Hypothetical thread; New bike time, but what should I buy?

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Hypothetical thread; New bike time, but what should I buy?

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So I was thinking, if I was to get rid of the MT09 and get another bike, what should it be?

I could go the Harley route again, or Indian, as a feet forward riding position would probably do my knee a favour?

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Or should I sell both the scoot and the MT and get a Tmax, 530DX with its heated seat and grips and leccy adjustable screen it ticks a few boxes for sure?

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Or what about a Hypermotard? Do they have much legroom? I know nothing about Ducatis, but kinda think I should have owned one before I hang up my biking boots?

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Anything else you'd recommend?
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If it was me I’d like something light.

Much as I like the GS I’ve had a succession of big heavy lumps and if the wife ever gives up pillion I’d get something like a KTM.
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Buy one of the above and see if you get on with it. If ya don't,sell it and try something else. :thumbup:
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About time you moved into the present. ;)

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Rockburner wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:12 am About time you moved into the present. ;)

https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/model ... /ce04.html
I really want a leccy bike, and car come to that, but they are a year or more away from me at the moment.
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I don't think any of us can offer much in truth, you've ridden and tested most things out there and only you really know what suits your knee.

Something like a KTM950/990 Supermoto are spacious, as is the Aprilia Dorsoduro... but whether they'll work... i don't know.

the Hyper is deffo on the same list in terms of knee position.

Isn't there a ergo website you can compare on.?
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A Harley of course, duh, but an M8 engined one
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Why would you sell the MT? Just cos of your knee? If so that's a bummer.

Talking of bummers, gotta be a Hardly if that's the case :thumbup: You loved your old one.

If you are just talking about changing cos your bored, then pack it in and keep the MT and just ride it as it's a class bike.
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Ducati XDiavel? Ticks the boxes of feet forward riding position and owning a Ducati.
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Wouldn't it be easier to get the footpegs moved on the MT09?
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Supermofo wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:45 am Why would you sell the MT? Just cos of your knee? If so that's a bummer.

Talking of bummers, gotta be a Hardly if that's the case :thumbup: You loved your old one.

If you are just talking about changing cos your bored, then pack it in and keep the MT and just ride it as it's a class bike.
To be honest, it's the success of the Mt that has caused this. I think it's the best bike I've ever ridden by far and I can't believe it has its detractors! But those that speak against it are far more bike knowledgable then I, and can undoubtedly ride a bike better and quicker than me! But, owning the Mt has shown me that it doesn't mean I cant enjoy great bikes at a lesser pace, iyswim? So why not try a few more bikes and go back to another MT09 if nothing else works out as well for me?

The knee is deffo a factor, but I'm a quietly determined person and i'm sure ill get round that - eventually, but in the mean time, I may go for something whose ergos suit me more for now? So there could be a new bike thread within days, or not at all! :wtf:
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Beancounter wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:51 am Ducati XDiavel? Ticks the boxes of feet forward riding position and owning a Ducati.

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And I effin love 'em! 8-) Think it might be too big and long to have any success as a commuter through London though? Whatever I buy has to be useable as a commuter, as I don't ride just for fun or pleasure these days.
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Beancounter wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:51 am Ducati XDiavel? Ticks the boxes of feet forward riding position and owning a Ducati.

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234 Kilos. Fark.
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Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:10 pm
234 Kilos. Fark.
Quality must be heavy ;)
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Taipan wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:09 pm
Beancounter wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:51 am Ducati XDiavel? Ticks the boxes of feet forward riding position and owning a Ducati.

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And I effin love 'em! 8-) Think it might be too big and long to have any success as a commuter through London though? Whatever I buy has to be useable as a commuter, as I don't ride just for fun or pleasure these days.
Yeah, I think they're lovely. Would quite happily have one in the garage but I wouldn't fancy trying to thread one through London traffic. Saying that, I'm not exactly nimble on my RT now. I'm fine filtering a straight line but I can't be arsed with working it behind cars etc.
Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:10 pm
Beancounter wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:51 am Ducati XDiavel? Ticks the boxes of feet forward riding position and owning a Ducati.

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234 Kilos. Fark.
Aye, not light but the weight is relatively low and the low seat height helps with confidence. My missus if 5' 2" and was quite happy lifting it on/off the side stand - okay, not the same as riding the thing but compare it to my MT09 where I had to fit a lowering kit for her. :)
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Can anyone tell me anything about Hypermotards? Do they have that mega bill like 749s? Are they okay for taller riders?
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Taipan wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:37 pm Can anyone tell me anything about Hypermotards? Do they have that mega bill like 749s? Are they okay for taller riders?
Which? There's many variations.

No Ducatis are as cheap to own as the mt09. Simple reality.

If you want to worry about pricing, don't buy Italian.

They're tall, lack wind protection and luggage.

I say old school 1100 is the kiddy.
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I don't think any Ducati will reward an owner by keeping it outside under a cover.
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