A Third bike
- Kwacky
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A Third bike
I'm probably being greedy but I need (not really need, but you know, it's a bike, so want) a third bike.
It needs to be on the sporty side. I'm probably looking at a naked but I won't rule out a fully faired bike. It's just for dry day ride outs and maybe the odd track day.
765RS is looking strong. I really enjoyed the test ride despite the rain and the 765R Cookie has got is a cracking bit of kit. You can get nearly new ones for good prices now.
MV 800 Brutale RR is up there but MV reliability problems make me a bit cautious. New ones do come with a 3 year warranty though, they look stunning and the sound is special.
Speed Triple - not out of the running but I think the 765 is better value for money
Possible maybes include another zx6r. My ownership history isn't great but I do really like them. I do keep going back to the new model fireblade in black with red trim. 675 Daytona for the triple win, although they're a bit common on here
I'm in no rush to buy so any more suggestions gratefully received.
It needs to be on the sporty side. I'm probably looking at a naked but I won't rule out a fully faired bike. It's just for dry day ride outs and maybe the odd track day.
765RS is looking strong. I really enjoyed the test ride despite the rain and the 765R Cookie has got is a cracking bit of kit. You can get nearly new ones for good prices now.
MV 800 Brutale RR is up there but MV reliability problems make me a bit cautious. New ones do come with a 3 year warranty though, they look stunning and the sound is special.
Speed Triple - not out of the running but I think the 765 is better value for money
Possible maybes include another zx6r. My ownership history isn't great but I do really like them. I do keep going back to the new model fireblade in black with red trim. 675 Daytona for the triple win, although they're a bit common on here
I'm in no rush to buy so any more suggestions gratefully received.
- C00kiemonster
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Re: A Third bike
This one isn't even run in
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- kingfixer
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Re: A Third bike
ive heard there is a Ducati 999 up for sale somewhere
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- Kwacky
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Re: A Third bike
That's nice.Kwacky wrote:This one isn't even run in
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- Cav
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Re: A Third bike
Just my opinion..
ZX6R - don't buy the new one. it's purely an emissions update. You know how great the 09-12 is but my personal favourite is the 13+. Better looking IMO and a very strong engine more suited to the road.
765RS - it's the bike I want for the road. I think it will have enough torque to be a little lazy but you'll still have to work it to get a proper shift on.
Speed?? - too heavy and not much more powerful than the 765RS. Wouldn't be an option to me.
I like the MVs a LOT! If it's a third bike you could afford to have something a little more special such as an MV or Ducati
ZX6R - don't buy the new one. it's purely an emissions update. You know how great the 09-12 is but my personal favourite is the 13+. Better looking IMO and a very strong engine more suited to the road.
765RS - it's the bike I want for the road. I think it will have enough torque to be a little lazy but you'll still have to work it to get a proper shift on.
Speed?? - too heavy and not much more powerful than the 765RS. Wouldn't be an option to me.
I like the MVs a LOT! If it's a third bike you could afford to have something a little more special such as an MV or Ducati
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Re: A Third bike
Cav - that's pretty much my thinking about all of them.
Rolling an MV F800 RC out of the garage on a Sunday morning was a dream I had last night.
Rolling an MV F800 RC out of the garage on a Sunday morning was a dream I had last night.
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Re: A Third bike
Have you had a ride on the duke 790? I thought a bike so basic looking wouldn't be that much fun but it was a hoot.
The 765 would probably be my personal choice though, need to arrange a test in the spring.
The 765 would probably be my personal choice though, need to arrange a test in the spring.
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Re: A Third bike
I've not tried the 790. I could sort out a test ride. My main gripe is that it doesn't grab me looks wise. I was hoping for a sexy looking 790R.
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Re: A Third bike
Whats the budget?
I ve not ridden one but reckon the 765RS will be fantastic and I m made up with my D675 so happy to suggest that.
What about 1098S or 848 evo as a wild card. Stunning, appreciating classic
I ve not ridden one but reckon the 765RS will be fantastic and I m made up with my D675 so happy to suggest that.
What about 1098S or 848 evo as a wild card. Stunning, appreciating classic
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Re: A Third bike
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Re: A Third bike
That 848 is gorgeous. I bet it sounds just as good as well with those Terrys on it.
My problem is that I've not ridden a Ducati sportsbike for about 10 years now. I have no idea if I like them.
Budget wise I've got £10k. I can finance the rest if I need to. Or I can buy a bike for £8k and have £2k to spend on bling.
My problem is that I've not ridden a Ducati sportsbike for about 10 years now. I have no idea if I like them.
Budget wise I've got £10k. I can finance the rest if I need to. Or I can buy a bike for £8k and have £2k to spend on bling.
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Re: A Third bike
Grab a test ride. Something different to own and special for a sunny day thrashKwacky wrote:That 848 is gorgeous. I bet it sounds just as good as well with those Terrys on it.
My problem is that I've not ridden a Ducati sportsbike for about 10 years now. I have no idea if I like them.
Budget wise I've got £10k. I can finance the rest if I need to. Or I can buy a bike for £8k and have £2k to spend on bling.
- Cav
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Re: A Third bike
A manager in another division of the company I work in has an 848 Street fighter which has so few miles on it I feel bad for the bike!
If that's a bike you're interested in I'll ask him about it.
He mostly rides his Harley Fatboy or whatever it's called
If that's a bike you're interested in I'll ask him about it.
He mostly rides his Harley Fatboy or whatever it's called
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Re: A Third bike
Cant remember if you enjoyed Stonesie MT on the IOM trip but here's a left field choice
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or with extra shiney gold bits
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... -10&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or with extra shiney gold bits
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... kes&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: A Third bike
£8000 BIKE and £2000 for bling to make it your ownKwacky wrote:Yep, I did enjoy it. The extras Stonesie put on his made it for me.
- Cav
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Probably get one already built for £7-8k now won't you?Blade wrote:£8000 BIKE and £2000 for bling to make it your ownKwacky wrote:Yep, I did enjoy it. The extras Stonesie put on his made it for me.
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Re: A Third bike
KTM Superduke?
The latest Speed Triple RS gets some cracking reviews. It proved to be quicker round Donington than the Street in Michael Rutter’s hands and I notice that Fast Bikes has it quicker round a kart track than either the Superduke or Tuono.
Still think that 1050 engine is probably the best road bike engine out there that I have ridden to date.
The latest Speed Triple RS gets some cracking reviews. It proved to be quicker round Donington than the Street in Michael Rutter’s hands and I notice that Fast Bikes has it quicker round a kart track than either the Superduke or Tuono.
Still think that 1050 engine is probably the best road bike engine out there that I have ridden to date.