I starting to think into the future for a replacement bike/supplemental bike in addition to the hornet. What are you going to have next?

Good grief. I'd have a hard time looking for something other than another 599.

Maybe a Triumph 675 Street Triple.

Maybe a Triumph 675 Street Triple.

that sounds like a good time.

I want a VFR800 Interceptor.
The Candy Red paint job, that sweet V-4, and Honda reliability... yum! :drool

I'm not ready to replace -- nor finished paying for -- my 599 , but that doesn't stop me from wanting VFR.

I want a VFR800 Interceptor.
The Candy Red paint job, that sweet V-4, and Honda reliability... yum! :drool

I'm not ready to replace -- nor finished paying for -- my 599 , but that doesn't stop me from wanting VFR.

my dad had a yellow one with a micron slip on. sounded like pure sex. he misses that bike. (rides an f6 valkyrie now.)

I like the Valkyrie, but it's not one I'd likely buy for myself. (Though the Rune looks cool as can be.) But I've had Interceptor Lust for years. Saw one this weekend on The Dragon -- two of my VTX-riding friends and I were there and we heard that V-4 coming. Sweet! And it looked great going by, too. Love it!

http://cobalt59.infomaniak.ch/sites/www.thruxtongarage.com/images/phillipe%20l.2.jpg
Triumph is working on a new motor to fill the gap between their 865cc twin and their 2.3L motor. If they put that in the Thruxon they could have a winner.

After I pay my bike off (within the year), depending on how my new job goes, I may try to get an Audi A5. If I can still afford a bike at that time, I'll probably get something more hardcore. I'm leaning toward the CBR600RR, but I'm also a fan of the Triumph Daytona 675. If I really feel like throwing in another naked, I'll either have a look at the Speed Triple or the Monster S4R. Also tempting me, but not really likely, are the Hypermotard and Aprilia's motard, forget the name...

After I pay my bike off (within the year), depending on how my new job goes, I may try to get an Audi A5.
Wait for the S5,or you'll just have the looks but it will be slow all around.
The A5 definitely looks nice.
But I thought the topic was what's your next bike 8)

I've got my whole plan set. Just thinking aloud for once. S5 is going to start about $15-20k higher... I'd feel bad spending that much money, but I may...

Some kind of adventure-touring bike. Probably a VStrom 650. I like low-displacement bikes, easy on gas and the drivetrain. :)

Oh course, a Ural sidecar rig is also appealing... snow would not be an excuse to take the cage. :twisted:

I've been informed I should not own a Honda working at the dealership I currently work for. So based on what I can buy I'm leaning towards the following in this order.

Daytona 675
ZX10R
Sprint ST

We'll see what the prices are like next year.

I'm kind of taken by the BMW F800S. 400 lbs, ABS, gear indicator, trip computer, heated grips. The reality is that my bike budget is in the neighborhood of...zero.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/F800SYellow.jpg

A used ST1100 or ST1300. Ok, maybe new, but I doubt it.

I can honestly say there are so many great looking bikes that it is hard to put my finger on the one for me. Right now with as much as I like the naked styling and the fact that a 599 has an inline 4, I can say I am leaning towards the 919 or a new cbr600rr. Really like the way the CBR's look just never ridden the sport bike style before, so can't say whether I would like the forward posture or not.

But for right now I think it would be the CBR, simply because I have a naked and want sport, to say I have one.

Who knows in 6 months I might want something totally different.

Smitters

A ducati 848. It should look just like the 1098 and be out in the spring.

I'm hoping to keep the 599 also, as the duc might not be great for all-day rides.

VTR1000F, Ducati S2R, or KTM 990 Super Duke...

I want a VFR800 Interceptor.
The Candy Red paint job, that sweet V-4, and Honda reliability... yum! :drool

I'm not ready to replace -- nor finished paying for -- my 599 , but that doesn't stop me from wanting VFR.

Me too, as a second bike. Insurance is higher, my quote was almost $300 more than my 599.

It's gotta be either the 919 or 990 Superduke for me. Keep it naked. :drool

OK. The KTM990 SuperDuke or the Ducati Hypermotard would be really hard to resist.

I would LOVE to have a Honda ST 1300! There is one for sale here that I am drooling over, but we need to wait until next year before spending that money!

