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Cheers for the comments gents, good info. I've also enquired about a zx 636 MY 15/16 looking very smart in 30th anniversary white fairing. More track go than the honda but the PX offer ain't quite there.

I'm in no rush but pretty sure my next TD will be without the MT. Once these thoughts get in my head, there's no going back.

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:54 pm I know it's hard when you want a new toy, but I'd wait until the 750 Hornet reviews land.

I know it's not faired and the styling is a bit bland, but the specs look brilliant for the money.

Yeah if you are looking to spend around £7k the new Hornet has got to be worth a look as you'll get a brand new one for the price of a 2nd hand 650.

Dodgy knees wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:54 pm Cheers for the comments gents, good info. I've also enquired about a zx 636 MY 15/16 looking very smart in 30th anniversary white fairing. More track go than the honda but the PX offer ain't quite there.

I'm in no rush but pretty sure my next TD will be without the MT. Once these thoughts get in my head, there's no going back.

A zx6r is going to be massively better than the Honda IMO, but also quite 'different'. Many of the fast lads on here have ridden our ZX6, all of them absolutely loved it. It's not quite a one-trick-pony, but obviously it's better on track than it is at Adventure Biking.. But as with all bikes, you can easily tour/trip on it.

Will there be a faired version of the new hornet. My brother had the old one and loved it.

I'm really fancying something sporty again, not had sporty for a few years.

weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:40 am

Dodgy knees wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:54 pm Cheers for the comments gents, good info. I've also enquired about a zx 636 MY 15/16 looking very smart in 30th anniversary white fairing. More track go than the honda but the PX offer ain't quite there.

I'm in no rush but pretty sure my next TD will be without the MT. Once these thoughts get in my head, there's no going back.

A zx6r is going to be massively better than the Honda IMO, but also quite 'different'. Many of the fast lads on here have ridden our ZX6, all of them absolutely loved it. It's not quite a one-trick-pony, but obviously it's better on track than it is at Adventure Biking.. But as with all bikes, you can easily tour/trip on it.

I've also owned a 636. Great bike but for versatility, the Honda has it, in my humble opinion. The 636 handled great, sounded wonderful with the Leo Vance exhaust but I found it a bit much for commuting and filtering on the A1 and M25. I had the same experience with my Daytona 675. The CBR handles this and is plenty fast enough for me. Horses for courses and all that.

Here's another option for you- it's not the 1100, but still good, and this one sounds like it's been loved



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295203394355 ... media=COPY


Gwaan- - roll that dice-I don't think they all go bang

Tricky wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:44 pm Here's another option for you- it's not the 1100, but still good, and this one sounds like it's been loved



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295203394355 ... media=COPY


Gwaan- - roll that dice-I don't think they all go bang

@dern

Dodgy knees wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:45 pm

Tricky wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:44 pm Here's another option for you- it's not the 1100, but still good, and this one sounds like it's been loved



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295203394355 ... media=COPY.

Gwaan- - roll that dice-I don't think they all go bang

@dern

I don’t feel able to advise. I have two KTMs, have just bought an aprilia sight unseen and have owned three rx8s and all three blew up. I have a very cavalier attitude to this sort of thing.

That said, get it. HTH

Was thinking more for your collection.

Scary fast, reliable, sports bike, that'll win inters... GSXR1000 K5.

Get a nice one for £5k.

weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:40 am

Dodgy knees wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:54 pm Cheers for the comments gents, good info. I've also enquired about a zx 636 MY 15/16 looking very smart in 30th anniversary white fairing. More track go than the honda but the PX offer ain't quite there.

I'm in no rush but pretty sure my next TD will be without the MT. Once these thoughts get in my head, there's no going back.

A zx6r is going to be massively better than the Honda IMO, but also quite 'different'. Many of the fast lads on here have ridden our ZX6, all of them absolutely loved it. It's not quite a one-trick-pony, but obviously it's better on track than it is at Adventure Biking.. But as with all bikes, you can easily tour/trip on it.

If track use is important the zx6 is quite a bit better than the 650 and a lot better than the MT09

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:05 pm Scary fast, reliable, sports bike, that'll win inters... GSXR1000 K5.

Get a nice one for £5k.

When someone says I want a road bike that is good for track days I always think GSXR750 or 1000 or Fireblade

I rode a K5 thou back to back with my 98 Blade in 2005.

My mind was blown.

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:55 pm I rode a K5 thou back to back with my 98 Blade in 2005.

My mind was blown.

It was 7 years newer, it's like comparing a 1985 GSXR750 with a 92 Fireblade (I was going to say 92 GSXR750, but realised the 85 GSXR is better than the 92 one)

I bet the difference between the 2005 GSXR and the 2012 GSXR (or even the 2020) isn't as big.

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:03 pm I bet the difference between the 2005 GSXR and the 2012 GSXR (or even the 2020) isn't as big.

I think you're right

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