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What bike are you thinking of buying next ? What's the shortlist ?
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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....).
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....).
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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.
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I'm still planning getting a XSR900, specifically in 60th yellow.
I'm hoping it will be:
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
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Adam currently has both in his garage iirc as i get confused as to which 4 KTM's there areweeksy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:41 pm 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"
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
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There's only one solution.
Scratch that itch.
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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.
Unless I win the Euro's then it's an RC45 and an SB8R.
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Come try mine as soon as it warms up
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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
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Ditto - but having bought a 25 years old speed triple it isn’t going to happen. Plus the 1200 Scrambler I have is far more practical
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They were horrible beasties. A good mate who was a TT 2nd place man, bought one and hated it. Even is sponsor couldn't make it nice.
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Thanks! I might take you up on that. I was pencilled in for a demo but the weather went all northern before I got my act together.
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weeksy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:41 pm 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"
I saw a 690 SMCR in the flesh today and its a lovely thing.
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I have a Tracer 900 in the man shed added loads of extras haven't road in in two months. Got a Burgman 650 ride every day
future choice of bike forza 750 purely because they no longer make the burgman
future choice of bike forza 750 purely because they no longer make the burgman
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BTW , P&H are a rubbish bike shop,...
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Not specifically asking thIs to KFB but why wouldn’t you publish the dyno graphs?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:37 pm Someone lend me £8.5k.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIMOTA-SB8R- ... Swzq1fkd3S
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Maybe because 130 ish bhp looks less than impressive by today's litre sportsbike output?Beancounter wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:28 pmNot specifically asking thIs to KFB but why wouldn’t you publish the dyno graphs?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:37 pm Someone lend me £8.5k.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIMOTA-SB8R- ... Swzq1fkd3S
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On the listing for the Carbon one (yes he's got two!) he makes this comment...KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:37 pm Someone lend me £8.5k.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIMOTA-SB8R- ... Swzq1fkd3S
Only selling for personal reasons .I am a private seller and have a listing of my SB8R red so if interested in either mail me.
I really don't want my family to have to sort selling these in the future I dont think they would give all the information as it should to a buyer.
I might be reading a bit too much into that, but it sounds like he's dying?
It also reminds me of "I'm selling my bikes now so that my wife doesn't sell them for what I told her I'd paid for them".