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Which colour white or grey?

Poll ended at 14 Aug 2019, 13:02

White
8
53%
Grey
7
47%
 
Total votes: 15

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Spwed triple colour

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I've voted grey but it's a close call.

That white is really nice in the sun.
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I cant decide. Your right it is a close call
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Re: Spwed triple colour

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The white looks more Triumph R
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White by a mile....although the red fenders on either bike belong on a fishing boat.
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I voted white because it's the colour I would buy - HOWEVER - that matt grey looks incredible and far better than the white!!

I'd buy white because it isn't matt paint first and foremost
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Re: Spwed triple colour

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What's wrong with matt bikes? Have you owned one?
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I voted grey. it looks a little meaner and matt paint is not that hard to look after, Motul sell a good matt cleaner/polish which worked really well on my MT-10.
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White all day long :D
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Would have to see both in the flesh. I probably would choose white though as I prefer a gloss finish.
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Re: Spwed triple colour

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Kwacky wrote:What's wrong with matt bikes? Have you owned one?
I own a matt helmet and it's now partially polished, partially brown (i presume the primer?!), and still covered in bug splatter.

I'm not one to go on a big ride then want to come back and clean the thing - plus I usually ended up going for another ride the following day so then would leave the bike a week or 2 before I look at it again.

Matt ownership isn't for me which is a shame because I personally LOVE matt grey and matt white
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Well Grey, obviously.! Grey's the fastest colour. ;)

Fwiw like Cav I have some reservations about matt finish.; When the matt surface ages, does it not get polished out at the areas of constant contact (like knee points ).?
Having said that, my Aprilia Rs250 is matt silver.
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StMarks wrote: my Aprilia Rs250 is matt silver.
Is that because Aprilia forgot the clear coat? ;)

I'm envious you have an RS250 though!!! Do you track it?
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Post by kiwikrasher »

Grey is my favourite colour but I voted white. The grey looks too close to the frame colour and in that pic the white seems more balanced.

IRL I might have a completely different opinion.
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https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-fo ... r/7721706/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; a bit pricey but loads of decent bits on it.

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The white Triumph uses has an iridescent quality to it that really "pops" in sunlight. Matte paint (of any color) has an unfinished look to it....stealth mode!!
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What colour is D6's old bike..... (giggle)
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Re: Spwed triple colour

Post by D6 »

I voted grey.

Incase we ever have a ride out together. My bike is white.


Come to think of it. It is more a grey
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Cav wrote: I'm envious you have an RS250 though!!! Do you track it?
Nope, it just sits in the corner of my garage gathering dust. My D675 is my track tool, and I would be too concerned about trashing my mint Rs250 to enjoy track riding it properly.
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I don't have any concern..... (wasntme)

I've never actually seen one in the flesh. A mate did "apparently" fit a 250 engine to his RS125 but I'm not convinced it was the real deal. It was quite quick though but he bottled it in the bends
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