What bike are you thinking of buying next ? What's the shortlist ?

[Supermofo]

Tempted to get a test ride on this. Not really in a position to buy a bike right now, but the 1090 appeals in many ways. Sounds like good fun whilst being lower maintenance than the 690 and better over distance without having massive power or weight. It'll feel like a tank compared to the 690 though so only a test will let me know if it's one to consider. Might give Jason a bell.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... kes&page=1

[weeksy]

TBH they don't feel quite as massive and bulky as you'd think. It will feel fairly normal in many ways.

[Supermofo]

I've only ever sat on my neighbours 1190 R which felt MASSIVE and weighed a ton. But it does have the off road 21 inch wheel and a ton of extra kit and he'd wacked the preload to max as he'd been touring with a passenger. I could barely get my toes down. Looks like the R is 40mm higher seat height. But his put me off a bit so be interesting to see how different the normal 1090 is. LampChop raved about it which is what interested me in the first place.

Need to see if I get any free time Sat to go a get a test if I can.

[Scootabout]

Same as it's been for a year or so, actually. Tracer 700, 2020 version, or Guzzi V85TT. I'd have to buy it new, though, and I can't justify it for the time being.

[KungFooBob]

Oh Boy!

I've got the Guzzi V7 and an RE Bullet 500 EFI.

I love the Guzzi, it's a minter and characterful to ride (but the suspension is shite on anything but the smoothest roads).

The wife hates it. She has a few medical issues and hates the seat, the ride, the pegs, everything about it. She loves the Enfield, it's slow, comfy and relaxed.

I like to ride alone, but I also like to share the experience with her too. She's told me I can never sell the Enfield, it costs buttons to buy and run.

In 2021 she wants to do a proper Euro bike trip, in previous years we've done trips on a 700 Transalp and a 1000 Varadero (2700 miles in nines days on the 'Dero).

There's three options...

1. Trade the Guzzi in for a proper tourer (around £5k)
2. Keep the Guzzi, buy a cheap tourer, like a £2.5k R1150RT with 40k on the clock or an old shape K1200GT/RS
3. Persuade her to sell her bike (BMW F700GS, that's done 666 miles in total over 4 years) and have a 6-7k budget for a nicer tourer, maybe a >10 R1200RT or a GTR1400, Pan, Super Ten, etc...

I'm not buying a BMW GS under any circumstances.

Also... I really want a V4 Tuono.

[Beancounter]

Oh Boy!

I've got the Guzzi V7 and an RE Bullet 500 EFI.

I love the Guzzi, it's a minter and characterful to ride (but the suspension is shite on anything but the smoothest roads).

The wife hates it. She has a few medical issues and hates the seat, the ride, the pegs, everything about it. She loves the Enfield, it's slow, comfy and relaxed.

I like to ride alone, but I also like to share the experience with her too. She's told me I can never sell the Enfield, it costs buttons to buy and run.

In 2021 she wants to do a proper Euro bike trip, in previous years we've done trips on a 700 Transalp and a 1000 Varadero (2700 miles in nines days on the 'Dero).

There's three options...

1. Trade the Guzzi in for a proper tourer (around £5k)
2. Keep the Guzzi, buy a cheap tourer, like a £2.5k R1150RT with 40k on the clock or an old shape K1200GT/RS
3. Persuade her to sell her bike (BMW F700GS, that's done 666 miles in total over 4 years) and have a 6-7k budget for a nicer tourer, maybe a >10 R1200RT or a GTR1400, Pan, Super Ten, etc...

I'm not buying a BMW GS under any circumstances.

Also... I really want a V4 Tuono.

If you go down the cheap tourer route, what about an Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord? I’ve got one (as well as an 1150GSA), My missus prefers being on the Capo, it’s all day comfortable for both of us, the engine is stonking (though I appreciate that’s a matter of perspective)...

I got mine 18 months ago for £3k (2008 2nd gen with 30k miles).

[Scootabout]

If you go down the cheap tourer route, what about an Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord? I’ve got one (as well as an 1150GSA), My missus prefers being on the Capo, it’s all day comfortable for both of us, the engine is stinking (though I appreciate that’s a matter of perspective)...

I got mine 18 months ago for £3k (2008 2nd gen with 30k miles).

On a similar note I saw a Guzzi Norge for sale a few months ago for about 2.5k. I was a bit tempted for a while.

[KungFooBob]

I've looked at Norge's and Stelvio's, all the ones on t'bay at the moment are a bit spendy or ones with sensible miles.

[weeksy]

So it's the deep dark days of winter... Some of you must be thinking

"right, so what do i buy next"

What's on the list then, what's the potential purchase ?

i'm fighting the 690SMC-R love at the moment... funnily, also the ktm 790....

Both of them, despite not being as good as the XSR, i'm just not sure what makes me think "mmmmm"

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Is the XSR not ugly enough?

[Yorick]

I only desire 2 bikes. A CBX1000 or the Dragster like Iccy's.

[weeksy]

Is the XSR not ugly enough?

XSR is ace, but sometimes it's a bit Japanese. And not orange

[Whysub]

Probably need a long distance tourer, and if so, then the Yamaha FJR1300 fits the bill.

Turning up for my police refresher, I was initially disappointed that they had an FJR for me to use. Excellent bike, great handling, smooth engine, superbly comfortable for me, and deceptively quick (not than I am allowed to do those sort of speeds again legally....).

[Dodgy69]

It's not an easy choice. Jollies, track and trips are what I need to cover. Tracer does it all very well, but, I simply fancy a change every 1,2 maybe 3 years. Warranty also plays on my mind these days, with some brands. I'll be looking at the Tuono 1100v4 next year, but not sure that would be ideal. Tank range, heated grips. ?? MT09 is definitely up there. Doubt the Tiger 850 sport will be as much fun as the tracer. I think I really need 2 bikes. Keep the do it all, dependable tracer and get another for that feeling of riding something a bit special. iykwim.

[bevvo]

I'm still planning getting a XSR900, specifically in 60th yellow.
I'm hoping it will be:

• thumpier and comfier than my 675 street triple

• better than my 955 speedy

• as fun to wheelie as my 1200 bandit

[Bigyin]

So it's the deep dark days of winter... Some of you must be thinking

"right, so what do i buy next"

What's on the list then, what's the potential purchase ?

i'm fighting the 690SMC-R love at the moment... funnily, also the ktm 790....

Both of them, despite not being as good as the XSR, i'm just not sure what makes me think "mmmmm"

Adam currently has both in his garage iirc as i get confused as to which 4 KTM's there are

If i remember its 690 SMC, 790 Adventure R, 390 Duke and a 390 Adventure

He even has KTM mats under the bikes......... i barely speak to him because of this Orange obsession but at least his excuse is he started ginger

[Skub]

I have an irrational craving for a W800

There's only one solution.

Scratch that itch.

[KungFooBob]

I still want an early 90's GSXR1100. I predict the Guzzi being sold soon as the sun comes out again...

Unless I win the Euro's then it's an RC45 and an SB8R.

[weeksy]

I'm still planning getting a XSR900, specifically in 60th yellow.
I'm hoping it will be:

• thumpier and comfier than my 675 street triple

• better than my 955 speedy

• as fun to wheelie as my 1200 bandit

Come try mine as soon as it warms up

[Couchy]

I bought the tracer 900 but tbh I can’t see it being used, I really like my 250 rally so may chop the tracer for the 300 rally and sell my 250. Anyone want a new tracer done 110 miles and 6 weeks old lol