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Dave81
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PostPosted: 21:50 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
arry wrote:
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He came from a Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (actually had a couple) and was a fan of those too.


I wasn't / am not. That's the blip in my biking history right there, that thing. Why I kept it so long I just don't know.


What did you dislike about the sprint, had thought of one of them but I prefer the bmw or vfr to it, at least on paper anyway.
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Sports tourer for tall rider Reply with quote
Dave81 wrote:
BMW K1300s and Honda vfr 1200


Dave81 wrote:
zzr 1400


These are horrendous first bike choices.

You'll either end up a straight line hero or implanted in some road furniture.
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave81 wrote:

What did you dislike about the sprint, had thought of one of them but I prefer the bmw or vfr to it, at least on paper anyway.


Heavy, crap panniers, underseat exhaust made it difficult to load luggage as there's no bungee hooks.

Brakes not that inspiring. Handling ok on wider sweeping roads but smaller twisty stuff it's not at the races.

Engine fantastic and I really miss that but I'd have it in a Speed Triple if I were to go back.

But more than anything it was just 'alright' - which can be somewhat boring.
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PostPosted: 22:45 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
There are very few modern bikes that are a bad choice.

I'd urge you to try a few before deciding.



yen_powell wrote:
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/Versys%20good%20pic.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/bLppPEo.gif

Quite like though.
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PostPosted: 23:54 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
There are very few modern bikes that are a bad choice.

I'd urge you to try a few before deciding.



yen_powell wrote:
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/Versys%20good%20pic.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/bLppPEo.gif

Quite like though.
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PostPosted: 06:59 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Sports tourer for tall rider Reply with quote
wr6133 wrote:
Dave81 wrote:
BMW K1300s and Honda vfr 1200


Dave81 wrote:
zzr 1400


These are horrendous first bike choices.

You'll either end up a straight line hero or implanted in some road furniture.


I know it's not the recommended route and I wasn't serious about the zzr, in fairness even my instructor said they're not the best bikes to start on, but thought I'd be okay, some of the options mentioned on here have made me reconsider and I'm going to look at some of the adventure bikes as well now, appreciate the advice though.
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PostPosted: 10:42 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Sports tourer for tall rider Reply with quote
Dave81 wrote:


I know it's not the recommended route and I wasn't serious about the zzr, in fairness even my instructor said they're not the best bikes to start on, but thought I'd be okay


mine is a lump.. takes a lot of effort and concentration to push it around corners at speed.. sublimely fast .. which could cause problems ..

mine is a tourer .. well that's what i use it for..

they are smoother with the ECU flashed & flies removed..

your probably better off with a 600cc bike Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
It does sound like you want to go into hyper speed with your choices.

Do you have any busy roads on your commute because a big heavy lump isn't that great? It's fine for the M4(8) over the bridge and going distances quickly, they make sense.

But as a first bike, not so much. A 600 or something lighter and commuter friendly might be a better option.

<hypocrite> I did buy a Blackbird after riding for 6 months, but I don't commute. </hypocrite>
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PostPosted: 13:27 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
I know i's not strictly a sports tourer but try a Triumph tiger 1050. I think it'll do everything you want.


I agree with The direction Stinkwheel is saying, but I'd take an MT-09 Tracer before a Tiger.
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PostPosted: 17:11 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
chris-red wrote:
stinkwheel wrote:
I know i's not strictly a sports tourer but try a Triumph tiger 1050. I think it'll do everything you want.


I agree with The direction Stinkwheel is saying, but I'd take an MT-09 Tracer before a Tiger.


These adventure bikes are definitely a logical choice and would be good for filtering but I'm still drawn to the k1300, I've got no issue going bigger than a 600cc although the bikes I'm looking at are a big step up and I know I'd have to take it easy to start, I'm definitely going to take a look at a multistrada although I don't know what ducati reliability is like. I'm going to just have to try and get some test rides or at least sit on a few to see how they feel.
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave81 wrote:
I'm definitely going to take a look at a multistrada although I don't know what ducati reliability is like.


https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=311070
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PostPosted: 17:50 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
arry wrote:
Dave81 wrote:
I'm definitely going to take a look at a multistrada although I don't know what ducati reliability is like.


https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=311070


Thanks for that. That's a multistrada off the list
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PostPosted: 17:52 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laughing it's hard isn't it. This buying lark. To be fair most bikes have their issues. It's how they're dealt with by the dealer and or warranty that counts for me.
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PostPosted: 01:44 - 09 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
You may find it difficult to get a test ride with a new licence. So, go to shops, sit on bikes and see if they fit. If they do, ask for a go. If computer says no, ring around and find a dealer that says yes.
Maybe, you have to travel a bit, who cares if you get the right bike. A couple of hundred quid in fuel could save 10x as much when you hate the bike!
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PostPosted: 03:45 - 04 Oct 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey Dave, Im 6,7 too
these are my bikes
-BMW gs1200
-Honda CBR 600 RR
If you want to travel in a comfort way, go with the GS 1200. It is smooth as silk, plenty of power and you have a big seat. Very comfortable. Not extremely fast but very nice power.
If you want your veins and hart pumping all the way to work and you don't mind if you get your wrists and neck ache a little bit go for a sportbike. Around 100/120hp is just fine for a starter.
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