List of bikes you have owned...
Discussion
xstian said:
Kawasaki KDX125 - My first bike, I had to sell it to pay for an engine rebuild for the RGV.
Suzuki RGV250 - This was my first bike after passing my test.
Honda CRM250 - This is the bike I probably use the most. Over the 6 years I have owned it, I don't think there is a part of the bike I haven't rebuilt.
Honda CBR400 - I bought this a couple of years ago, at a ridiculously low price. It looks mint and the guy sold it for half what he had spent on it.
Laverda 750S Formula - Its only done 4k KM and looks brand new.
Suzuki GSXR400 - I got this a few weeks back. The previous owner had rebuilt it, but lost his job before he could finish it. The bike looks like it only just left the factory, and probably better finished.
I still own all these bikes, except for the KDX. I wish I had kept it, it was a lovely clean bike, not the normal abused 125 you get. I sold it to a guy who had just joined the forces and wanted something to tide him over for 2 months until he went away. He paid me the asking price and I left him and his mate trying to pull wheelie's around the Sainsbury's car park. I would be surprised if the bike made it the 2 months.
Update.Suzuki RGV250 - This was my first bike after passing my test.
Honda CRM250 - This is the bike I probably use the most. Over the 6 years I have owned it, I don't think there is a part of the bike I haven't rebuilt.
Honda CBR400 - I bought this a couple of years ago, at a ridiculously low price. It looks mint and the guy sold it for half what he had spent on it.
Laverda 750S Formula - Its only done 4k KM and looks brand new.
Suzuki GSXR400 - I got this a few weeks back. The previous owner had rebuilt it, but lost his job before he could finish it. The bike looks like it only just left the factory, and probably better finished.
I still own all these bikes, except for the KDX. I wish I had kept it, it was a lovely clean bike, not the normal abused 125 you get. I sold it to a guy who had just joined the forces and wanted something to tide him over for 2 months until he went away. He paid me the asking price and I left him and his mate trying to pull wheelie's around the Sainsbury's car park. I would be surprised if the bike made it the 2 months.
The RGV and GSXR have both gone.
Aprilia Futura- I bought this to do a bit of touring on. I had it for about 2 years, but after a couple of breakdowns, I lost confidence in it, so it was sold on.
KTM 640 Adventure- Been and gone. I did ride it down to the Pyrenees with the intention of some off roading, but these aren't great for lots of road riding.
Suzuki RG125- Bought it in boxes during the 1st lock down and is currently about 50% back together.
Yamaha TZR250- Bought as a partially restored bike. Had to repair some power valve issues and have fitted a Zeeltronic.
KTM 990 adventure- I got this to replace the the Aprillia and really enjoying it. Did a couple of UK trips last year, hoping to get over to Europe in 2023.
Edited by xstian on Thursday 22 December 16:10
Edited by xstian on Thursday 22 December 16:11
From 1980 to date....
1974 Honda C50
1981 Simson S50
1981 Kawasaki Z200
1982 Kawasaki Z650F2
1978 Kawasaki KH250
1985 Kawasaki GT750
1983 Laverda RGS1000 (current)
1985 Moto Morini 350 Kanguro
1988 Laverda OR600 Atlas
1985 Laverda LB125
1983 Laverda RGS1000
1965 Laverda 200
1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
1998 Triumph Sprint
1989 Kawasaki GPz900R
1991 Kawasaki GPz900R
1978 Kawasaki Z650
2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
1993 Triumph Daytona 900
1977 Laverda Jota
1977 Laverda 1200 (current)
1999 Honda VFR800 FI-X
2021 Moto Guzzi V85TT (current)
1974 Honda C50
1981 Simson S50
1981 Kawasaki Z200
1982 Kawasaki Z650F2
1978 Kawasaki KH250
1985 Kawasaki GT750
1983 Laverda RGS1000 (current)
1985 Moto Morini 350 Kanguro
1988 Laverda OR600 Atlas
1985 Laverda LB125
1983 Laverda RGS1000
1965 Laverda 200
1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
1998 Triumph Sprint
1989 Kawasaki GPz900R
1991 Kawasaki GPz900R
1978 Kawasaki Z650
2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
1993 Triumph Daytona 900
1977 Laverda Jota
1977 Laverda 1200 (current)
1999 Honda VFR800 FI-X
2021 Moto Guzzi V85TT (current)
CB400SF (1996) - first bike after doing direct access at 30, owned 2009 to 2011. It was an ok first bike, but couldn't get the thing over 70mph. 3 months in I discovered it had a restrictor kit fitted. With plates removed from the throttle bodies, I could still barely get over 80. Parts and online advice hard to find, being a grey import, but well built.