On my list I have the following:
BMW R1200GS - Expensive but my ultimate go anywhere dream bike.
Buell Ulysses - I test rode one and I loved it, I know I shouldn't
Triumph Tiger 1050 - Haven't ridden one yet but I really like the new design.
Honda ST1300 - Rode one last year and liked it alot.

I am looking for something that can carry more gear for longer trips and more frequent 2 up rides as my only reason to upgrade.

Mark

I'm a fan of the Triumph modern classic line - or I'd like a cruiser - like the Honda Shadow. The 750 lines are my favorite - but who knows. I'm a ways off before even considering anything else.

Oh I dunno if I had to get a second bike i'd get one of these..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/defslayer02/950-Super-Enduro-R_03.jpg

or maybe one of these

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/defslayer02/R1.jpg

but realistically

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/defslayer02/CRF450X.jpg

A ducati 848. It should look just like the 1098 and be out in the spring.

I'm hoping to keep the 599 also, as the duc might not be great for all-day rides.

Ahh, forgot about that. I wanted to put off getting a bike until it came out, but it would have been a shame to drop that, and I was tired of waiting. If I can find one when I have the money...

The Superduke is cool and all but the base price is over 13K so you're looking at 14K OTD. I don't think it's that cool.

I also like the Shadow 750, but I can't see that as my only bike.

I'd love to own one of these:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7531/cbr600rrpearlwhitesilvebn2.jpg

Whew, got to get my eyes checked again. At the first quick glance, I thought your message said you'd like to "own two of these." Thought maybe you had convinced Mrs AleX to pick up riding.

I just bought my 599 not long ago... And the reason I bought it was to just get my "Bike Legs" back under me because I havent rode in over 6 years... My plan was to ride my hornet for a couple of years then get another GSX-R 1000.. And now that I'm riding again, I'm also thinking about a cruiser.. But after riding this Honda again. I'll almost deffinatly go with a CBR... It doesnt do any of the Sportbike traits the best..But it does them all Extremely well IMO.... So deff. a CBR 1000

The Superduke is cool and all but the base price is over 13K so you're looking at 14K OTD. I don't think it's that cool.

I also like the Shadow 750, but I can't see that as my only bike.
Shadow is a nice cruiser at the right price,I almost picked one up before getting the 599.I just could not get used to having a car faster than my bike...
Superduke is great looking but pretty pricey for a KTM :P

Triumph Daytona for a sportbike...although the new ZX-6Rs are pretty appealing, as well. But i've always, always wanted a CBR1000 but i don't think i'd ever trust myself on one. :roll: But damn, they're sexy.

1. Triumph Speed Triple
2. Triumph Daytona 675
3. CBR600RR
4. KTM Superduke
5. Kawi KLR (for the go anywhere thang)

.... 'cause I haven't given it any thought or anything... :wink:

WOW! Decisions, decisions.....

If money weren't an object....

If I totaled out my 599 and had to replace with another naked...Moto Guzzi Griso...or maybe Aprillia Tuono.

If I decided to go small disp SS...600rr...but I hate that they're a dime a dozen.

Litre bike...MV F41000.(only if money didn't matter). Otherwise I'd have to pick up a leftover blue and yellow 06 CBR. I just love the blue and yellow together.

The red, white and blue VFR is always an appealing option too. And a nice compromise in displacement. That's the only one I have to check out every time I'm at the Honda shop

Of course I'd like to also have either an ST1300 or a Goldwing for 2up since my wife refuses to climb on the back of the little bike again. (I'd go for the ST, she'd want the GW.)

.... 'cause I haven't given it any thought or anything... Wink

But why would I want to replace my 599? :ride

Without a doubt the Superduke is quite pricey. And i may get cold feet
once the time comes for shoppin'. But i love the looks and the perfor-
mance numbers on it and think it would be a killer bike to have and ride.

Ducati GT1000. Simply gorgeous.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/913/gt10001gw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-06-27

I also like the Ducati Sportclassics. However, the lack of tubeless tires is bothersome to me. If money were no object I would go with a Bimota or Benneli, but money is always an object... isnt it.

i like the tank stripe in your avatar photo. can you send us any pictures of the whole bike?

I also like the Ducati Sportclassics.

