Sportsbike to something more comfy?
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I've always had sportsbikes (Blades \ GSXRs \ R1s)and in general I think that they are bloody uncomfortable, unless you are travelling at warp factor 10 when the wind lifts the weight off your wrists.
So I'm thinking maybe its time I got something a bit more comfy but still quick. I've always liked the triumph speed triple so this is one candidate. I guess the other option is to look at somthing more hyper bike, like zzr1400 or busa etc.
The only problem then is trackdays but I probably only want to do 4 or 5 a year, so I think I could just hire a bike for those.
Has anyone gone from sportsbikes to something more comfy and did you regret it? Any suggestions for other bikes I could consider?
So I'm thinking maybe its time I got something a bit more comfy but still quick. I've always liked the triumph speed triple so this is one candidate. I guess the other option is to look at somthing more hyper bike, like zzr1400 or busa etc.
The only problem then is trackdays but I probably only want to do 4 or 5 a year, so I think I could just hire a bike for those.
Has anyone gone from sportsbikes to something more comfy and did you regret it? Any suggestions for other bikes I could consider?
I'm lucky enough to have a sportsbike and a naked bike (Z1000) and I know where you're coming from. When I'm in the mood the sportsbike is great and I love the feeling of being 'on it', but for so much of my riding, the Z1000 is just brilliant! The power is more than enough, the riding position is comfortable and great for town work and country lane hooning, the steering lock is miles better than my sportsbike and it's a laugh to ride! It's not so good on motorways at speed as there is a fair bit of wind blast so it depends on what riding you do. I've also ridden a Speed Triple and it too is great (with better suspension and a beefier feel to it - the Kawasaki has shades of Tonka Toy about it!). The Superduke is even better, by all accounts, with top suspension and a great engine - you'd embarrass plenty of sports bikes on track with it! Other choices:
Fazer
Bandit
Triumph Tiger
SV 1000
Multistrada
Aprilia Falco
I reckon you'd have a blast on any of them, but I suppose you need to try them first and see what tickles you! Good luck!
Fazer
Bandit
Triumph Tiger
SV 1000
Multistrada
Aprilia Falco
I reckon you'd have a blast on any of them, but I suppose you need to try them first and see what tickles you! Good luck!
Gethyn said:
I'm lucky enough to have a sportsbike and a naked bike (Z1000) and I know where you're coming from. When I'm in the mood the sportsbike is great and I love the feeling of being 'on it', but for so much of my riding, the Z1000 is just brilliant! The power is more than enough, the riding position is comfortable and great for town work and country lane hooning, the steering lock is miles better than my sportsbike and it's a laugh to ride! It's not so good on motorways at speed as there is a fair bit of wind blast so it depends on what riding you do. I've also ridden a Speed Triple and it too is great (with better suspension and a beefier feel to it - the Kawasaki has shades of Tonka Toy about it!). The Superduke is even better, by all accounts, with top suspension and a great engine - you'd embarrass plenty of sports bikes on track with it! Other choices:
Fazer
Bandit
Triumph Tiger
SV 1000
Multistrada
Aprilia Falco
I reckon you'd have a blast on any of them, but I suppose you need to try them first and see what tickles you! Good luck!
Superduke Fazer
Bandit
Triumph Tiger
SV 1000
Multistrada
Aprilia Falco
I reckon you'd have a blast on any of them, but I suppose you need to try them first and see what tickles you! Good luck!
fairly cheap insurance, good on fuel and very comfortable over long distances with no pressure on the wrists at all.......Just over 5k brand new.....
R1_JON said:
Hmmmm, not sure about the superduke, I know they are supposed to be proper quick but to my eye at least they are proper ugly too !! Might try one this weekend.Maybe I should swap over to a newer R1, I know the 04/05 model was considered a bit more comfy.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm starting to feel that I've had enough of sports bikes on the road, but saying that,if I do not take to the MT-01 I shall not bother.
I nearly got the new R1 at the beginning of the year but... something inside of me is not sure.
I have an 05 R1 at the moment, and found it OK after a seven hour ride across Europe last year, I'm quite tall, 6ft 4", don't know if that will help you.
John.
Momentofmadness said:
While sat in the traffic at Rockingham, one of these went past and I have to say, it looked and sounded cool and the gang 
I went in to Crescent in Verwood a few years ago to try and buy one of them, Guy the sales man ( Top bloke BTW) told me he didnt have a 1400, so after 20 mins of deep thought, I walked out with a GSXR 750. I still want the 1400 one day though.Dont discount the old blackbird. The thing is all power and with a little bit of suspension setup, a very good handleing bike.
Also the 2007 Tiger. I worked as a development rider for this bike, and think it's great. A very capable bike in the twities and equally at home on the motoway.
Also the 2007 Tiger. I worked as a development rider for this bike, and think it's great. A very capable bike in the twities and equally at home on the motoway.
Edited by diff lock on Saturday 26th May 18:00
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