Sold GSXR1000, what to buy now?
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Hi all,
I've sold my fairly recently aquired 02 GSXR thou after very little use to a mate from work. Lovely bike but i just haven't got the time to go out on long rides on the weekend and i felt like i needed to head out somewhere with some space to even begin to use it properly.
I'm looking to replace it with something that is a complete toy. Fun just to start up, pop to the shops, blast round a lane or ten, or take to a meet.
I don't want to spend much more than i sold the GSXR for (2.5k) but can't find anything appealing for that budget. i like the idea of a KTM superduke (4k and up) or a ducati hypermotard (5k and up) but means doubling the budget.
This bike really isn't going to get much use as I already have a WR450F dirt bike for trail riding, a sportscar and a 2 yr old competing for weekend time! If it looks good even when just sat in the garage it's a bonus!
Wacky ideas welcome!
I've sold my fairly recently aquired 02 GSXR thou after very little use to a mate from work. Lovely bike but i just haven't got the time to go out on long rides on the weekend and i felt like i needed to head out somewhere with some space to even begin to use it properly.
I'm looking to replace it with something that is a complete toy. Fun just to start up, pop to the shops, blast round a lane or ten, or take to a meet.
I don't want to spend much more than i sold the GSXR for (2.5k) but can't find anything appealing for that budget. i like the idea of a KTM superduke (4k and up) or a ducati hypermotard (5k and up) but means doubling the budget.
This bike really isn't going to get much use as I already have a WR450F dirt bike for trail riding, a sportscar and a 2 yr old competing for weekend time! If it looks good even when just sat in the garage it's a bonus!
Wacky ideas welcome!
You failed to:
Mention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
Mention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
BMbler said:
You failed to:
Mention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
Step away from the barMention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
Fleegle said:
BMbler said:
You failed to:
Mention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
Step away from the barMention why you sold Suzi (nightmare to repair; backward in a longer run riding position; too juicy)?
Why, as in in front of a priest, you sold her?
What tempts you (as in mentioned one's above- lesser weight; slower riding; more of an show off- down the street and back)?
Here it would be answer (galore as for choice), but you need to know yourself as what is your question...
Whilst reading that I was thinking the perfect bike would be a KTM690SM. But considering you already have an enduro bike they would be fairly similar.
The two stroke idea is quite a good'n though. You could get a very nice RGV250 for that money, or an RD350, RS250 etc. Wouldn't cost much in maintenance either due to the low mileage.
The two stroke idea is quite a good'n though. You could get a very nice RGV250 for that money, or an RD350, RS250 etc. Wouldn't cost much in maintenance either due to the low mileage.
I like 2 strokes but at 6' 3 and 17 stone i'm not thinking an RGV250 or similar is for me...
Pure mid sized (eg 600cc ish) supermoto i think is too similar to the dirt bike.
Speed triple is an idea, they are well regarded but i thought it was the newer ones that people loved?
I don't know, i could see myself going for some old cafe racer / flat tracker looking thing if i didn't know they'd be crap and uncomfortable to ride.
Old Ducati monster with big engine?
Pure mid sized (eg 600cc ish) supermoto i think is too similar to the dirt bike.
Speed triple is an idea, they are well regarded but i thought it was the newer ones that people loved?
I don't know, i could see myself going for some old cafe racer / flat tracker looking thing if i didn't know they'd be crap and uncomfortable to ride.
Old Ducati monster with big engine?
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