Make sure you NEVER drop it though.. I once inquired about how much the napoleon style mirrors from a sportclassic were ... $250... each. :shock:

Kawasaki Concours 14

1,352 cc
6-Speed
606 lbs
156 Hp @ 8,800 RPM
100.3 Ftlbs of torque at 6,200 RPM

http://www.kawasaki.com/ImagesMain/Products/Banner/4902440f-b36a-4737-9d3c-3d1490673ef4.jpg

Can't believe people are actually talking about selling off a gorgeous machine like the 599 and buying something else :P

I don't ride a 599 right now, but might go looking for one early next year. Either that or a 919 or ZRX1200 (which is one of the nicest looking rides around, IMHO).

Much like my Firebird, I don't think I'll be able to part with the 599. I'll keep it on minimum insurance coverage for my "casual" riding.

I sure would like to add an NS400R to the collection. I love 2-strokes, and already have a couple of RZ 350s.

I like the Ducati Sportclassics very much also. I really would like to get a Triumph Scrambler, the sooner the better. If I had time to tour, either the FJR or the new Concours.

http://antihero.cc/zx6r/1.jpg

I'd love to own one of these:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7531/cbr600rrpearlwhitesilvebn2.jpg


Same here! :) I think that would be my next bike as well, rode one and loved it, but can't let my Hornet go either, I just love it too much so I'm in no hurry, unless my wife says she wants my Hornet, then out comes Mr. Chequebook and I'm CBR'ed. ;)

Not that I want it but there is one of these in town with lots of excitement on the radio about it...I'm thinking, snowmobile for the road? :lol:

http://spyder.brp.com/

http://nexus404.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/can-am-spyder-large-2.jpg

Not that I want it but there is one of these in town with lots of excitement on the radio about it...I'm thinking, snowmobile for the road? :lol:

http://spyder.brp.com/


Um, yeah. Don't forget your fanny pack and daisy duke shorts when you ride that thing :lol:

Aprilia Tuono 1000 R. I admit I don't know much about the bike, but for $15K it must be good, and I really like the blue rims.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1664/p006450109ef4rq8he1.jpg

Spyders are actually pretty cool. Don't knock them.

Not that I want it but there is one of these in town with lots of excitement on the radio about it...I'm thinking, snowmobile for the road? :lol:

http://spyder.brp.com/


Um, yeah. Don't forget your fanny pack and daisy duke shorts when you ride that thing :lol:
Oh and my wings and wand!

Aprilla Tuono RSV1000, dream on girlfriend!!

... gear indicator...
Por qui? Never understood the purpose...maybe I'm missing somthing... :thinking

I really like the Triumphs. BMW too, but they are so pricey:-(

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2028/thruxtonhome2007kn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The thruxton is really freakin nice.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/815/speedtriple2007gallery3pp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I saw one of these Speed Triples at my "experienced" rider course and its also really nice, Triumph has some great finishing touches. I sat on it, It's quite tall compared to my 599.

Still working on my 599, can't really think too far ahead yet.

Anybody see the new Kaw Versys 650 in latest CycleWorld? I'm
intrigued.

http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/images/511/image_07.gif

I'm sorry but this contraption is less gay than a trike! :lol:

That red Thrux was sexy!

Seriously, guys.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3060/uralgearupattackxq9.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uralgearupattackxq9.jpg)

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4581/pic6rq7.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic6rq7.jpg)

Plenty of room for the GF, extra gas and an AK-47. :shock:

Actually, I'm thinking about getting something of an entirely different flavor to park next to it... like a HD Sportster 1200, Honda VTX1300, or a used Yami Warrior, instead of having two sport bikes, I can have something that better suits the ride or mood... and I can pick up two different types of chicks...

...Honda VTX1300...
I've looked at a few of these...can find nothing to really dislike about 'em...

Hey, Urals are for sale. 8)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8666/114442569e0e5c037ecyi5.jpg


Seriously, guys.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3060/uralgearupattackxq9.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uralgearupattackxq9.jpg)

But I want one with the AK-47 :shock:

I would say the SV1000S is a good buy too. It's a great bike and has 115hp, the same as the KTM. I actually got the price of the SuperDuke wrong. It's actually $13,995MSRP so you're looking at $15K out the door. I've seen many new SV1K's for $7k. They don't sell well but for no good reason.