ZZR600 (2004) -owned 2011 to 2018 - a fantastic bike for what it was, did 50k commuting on it: comfy and fast, though not particularly sharp. But it was baggy and unreliable at the end, so sold it for £100 to a bike dismantler.
Street triple (2012) - owned 2018 to 2022 - good handling and rorty, but missed the fairing, and pre facelift fuel economy of 38mpg annoyed me. Quality no better than kawasaki, with same amount of niggles. I never gelled with it, and it was nicked, which avoided me having to decide whether to sell it or not
Cbr900rr (1999) 2022-? Impulse buy. Only had it a couple of months and used about 5 times. Has way more capability than me, so am waiting for better weather to really explore it. Not as comfy as the zzr600, but handling is sharper than the street triple, and does about 45mpg so far.
ZZR600 (2004) -owned 2011 to 2018 - a fantastic bike for what it was, did 50k commuting on it: comfy and fast, though not particularly sharp. But it was baggy and unreliable at the end, so sold it for £100 to a bike dismantler.
Street triple (2012) - owned 2018 to 2022 - good handling and rorty, but missed the fairing, and pre facelift fuel economy of 38mpg annoyed me. Quality no better than kawasaki, with same amount of niggles. I never gelled with it, and it was nicked, which avoided me having to decide whether to sell it or not
Cbr900rr (1999) 2022-? Impulse buy. Only had it a couple of months and used about 5 times. Has way more capability than me, so am waiting for better weather to really explore it. Not as comfy as the zzr600, but handling is sharper than the street triple, and does about 45mpg so far.
Blimey, lost count of how many bikes I’ve owned over the years but below are my current bikes;
50cc Repsol pitbike ( Marc Marquez ) used by him during 2013/2014 season
Repsol Fireblade replica
2012 cbr 600 ( 5 miles from new)
1998 R1 ( Red & white one)
2001 R7
2015 bmw s1000 rr
2021 bmw s1000 rr m sport
2021 bmw R1250 r. Se.
2008 Ducati desmosedici
1998 ducati 996 sps
2 x ducati V4 Speciales.
Ducati x diavel “s”
Ducati monster 1200 r
2021 ducati V4 superleggera.
1976 Suzuki gt 750.
1974 Kawasaki Z1a
50cc Repsol pitbike ( Marc Marquez ) used by him during 2013/2014 season
Repsol Fireblade replica
2012 cbr 600 ( 5 miles from new)
1998 R1 ( Red & white one)
2001 R7
2015 bmw s1000 rr
2021 bmw s1000 rr m sport
2021 bmw R1250 r. Se.
2008 Ducati desmosedici
1998 ducati 996 sps
2 x ducati V4 Speciales.
Ducati x diavel “s”
Ducati monster 1200 r
2021 ducati V4 superleggera.
1976 Suzuki gt 750.
1974 Kawasaki Z1a
TonyF said:
Blimey, lost count of how many bikes I’ve owned over the years but below are my current bikes;
50cc Repsol pitbike ( Marc Marquez ) used by him during 2013/2014 season
Repsol Fireblade replica
2012 cbr 600 ( 5 miles from new)
1998 R1 ( Red & white one)
2001 R7
2015 bmw s1000 rr
2021 bmw s1000 rr m sport
2021 bmw R1250 r. Se.
2008 Ducati desmosedici
1998 ducati 996 sps
2 x ducati V4 Speciales.
Ducati x diavel “s”
Ducati monster 1200 r
2021 ducati V4 superleggera.
