Next bike help please

Started by RC Fan, April 07, 2010, 10:13:18 AM

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RC Fan

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!
Cathy

Previous bikes:  2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes:  2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

The Bearded Duc

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.
2001 M750 - Sold
2006 S2R 800 - She's just darling

El Matador

Quote from: duc750 on April 07, 2010, 10:59:19 AM
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.

The Bearded Duc

Quote from: El Matador on April 07, 2010, 11:21:26 AM
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.  ;)
2001 M750 - Sold
2006 S2R 800 - She's just darling

rockaduc

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Spidey

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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El Matador

Quote from: duc750 on April 07, 2010, 11:31:56 AM


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

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Triple J

Quote from: El Matador on April 07, 2010, 11:21:26 AM
F800s BMW. Should meet all the requirements.

I don't believe the suspension is adjustable.

Quote from: Spidey on April 07, 2010, 11:47:57 AM
Uh . . what do you want the bike for?


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

mikeb

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.....

RC Fan

Quote from: Spidey on April 07, 2010, 11:47:57 AM
Uh . . what do you want the bike for?


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. 
Cathy

Previous bikes:  2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes:  2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

RC Fan

Quote from: mikeb on April 07, 2010, 12:16:58 PM

Triump Street Triple R.



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

Previous bikes:  2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes:  2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

The Bearded Duc

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Quote from: RC Fan on April 07, 2010, 12:32:57 PM
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.  

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!!
2001 M750 - Sold
2006 S2R 800 - She's just darling

El Matador

Quote from: duc750 on April 07, 2010, 12:41:38 PM
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.

The Bearded Duc

Quote from: El Matador on April 07, 2010, 12:53:48 PM
I drool every time I see an ST3... With all the touring I do, I need one.

Me too. And this one...

http://media.motosportsuisse.ch/files/12748_tout.jpg

Hopes and dreams my friend, hopes and dreams!
2001 M750 - Sold
2006 S2R 800 - She's just darling

RC Fan

What is the seat height of an ST3?

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

Previous bikes:  2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes:  2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R