... gear indicator...
Por qui? Never understood the purpose...maybe I'm missing somthing... :thinking

5th and 6th ratios are pretty close and I sometimes find myself wondering which one I'm in without comparing revs and speed. Coming to this stoplight, did I shift to 1st or did I lose track again when I was considering getting myself washed by the local High School cheerleader squad in the bank parking lot?

Well, In that Sscenario , Loosing track would be perfectly acceptable. :shock:

Well, In that Sscenario , Loosing track would be perfectly acceptable. :shock:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can relate though. Cruising on PCH there are times where the bikinis are very distracting and it's easy to forget wether you're in 5th or 6th if you're cruising at a good clip.

You can still see stuff when you're in 5th or 6th????!!!

You can still see stuff when you're in 5th or 6th????!!!
Nothing eliminates motion blur like a half naked cutie!

For those of you who want aprilla's? check this out first!

http://www.speedjunkie.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7218

But as for me, it would be:

1. 2007 CBR600rr
2. 2006 R6 Anniversary Edition (yellow)
3. KTM superduke

I went to a Honda dealer today... they had a row of 2007 600RRs all marked down to $8900... I was so tempted to try to take a white or blue/silver home...

1. 2007 CBR600rr
2. 2006 R6 Anniversary Edition (yellow)
3. KTM superduke

We have a very similar taste in bikes... :thumbsup

black 1000rr or a black z1000 :drool

My buddy across the border in Moscow keeps taunting me with his new purchase:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3030/7520691135d847ca394ofz9lj3.jpg

(KTM Adventure 950)

I would love this one. 1972 XL250 Motosport
http://powersports.honda.com/Motorcycle_DCTM/Milestone/Images/MM_1972_XL250_cycle.jpg
This one is the one that the wife and I rode to Deals Gap in 1975.

Here's a good link for bike comparison. I pasted the 599 vs 919.
http://www.bikez.com/brand/honda_motorcycles.php

Model: Honda 599
Year: 2004
Category: Naked bike
Rating: 77.7 out of 100.

Model: Honda 919
Year: 2004
Category: Sport
Rating: 70.6 out of 100.

The other bike I like from 1973. The XL250 Motosport
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_xl_250_1973.php
Model: Honda XL 250
Year: 1973
Category: Sport
Rating: 79.4 out of 100.

My buddy across the border in Moscow keeps taunting me with his new purchase: (KTM Adventure 950)

Jeepers, great photo. I don't even do stuff like that on a 40-pound mountain bike... can't imagine crossing that sort of creek with a motorcycle. Wow! :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzkRAbfHI6M

My next bike! Hands down a winner 8)

Already got my second bike. Wanted something completely different. I mean, completely...

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet Sixty-5 :shock: Essentially the same as this. (http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mdl_electra.html) But in red with chrome fenders. 500cc's of single-piston fun!

And I'm going to add a sidecar (http://www.cyclesidecar.com/showroom/rocket.html). No AK-47, though.

Two more different bikes you will not find. :D

Cool looking bike. Looks like it would be fun.

I should revise my list.... although I think it's a mint!

The Aprilia Shiver

http://www.infomotori.co.uk/foto/N/art_18362_3_08.JPG

Yeah, I'm reading lot's of good stuff about that bike.. notably the throttle control.
I hope it comes to Canada :)

But what I REALLY want is a Benelli Cafe Racer

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9394/cafelowreshw3.jpg

At the start of my honeymoon, on the way from the airport to the hotel in Rome, the I met a bus driver who just bought one of these. It was his last run so he was kind enough to take me to see this beauty. I got to sit on it and hear it roar. It was love at first sight. (Too bad it MSRPs at 17,000 dollars!)

But what I REALLY want is a Benelli Cafe Racer

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9394/cafelowreshw3.jpg

At the start of my honeymoon, on the way from the airport to the hotel in Rome, the I met a bus driver who just bought one of these. It was his last run so he was kind enough to take me to see this beauty. I got to sit on it and hear it roar. It was love at first sight. (Too bad it MSRPs at 17,000 dollars!)
oh my - sorry but that looks to me like someone rode a magnet through a junkyard!

Alot of angles goin' on there!! :D Not my cup o tea but pretty artistic.
Prolly looked better in person. 8)

...in Rome...bus driver who just bought one of these....MSRPs at 17,000 dollars
A bus driver for the mafia in his off time? :shock:

Already got my second bike. Wanted something completely different. I mean, completely...

