What next bike????
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Ok only had my Fazer for 2 months and won't get anything new until next summer but love the look of the 2007 KTM Super Duke R. want something I can use as a daily commute that womn't brake my back onlong distances as well.
what difference would a V twin do comapred to my in line 4? major difference's etc..
suggestions on a daily bike I can use to work but also give me plenty on fun ont he weekend.
what difference would a V twin do comapred to my in line 4? major difference's etc..
suggestions on a daily bike I can use to work but also give me plenty on fun ont he weekend.
V2 can be a more entertaining torque delivery, size for size.
Usually a shorter engine so narrower for traffic, less gyroscopic effect (though whether you'd notice it)... probably lighter overall, fewer bits to break.
On the other hand some V2s have annoying vibrations, don't rev that high blah blah...
All you can do (with any bike) is try before you buy. I can't understand why people ask for recommendations (though I know the OP isn't specifically) when we all know that what suits one person may well not suit another.
Usually a shorter engine so narrower for traffic, less gyroscopic effect (though whether you'd notice it)... probably lighter overall, fewer bits to break.
On the other hand some V2s have annoying vibrations, don't rev that high blah blah...
All you can do (with any bike) is try before you buy. I can't understand why people ask for recommendations (though I know the OP isn't specifically) when we all know that what suits one person may well not suit another.
Remember however that unfaired bikes are relatively hard work on long fast rides..my neck used to pump up solid when 120 + ...twins are great ..loads of torque.. they also need a while to hone some finesse in your throttle control over fours..I bet the superduke will be a wheelie tool...
remal said:
want something I can use as a daily commute that womn't brake my back onlong distances as well.
suggestions on a daily bike I can use to work but also give me plenty on fun ont he weekend.
suggestions on a daily bike I can use to work but also give me plenty on fun ont he weekend.
Sounds like you need a sports bike for the weather protection a fairing will give you + some fun at the weekends. Just need to find one the fits you.
duke looks awesome but there's nowhere to put me doris. Same problem with the perhaps even more gorgeous triumph speed triple which has a pathetic amount of pillion consideration. shame otherwise I'd have one, then again neither bike might not look so good if they did.
twins? not for me personally which is another area the triumph scores over it. if you love jap fours you may be disappointed. I do and despite the drop dead looks, found ducati riding something of a let down. twin lovers tend to like the noise which again pales in comparison to a jap four imo. I hear the latest triumph triples are finally the best of both worlds.
twins? not for me personally which is another area the triumph scores over it. if you love jap fours you may be disappointed. I do and despite the drop dead looks, found ducati riding something of a let down. twin lovers tend to like the noise which again pales in comparison to a jap four imo. I hear the latest triumph triples are finally the best of both worlds.
Superduke is a gorgeous bike. I too may upgrade my FMX 650 in the Summer and that bike is definitely in contention.
Regarding range, that bike originally had a 3.3 gallon tank good for under 100 miles. However, I believe it has been changed to an 18.5L (almost 5 gallon) tank now which should see around 140 miles to a tank. Still - you don't buy this bike for a cruise to Europe so the range is fine for me!!!! I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
Regarding range, that bike originally had a 3.3 gallon tank good for under 100 miles. However, I believe it has been changed to an 18.5L (almost 5 gallon) tank now which should see around 140 miles to a tank. Still - you don't buy this bike for a cruise to Europe so the range is fine for me!!!! I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th December 15:21
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th December 15:22
garyhun said:
Superduke is a gorgeous bike. I too may upgrade my FMX 650 in the Summer and that bike is definitely in contention.
I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
Edited by garyhun on Sunday 17th December 15:21
Edited by garyhun on Sunday 17th December 15:22
I get a good `150+ on a tank full and thats not to the reserve. too girly to let it get that low. and thats not when going slwo either
remal said:
garyhun said:
Superduke is a gorgeous bike. I too may upgrade my FMX 650 in the Summer and that bike is definitely in contention.
I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
I currently get around 75 miles to my tank sp 100+ is a real step forward
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th December 15:21
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th December 15:22
I get a good `150+ on a tank full and thats not to the reserve. too girly to let it get that low. and thats not when going slwo either
I found the range to reserve last week on a dual carriageway when overtaking and suddenly finding the bike losing power!! Still, at least I know my range now
You two are nuts: you've only just passed your test, you've only just got your bikes (hell, IIRC I got mine first! 
) and already you're planning what you're changing them for! The summer is only a few months away you know!
Personally I'm keeping the Fazer, tvm. It's quite fast enough to get plenty more experience on, thx.
And anyway, I'm gonna need sommat to ride to work: don't want the Falco/Blackbird* getting scabby on the daily grind.
* can't make my mind up atm, testrides beckon I think!
) and already you're planning what you're changing them for! The summer is only a few months away you know! Personally I'm keeping the Fazer, tvm. It's quite fast enough to get plenty more experience on, thx.
And anyway, I'm gonna need sommat to ride to work: don't want the Falco/Blackbird* getting scabby on the daily grind.
* can't make my mind up atm, testrides beckon I think!
Well it all depends ont he wife really?
You are right about getting used to the bike first and I want to get many more miles through the winter under my belt first. Once the warmer weather is with us I may just keep it until the end of next year or when they are doing good deals.
I am very happy with the Fazer but have always been the same with cars. had my Forester Turbo for 12months, Focus before that for 18 months. I do love a change
You are right about getting used to the bike first and I want to get many more miles through the winter under my belt first. Once the warmer weather is with us I may just keep it until the end of next year or when they are doing good deals. I am very happy with the Fazer but have always been the same with cars. had my Forester Turbo for 12months, Focus before that for 18 months. I do love a change
I'm not knocking you mate, I know exactly how you feel: three weeks after i got the Fazer my missus says to me "What you looking at bikes for still? You've already got one!". Didn't have the heart to tell her I was planning it's replacement.
What I would really like to do is have three bikes on the go and get into the habit of buying in autumn/winter, selling in spring/summer after 18 months or so. But that does sound greedy!
OTOH I don't look at new bikes and go "WOAH! Gorra get me one o them!" so I can probably afford to spend brand new money on a handful of older bikes.
Mebbe it'll wear off by spring, eh?
What I would really like to do is have three bikes on the go and get into the habit of buying in autumn/winter, selling in spring/summer after 18 months or so. But that does sound greedy!
OTOH I don't look at new bikes and go "WOAH! Gorra get me one o them!" so I can probably afford to spend brand new money on a handful of older bikes.
Mebbe it'll wear off by spring, eh?
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