Bike choice dilemma

[winz]

I've owned my Hornet for 6 months now. I enjoy riding it but my girlfriend has taken an interest in coming out with me. We have done a few hours in total and fancy changing some something a little more suitable. Not expecting to do huge mileage with her, but this might change if we like it.

I fancy upgrading to something with more power and was considering selling the Hornet and buying a Street Triple.

On the other hand, I was thinking about keeping the Hornet and getting a CBR1100XX for 1.5-2k which I could use for touring and 2 up.

What would you guys do? Is the Blackbird a little overkill? Or is there a better bike that would be suitable?

[Itchy]

BB in my opinion is a good option. There's quite a few luggage sets for if you want to go touring too on evil bay.

I've never liked Triumphs personally. While they may well have improved reliability I've known far too many have the big end go.
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I'm not convinced the Street Triple will actually be that much of a hike in power from the hornet. The hornet has near enough 100BHP, and the Street Triple has 107BHP I believe.

If you're set on one of those two, I would probably go for the Blackbird, if you're going to be having a pillion often.

EDIT: Just seen the bit at the end about suggestions for something more suitable. ST1100 Pan European (£2k will get you a good one), and keep the Hornet for Sunday blasts.
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[LittleRestrai...]

Blackbird if you want to tour a bit, no doubt.

[Shaft]

If age isn't a barrier, £2K can buy you a lot of different bikes.

Bird isn't a bad shout, but there are other tourers about at that price - Pan has been mentioned, BMW K bikes could be in the frame, as would XJ/FJ Yams, or if you want a bit more sports, VFRs and ZZR1100s are possibles.

You might have to narrow it down a bit.
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[winz]

I'm 29 and been riding since February. So insurance is an issue, although I have had quotes for £900 for a Blackbird FC and £300 TPFT.

I do fancy something more sports orientated with light touring capabilities.

I like the idea of having an older cruise missile for longer journeys and the Hornet for around town and weekend blasts.

But on the other hand, do I go for a Striple or maybe even join the litre club?

My only niggle with the hornet is the size of it. I'm 6'2 and 15.5st and it cramps my legs on long journeys.

There is just too much choice out there.

[arry]

At your size if you're thinking of a fair bit of two up I'd definitely go for something bigger overall. Bird is a good shout.

I'm usually carrying the wife around on my sprint and for two up work it's really decent. Not sure your budget stretches that far though

[winz]

[Eddie Hitler]

Blackbird. No point changing from a hornet to a street triple.

[Polarbear]

A street triple is not a good bike to tour on. I loved mine but even with Ventura luggage it was not a two up tourer. It's a hooligan bike.

Get a sports tourer / tourer / adventure bike for two up touring. There is plenty of choice without compromising.
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[winz]

Thanks for the info chaps.

Looks like I'll keep the Hornet for some fun and go check out some Blackbirds and ZZR1100's in the forthcoming weeks.

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[BigDan1190]

The Speed / Street triples are not very good for pillions.

[Rogerborg]

[gonzo1]

What about a honda vfr,often quoted as one of the finest sport tourers ever built.You can tour in comfort all day on one of those and it is more capable than your hornet for weekend blasts as well.....just a thought.

[winz]

[winz]

[gonzo1]

Or the older 750 model........awesome bikes.

[Wonko The Sane]

[Polarbear]

[evoboy]

A ZRX1100 would be a better bet if having a pillion.

My old one was effortless for long distance work and fitted me well at 6'4.
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[Slacker24seve...]

You could buy a sports bike AND something comfy. Perhaps an early R6 and a Dullville? You could get one of each for £2.5k total.
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[winz]

Right chaps. I'm hopefully going to be looking at a blackbird tomorrow for £2k Ono. Is there anything I need to look out for? Meant to be pretty solid and reliable.

[winz]

Well, it happened.

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[Rogerborg]

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