Why did you choose the bike you have?
Discussion
2016 Triumph Speed Triple: I came from a ZX6R and wanted something more modern, gruntier and a bit more 'grown up' I was deliberating on a litre sportsbike such as an R1, S1000RR, etc. But I know how easy it is to reach and maintain silly speeds. I know deep down that I would end up doing license losing speeds on almost every ride and thought without a fairing I'll be forced to keep the speeds down a bit and be more focused on cornering and accelerating out of bends.
I had ridden a k8 gsxr 750 for the last 10 years but although it was a great bike and absolutely mint, I was having trouble with my back, so wasn't riding it, or when I was, not enjoying it as much.
I looked at nakeds, test rode an mt10 and z1000r and enjoyed them but never went ahead with swapping the gixer, and so the cycle continued.
I then went and looked at nakeds again a year later and test rode a gsxs1000 and really enjoyed it, cheap and good fun, then test rode a 1290 superduke R, and I loved it!
Sold my gixer and then bought a gen 2 SDR and although I miss the 750 for certain things, the SDR is really comfortable to ride, and serious fun!
I looked at nakeds, test rode an mt10 and z1000r and enjoyed them but never went ahead with swapping the gixer, and so the cycle continued.
I then went and looked at nakeds again a year later and test rode a gsxs1000 and really enjoyed it, cheap and good fun, then test rode a 1290 superduke R, and I loved it!
Sold my gixer and then bought a gen 2 SDR and although I miss the 750 for certain things, the SDR is really comfortable to ride, and serious fun!
Triumph explorer
I wanted something slower than the VFR1200 I had previously due to the fear of getting caught. It's great for big trips and does everything I need it to do, After 5 years I've considered changing for something else but it's got a good mix of power, handling, howling triple and luggage capacity.
It's also not a GS.
Ducati ST2 cafe thing
I'd seen modified STs before and liked them, this one was available for sensible money. A year later it was all finished and it's a very characterful bike that I enjoy more with each ride.
BMW K100 (modified)
I blame the drink and lack of sleep. I couldn't have bought a worse one without it actually being in the sea or on fire (or burning in the sea) when viewing. It's been a project for about 12 years now, and it back off the road for more messing after a few years of actually riding it.
Kawasaki GPZ600R
My first bike, didn't know enough to buy a better one, but I've now restored it to being shiny and have kept it for 19 years or so. Great for re-living my youth while being amazed by how flexible I'm not.
I wanted something slower than the VFR1200 I had previously due to the fear of getting caught. It's great for big trips and does everything I need it to do, After 5 years I've considered changing for something else but it's got a good mix of power, handling, howling triple and luggage capacity.
It's also not a GS.
Ducati ST2 cafe thing
I'd seen modified STs before and liked them, this one was available for sensible money. A year later it was all finished and it's a very characterful bike that I enjoy more with each ride.
BMW K100 (modified)
I blame the drink and lack of sleep. I couldn't have bought a worse one without it actually being in the sea or on fire (or burning in the sea) when viewing. It's been a project for about 12 years now, and it back off the road for more messing after a few years of actually riding it.
Kawasaki GPZ600R
My first bike, didn't know enough to buy a better one, but I've now restored it to being shiny and have kept it for 19 years or so. Great for re-living my youth while being amazed by how flexible I'm not.
ollie05 said:
I had ridden a k8 gsxr 750 for the last 10 years but although it was a great bike and absolutely mint, I was having trouble with my back, so wasn't riding it, or when I was, not enjoying it as much.
I looked at nakeds, test rode an mt10 and z1000r and enjoyed them but never went ahead with swapping the gixer, and so the cycle continued.
I then went and looked at nakeds again a year later and test rode a gsxs1000 and really enjoyed it, cheap and good fun, then test rode a 1290 superduke R, and I loved it!
Sold my gixer and then bought a gen 2 SDR and although I miss the 750 for certain things, the SDR is really comfortable to ride, and serious fun!
That's kinda the route and thoughts a lot of sports bike riders go. My lot and I did exactly this. Sometimes miss a few sports bike bits but overall I wouldn't go backI looked at nakeds, test rode an mt10 and z1000r and enjoyed them but never went ahead with swapping the gixer, and so the cycle continued.
I then went and looked at nakeds again a year later and test rode a gsxs1000 and really enjoyed it, cheap and good fun, then test rode a 1290 superduke R, and I loved it!
Sold my gixer and then bought a gen 2 SDR and although I miss the 750 for certain things, the SDR is really comfortable to ride, and serious fun!
sprinter1050 said:
Thanks both^
I really like it too & preferable to the newest "Neo" version
Great colours, quick enough, handles superbly (for my limitations) & really pleased with the sound from that IX Race (Ixil) pipe.
That’s number one contender for my next bike when I eventually decide to move on from my current CBR600.I really like it too & preferable to the newest "Neo" version
Great colours, quick enough, handles superbly (for my limitations) & really pleased with the sound from that IX Race (Ixil) pipe.
Mine is a 2014 reg'd bike. I don't recall there being many around at dealers at the time in those colours. I got it from Vertu Honda Grantham and shortly after Honda only seemed to do solid colours or the wishy washy lighter blue on white tank. The red colour is fantastic when polished. Some sort of special metal flake type finish beginning with Z ??
Edit. Zyrillic ? spelling maybe wrong but pronounced like that.
Edit. Zyrillic ? spelling maybe wrong but pronounced like that.
Edited by sprinter1050 on Wednesday 19th February 10:25
Nice bike
I bought my bike because it looked good value for just over a bag. I do now like the looks, especially in those colours. It also covers a lot of bases being a classically styled bike that earns respect from sports bike riders and cruisers alike as well as normal non bike people. I like the way the way it rumbles up the road like an old Bentley or something when you aren't pushing on.
Janluke said:
This is a great thread and anyone considering a "what bike" thread should read this one first.
What's obvious is most of us buy bikes for non practical, non rational reasons, with our hearts not our heads.
long may it continue
+1.....What's obvious is most of us buy bikes for non practical, non rational reasons, with our hearts not our heads.
long may it continue
Narrowed down my next bike: Z900 or CB1000R. Hopefully sometime in 2020. Decisions, decisions.....
Bought this for my wife to potter about on, because she was a bit precious about using her XBR500 in the wet.
It was only £900.
These things were absolutely everywhere in the 1980s, but there are hardly any left now.
It's only a Superdream in a tart's frock, but if you can manage to ignore the gutless motor it's a very pleasant ride.
It was only £900.
These things were absolutely everywhere in the 1980s, but there are hardly any left now.
It's only a Superdream in a tart's frock, but if you can manage to ignore the gutless motor it's a very pleasant ride.
Pat H said:
Bought this for my wife to potter about on, because she was a bit precious about using her XBR500 in the wet.
It was only £900.
These things were absolutely everywhere in the 1980s, but there are hardly any left now.
It's only a Superdream in a tart's frock, but if you can manage to ignore the gutless motor it's a very pleasant ride.
It was only £900.
These things were absolutely everywhere in the 1980s, but there are hardly any left now.
It's only a Superdream in a tart's frock, but if you can manage to ignore the gutless motor it's a very pleasant ride.
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