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet Sixty-5 :shock: Essentially the same as this. (http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mdl_electra.html) But in red with chrome fenders. 500cc's of single-piston fun!


Don't go too far from home with that thing. You'll be walking home most the time :lol:

It is a good looking bike though.

...in Rome...bus driver who just bought one of these....MSRPs at 17,000 dollars
A bus driver for the mafia in his off time? :shock:

I gathered driving the bus was his side job.

Wow, the European styling is getting really angular these days. Some of those look like they might transform into a talking robot or something. I wonder how well stuff like that would sell in the US. Its definitely different from the mainstream sportbike and cruiser stylings that are the norm here.

At the start of my honeymoon, on the way from the airport to the hotel in Rome, the I met a bus driver who just bought one of these. It was his last run so he was kind enough to take me to see this beauty. I got to sit on it and hear it roar. It was love at first sight. (Too bad it MSRPs at 17,000 dollars!)

I'm sure your wife was thrilled! :roll: :lol:

Don't go too far from home with that thing. You'll be walking home most the time :lol:

It is a good looking bike though.

Strictly local riding for sure. I got lots o' parts! :mrgreen:

I'm sure your wife was thrilled! :roll: :lol:

She was not. :oops: :mrgreen:

I'm so tempted to trade... I just got a new job, and I'll be making some serious bank, and I really like the riding position more than I thought I would... and this color and style are just so damn sexy... I think this is one of, if not the best Japanese design ever...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/08_r6s_blk_3_23cf57fa.jpg

I could do it within the next month if I wanted... ohhh, I can't decide...

That's my favorite design for the R6. That front end is just...wow. You have good taste, my friend. Personally, i'd say go for it. 8)

Well i thin i'll jump in on this one!!!! nobody has said theyll get the '08 hornet (black). i know they havent announced it coming to north america yet but im gonna be optimistic!!!!!!!

If there is an 08 to come out who knows ...... but I have permission from the missus to get my next bike whenever I want so one of the next few times I stop in and look at it I will be riding it home Im sure ...... going with the "Z" for sure now that Ive ridden it ...... just love the naked look

Actually, I'd have to pay my loan on the bike off before I could get rid of it, so it would be 2-3 months (unless I just want to throw some money away and get another loan). If I wanted to make a few mods, would it hurt the resale value? So far, all I've got planned are LED blinkers (already purchased and waiting for me to go home), smoked taillight cover, Rizoma mirrors, a MIVV slip-on and an Artfibras untertail. Would it be better for me to remove all of these before selling?

Actually, I'd have to pay my loan on the bike off before I could get rid of it, so it would be 2-3 months (unless I just want to throw some money away and get another loan). If I wanted to make a few mods, would it hurt the resale value? So far, all I've got planned are LED blinkers (already purchased and waiting for me to go home), smoked taillight cover, Rizoma mirrors, a MIVV slip-on and an Artfibras untertail. Would it be better for me to remove all of these before selling?

If you're going to sell it yourself then keep the stuff on. If you are going to trade it in then yes, take it off. It adds value to the bike to people but not to a dealer.

I think it depends on the person. If the person buying the bike doesn't want those particular mods they add nothing to the resale.

Personally, when I sell mine I'm going to have two options:

1) I'll roll it back to stock (nearly) and sell it for $XXXX then sell the accessories separate over e-bay or this website or something.
2) I'll keep it as is and sell it for $XXXX + $500 or something similar
depending on how many of the mods stay on the bike.


I can do all the work of changing it back myself in an hour or so, so it'd be worth it either way.

The only thing I cannot change back is the brake lines, as I donated my old set to school.

If price wasn't a factor I'd like the BMW K1200 R.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6619/bmwk1200r2lgebj8.jpg

Yikes! I stopped by Interstate Cycle today and had a look at a Yamaha FZ6... I almost could have traded right then and there. Thank goodness it was wet out and I didn't take the Yam for a ride!

:oops:

I'm betting most people would take the 599 over the FZ6. It hasn't gotten very good reviews...

They have the looks to catch your eye...caught mine when i was at the local dealer not too long ago...but upon closer inspection i didn't care for it as much as i first thought i did. Looks more like an 'adventure' bike than a sportbike, imo. Looks like a FZ1 with a chunk missing from the engine area.

