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Feasty World Chat Champion
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Posted: 12:09 - 30 Dec 2021 Post subject: Looking for a direction |
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I've had my Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 for about 9 months now, I've loved the bike for it's speed and presence on the road. For a sit-up bike the acceleration just puts a smile on my face every time.
The downside is the weight of the bike and it being top heavy, it's just so heavy squeezing it in and out of my garage past my caravan on a slope. Then at slow speeds balancing is a bit precarious, especially on corners - I've got a lot better at this the more I use the bike but it still puts a touch of fear in me.
I've been looking at other sit-up styles (the only type I'm interested in) and liking the look of Honda XL650 Transalps - and I've had 650's before. They're a lot lighter and nimble, easier to control and easier to get in and out of the garage.
BUT - I just don't want to lose that power, there's a reason I decided to change from a BMW F650 to the Capo 1000.
Anyone know of anything in-between that might suit both worlds? I'd be spending £2-2.5k.
What would you do? ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed). |
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Certainly none of these bikes are within your price range, but this webpage might give you some ideas.
https://www.hotcars.com/fast-and-fun-naked-bikes/ ____________________ History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC |
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Feasty World Chat Champion
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Some good options there, I'm very much taken by the TDM900 option, lighter, still tall and good performance specs.
I haven't come across the Shiver before, quite like the look of that - although looks like if I fitted a topbox the exhausts would be pointed up at it! ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed). |
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Posted: 11:32 - 26 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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Quick update.
After much searching around and checking on the stat's, I've narrowed it down to the following:
Triumph Speed 4
BMW F800ST
Yamaha TDM900
Triumph is the lightest and quickest but looks more like a 'hooning' bike and less comfortable for a passenger.
BMW I think I like the look of the most for style, it's also pretty quick, got many extras and is also belt driven - a maintenance bonus!
Yamaha is the slightly heavier of the 3, but taller - maybe more comfy for my 6'2 round stature!
Anyone got any recommendations between these 3? ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed). |
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Posted: 12:57 - 26 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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Feasty wrote: | Quick update.
After much searching around and checking on the stat's, I've narrowed it down to the following:
Triumph Speed 4
BMW F800ST
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My dad quite fancied the F800ST and test rode one, but he said the engine character was bland. He grouped it with the Deauville and NC700 as bikes with joyless engines. But it seems to have a decent reputation as a commuter (like the others in that group) if that's what you want.
Speed 4 is an interesting choice. Not hugely popular when new and only made for a few years so relatively rare now. I always think of them as a proto-Street Triple (despite being IL4). Is price the reason you're considering one rather than just getting a Street Triple, or do you just really like the ram air intakes?
TDMs are massively popular on the continent, but never really caught on in the UK, I think just because they were ahead of their time in terms of UK biking mentality, rather than any inherent flaw. They were never stellar from the spec sheet, but owners seem to really rate them. Probably a solid choice for a cheapish bike in that style.
Tdibs suggestion of the VStrom is probably worth considering too, like the TDM, owners seem to really like them, and they're available in your price range.
None of the above is direct experience I'm afraid, but there you go. ____________________ Current - '94 VFR750FR, '00 VFR800FI Previous - '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win (chinese copy of an old Honda design with a C90 engine)
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Posted: 14:48 - 27 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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Hi folks
Thanks for your ideas, interesting replies about the F800ST - I was properly liking this but the only thing left to do is a test ride, which by the sound of it might put me off too!
I've owned an XJ900 before, it was a lovely smooth and quick ride but just too heavy for what I'm after - and the same reason why I'm getting rid of my Aprilia Capo 1000. It's a lovely ride, very lively but the bike is just too top heavy.
I'm not planning on long journey's with a passenger, my daughter likes rides out so I just want to make sure she'll have a comfortable seat for those odd days out into the Peaks.
I'm now wondering if the TDM900 would be a better match... ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed). |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 86 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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