litigator Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 For me, it's the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA. I have it set up for track days and short, less than an hour at a time, rides. It's fast, smooth, nimble, ABS safe and rock solid dependable. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 tRUMPY Speed Triple...hoon bike excellente' Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 tRUMPY Speed Triple...hoon bike excellente' Link to comment
UberXY Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 F800S/R/ST I've done long stretches of dirt road one week on my ST, and had it on the race track at VIR the next. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 F800S/R/ST I've done long stretches of dirt road one week on my ST, and had it on the race track at VIR the next. It's trying to tell you it wants to be a GS, don't argue with it. Link to comment
xharley97 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have been looking more than a glance at the Ducati Monsters. My RT is awesome but for around town a "naked noisey" bike would be fun. Link to comment
Quinn Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Just me, but I'd like a UJM vertical twin, maybe up to 500cc with a kick starter and high pipes for dirt roads. --- Link to comment
Edgar Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 For a third bike idea I like my Buell M2 Cyclone. It's an adult sport bike with a comfortable riding position. It handles real well and is fun to ride. Currently they are very inexpensive with good parts availability. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 along those lines.....I have seriously considered one of these as a play thing Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Anyone have an opinion about an 883 Iron? I am looking at one, it seems odd that most of the used ones are priced similar to new, is that normal? Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 An industrial grinder? nice! BTW.....congrats on the addition to the family Link to comment
TF1200RT Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 My second is a CBR1000RR...I just need to go fast Link to comment
Spike Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 nice! BTW.....congrats on the addition to the family Thanx dude. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 tRUMPY Speed Triple...hoon bike excellente' Apparently Mo power than a KTM! Pat Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 BMW K1200RS. The "old" style; longitudinal four. Low maintenance (valve adjust twice in 100k, no throttle body sync, etc.); low price due to the proliferation of new models; no lemon law recalls. Sure, only 135 hp, but that's twice as much as I've got on the RT. Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Now, THAT'S funny! You're the kind of guy who, when looking at a poster of a motorcycle with a beautiful young, bikini clad vixen perched on top would say: "nice bike". Link to comment
Gary in Aus Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I need to have some work done on my knees , this could be the catalyst for having them done! I like the SE model ,I wonder how it would look with chrome engine covers rather than the black http://www.triumph.co.uk/australia/2010_Thruxton_7669.aspx Link to comment
Deek Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have ridden the Thruxton and it is quite nice if a little down on power compared to my current bikes. Absolutely needs a front suspension upgrade and probably a set of rear shocks as well but then again, I'm spoiled. My Tuono Factory has full Ohlins suspension and my Triumph Sprint is sporting LE modified front forks and a custom valved and sprung rear Ohlins by the same guy. I replaced the OEM rear shocks on my Bonneville at the 700 mile mark. I plan to address the front end sometime this year. Yep, power is down, but the torque from the Triumph engine from a stop is respectable....feels like more power I suppose because first gear is much lower than the RT's. The Bonnie a fun little bike to ride and I'm enjoying it more and more. I have lusted over the Sprints ..........If it weren't for the chain final drive I'd have gotten one if I could have gotten the handlebars raised enough for my old shoulders and back. Link to comment
Deek Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 My second is a CBR1000RR...I just need to go fast Heck, it's going over 80 mph in the photo, isn't it? Link to comment
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