what bike thread

[colin1]

This is a what bike thread on behalf of a friend.
Like me he passed his bike test about 7 years ago.
Unlike me, he is loaded and was gonna buy a brand new zx6r but had an accident on the test ride that made him think he shouldnt kill himself as he has 2 kids.

However he has now seen my bike and wants one.
I have successfully steered him away from sportsbikes.

He's thinking of spending about £4k.

He's currently thinking transalp or triumph bonneville.

These are bikes I know nothing about. He intends to commute from Liverpool to Manchester on it.

I did suggest a street triple but that may be a bit too sporty for his needs, particularly as he can be a bit impulsive and I don't want to be responsible for his death.

I suggested the versys.

So what are the thoughts of you lot on the transalp and the bonneville ?

Not sure he would take any other suggestions so just tell me about those.
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[Ariel Badger]

Bonny is a nice ride if you are a bit short like me.
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[colin1]

He's quite tall 6ft ish.
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[Englishman]

Versys all the way. Tell him to read some reviews and take a test ride.
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[bunglebubs]

So let me get this straight, he will likely die if he gets a sportbike but if he buys a bike that isn't one then he will be safe and won't ?

I wasn't aware that riders are more likely to die just because of the type of bike they are on!!!
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[colin1]

Glad to keep you informed.

You may also be interested to know that faster cars are also more likely to crash than slower ones.

If you don't believe take a look at the difference in insurance premiums.

Admittedly I went straight from a 125 to a less modern sports bike, but this guy can always get a new biker bike for a year then trade it in for something faster later on, as he can afford to lose a bit on changing bikes.
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[MyCarVsYourHe...]

If he prefers a sports bike style without the power then maybe something like a ninja 250 would work? it would also work well for commuting.

[Efes123]

How about a Harley

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[EXC-Rider]

i would say arround the 600cc mark like a Bandit or Hornet,
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[Drake]

Hornet - good chunk of power but being naked will.make it hard work to.go quick slowing him down
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[Wave2k]

If he is loaded, why not a Ducati Monster ?

It has style like a sports bike, but with the practicality of a streetbike.

Plenty of engine sizes and powers avalible to suit.
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[Blau Zedong]

Mk1 Fireblade.
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MK1 Blade is a good choice, or he can man the fuck up and get the new MV F3, failing that mk1 blade
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