What Replacement for a TDM850? (Other than a 900)

[Smooth]

I've a Mk2 TDM850 that I've fettled a bit and I've been really impressed with.

I like getting out for weekend rides, but not as often as I'd like and it is mostly used as a commuter (taking in all kinds of roads) ~3days/week.

It's still a good bike, but I'm interested in the options for something a bit newer (or with less mileage).

I like a comfortable bike that can cope with bumps and twisties. Power isn't too important, but something with a bit more oomph than the TDM wouldn't be a bad thing. A grunty 100bhp would be good., but not essential.

Ideally I'd have a commuter and a more fun bike, but it's not practical.

A TDM900 is the obvious choice, although a Versys with more grunt would be ideal.

Budget ~£2.5K

Ideas:
Bandit 1200
Old Multistrada


Any other suggestions?
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[neatbik]

BMW r1150gs?

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

ST3. 100bhp 3valve Twin. Think they did a ST3s version with uprated suspension..possibly ABS. CBA to verify.
Overlooked bike due to the dominance of Honda/BMW and old thoughts of reliabilty issues. Plenty of them cracked 100,000K. Clutch is wet.(on +2005 models)
Lot of bike for the money.

I'd recommend a late ST2, you'd love its handling, but not enough power maybe.



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[mad4it028]

xjr1300 ???
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[colin1]

varadero 1000
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[Rob W]

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VFR800 - Pre VTEC
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[Smooth]

[Skudd]

[Clanger]

[Smooth]

[Reppyboyo]

Versys.

I went down from a Speed Triple to a Versys and loved it.
Fantastic bike that is overlooked far too often.

[mad4it028]

i might be able to help you out with a cheap ktm 950 hopfully have one coming up in the next couple of weeks but it will need some minor work
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its a stolen recovered bike no keys no v5 its a 2007 plate v5 can be applied for no v.i.c check needed ,needs a couple of panels and a lock set
i can sell this as is or repaired at a good price well with in your budget ,assuming i win at auction
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[Polarbear]

[the grim reaper]

What about a Fazer Thou? I'm doing the usual thing of recommending my own bike but with some decent suspension they can surprise many a sports bike.

Cheers

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[Smooth]

[Smooth]

[Smooth]

Approaching from a different angle, any ideas for something with less engine, but more agile?

Budget again, ~2.5K
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[_Will_]

BMW r1100 rs / k1200rs / r1100gs/ f650/800
Honda Africa twin
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[mad4it028]

im thinking of moving away from breaking and just selling bikes less money in it but less hastle from enviromental health with breaking and waist licences now costing £8000 a year sales may well be my next adventure
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[Dr. DaveJPS]

fair 'nuff just thought i'd be cheeky and ask.
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[chris-red]

I have a TDM900, Great bikes, The 955 is a brilliant engine and I have never ridden tiger. The Versys is down on power and I wouldn't be interested in one, the other similar bikes are the Varadero1100 and the DL1000 I'd rather have the TDM.

In My opinion aswel,

Africa Twins are expensive for what you get
KTMs and Ducati's are too unreliable and BMWs are just meh.
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[Smooth]

[Smooth]

I've ended up going for a late (2003), low mileage FZS Fazer 600. I decided that the 1000 was excessive, although it's a possibility for my next bike if I don't get a KTM SM.

On the test ride the handling felt nice and nimble. The engine was nice and smooth. The power came in higher up than the grunty TDM and it seemed to accelerate and brake well.
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