Next Bike - For a mature gentleman

[silky666]

Age: 44 (but looks about 29)
Current Bike: 2003 R6
Issue: Bad back ... During the ride I have no pain .. so in theory I can continue riding the bike ... but I have started to suffer the next day etc. (I get no such issues when riding the offroad bike).

Want: Something that still looks good/ sporty if possible.... but is much kinder on my back.
Dont Want: Harley / Goldwing / Full on tourer

I have a genuine reason for asking here ... rather than going out and trying loads of bikes (which I will also be doing).
Because I have no pain or discomfort when actually riding ... I cant sit on another bike and go "oh yeah, thats far too painful etc".
I only get the pain the next day.

So just wondering if anyone has any experience of moving from a sports bike to say a Street Triple.. or Hornet .etc.
Also, of the more upright bikes .. which is the best handling / fun etc. ?

Much appreciated.
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[colin1]

Well the obvious suggestion would be the later r6 engined fazers.

However, I'd suggest convertibars instead. You'd fit them to your current bike.

You fit them to your existing bike and can invent your own handlebar position, much better than normal bar raisers.

I've got some but have been too lazy to fit them.

You can adjust the position of the bars before each ride with an allen key.

You may need a longer brake cable though.

https://www.convertibars.com/new/HowitWorks.cfm
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[Phoenix]

The 2003 R6 is a pretty relaxed riding position compared to most sportsbikes, bars are fairly close and high so no leaning over and reaching low down. Not sure anything like a Blackbird would be massively different, maybe a ZZR1200 would be enough to make things better. Otherwise you're onto high bar bike like Fazers, ZRX, CBF etc. You could get a supermoto, something like a KTM Duke, not really up on my supermotos though.

[silky666]

[Stevie GooGs]

KTM 990?

I went from a Kawasaki ZX10R a KTM 990SM, V-Twin so lots of low down usable power. The one thing to take into account is the lack of screen, you can get one as the wind blast over 3 digits can be enough to make you feel like your head is going to snap off. The best description i can give the 990sm is a bicycle with a engine stuck in, its very light and flick able.

https://www.bikepics.com/members/steviegoogs/09990sm/
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

*I know Silky.

Hornet
Fazer
Triple...Hmm closer.
SuperDuke...Nice..Very nice. Upright as you want it in more ways than one.

Lets get to the getting..https://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/howlingterror_2006/DSCF0264.jpg

https://motors-bay.com/img/Norton/norton006.jpg..Facking Norton innit.






*I have never met Silky nor ridden any of the aforementioned motorcycle machines.
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[Paxovasa]

Blackbird or a super duke
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[eddclarke]

vfr800
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[Clanger]

I suppose it depends on your back really. I thought I'd be on the sv forever...but that got to a stage when it hurt. So I had bar risers fitted, but no, still mucho pain.

I have been looking at the TDM / Fazers / Triumph Tiger etc. but for me, because of my left side weakness, I have decided it will be the Kwak Versys... it's narrow (for a start), and light (650 parallel twin engine) and yet properly upright. (though quite tall, you have a shorter leg)...I suggest you have a look at the Tiger 1050.
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[Jenks]

well ive just brought a VFR750.. and i can say its very comfy....

Also, surprisingly, the early hayabusa is also comfy...
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[WildGoose]

I knew this would happen, just get the Royal Enfield silky old chap, you've got nothing to prove, honest.
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[Tarmacsurfer]

Mr.silky666 sir. Having watched you posting here for quite some time now I can say in all honesty, you may be old but you're certainly not mature

I'll give you the gentleman bit though.
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[Skudd]

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[Skudd]

I was called a mature gentleman today. Felt very odd as I still think of myself as a big kid.
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[Suntan Sid]

Emigrate to a warmer, less wet, country and your back pain will dissapear, (believe me, I know), and you can bin your waterproofs!

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[0l0dom0l0]

Defo a Fazer thou or 6.

I'd go for the thou. More bike for your money and they are going for peanuts atm.

Street or speed triple depending on what size engine you want. If you're happy with the power of the 6 then go fo the street triple, but if not go for the speed.

Been told that the Speed is to much for the road though. Never ridden either so can't comment .
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[MinhDinh]

Depends on your budget, but a CB 1000 R looks pretty good to me. It has the Fitreblade engine I believe too. This is a special I think though!

https://www.doble.co.uk/images/CB1000R_XESS1.JPG

Real thing:

https://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/CB1000R_35.jpg
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[BigTobyD]

Do NOT get a Superduke - It will be too much of a bike for you, you ride like an elderly lady, the superduke is for mentalists. Best bike I ever owned but more of a racehorse than the shire horse that you require

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[Mr.Everready]

My last bike was a Kwak 636 B1 and that was well known for it's lack of comfort !

I'm not too far behind you age wise Silky and wanted something fast and comfortable so I got a Triumph Sprint ST.

I feel it has a decent compromise between full on sports and sit up, plus you've got all the wind protection too.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Sports tourer or relaxed 600 sports bike.

Something like a VFR or CBR600f would be a good compromise between pain and performancer.

[Steve H]

Fixed

[silky666]

The R6 is more than enough power for me .... maybe a little more bottom end grunt would be nice.

Surely the Street Triple is perfect ?
How bad is it regards wind blast ? I rarely / never tuck behind my screen ... would I notice that much below 120 mph ?

Is the street triple more relaxed and upright than the 03 R6 ?

He looks nice and upright.
https://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/Triumph/08_Triumph_StreetTriple-132.jpg
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