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After a fair bit of deliberating and a number of test rides over the last 18 months, I have finally decided to bite the bullet and reward myself for being a hard working, great husband, brilliant father/grandfather and all round good egg with a new bike.
The best bike I tried out was the MT10. I thought this was a phenomenal bike and thought I might wait for the SP to pop along. It did, but the price for what I needed it for frightened me off. Reality hit and I then questioned did I need 160bhp on the road, when I have almost 200 sat in the garage for the track. The last thing I need at the moment is a bike that coaxes me into losing my licence, which at the moment wouldn't take very much at all. Those that have ridden the MT10 will know how it eggs you on to have fun
So what to go for??? I've had a fair few bikes in the past and generally not one to follow the sheep in buying the next greatest thing for the road. My last road bikes have been a fazer, TT600, and three TRX850's (I still have two).
My affair with the TRX's started about 14 years ago and have had at least one in the garage since then. To me they are a honest bike, limited on electronics (think horn, indicators) not particularly fast and to some, not even pretty. Brakes and handling are crap unless mods are made. They are heavy, and not even that economical.......but it has something that always has me coming back for more. Unfortunately, using this for commuting has taking its toll not only on the bike, but also my desire to ride for fun. Bikes have been a part of my life for well over 30 years now, so it's time to reignite the desire to bring back some fun into road riding
To get back to the question, what to replace this with.......
I will be keeping the bike for the daily grind and the hammer it takes, while this will be getting the Sunday sunshine treatment
The first time I saw the announcement I was tempted, but held back a bit...... But I just couldn't stop referring back to the photos. Hopefully it should be turning up in April/May.
The best bike I tried out was the MT10. I thought this was a phenomenal bike and thought I might wait for the SP to pop along. It did, but the price for what I needed it for frightened me off. Reality hit and I then questioned did I need 160bhp on the road, when I have almost 200 sat in the garage for the track. The last thing I need at the moment is a bike that coaxes me into losing my licence, which at the moment wouldn't take very much at all. Those that have ridden the MT10 will know how it eggs you on to have fun
So what to go for??? I've had a fair few bikes in the past and generally not one to follow the sheep in buying the next greatest thing for the road. My last road bikes have been a fazer, TT600, and three TRX850's (I still have two).
My affair with the TRX's started about 14 years ago and have had at least one in the garage since then. To me they are a honest bike, limited on electronics (think horn, indicators) not particularly fast and to some, not even pretty. Brakes and handling are crap unless mods are made. They are heavy, and not even that economical.......but it has something that always has me coming back for more. Unfortunately, using this for commuting has taking its toll not only on the bike, but also my desire to ride for fun. Bikes have been a part of my life for well over 30 years now, so it's time to reignite the desire to bring back some fun into road riding
To get back to the question, what to replace this with.......
I will be keeping the bike for the daily grind and the hammer it takes, while this will be getting the Sunday sunshine treatment
The first time I saw the announcement I was tempted, but held back a bit...... But I just couldn't stop referring back to the photos. Hopefully it should be turning up in April/May.
Edited by Fleegle on Wednesday 22 February 20:57
Lovely thing.
I spent quite a bit of time round them at the NEC and the whole MT/XSR range be them 7 or 900 is really well thought out with loads of options and ways to personalise them.
I see they've already fitted the black box at the front of the frame to remind you to curb your enthusiasm!
Nice one
I spent quite a bit of time round them at the NEC and the whole MT/XSR range be them 7 or 900 is really well thought out with loads of options and ways to personalise them.
I see they've already fitted the black box at the front of the frame to remind you to curb your enthusiasm!
Nice one
J B L said:
Lovely thing.
I spent quite a bit of time round them at the NEC and the whole MT/XSR range be them 7 or 900 is really well thought out with loads of options and ways to personalise them.
I see they've already fitted the black box at the front of the frame to remind you to curb your enthusiasm!
Nice one
I doubt I will do any personalising to this one, the limited edition Abarth bits should hopefully make it stand out a bit.I spent quite a bit of time round them at the NEC and the whole MT/XSR range be them 7 or 900 is really well thought out with loads of options and ways to personalise them.
