Which bike?

[totalllama82]

I know, I know, yet another which bike thread. I'm really looking for some suggestions. So, here is the criteria.

1. Budget £2000 very much tops.
2. As low mileage as possible.
2. As young as possible.
3. 750cc+
4. Needs to be big, im 6ft 4in and 20 stone. The cat was a good size however, I'm not against something a little bigger/heavier still.
5. Sports or sports tourer style as it is used mainly for my commute to work everyday and runs with the club on a Sunday. Don't want a sore arse and wrists after 10 mins.
6. Prefer faired bikes to naked's as I ride through all weathers.
7. Undecided about IL4 or twin, open to your experiences here.
8. Survive doing ~12k miles a year.
9. More power than the 'Cat.

My list of candidates so far are

1. Honda SP2.
2. Honda VFR 800.
3. Yamaha R1, older model.
4. Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace.
5. Honda Blackbird (liking this idea alot).

More suggestions and experiences are more than welcome
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[Bezzer]

Blackbird every time given your criteria. Know loads your size and bigger who have had them with no complaints comfort wise, ticks all your other boxes as well. Only downside to it is commuting, a fair distance is fine, short town hops would show up its weight and size.
The Ace and VFR tie for second choice followed by R1 and SP2.
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[L-Jam]

Blackbird.. reliable, insanely fast, comfortable, Honda build quality.
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[Gerrard]

From your choices go straight to number 5... The Honda Blackbird..[i

Here's my old one..

https://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/paul985/BirdApril05.jpg
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[dansrockin]

its a bit different to the bikes youve listed, but how about a paneuropean? it covers all of your requirements just as well, if not better than the bikes youve listed.
i got swapped my zxr750 for a k reg one with 39k on the clocks after needing something a litle more forgiving to a pillion, and i can safely say its one of the best bikes ive swung a leg over. im 6' and 17 stone, and i can go for a whole days riding and get off feeling as good as when i got on. it will do 300 miles to a tank, handle and accelerate a lot better than it should considering its size (many sportsbike riders have been suprised by a pan rider, and the police never used to have many probs catching up with less desirable riders! ), the weather protection from the fairing is excellent, they will easily do 250k, so 12k a year is nothing. they will commute, and potter around town easily as they carry the weight really well, its such a balanced bike, and it will keep up with most on a run out on a sunday.
the smooth v4 engine is a real treat too.
worth a consideration!

[hmmmnz]

from what you have listed your only options are the
4. Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace.
5. Honda Blackbird
how about an older busa or an rsv
the rsv is probably the biggest of the lot
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[totalllama82]

Excellent, ill take a look at the Blackbird and the RSV.

How about a wildcard - an older ZX9?? Thoughts?
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[temeluchus]

BMW K1200RS, bit ugly but a fastun.
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[Adamantis]

Another vote for the RSV (I moved up to mine from my Thundercat, and it's a nice comfy spacious beast!). I'd look at the front sprocket mods though if you're commuting in town
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[Seb]

As above, a roadworthy SP2 for 2 grand simply isn't going to happen without some serious moon alignment going on.

An RSV is a much more realistic option and a good one at that, the motor is strong and it's quite a big bike, if a bit narrow compared to most IL4s.

Again beaten to it but consider an early blade or ZX9, the blade is pretty much the quintessential practical big sports bike with the ZX9 not being quite as accomplished but generally being better value for money as a result.

I'd suggest having a go on something like a ZRX1100 or Bandit 12 before you commit down the sports bike route though, the little fly screen on my XJR is plenty enough and the bike is so much easier to scrub up after riding through spray and road grime.
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[Gerrard]