1976 Suzuki gt 750.
1974 Kawasaki Z1a
I thought I had a few bikes.. 16 bikes is very good going Tony! 50cc Repsol pitbike ( Marc Marquez ) used by him during 2013/2014 season
Repsol Fireblade replica
2012 cbr 600 ( 5 miles from new)
1998 R1 ( Red & white one)
2001 R7
2015 bmw s1000 rr
2021 bmw s1000 rr m sport
2021 bmw R1250 r. Se.
2008 Ducati desmosedici
1998 ducati 996 sps
2 x ducati V4 Speciales.
Ducati x diavel “s”
Ducati monster 1200 r
2021 ducati V4 superleggera.
1976 Suzuki gt 750.
1974 Kawasaki Z1a
Some I can recall
1981 GSX250 First bike
Kawasaki Z750L3
Kawasaki ELR1100
Kawasaki Z1R
Kawasaki ZZR1200
Kawasaki Z1000 Turbo
Kawasaki Z1000 MK2 Project
Kawasaki Z650
Kawasaki Z650/1170 Project
Kawasaki Z1000A1
Moto Guzzi Lemans2
HD XL1200 Early 4speed
HD XL1000 x 2
HD Road King 1340
96ci Evo S&S engined custom
120ci Evo custom drag/road bike
131ci Evo custom
127ci Evo drag bike
Several Honda CD185 and 200.. when they were cheap after the Learner law changed.
Honda CB250N Such a boring bike
Honda 400/4 Restored it.
Honda VTR1000
Yamaha Vmax
Suzuki Katana 1000 and 1100 and 750
1978 Ducati SS900 Desmo
1981 Ducati 900 MHR
1993 Ducati 888 SP rep
CZ250
Moto Guzzi California 3 Cafe project
Norley XL1000 / Norton cafe project
Laverda Jota 120 Formula
Laverda Jota 120
Laverda RGS 1000
Triumph TR6.. my only Brit classic.. never again.
Suzuki GSXR1100K
BMW R100S
Work in progress
1981 GSX250 First bike
Kawasaki Z750L3
Kawasaki ELR1100
Kawasaki Z1R
Kawasaki ZZR1200
Kawasaki Z1000 Turbo
Kawasaki Z1000 MK2 Project
Kawasaki Z650
Kawasaki Z650/1170 Project
Kawasaki Z1000A1
Moto Guzzi Lemans2
HD XL1200 Early 4speed
HD XL1000 x 2
HD Road King 1340
96ci Evo S&S engined custom
120ci Evo custom drag/road bike
131ci Evo custom
127ci Evo drag bike
Several Honda CD185 and 200.. when they were cheap after the Learner law changed.
Honda CB250N Such a boring bike
Honda 400/4 Restored it.
Honda VTR1000
Yamaha Vmax
Suzuki Katana 1000 and 1100 and 750
1978 Ducati SS900 Desmo
1981 Ducati 900 MHR
1993 Ducati 888 SP rep
CZ250
Moto Guzzi California 3 Cafe project
Norley XL1000 / Norton cafe project
Laverda Jota 120 Formula
Laverda Jota 120
Laverda RGS 1000
Triumph TR6.. my only Brit classic.. never again.
Suzuki GSXR1100K
BMW R100S
Work in progress
Birky_41 said:
This post got me looking for all my old Aprilia's Inc the current ones I own
Upto 7 Aprilia owned so far. Current ones being the centre pic (21 Tuono) and bottom middle pic (99 RS250)
Did you like the old RSV Milles? They are cheap and plentiful here in Germany and I love a bargain superbike!Upto 7 Aprilia owned so far. Current ones being the centre pic (21 Tuono) and bottom middle pic (99 RS250)
Kawasicki said:
Did you like the old RSV Milles? They are cheap and plentiful here in Germany and I love a bargain superbike!
My memories are from 20 years ago which like anything are probably far better than realty if I rode again Vs my modern Aprilia'sThe black mille was my favourite. Eprom chip, blue flame I think exhaust, pc3 and geared slightly shorter. Would pull 158mph I remember that much and at the time gave me a bigger smile than any bike I'd previously owned (R6s & an R1)
Made about 117hp wasn't particularly quick even back then but felt special
I'm sure if I rode one now some of those great memories would disappear. I'd have another if I had the space but I can't get 10+ bikes in my garage comfortably
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