiddle to the rest of the 1000cc pack, the 2008 reinvention blew the competition into the weeds and not one review I've seen has been able to criticise the performance in any respect. It's been compared favourably as stock against bikes that have had £10k of performance enhancing parts added. And it still seems to be top of the tree 2 years on.

The GSX-R1000 could also figure here for it's dominance of the sector throughout much of the decade. I picked the Honda specifically as it's the greatest yet expression of the formula, and also the latest version of the bike that started it all off in 1992. The BMW may topple it but that's for the next decade.

5) Honda VTR1000 SP-1/2

https://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t321/Furyous84/VTRProfile2.jpg

A little biased perhaps, but I bought one for a reason.

The RC51 represents a big shift in Japanese thinking in terms of engine configuration and with it the end of Ducati's 1990s dominance of WSB. It won them the championship (along with endurance race wins) in it's first year, and saw out that particular era of WSB before regs changed to allow 4 cylinder 1000s.

It's also the last HRC production superbike, and unlike the RC30 and RC45, it was relatively affordable for many enthusiasts.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

My selection is a little more errr general (crap)

Ducati Monster series: Affordable and good looking.

GSXR/R1/FireBlade/RSV/ZXR & 999Retc Ducs : For outdoing each other and producing awesome 1tr sportsbikes.

KTM: For entering into the roadbike market and producing Whooarr Factor machines.

Norton: They must survive this time. Creations of raw beauty.

Triumph Triple Engines: Whats not to like about them.

Honda CG125...End Of

That is all


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[Mord]

For me (from my point of view) the bike of the decade is..

Ducati 848
If I had money i would buy one. In a few years time maybe I'll have one.
https://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8851760/122_0803_03_z+ducati_848+bike_stand.jpg

The bike of the 90s would be Ducati 748 for me

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[MarJay]

Nobody has mentioned a bike which is as forward thinking as it is nostalgic. A bike which successfully fuses modern light weight technology with air cooled charm? A bike which handles like no other, and yet can comfortably cruise along at nearly any speed?

https://www.motorcycledaily.com/04buell_xb12r.jpg

Of course the 675 should be there purely because it provided a genuine alternative to the big four Japanese manufacturers, and for no other reason.

I believe the KTM superduke 990 should be on there. Anything with that 990 engine qualifies of course, but the superduke is my favourite.

I also believe that the CBR600F should probably be on there for its sheer capability, but the RR should be among the worst for triggering a sudden and unnecessary track bias in previously useable 600s.
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