Must be getting old
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Must be getting old
Starting to find riding a Sportsbike on the road less fun. Love the 853 on track, it's what it's made for but I think it brings home how hard riding it on the road is becoming.
Got no intention of selling it and would keep it road ready for the occasional blast but I fancy something light, flick able and about 100bhp.
The one bike I would love is a Husqvarna Nuda but they are very rare, not cheap and not sure what spares availability is like. Failing that maybe a 797 Monster.
May be I just need a lottery win so I can give up work and become a full time bike tester.
Got no intention of selling it and would keep it road ready for the occasional blast but I fancy something light, flick able and about 100bhp.
The one bike I would love is a Husqvarna Nuda but they are very rare, not cheap and not sure what spares availability is like. Failing that maybe a 797 Monster.
May be I just need a lottery win so I can give up work and become a full time bike tester.
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Re: Must be getting old
There isn't anything really left to do to the 853, Monty and i like to tinker with bikes over the winter.
Plus i don't like the fact i can't see over or round other vehicles very easily when riding it on the road.
And age is catching up with me.
We will see, its not set in stone. Just an idea i am toying with.
Plus i don't like the fact i can't see over or round other vehicles very easily when riding it on the road.
And age is catching up with me.
We will see, its not set in stone. Just an idea i am toying with.
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Re: Must be getting old
Street Triple
Try a 690 Duke too - so much fun.
It's not about how much power you have - you have nothing to prove.
Try a 690 Duke too - so much fun.
It's not about how much power you have - you have nothing to prove.
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Re: Must be getting old
Hell yeah...duke63 wrote:Or how about one of these? This is what i would really like.
Stick a couple of termi's on the side and a few bits of carbon and that is pure porn.
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Re: Must be getting old
Not really into these type of bikes but dam that looks good!
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Re: Must be getting old
I can see myself on a SF at some point in the future.
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Re: Must be getting old
Not as flash as the SF, but have you considered one of these? Around 100 BHP ish and a lot of fun with some decent cans on.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or is it a case of never again after the last one?
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Or is it a case of never again after the last one?
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Re: Must be getting old
Despite my bad experience with a Multistrada this does look amazing and i know it would be an animal.
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May have overdone the power being a 1098 S...
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May have overdone the power being a 1098 S...
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Re: Must be getting old
Monty wrote:Not as flash as the SF, but have you considered one of these? Around 100 BHP ish and a lot of fun with some decent cans on.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or is it a case of never again after the last one?
I keep looking at supermotos recently....... I like it a lot
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Re: Must be getting old
Every test I read says the 848SF is a better bike than the 1098 and should be cheaper to run.
Never say never, Monty. Though I suspect a Hypermotard is a better bike. Again though I think I would choose the Husqvarna if I wanted the supermoto stylee. .
Never say never, Monty. Though I suspect a Hypermotard is a better bike. Again though I think I would choose the Husqvarna if I wanted the supermoto stylee. .
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Re: Must be getting old
Be careful what you wish for the Hypermotard is a real licence loser. I had a go on Dan’s and was on one wheel after 5 yards. I had to get off after ten minutes as I was going to die!
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