New bike..

[A100man]

This year I bought and sold an MZ Skorpion, thought I'd like the torque the lightness, and the 'big single' experience.

I didn't - too vibey, ponderous handling (IMO) and a bit, well slow.

I'm now thinking about a Shiver 750 GT.. this to go longer distance in modest comfort. but with some decent poke (I hope).

There's on on ebay (well there's a few) at 2k which seller says runs lumpy at low rpm.. but I've read this is a thing with these and could be just a duff o2 sensor.

Would I be courting disaster? What else is there in the 80-100 hp range, lightweight 'sports tourer' to consider? I'm getting old(er) and weak(er) and teh FZ is a fucker to pick up if ever dropped.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Easy-X]

O2 sensors don't usually cost much and AFAIK are pretty generic. The connector is the only thing that really changes. Do you want an adventure or something you can use immediately?

I'll never not be a fan of the CP2 engine (Yamaha MT07, XSR, Tracer, Tenere, R7) bit less power than you specified but light bikes, easy going.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[to v or not to v]

an old Hornet 600?
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cb600f-hornet/2007/
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.

[stinkwheel]

What about a yahama TRX. The paralell twin that thinks it's a V-twin?
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

[A100man]

[A100man]

[A100man]

[stinkwheel]

Ducati multistrada 1000s.

Stupid and weird-looking in many ways. But you can't see them when your riding them.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[A100man]

[stinkwheel]

[A100man]

[A100man]

Falco? Prettier than the Shiver IMO.. but more of a handful maybe.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[A100man]

[to v or not to v]

how about the Suzuki SV 650? plenty of cheap ones about.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.

[struan80]

Street Triple's can be picked up relatively cheap these days. Nice and light with plenty power.