Daily commuter.

Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

Which one would you go for if you were to use it all year around?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Depends how far the commute is.

Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

About 30 miles (dual carriageways + country roads) in my case.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Y NO GSXR1000.

But no.. I went for Street Triple.

Why..?

Because I had a GSXR750, would do it but it was quite easy to spank it above 120 with no real effort.

VFR800.. Hmm, for me a little overkill unless I was doing 80+ miles.

Triples are great around towns, some carriageway work and twisty roads, would prefer that.

Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I went for the VFR.
More flexible when not on commute. Nice in the twisties and can tour very well. So good all rounder.
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Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

I don't commute, nor have I a sports bike, but I've heard that sports bikes are good for commuting due to their narrow profile when filtering. If you're likely to be cutting through town centre traffic or stood still duel carriageways, it may be a point to consider.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

30 miles each way or total?

Naked bike - pain in the arse when its wet and cold. I likes me some fairing to hide behind.

So its the 750 or the Viffer. How much do you care about running costs and stuff? What are you going to be doing with it when you're not commuting? If I liked distance I'd veer toward the Veef, if I liked trackdays I'd get the Gix.

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

I'd probably choose your current Versys.

Better MPG, comfort, wind protection, good at road speeds, cheaper tyres and less heavy on them.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

dave666 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Sep 2012 Karma :

Just get a cbf500 and save money. If commuting youll be lucky to get over 70

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

In answer to your question though, none of the above. The VFR is too 'old man', the Suzuki is not really comfortable enough and the street is unfaired.

I'd buy a J model ZX6R personally, or at a push an early alloy framed CBR600F.
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Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

CBR600F...

https://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Honda-CBR-600-F6-Sports-Touring-599cc-/00/$T2eC16N,!zEE9s3!Won3BQzzez(mug~~_12.JPG

Thinking

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Scootaloo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Karma :

*cough* *cough* CG125!
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Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

My CBR600FW is perfect, sporty, yet comfy - fast when wanting a hoon yet okay on MPG for commuting. Thumbs Up

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

So basically the OP has chosen three pretty unsuitable bikes, and we're here offering some slightly less unsuitable options! Laughing

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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Second the awesome well mannered, easy to start, fuel sipping, lope along on a whiff of throttle, instant drive out of every junction, commuter legend that is the KR1S! Thumbs Up

But if it has to be a bike on your list, id choose the VFR Vtec. I think it would be fairly interesting, and it's said to be far more peaky than the older VFR800's, so giving a more exciting ride when you get to open it up. I don't think they are dull or boring at all, and I disagree that a J1 ZX6R would be much better. But the main reason id choose the VFR is that I like the underseat pipes and futuristic styling compared to boring looking street bikes, and also because if it has loud cans and if you closed your eyes, you could pretend it's a 2012 R1, which on sound alone is a highly sexual thing! Wink