The FZ6 is a grrrrlz' bike. All those vibes, don't ya know? :lol:

I looked at an 06, and I just wasn't having that stupid digital tach. I thought I liked it more than the 599 at first, too, but I started looking at it, and the half fairing just looked weird. It sticks out too far to the front (or looks like it does without the lower fairings) and makes the bike look really tall. The undertail exhaust is really all it had going for it in the styling department. And I haven't read anything that says it's a better bike than the 599.

Whew. Okay. I'm over it now. :D

Gee, sure didn't expect Sachi to make the "girl's bike" comment!

And yes, there is something funky about that half fairing. For some reason, in the right light, it reminds me of the 1970's Batcycle.

I did like the undertail exhaust and the fuel injection. But I took a few minutes this morning at work to surf the web and compare photos -- I like the 599's look better.

Thanks, y'all, for reining me back in. (Whew, again.)

Ok, here it is...the bike i kept instead of the 919. I've gotten very attached for only having had her since the beginning of the year...

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8167/20070723057eo2.jpg

Been doing a few cheap mods...painting the passenger pegs and a few other random plastic pieces, for starters...

I really love this bike.

I know I said the CBR 600 but then I saw this picture, and man oh man, if this came to Canada I would be all over it...............

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1513/fondsecranmotosmotosspeoh7.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fondsecranmotosmotosspeoh7.jpg)

I know I said the CBR 600 but then I saw this picture, and man oh man, if this came to Canada I would be all over it...............

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1513/fondsecranmotosmotosspeoh7.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fondsecranmotosmotosspeoh7.jpg)

Ok...forgive me asking such a stupid ass question...but is that a Hornet???????? My god that is the sexiest bike I have ever seen in my f*cking life!

Where can I get one?????!!!!!

Yes, that is the new style Hornet (w/some extra trick bits)...yes, the one 90% seem to really not like. (Chris, I think you just like subtle paint job :lol: I must admit, it does do much for it in my eye)

Yes, that is the new style Hornet (w/some extra trick bits)...yes, the one 90% seem to really not like. (Chris, I think you just like subtle paint job :lol: I must admit, it does do much for it in my eye)

How can anyone NOT like that bike????? That is absolutely gorgeous!

I love my Hornet...but if that thing makes it Stateside...my yellow Horner is getting traded. I'm still drooling...

Nice... much better than the stock version which I would never consider. Even though good reviews are rolling in (see last issue of TWO where it won the comparo). The style is just WAY off the one that hooked me for my '04. Now the Street & Speed Triple... they got it going on!

http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/Triple1.jpg
http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/Triple2.jpg
http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/Triple3.jpg

Now the Street & Speed Triple... they got it going on!


Right on! Definitely agree.

ANother beautiful naked is the Suzuki GSR 600...if it ever comes to the states...I will be buying it.

A new bike is in my future if ever the new "Repsol" Hornet makes it here, or if the GSR 600 makes it here.

Every time I see a nice fully faired sport bike I question whether I would like to give up the naked look. Then I walk outside and look at my hornet and realize once again...naked is the only way to go. :twisted:

+1!!!

I can't decide... I love the naked look, but I want slightly more aggressive ergos and I'd prefer clip-ons. I'm still thinking R6S, but I've been reading up on the Street and Speed Triple over the last few days, and they seem to be calling my name, except the handle bars... but I think I could easily change the front forks to Daytona bits, right?

I think you guys would be disappointed with another 600. After a few hundred miles you'll get used to the power and wonder why you spent all that money for a bike that isn't much better than what you had.

There's a lot more to a bike than power.

especially if you have the power and never use what you have :evil:

I think you guys would be disappointed with another 600. After a few hundred miles you'll get used to the power and wonder why you spent all that money for a bike that isn't much better than what you had.

It's not so much a question of total power, as the power delivery itself. The hornet tends to lack the total high end punch of a 600 supersport. It also weighs a lot more.

Above and beyond all that... more hp just means a higher top speed. So getting the 1000 might mean you can go a lot faster, and get up to speed a little quicker. But the added weight will reduce cornering speed.

Personally, I have a LOT more fun turning fast then going REALLY fast in a straight line. So the 600 class is probably where I'm going to stay for a while.

