Help choosing / finding a bike please :D

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hey

Just sold my Tiger and am now looking for another bike. Unsure of what I actually want though Confused

Looking for something fun (and lighter than the Tiger!). Would be used to commute once or twice a week (only a few miles), and for weekend fun sometimes with the missus on the back (so needs to be able to pull well 2 up).

Have a budget of 2400 quid only. And in or as close to Birmingham as possible.

Had a lot of bikes before (check my sig) , so would prefer something I havent had.

Any suggestions welcome Thumbs Up

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

How about a BMW F65- dammit! It might be easier to list the bikes that you haven't had: I reckon you must have spent more on insurance admin fees than I've spent on bikes. Wink

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sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

lol I use Ebike, they dont charge me for changing bikes
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I was going to suggest an RF900 but you've had one Laughing

You could try finding a GTS1000, something a bit different and plenty of poke too.
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Got it!

Meet your next bike... the BMW R1100S. I've ridden my dads a couple of times and it is fantastic, he's toured through Wales with my sister on the back with no issues, and he uses it every single day on his commute, again with no issues.

Plus it appears to come with the boxes and racks which are worth a bit, and open pipes which sound amazing. Honestly not heard many better bikes than my dads.

You can thank me later.
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sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks for that, but it's out of my budget Sad

Forgot about these bikes .....
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

What about a Z750 ? Any good ?
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

Triumph Street Triple? Might be able to find one under your budget. Smile

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

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

TDM900 to complete the set? Wink

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phillyctr · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Oct 2011 Karma :

Ktm superduke.

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Versys

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

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

What makes the Z750 crap ?
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

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

mooserx · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

Blackbird, oodles of go, comfy for 2, easy choice.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Fowlersrs · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Karma :

I meant that for his Budget its a realistic choice, not that its a cheap bike lol. As you have mentioned a few of the components are budget but I dont think its a shocking bike in terms of quality, ive never seen people who have had them slate them. Maybe this guy just wants to try something different?

Fazers are great bikes, but then every man and his dog has one..
Hornets are a good option tho and they seem to be getting more popular too

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Shaane · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Karma :

Twin Thou?

Old style RSV maybe? Smile

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sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Didnt want to go down the twin route to be honest.

I found a Z750 nearby, did some research, went and viewed.... and brought it after a test ride Very Happy

2004 , 16k miles with fsh. Like new, not a scratch on it ..... 1900 quiddies Very Happy

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I recommend a test ride when you can afford one. Honestly a great bike Thumbs Up

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