what would your next bike be

[braando]

S4rs

for me.

Like this one...............?/       

[Betty]

S4rs

for me.

Cats seem to be out of bags ... but beans still need to be spilt.

[Betty]

   
What would your next bike be?

I have been contemplating this for a while ... not because I am looking, but because you asked - and it is far too complicated a question.

Firstly I would have to state that the Boss has been quite clear that only certain marques will be allowed in the shed so that is quite limiting (down to one brand basically). The Tiger seems alright - I have tried to convince the Boss' bro to test one but he could never be convinced to buy something so modern.

Then it becomes a question of addition or replacement.

The addition that would be most likely to gain admittance to the shed would be a Ducati Cruiser (or maybe a Brio ... which would be seriously out-performed by the Lammy). Maybe another Lammy would make the cut - if it was the right bike. I don't mind the look of the 946 but they seem bloody expensive (and would be an anti-Lammy no-no). Depending on circumstances something like the Aprilia SRV 850 could be the go as a practical proposition (still an Italian, still a 90deg V-twin apparently).

Beyond that the Hyperstrada could be interesting to fill a certain niche ... but it would be exactly that and therefore seems rather silly.

Replacement would only be a 'heaven forbid' type scenario at which point there would be more important decisions to be made. The Diavel would probably be out because it seems to attract the wrong type of attention, locks you into position and looks stupid when you 'hang-off' plus it is in a higher CTP bracket. The Streetfighter would probably be the pick due to egonomics ... and although I have never ridden an 848 that would probably be more than enough for my modest abilities.

Certainly the new Monster would have to be looked at ... but as yet I have not been able to. The old new-gen Monster doesn't inspire me so I would need to at least see the M1200 in the metal to even consider it.

So there you go ... that didn't answer your question at all, did it?

[Bazz21]

yes it did mark ive been puting my bum on anything that has two wheels, but the biggest problem is once u own a ducati and can live with there quirks u will never be satisfied as in my case ,it has come down to the following demands no weight on arms and must be pillion friendly

cheers bazz

[rendang]

but the biggest problem is once u own a ducati and can live with there quirks u will never be satisfied as in my case 

cheers bazz

     Too true, Too true

as in my case ,it has come down to the following demands no weight on arms and must be pillion friendly

cheers bazz

      Did you consider one of these ? http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-2472825/2004-Ducati-Multistrada-1000-DS?cr=5&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26((Make%7B%3D%7D%5BDucati%5D)%7B%26%7D(Model%7B%3D%7D%5BMultistrada%201000%20DS%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium
       Can't say I love the look of them but seem to satisfy your requirements and a great bike from all reports.  Happy bikehunting.
                                                                               cheers Steve

[Bazz21]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[loony888]

I have been contemplating this for a while ... not because I am looking, but because you asked - and it is far too complicated a question.

Firstly I would have to state that the Boss has been quite clear that only certain marques will be allowed in the shed so that is quite limiting (down to one brand basically). The Tiger seems alright - I have tried to convince the Boss' bro to test one but he could never be convinced to buy something so modern.

Then it becomes a question of addition or replacement.

The addition that would be most likely to gain admittance to the shed would be a Ducati Cruiser (or maybe a Brio ... which would be seriously out-performed by the Lammy). Maybe another Lammy would make the cut - if it was the right bike. I don't mind the look of the 946 but they seem bloody expensive (and would be an anti-Lammy no-no). Depending on circumstances something like the Aprilia SRV 850 could be the go as a practical proposition (still an Italian, still a 90deg V-twin apparently).

Beyond that the Hyperstrada could be interesting to fill a certain niche ... but it would be exactly that and therefore seems rather silly.

Replacement would only be a 'heaven forbid' type scenario at which point there would be more important decisions to be made. The Diavel would probably be out because it seems to attract the wrong type of attention, locks you into position and looks stupid when you 'hang-off' plus it is in a higher CTP bracket. The Streetfighter would probably be the pick due to egonomics ... and although I have never ridden an 848 that would probably be more than enough for my modest abilities.

Certainly the new Monster would have to be looked at ... but as yet I have not been able to. The old new-gen Monster doesn't inspire me so I would need to at least see the M1200 in the metal to even consider it.

So there you go ... that didn't answer your question at all, did it?

well it's good to see jukie is keeping you on a tight leash, ducati is the only bike ever made anyway isn't it??

and they don't make a cruiser by the way...............

I'm not worried about looking stupid when i hang off my diavel, and yes, the std seat locks you in a bit but the touring seat is 20mm higher and makes a huge difference, what's the "wrong" type of attention you speak of? i'll elaborate on the type of attention i get on mine but i'm curious to see what you mean mate??

paul.

[Betty]

and they don't make a cruiser by the way...............

Not any more but they did for a short period.

what's the "wrong" type of attention you speak of? i'll elaborate on the type of attention i get on mine but i'm curious to see what you mean mate??

Some of the people that seem to like them ... the kind of person that wants to talk to you about your bike (or tell you about it) but not the kind of person you actually want to talk to.

[Wells]

the "wrong" type of attention

.. probably the guys that were tossing up between a Diavel and a Sportster .. and are wondering why you bother to wear a full face helmet.

[braando]

Cats seem to be out of bags ... but beans still need to be spilt.

Mark, i'm committed to secrecy re Pauls recent purchase, best you ask him, i will RSist any temptation to open my trap.     

[PAUL M]

My new ride 

[Betty]

Congratulations!

[Bazz21]

Thats not fair the proper colour and all the good bits I hope it rains for the next month  well done now go and get  it covered with but guts and dose she have a name enjoy bazz

[Wells]

My new ride 

 

[braando]

My new ride  

                  I want my sunglasses back you thief                   !