Another what bike thread...

[Bob_Defly]

I would like to get another bike, something a bit special, but on a budget. Something really nice to look at, maybe a special edition something or other, but that I can also use for Sunday jaunts.

I've been on the lookout for a decent Ducati 748/996/998 but haven't seen anything worthwhile, not sure if it's just because it's Winter or because decent ones are getting rarer. There are a few rough ones about, even here in Canada. I love the design of this bike, as it's the first one that really wowed me as a young 20 something. And seeing as this will be a bike that I won't ride every day, having something I like to look at would be nice!

I'd say budget is up to say £6K ish, must be super sexy or unique, doesn't have to be fast, preferably an old super sports but I'm open to suggestion. A nice 748R would be the grail bike for me. Or if it is classic looking then something like a Laverda, MV or Triumph.

Suggestions please!

[Jazoli]

Have a look at a Daytona 675SE then fit an arrow full system, plug and play QS and lots of other goodies, I'm recommending them purely on the basis that I really like them but I'm too old and fat for one.

[Bob_Defly]

It's not really a classic though is it...

[MikeA3]

A Honda SP-1 would be in your budget op, it ticks most of the boxes you’ve mentioned.

[poo at Paul's]

SP1 a good shout.

You could get a nice sorted TL1000R well within, with some trick bits. Got to be a good shout, as Suzuki wont ever make a sports twin again.

Or leftfield choice, how about a BMW R1200S? Holding their money, bit quirky, great engine for roads, well built and rare.

Or a YZF750 SP or a GSX750RR. Even a ZX7RR? Bit old though, maybe?

[Bob_Defly]

Actually, I love the Castrol SP2. Could I get a regular SP1 or SP2 and just replace the fairings? Or was there much else that made the Castrol model special?

Edited by Bob_Defly on Thursday 1st February 03:25