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We all love suggesting bikes to people (normally the ones we ride ourselves) so I'd like to draw on the BB collective knowledge and experience if poss...
I passed the bike test last month and have been riding a 600 hornet that a family member sold me. Problem is, is that although it's a great bike to start on its just not big enough for me.
I'm 6ft 4 and 16stone (No goatee and not a director mind) so I want something that fits me a bit better and preferably something naked with 1000cc's..
Although I'm 38 insurance is an issue as I've just passed so I can't get a newish hyper-naked on a pcp for another year, which was my original idea for the coming summer. So it looks as though something £2-4k should be ok with a 1000cc naked such as a speed triple for example insurance wise.
I like the triple but would like the 1050 which would be a push. So then I though about the z1000 2003-6 as I like the looks, but it seems they're very viby? My hornets vibrates a lot and I'm ok with it but obviously would prefer it not to be. Is the z1000 any worse than the hornet?
The mt10 was perfect at the bike show fit wise but as I said earlier insurance is a little steep at the minute. The mt09 which I thought would have been ideal just seemed too small which was confirmed when I saw the photo of me on it afterwards.
Are there any other bikes i should consider ?
I passed the bike test last month and have been riding a 600 hornet that a family member sold me. Problem is, is that although it's a great bike to start on its just not big enough for me.
I'm 6ft 4 and 16stone (No goatee and not a director mind) so I want something that fits me a bit better and preferably something naked with 1000cc's..
Although I'm 38 insurance is an issue as I've just passed so I can't get a newish hyper-naked on a pcp for another year, which was my original idea for the coming summer. So it looks as though something £2-4k should be ok with a 1000cc naked such as a speed triple for example insurance wise.
I like the triple but would like the 1050 which would be a push. So then I though about the z1000 2003-6 as I like the looks, but it seems they're very viby? My hornets vibrates a lot and I'm ok with it but obviously would prefer it not to be. Is the z1000 any worse than the hornet?
The mt10 was perfect at the bike show fit wise but as I said earlier insurance is a little steep at the minute. The mt09 which I thought would have been ideal just seemed too small which was confirmed when I saw the photo of me on it afterwards.
Are there any other bikes i should consider ?
Edited by WarnieV6GT on Tuesday 26th December 23:04
£4k will get you a decent 1050 easily, other stuff to consider is a gen 2 Tuono, and the FZ1N (facelift one after they sorted the fuelling out)
Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
Jazoli said:
£4k will get you a decent 1050 easily, other stuff to consider is a gen 2 Tuono, and the FZ1N (facelift one after they sorted the fuelling out)
Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
Is the FZ1N the facelift model number ? Or do I have to look for one after a certain year? Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
Just had a look on ebay and I like the look of them ..
Jazoli said:
£4k will get you a decent 1050 easily, other stuff to consider is a gen 2 Tuono, and the FZ1N (facelift one after they sorted the fuelling out)
Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
As an owner of a Gen 2 Tuono I would recommend one to anyone - HOWEVER - I am the same height as the OP and if I'm honest I don't find mine particularly comfy at all. The foot peg height is the same as an RSV so quite cramped, coupled with the high bars actually makes for a slightly odd riding position. This obviously doesn't bother me, I've owned my T for nearly 2 years which is by far the longest I've ever owned a vehicle! Just something to bear in mind. Z1000's are nice bikes, I missed out on a really nice one in Nov and ended up with something else, can't comment on whether they are vibey or not.
£4k will get you something different like an early MV Brutale 750
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-Agusta-Brutale-750CC...
The big Brutale ergonomics are really roomy and upright. You find some of the more extreme nakeds e.g Tuono more like a sportsbike just with flat bars, which are more comfy than a sportsbike but nothing like say a Superduke 1290 or Ducati Diavel which are much more roomy and upright.
When you find a bike that fits and want to compare others, this site is really helpful
http://cycle-ergo.com/
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-Agusta-Brutale-750CC...
The big Brutale ergonomics are really roomy and upright. You find some of the more extreme nakeds e.g Tuono more like a sportsbike just with flat bars, which are more comfy than a sportsbike but nothing like say a Superduke 1290 or Ducati Diavel which are much more roomy and upright.
When you find a bike that fits and want to compare others, this site is really helpful
http://cycle-ergo.com/
A bit of an underdog, but try a CB1000R.
They're reasonably roomy, cheap as they're not amazingly regarded - probably considered a tiny bit dated - but they're a good solid well built bike that's damn fun to ride. Insurance isn't crazy like the hyper-nakeds such as the Tuono, S1000R, MT10 etc, which helps for a new rider also.
Think of it as a bigger hornet.
They're reasonably roomy, cheap as they're not amazingly regarded - probably considered a tiny bit dated - but they're a good solid well built bike that's damn fun to ride. Insurance isn't crazy like the hyper-nakeds such as the Tuono, S1000R, MT10 etc, which helps for a new rider also.
Think of it as a bigger hornet.
bgunn said:
A bit of an underdog, but try a CB1000R.
They're reasonably roomy, cheap as they're not amazingly regarded - probably considered a tiny bit dated - but they're a good solid well built bike that's damn fun to ride. Insurance isn't crazy like the hyper-nakeds such as the Tuono, S1000R, MT10 etc, which helps for a new rider also.
Think of it as a bigger hornet.
I very nearly bought an ex-demo - wish I had in hindsight. Very well screwed together & a top engine. Usual Honda ultra-reliability apparently.They're reasonably roomy, cheap as they're not amazingly regarded - probably considered a tiny bit dated - but they're a good solid well built bike that's damn fun to ride. Insurance isn't crazy like the hyper-nakeds such as the Tuono, S1000R, MT10 etc, which helps for a new rider also.
Think of it as a bigger hornet.
Biker 1 said:
I very nearly bought an ex-demo - wish I had in hindsight. Very well screwed together & a top engine. Usual Honda ultra-reliability apparently.
Yeah, I bought one from new in early 2015. It's been great so far, nice thick paint, torque everywhere (even better with a better exhaust) and a great bike to live with on a day-to-day basis. I've no doubt there's more exciting out there, but I find it hard to fault the Honda.I was going to chop it in at the end of the (0%) finance deal, but I'm pretty sure I'll pay the balloon, keep it for a few years and enjoy it. It's a pretty decent commuter, I find.
bogie said:
£4k will get you something different like an early MV Brutale 750
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-Agusta-Brutale-750CC...
The big Brutale ergonomics are really roomy and upright. You find some of the more extreme nakeds e.g Tuono more like a sportsbike just with flat bars, which are more comfy than a sportsbike but nothing like say a Superduke 1290 or Ducati Diavel which are much more roomy and upright.
When you find a bike that fits and want to compare others, this site is really helpful
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Nice. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-Agusta-Brutale-750CC...
The big Brutale ergonomics are really roomy and upright. You find some of the more extreme nakeds e.g Tuono more like a sportsbike just with flat bars, which are more comfy than a sportsbike but nothing like say a Superduke 1290 or Ducati Diavel which are much more roomy and upright.
When you find a bike that fits and want to compare others, this site is really helpful
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Never thought about MV and I like something different to the herd normally when buying cars so will take a closer look at these. Cheers
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