I see they've already fitted the black box at the front of the frame to remind you to curb your enthusiasm!
Nice one
I'm interested to find out how much a weight saving from the quoted 195kg wet weight all the carbon and ti exhaust will yield over the standard model. Yamaha are unable to answer this
Enjoy it Tony!
I didn't get on with my new MT-09 Tracer last Summer but it was mainly a riding position & cheap suspension thing. The motor is lovely - loads of character, enough whoosh when being silly (restricted top speed though) but still smooth round town. I testrode the XSR900 as well (in sleet, last April) and found the throttle response to be even better but the bike couldn't really do much with a pillion.
Ironically I think they should make a half faired version with clip ons etc for scratching around on the road rather than only being suitable for race track use like most of the current sporty stuff.
I didn't get on with my new MT-09 Tracer last Summer but it was mainly a riding position & cheap suspension thing. The motor is lovely - loads of character, enough whoosh when being silly (restricted top speed though) but still smooth round town. I testrode the XSR900 as well (in sleet, last April) and found the throttle response to be even better but the bike couldn't really do much with a pillion.
Ironically I think they should make a half faired version with clip ons etc for scratching around on the road rather than only being suitable for race track use like most of the current sporty stuff.
3DP said:
These look great - congrats! Shall have to come an take a look when you get it.
Are you going to start sporting a man bun?
The top knot is coming along nicely, although it blew off this morning in the winds and I had to run like the clappers to grab it before the squirrel starting fking itAre you going to start sporting a man bun?
It's the skinny jeans I'm going to struggle with
Fleegle said:
The best bike I tried out was the MT10. I thought this was a phenomenal bike and thought I might wait for the SP to pop along. It did, but the price for what I needed it for frightened me off. Reality hit and I then questioned did I need 160bhp on the road, when I have almost 200 sat in the garage for the track. The last thing I need at the moment is a bike that coaxes me into losing my licence, which at the moment wouldn't take very much at all. Those that have ridden the MT10 will know how it eggs you on to have fun
Naked around a 100bhp, light and fairly nimble.
Just one thought... the Abarth seems like a lot of money and the MT10 is not far off that.
Renn Sport said:
Fleegle said:
The best bike I tried out was the MT10. I thought this was a phenomenal bike and thought I might wait for the SP to pop along. It did, but the price for what I needed it for frightened me off. Reality hit and I then questioned did I need 160bhp on the road, when I have almost 200 sat in the garage for the track. The last thing I need at the moment is a bike that coaxes me into losing my licence, which at the moment wouldn't take very much at all. Those that have ridden the MT10 will know how it eggs you on to have fun
Naked around a 100bhp, light and fairly nimble.
Just one thought... the Abarth seems like a lot of money and the MT10 is not far off that.
I'm sure the abarth is going to be a little better mannered than that. one reason for the close price is I would guess that it's a limited edition with carbon bits and a full ti exhaust, which I believe is about £1400 or thereabouts
Fleegle said:
Renn Sport said:
Fleegle said:
The best bike I tried out was the MT10. I thought this was a phenomenal bike and thought I might wait for the SP to pop along. It did, but the price for what I needed it for frightened me off. Reality hit and I then questioned did I need 160bhp on the road, when I have almost 200 sat in the garage for the track. The last thing I need at the moment is a bike that coaxes me into losing my licence, which at the moment wouldn't take very much at all. Those that have ridden the MT10 will know how it eggs you on to have fun
Naked around a 100bhp, light and fairly nimble.
Just one thought... the Abarth seems like a lot of money and the MT10 is not far off that.
I'm sure the abarth is going to be a little better mannered than that. one reason for the close price is I would guess that it's a limited edition with carbon bits and a full ti exhaust, which I believe is about £1400 or thereabouts
I have to admit I wrote of my 13 Blade in the same manner back in 2015. Just revelling in the power and balance. idiot that I am.
So I am looking for less weight and much less power and no fairing. I haven't even ridden my Kawasaki SX since x-mas day charity ride out.
I was thinking KTM or MT07 or MT09 or some such... its just that when you look at some of the prices you can get a litre bike for not a lot more! Temptation for the wicked.
Must avoid the Tuono V4 at all costs.
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