Really can't decide what to buy!!

[rich12]

So I decided to buy a brand new ktm duke 390 but having actually realised I was an idiot I now want something bigger.
Thankfully I've already been offered what I paid from it from one dealer so that's all good.

There just seems to be so much choice in the sector I want and none of the reviews or videos I've seen help me make a decision.
I know I would need to try them all etc but as per my last thread, all your inputs will help.

So far I've got:
Suzuki Sv650
Kawasaki ER6N
Kawasaki Z650
Yamaha MT07
Triumph Street Triple (much older for the same money as above)

Commute (95% of what I'll be using it for)
22 miles each way, roughly 17 miles on the motorway and the rest is A/B roads.
I want an easy to ride bike that is good for filtering and good for getting past cars when an opportunity presents itself.
Reliable
Cheap to run
Fun.

I really want to spend no more than 5k.

What do you lot think is the best all round bike and experiences of them?

[rich12]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

What's the reason to get the 09 over the 07?
Ive only looked at the 07 so no idea.

[podman]

Online reviews and discussion will only get you so far, for a budget of 5k, id go test ride them and find out for myself.

[Janluke]

No bad bikes there, ride and decide

[SteelerSE]

Try a CB650F. Good deals at the moment:
http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/street/cb...

[cmaguire]

Just get the best Street Triple R you can afford.

I have a '12 Triple R and a '17 GSXR1000R.

If I had to keep one and riding was the only factor (not just keeping the far pricier one because it would sell for more) then I'd keep the Triumph and get rid of the Suzuki.
Maybe the best road bike ever.......?

[Felters]

it's not on your list - but for commuting I'd be going for a Honda NC750x. Fairly narrow for filtering and a million miles per gallon. Dead easy to ride as well. Plus space for a helmet on-board. What is not to like?

[Ho Lee Kau]

Of all these only Street Triple is worth considering. The older ones, the ones with round lights, they look so gloriously minimalistic, but beautiful, especially in gray paint with golden wheels. The last generation of 675 was really great. Yesterday I tested new 765RS, what a bike! Generally, I am keen on Triumph, they just make so many beautiful bikes, saw the Bobber yesterday, what a beauty!
And I managed to test ride Speed Triple RS, for me - the real and best streetfighter.

[Willy Nilly]

If it's 95% commuting have a look at an NC700 or 750. Brother loves his, 80mpg, good in town and good for touring

[tjlazer]

I think the fact you want a fun bike, not just a commuter means the Street triple is your best bet. It's light, more than quick enough and great in the bends. Mine has been faultless. Bear in mind that as a naked cleaning is something of a bd in the winter.

[rich12]

So I've looked at the Nc750 and whilst it looks nice and has a great storage compartment it just seems to lack in a few other places.
Very quiet, only revs to 6000rpm.

If it only revs to 6k, will. Overtaking car become a chore or does it have more than enough torque to do it in one gear?

[rich12]

tjlazer said:

I think the fact you want a fun bike, not just a commuter means the Street triple is your best bet. It's light, more than quick enough and great in the bends. Mine has been faultless. Bear in mind that as a naked cleaning is something of a bd in the winter.

What's it like on the motorway?
Obviously you can see I love naked bikes but will it just be a massive chore everyday.

[Jazoli]

rich12 said:

What's it like on the motorway?
Obviously you can see I love naked bikes but will it just be a massive chore everyday.

They are fine at normal motorway speeds with the flyscreen on, do not buy an NC750 unless it's a purely commuting tool (not bike), yes they are efficient but will suck the life out of you.

[rich12]

I love this one
I just found a great bike on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2018...

[DJP]

No bad choices there but Striple or MT07 are the best.

It would probably be sensible to get test rides or at least get to sit on the bikes before making a choice.

[cmaguire]

You are only doing 22 miles at a time on your 'commute' so why would you even be looking at boring commuter bikes that will totally spoil any other riding you do with their absolute dullness?

[Donbot]

rich12 said:

I love this one
I just found a great bike on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2018...

I don't always hear good things about that company though. So be careful.

[cmaguire]

rich12 said:

I love this one
I just found a great bike on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2018...

Not an 'R'
And that exhaust will probably get on everybody's nerves after a couple of weeks.
Otherwise you have the right idea.
There are so many around you'll have no problem finding a good one, but take care as there are also a lot of bad ones (I've never known another bike with as many Cat D examples around).

[cmaguire]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Street-Triple-6...



Just an example

[rich12]

cmaguire said:

You are only doing 22 miles at a time on your 'commute' so why would you even be looking at boring commuter bikes that will totally spoil any other riding you do with their absolute dullness?

Are you talking about all of them or just that honda that was suggested?