Bikes to own before you die.

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Bikes to own before you die.

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I'm not talking ultra-exotic lotto win, but stuff you could buy if you want, but just not got round too.

1. I've never owned an R1 of any vintage.
2. GSXR1000, probably a K5/6 because I rode one once and it was aces.
3. CB1300, dunno, I just like them.
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When i had a ZXR400 i fancied the ZX7R, now i probably couldn't fit on it!

Still pondering a Grom.....
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MV Agusta. Unknown at to which model, but deffo one
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See, I quite like the ZXR750, the recessed twin headlamp with hoover pipes job, over the ZX7R (which is probably a much better bike).
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I should also add some kind of 60/70's British classic.

My old man had an A65 when I was in my teens, I'll probably end up with a C15 at some point.
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One of mines listed in Dirtbike Magazine as the "One bike to ride before you die" so I guess I'm already there with that one? Dunno really.
https://dirtbikemagazine.com/amp/kx500- ... e-you-die/

As I get older I want a go on more oddball stuff so its the bikes with the funny front ends that get me interested as opposed to the bigger faster racebike type things.
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Something with an aircooled Ducati engine. probably a Cagiva Grand thingy.
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cheb wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:49 pm Something with an aircooled Ducati engine. probably a Cagiva Grand thingy.
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None on my list 👍🤣
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True, but I'm a tightwad. I didn't look cool when I was young enough for it to be possible.
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I'm old and I've had the luxury of either owning or riding almost everything I fancied.

The ZH2 was one box I wanted to tick,it didn't disappoint. I may own one sometime,but I'm currently in deep with my Z.

I'd love to revisit and old Mach 3 or H2,mostly because I love the noise they make,I reckon I'd be glad to give them back though,a run would be enough.

Despite being a diehard ICE fanboi,when they finally get around to making a well sorted,powerful and light leccy bike,I'll take a hurl on that too.
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MT01
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If they sort out the crap range;

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R1200 rt.
Gsxr 750
Others ...Hyabusa - god knows when I'd ride it
Glad I have the CBR though
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Oh yeah, add a Busa to the list.
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Bimota V-Due
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Mid 70's MZ ISDT 250.
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Ducati 916 or even a later equivalent.

Hyabusa.

Speed Triple.

A KTM not really fussed which model.
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KungFooBob wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:32 pm I should also add some kind of 60/70's British classic.

My old man had an A65 when I was in my teens, I'll probably end up with a C15 at some point.
Wasn't there a line in a Who song about those? Out of my bean on a C15...
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I've never ridden or owned a GSXR1000 or R1 which I really should put right one day.
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