gimme your suggestions.. which bike?

[feef]

Now that i've got the FJR, and it's SOoo capable for me in everything I do day-to-day (commuting, touring, 2-up etc) I'm toying with the idea of getting shot of the Thunderace and replacing it with something a little more bonkers...

initial thoughts are along the lines of...

Buell XB12S or 12R
Triumph Speed Triple or Speed four
Ducati 748 or 9whatsit

something that's fun, but different.. no Fireblades, gixxers or other boring, bland stuff.. I'm looking for character here

got about £3k to spend when I take into account what I can get for the Thunderace. The ace is a top bike, but i'm not using it properly, and it's too much(?) of an all-rounder when I have the FJR.

naked/streetfighter styles, and big twins are welcome.

not so keen on super-moto.

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[Dark]

Kawasaki Z1000's are supposed to be ace fun
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[Chiz]

You can have my NSR125R for £1500

A little 2t 250 would be quick and different, completely impractical as well.

[palmer]

Tuono?
TNT?


Maybe get a 2t 250 for poops and giggles at the week end?

Don't nock super-motos until you try them Some are supposed to be better lunatic bikes that race reps/nakeds.

*edit* i see we are on the same wavelength chiz

[bidman]

Hi, a TL1000R is a crazy twin. Great fun to ride, just try to keep them wheel side down, Dan
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[Bendy]

Howabout a tuned zx9 streetfighter that needs a little work?

[feef]

[Fadel]

Well you have your list of different bike, go test ride them see which YOU prefer.

Only way


I like your style though

[Jack_Cheese]

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[Rookie]

I think the Buell is a great choice.

However, if you really want to be 'different', considered a Benelli?

[feef]

[palmer]

Why not look through bike trader and buy yourself a tuned up streetfighter, an r1 or something?

rather than buying a 'soft' factory one?

[feef]

[palmer]

theres a street fighter r1 that i see up Webbs alot, its STUNNING, hardly recognisable that its an R1 apart from the custom r1 decals.

sounds awsome, goes like stink.

[Dark]

Is that Webbs in Lincoln or Peterborough?
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[.....]

How about a Triumph Speed Triple?


https://www.mcnews.com.au/Wallpaper/Triumph/SpeedTriple/2005/2005_speed_triple_rhf_blue_1024.jpg

[Bullet]

if you could afford one id say a new speed tripple, buell or a ktm super duke, but all of them are over your 3k budget, id avoid the older speed tripples as the engines are gutless in comparison to the new one, if you like the ducati 748/9XX and the speed tripple what about a naked duke? you could get quite a nice monster for £3000 also theres oodles of nice potential streetfighters out there that could be bought and customised for that sort of cash, why buy a factory fighter when you can make your own? personally i rekon a busa with the fairing ripped off and riser bars is about as bonkers as your gona get for 3k but if you get one. i want a go on it
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[the grim reaper]

The problem is that you're not going to get much for £3k in that mould. I reckon a Bandit 1200 with lowered gearing would fit the bill, wheelie monster, unless you're looking for better handling than that?

If so, I'd get a TL1000s and change the crappy rotary damper for an Ohlins. That has character, despite being Japanese, and you'll get a decent one for £3k.

Cheers

Grim
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[Dark]

I know someone that has just bought a TL1000S for £1800 in good nick and that definitely has character
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[feef]

I might just tidy up the thunderace, and then streetfighter it, put in the YZF750 6speed box, and do a 'big-bang' timing conversion...

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