Bikes to own before you die.

Post by **KungFooBob** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:22 pm

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.

Post by **Rockburner** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:29 pm

When i had a ZXR400 i fancied the ZX7R, now i probably couldn't fit on it!

Still pondering a Grom.....

Post by **weeksy** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:30 pm

MV Agusta. Unknown at to which model, but deffo one

Post by **KungFooBob** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:31 pm

See, I quite like the ZXR750, the recessed twin headlamp with hoover pipes job, over the ZX7R (which is probably a much better bike).

Post by **KungFooBob** » 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.

demographic · Post by **demographic** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:46 pm

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.

Post by **cheb** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:49 pm

Something with an aircooled Ducati engine. probably a Cagiva Grand thingy.

Post by **KungFooBob** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:51 pm

cheb wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:49 pm Something with an aircooled Ducati engine. probably a Cagiva Grand thingy.

The Elefant is coolerer than the Canyon.

Couchy · Post by **Couchy** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:53 pm

None on my list

Post by **cheb** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:53 pm

True, but I'm a tightwad. I didn't look cool when I was young enough for it to be possible.

Post by **Skub** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:01 pm

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.

Post by **MrLongbeard** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:04 pm

Post by **MrLongbeard** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:06 pm

If they sort out the crap range;

Post by **asmethurst99** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:41 pm

R1200 rt.
Gsxr 750
Others ...Hyabusa - god knows when I'd ride it
Glad I have the CBR though

Post by **KungFooBob** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:42 pm

Oh yeah, add a Busa to the list.

Post by **MingtheMerciless** » Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:35 pm

Bimota V-Due

Whysub · Post by **Whysub** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:36 am

Mid 70's MZ ISDT 250.

Post by **Potter** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:55 am

The only bikes that are left for me is the stuff that I dreamed about as a yoof, or buying things I had back then for nostalgia reasons.

A Cagiva Elefant
A Suzuki DR Big
An RC30/45
Etc

At this stage though I'm fairly sure that they should be left as poster bikes or dreams, at the time I would have sold my mum for any of them, but I feel the reality wouldn't live up to the dream.

Post by **Scotsrich** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:32 am

Ducati 916 or even a later equivalent.

Hyabusa.

Speed Triple.

A KTM not really fussed which model.

ZRX61 · Post by **ZRX61** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:55 am

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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