what to ride as a returning rider

[Hudson1984]

Hi all,

i've been away from motorbikes for a few years now but keen to get something to go for a ride of a weekend.

I'm not too fussed about being the fasted thing on two wheels but equally, would like something over 600cc - I had a CBR600F which I rebuilt from frame up and keen to have something else.

I like the idea of an adventure bike, but wonder if it'll be as fun to ride.
Also like tourers, something like an FJR or VFR
REALLY love a retro style of bike, like a Triumph speedmaster, but budget won't go to a 1200 sadly and I'd heard the 800 was underpowered.

I've got about £5000 to spend. Any suggestions

[stinkwheel]

1080 tiger sport. ADV bike styling and height, sportsbike type performance.

They seem to be practically giving away multistradas at the moment if you can live with the ugly.
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[arry]

For what purpose? What do you want to use it for?

Are you 70 or 25?

What have you ridden before outside of the CBR and what do you really look for in a bike? Looks? Credibility? Particular aspects of the ride?

Despite the fact there's a lot of very similar bikes out there these days, there's still a lot needs to be known until any recommendations make absolute sense.

5 grand buys you a newish Enfield Interceptor or an aging uperbike. The finer detail narrows down the field.

[Hudson1984]

[recman]

https://i.postimg.cc/8zmFW4bS/TRIUMPHStreet-Triple-4905-6.jpg

[Pete.]

[Polarbear]

Decent adveture bikes are fine on the road but none that I have ridden have a low seat height. Also going on the premise you aren't that flexable, you aren't going to want a race rep.

If you think the 800 Triumph Speedmaster feels underpowered, don't go for the Enfield. Pretty as it is, exciting is not in it's vocabulary.

recmans vote of the Sreet Triple isn't a bad shout. I had one straight after a Busa and didn't miss the 70 odd difference in horses. And it handled better.

So many choices.
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[arry]

[Hudson1984]

ah no worries mate, I didn't read it that way so no harm done.

I'm going to go test a Harley 1200 tomorrow, little over budget but comes with a long warranty and it's a local company.

Low for the leg, decent punchy engine, and a sizeable social aspect so ticks a lot of my boxes.

Do love the BMW you suggested though. Cracking looking bikes.

[stinkwheel]

[Hudson1984]

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what about a Susuki Vstrom?
they seem to be quite popular with riding instructors around my way so i would imagine theyre decent bikes.
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[grr666]

How about a Kawasaki Versys? Should be well in budget.

On Vstrom's, I had a 1050 as a courtesy bike in December and at first glance thought it might be too tall for
me and my 32" inside leg but amazingly I was pretty comfortable on it height wise. The seat and riding position
were especially comfortable... looking at about 8k for a newish 1050 model though, I think there's a variant with a
smaller engine though which might be a bit cheaper.
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[dave001]

What a bugger. Shame, I like the idea of the owners club, the social side is important to me too.

I don't mind being removed from the CBR as it's not really what i'm after this time around, always liked a cruiser but equally don't want to sit on something all bark and no bite.

I think perhaps you're all right, go for a naked or something like that. wind might annoy me though so will have to have a try

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165950861469?hash=item26a371309d:g:OjMAAOSwCLVj9PGA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoGeEk39HPlUSAX4pePUPYGgvGI%2Fkq0Jo%2FHQyvDdWU%2FKCCi6T6IuhWUosHviNYWtZq3OVPUAw7x1RneWC4k6NQKubBFapGshVQXPeDHskmvaZg6H0l9EkcyQ4u7e9FeipDWJRN9Rg%2BN57Z2EVw82Yu7maxgQhs6pXVnIVPHQ8oRGnR4VlMPb8hTAldImSTxG69bOfzvZEXErbkLmgl7fdqCQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4Dsl_HRYQ

the Ducati Scrambler was a good shout. Seems a good option[/quote]

ignore the clowns on here theres nothing wrong with harleys if you like em i road for 11 years with 3 knackered disks

ride a mt10 now just because i can and wanted a change

and they hold the price I only lost 500 quid on bike in 11years and 45,000 miles
there piss easy to fix and cheap to maintain as well

if you are intrested in one go and have a test ride

second bit of a advice is find a better forum this ones full of pricks

[Easy-X]

Any of the metric cruisers would have a more "normal" power output. Check out the Honda Rebel 500 & 1100.
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[Nobby the Bastard]

What did you say to him?
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