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Anyone feel like recommending a next bike?  I am always thinking about the next bike, so I am wondering if there are any good prospects I have missed.  Here is what I would like in the next bike:  adjustable front and rear suspension; probably at least a half fairing; relatively light (wet weight under 480)  ; reasonable seat height (around 32 inches and under is fine); around 800 cc's; and lastly ABS would be nice also.

Any advice would be great!

Thanks!

SV1000. Higher in the cc department than you stated but it pretty much meets all the other stated requirements.

Dry weight: 407.9-416.9 (depending on model)
Seat Height: 31.9
Available as a half faired model (and I think full faired)
Adjustable front and rear suspension
Available ABS

Everything else on the bike is pretty good as well! And Fast!  [moto]
I think the MSRP on the S model(usually full faired) is under 10k with the half faired and naked models respectively cheaper.

Heathen! Burn the witch!

F800s BMW. Should meet all the requirements.

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Yeah the BMW will work too! Guess someone should change the name from DMF to DM/BMWF.  ;)

Honda VFR

Uh . . what do you want the bike for?

Cuz a VFR is a bad cruiser, a SV1000 is a bad supermoto, and a F800 is a poor trackbike. 

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I don't believe the suspension is adjustable.


+1 This is more important than all the requirements you gave.  ;)

The SV1000 immediately popped into my mind.  I done some track time on one and it's a really great bike.

I've also spent some time on the BMW F800.  Also a really cool bike.  I'd actually like to get one at some point.

Triump Street Triple R.

I'd say look for a nice used Aprilia Falco.  I've always wanted one.....

I want an all around bike, probably more on the standard end.  I want a bike that is more stable and more comfortable on the highway than my 696. 

The Street Triple is on the list.  I'd also consider the F800S/ST.

You probably want something in the touring category. I'd go for something in the Ducati ST family, maybe an ST3. Plus you can still take the ST3 on some canyon jaunts!  ;D

On my "next" list for sure. With saddle bags!!

I drool every time I see an ST3... With all the touring I do, I need one.

Me too. And this one...

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Hopes and dreams my friend, hopes and dreams!

What is the seat height of an ST3?

I was thinking along the lines of an FZ1 or a 2010 Z1000.  Any thoughts?

Pretty sure it's right at 32 inches.

I spent some time on an ST.  Loved it.  I'd prefer the styling of the S.....but they're basically the same bike.  Demo one if you can.

There is a used one at the dealer, so that could be a possibility.

You already owned the cousin of the best all-arounder there is: Suzuki Bandit 1200S.   ;)

You've been on the Max 'zuk site, so you know that people track them, drag them, streetfighter them, tour on them, and commute on them.  There's an absolute shite-ton of aftermarket parts.

If you get bored, you can turn the 1200 (actually 1157 cc) into a 1277 with >160 rwhp.   [evil]

The older model 1200s (<2006) are air/oil cooled and not quite as heavy as the new liquid-cooled models.  They weigh in around 450 lbs., but if you replace the exhaust can, you loose about 15 lbs.  No ABS though.

 [popcorn]

P.S. I just put a radar detector and Scottoiler on mine and I'm gettin' ready for Crazy Horse/Mt. Rushmore/etc. trip in a few weeks.

Both are nice bikes. I think the fazer is the only one that is available with any sort of significant fairing though. They're both around the same price range, if that's a concern. If that's what you're leaning towards I'd say either one is good, the aesthetics are completely up to you.

how much money ya got?

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The new Multi's are SICK!!

yeah I'm a big fan, I see one in the future, not as a sole bike, but part of a stable with some more sporty companions

You are right on all counts!  If I was taller, I would definitely consider a Bandit again. They are great bikes, aren't they?

The money is one thing.  The seat height is quite another.  It is a sweet bike though.

How tall are you? It is quite easy to get use to taller bikes.

I'm 5'5.

You can have the foam shaved on most of the seats that are just a bit over your desired height.

I'd say BMW 1200GSA, if only to satisfy my sense of proportion  :D

I'd go for the latest Z1000

Don't give up.  ;) I'm 5'8" (and a half  [cheeky]) and rode a stock 1200GS just fine. The stock Multi is a piece of cake. My wife is 5'3" and she rode a Multi 620 with a lowering link. That's since been sold but she can ride my Multi with the shaved seat on it. A lot of it is just getting used to not flat footing the bike.

There are ways to get pretty much any bike you want.  ;D The KTM 990 Adventure may be out though...that bike is friggin' tall!

That is a massive bike.


The Z is at the top of the list.  I haven't sat on one yet though.  I did sit on the previous Z and liked it a lot.


I do like the KTMs, but they are all really tall it seems.

new multi, new multi, new multi.

Everything I've seen so far is saying it's the shizzel, and with the S you get fully adjustable electronic Ohlins. I haven't been to a dealer that has one yet but I'd be willing to bet the seat height isn't as bad as the bimmer and they will probably offer a low seat option too considering that they want it to be an all around bike.

I'm only 5'6" and I just fit the Hyper on tip toe. But once under way it was a ball so if the multi is near that tall and only a bit heavier I would think it would be a very worthy consideration.

It might be worth posting a note or to the folks at Duc Sea or AMS and seeing if you can get all the specifics about it. I'm betting that they're going to be pretty hard to get once they finally start hitting dealers floors.

jimi

The new Multi S looks like it will be nearly $21000 + tax, PDI, etc here in Canada.  Even if I wasn't so cheap, (which I am) I can't see myself paying that much for a bike.  I could get several bikes for that.  Everything I have read indicates that it is a great bike though.