V-Twin Hunt

[FLV]

I like V-Twins, but dont currently own one.

I've been looking for a nice v twin thats not too mental
I dont want it to be faster than my current bike, which is more than fast enough for me (1997 Fireblade)
I'd like it to be good on bumpy roads
I'd like it to be not too uncomforatable.

I dont think ducati supersprts or mille's are right for what I want

2K - 3K

Any thoughts?
Thanks
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[P.addy]

TL1000R

Boom.

[instigator]

SV1000N/S, just like the TL without the overpriced 'reputation'.

[Itchy]

VTR1000? Not very popular and can be had for cheap.

Bad brakes though, terrible tank range, but at least its not an SV.
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[P.addy]

[gavcarter]

cb500............ not very fast, fairly comfy, light, good handling, cheap.
[edit] ignore above they are just a twin not a V-twin, derp moment for me



Harley, comfiest you will find. Will feel just like your own sofa - because thats all you'll sit in you wont actually ride it... just tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered -tinker, polish, get recovered - you get the picture...

[Az]

[FLV]

are TL's not a bit poor handling on bumpy roads though?

Are they comfy-ish?
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[P.addy]

[Teflon-Mike]

https://www.diseno-art.com/images/moto-guzi-1000-daytona.jpg
Moto-Guzzi Daytona - The forgotten sport-twin. VGVFM at the mo; they don't have the classic cudos of the older Le-Mans, a Ducati-Badge or the familiarity of the Jap V-sports. Sort of shaft-drive air-head BMW with Italian soul. Might be worth checking out.
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[weasley]

Top of the head:

Aprilia Falco
Ducati ST2/3/4
KTM 950 SM/Adventure
Suzuki V-Strom.
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[doggone]

I'll recommend a BT1100 because I have one.
They were instantly disliked by the biking press because it's not hugely fast or powerful.
It does handle rather well and has excellent brakes.
You have masses of lowdown torque there are some similarities to a Buell.
Sold loads in Germany and Italy so parts are no problem at all.
Shaft drive too

https://p2m.mbike.com/000/002/856/47255213_d.jpg

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[stonesie]

Aprilia, looked on eBay and there is a choice of RSV, Tuono, Falco and even a couple of Futura's within your budget

[Dalemac]

Falco.

You won't be disappointed.
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[Fisty]

Whoring time.

Yes I'm biased but these both cost a third(ish) of your budget, are fast, comfy and fun.

They both give me a hardon and apart from being thirsty (the R especially) have given me the best bang for buck out of any bike I have ever owned.

https://i.imgur.com/dUwaD6J.jpg
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[Fisty]

[Fisty]

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Falco/Tuono. Essentially more upright (of varying degrees) Mille's

TRX850, perhaps a TDM even though theyre a parallel twin?

How about an early Multistrada if you like the looks?
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[stevo as b4]

Definitely Mille, Falco, Firestorm, TLS then TLR or Ducati 900SS.

I'd consider an SP2 in Edwards colours if I was feeling flush, didn't mind a lot of discomfort and wanted something really rare!

When I had a ZX6R, I would have secretly have loved to swap it for a newish Yellow Falco after a while, as I really liked the look of them, and thought they were just that bit nicer and more capable than a TLS or VTR.

[G]

Stick an extra weight onto just one side of the fly wheel of your current bike and set the rev limiter 3k lower?

Same thing, none of the hassle of buying a new bike .

[Musketeer]

If you don't want a Mille then Falco you should look at.. very underrated bikes.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[stevo as b4]

[Vincent]

I'm with Tef on this one....get yerself a Guzzi

https://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/Drewskovitch/Jap%2070s%20bike%20toys/Bike%20toys/Moto20Guzzi20MGS-0120Pro_zps9060c55a.jpg
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