Also the Street Triple is... well... a triple. Different beast, 675. I have heard the engine on the Daytona and it has such a delicious sound! :D

...Personally, I have a LOT more fun turning fast then going REALLY fast in a straight line. So the 600 class is probably where I'm going to stay for a while.
+1
I'd like more grip/handling, a better ride or ergonomics ...maybe a bit more torque but any significant bump in power is just more trouble. I've reached a point where I'm really trying to limit that in my life. Understandably, this desire is inversely proportional to age 8)

...Understandably, this desire is inversely proportional to age 8)

Odd, I don't find that I have that trouble at all. In fact, I find the exact opposite to be true...

Increased sensibility with age.. (at least that's what we hope :) )

Increased sensibility with age.. (at least that's what we hope :) )

That's what I find to be true, but RND admittedly doesn't follow this expected result...poor fellow. I feel so sorry for him sometimes... :lol: :lol:

This desire (for more trouble in my life) is inversely proportional to age...yeash...tough crowd around here :tomato

Listen to what I'm trying to say...not what I'm saying... :lol:

Listen to what I'm trying to say...not what I'm saying... :lol:

eeerrr...try a bit harder why don't you. Some of us just don't get the oldtimer rhetoric... :twisted: :twisted:

I'm overlooking your silliness because you are...well...old. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I really don't know what it would be like around here without you RND...would not be nearly as much fun.

Now...let me go see about my chain. Doing a new chain today. Going to take very good care of this one...

I'm not saying that 600's arn't good, just that the 599 can take turns well beyond the speed limit. Maybe a supersport can do it even faster but at most sane street speeds you'll just feel like you arn't doing the bike justice.

Power delivery is what I'm talking about, but we'll see. Buy it and a year later I'll be saing I told you so :)

I've been going downward in size. From an 1100, to a 599, to a 400 . . . I may get a 250 next! :D

...Buy it and a year later I'll be saing I told you so :)
Another reason not to!!!!!!! Ignorance is bliss Steve... :lol:

I'm leaning toward an Interceptor, or something a little more touring friendly. Never rode one so i might change my mind when i do, but i dont know if ill sell the 599 when i get another bike.

Of course ive only got about 1600 miles under my belt in my life, all on the sweet little hornet, so im not in a rush.

I think you guys would be disappointed with another 600. After a few hundred miles you'll get used to the power and wonder why you spent all that money for a bike that isn't much better than what you had.

I've taken the bike to 10k on a very straight road, no higher just because that was already breaking my anal rules on break-in. It's not yet something I can do on anything but the straightest road, but looking at dyno charts, there's really nothing left above 10k whenever I do get to that point. I also want a more aggressive, adjustable suspension setup. Changing forks looks like it's more than I want to get into right now. Looking at the Street Triple, it's got both a stronger midrange and top-end. I just realized that they don't have adjustable front suspension on it, though. The only reason I'm starting to abandon the idea of the CBR is that I'm going to buy a car this year and a house next year, so I don't need to be blowing my money. And I don't go for a literbike because I want to keep the agility of the 600. But there are a lot of things I want to do to the 599, so I may end up keeping it.

I really like the new Honda Shadow 750 C2. Then I'd have a good looking cruiser, too. Since my 599 is black, my Shadow would be blue.

My only beef with the C2 is the shaft drive. Safts are good if the gearing is right, but if it's not I don't know of a way to change it.

A buddy of mine had the Shadow 750 ACE and it really had to work hard at freeway speeds and that made it buzzy. -2 teeth in the rear could easily cure that, but with a shaft you can't.

keep in mind that a cbr 1000 rr "liter bike" is lighter then your 600 hornet

OK, I found the two bikes I'm going to have to decide between if I ever get rid of my lovely Hornet.

This is sweet!
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7541/woodbikeso6.jpg

But this one's good, too.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9549/chopmowerih2.jpg

What do you all think? I just can't make up my mind... :D

:lol: :lol:
American ingenuity at it's finest!!!

[quote=Sev]...Understandably, this desire is inversely proportional to age 8)

Odd, I don't find that I have that trouble at all. In fact, I find the exact opposite to be true...

I didn't say that.

Super Sneaky Steve is the greatest guy ever and I aspire to be like him someday

I agree Sev. :lol:

Sorry Sev...accident. I went back and fixed it.

Well, I know the answer to this question now.... Yesterday I bought a BMW R1200RT. Yeah, I know it is a completely different beast - but wife is wanting to ride with me more and do weekend trips and the BMW will be much much better 2 up.

Ooh...nice bike. Congrats, ghost. I know at least one person who's dream bike is a K1200R. Not exactly the same thing, but pretty close...

Pics?

Ooh...nice bike. Congrats, ghost. I know at least one person who's dream bike is a K1200R. Not exactly the same thing, but pretty close...

Pics?

Here are pictures of the new bike:
http://mandrell.smugmug.com/photos/179334378-M.jpg

More:
http://mandrell.smugmug.com/gallery/3241868#179334378

That's a nice bike. :thumbsup

NICE Bike Ghost !!!!!!! Dammit :( Im still waiting for my next bike to arrive...... No dealers here had one so the dealer I am using tracked some down for me and I could choose between one that has been assembled for a few months and has been on another dealers showroom floor or , one that is still in the crate at yet another dealer that hasnt even been assembled yet...... of course I picked the later of the 2 wich was located a bit further away so im still waiting for it :evil: god dammit I WANNA RIDE it!!!!! HURRY UP!!!!!

...I bought a BMW R1200RT...
It looks like a big scooter. :mrgreen: But a very powerful and comfortable one :wink: Perfect for two up or cruising long hauls... enjoy!

Ca-ching!!! Nice bike, though. In that price range, though, I'd be tempted by a 1098 or a Superduke. Much different beast, though, not saying anything bad about your choice. You're a gentleman who still likes to carve it up at times.

Life has conspired against me, and I take delivery of a new ride this afternoon.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Sevulturus/Bikes/07ZX6R.jpg
No more taunts about showing up at a Kawi/Triumph dealership on a Honda... Plus I'm about to lose 40lbs and gain 28hp. I like, I like.

Congrats Sev! Did you trade in your 599 or are you keeping it?

Love the color. Very nice.

Every time one of you get another supersport, it just tempts me again. I'm just going to hold off until I can get/am ready for a Speed Triple.

:banana woot woot rock and roll !!!!!!!!!!! Nice Sev !!!

Man...this one's got me drooling...

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/2757/buell1125r2008061024x76fe4.jpg

Life has conspired against me, and I take delivery of a new ride this afternoon.

No more taunts about showing up at a Kawi/Triumph dealership on a Honda... Plus I'm about to lose 40lbs and gain 28hp. I like, I like.

Life will never be the same again. It's my love.

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/24811/2005547558174178523_rs.jpg

Sweeeet!

I was next to one of those the other day. Sweet looking bike...i really like them. But i was sort of disappointed in the sounds it made. Any opinion on that, anti?

I'm with you JMD on the 1125. With 84ft/lbs off the bottom and comfortable ergos I can't see how you can go wrong. The XB's were so close to being perfect, now I think they really hit their mark.

They did a good job with the design. It's about the only half-faired bike I've seen that I didn't hate, and actually really like it. The motor sounds like it will be pure sex. I almost expect it to actually be damn close to being a serious contender against Japanese literbikes and the 1098 in the streets. That'd be a huge step for America...

I've never heard a Buell before, though, except the tiny, rough-as-hell Blast. Granted, this is a Rotax-sourced engine, but I would still think it would have somewhat of a Buell signature on it...

I was next to one of those the other day. Sweet looking bike...i really like them. But i was sort of disappointed in the sounds it made. Any opinion on that, anti?

Well I can only attest to the sound while riding it since I still won't let anyone ride it. I think she sounds nice even stock. She's much better sounding than the 599 stock. I'm speaking of the exhaust of course. The engine sounds a bit raspy at idle but it goes away as soon as you open her up and she purrs.

Obviously I'm hangin’ with Ricardo Montalban on Fantasyisland with this...
But money no object...

http://www.confederate.com/confederate2/c2-links/machines-combat.html

http://www.iainclaridge.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/hellcat.jpg

And I think this one can only be in Black :wink:

Confederates are bad-ass... but I can't decide if I like it more than the Duss V2 or not... the Confederate definitely looks a hell of a lot meaner, though. I kind of like the Wraith as well...

http://www.bike.se/img/content/normal/1411.jpg

Everyone is going to hurt their 599's feelings! I still in the honeymoon period having only had her for 5 months. At this point, no regrets on what my ideas were at the time; SV650, wee-Strom, Katana 750, CBR600F4I, and the 599.
I do kind of like the Concours 14 though.

The confederate is a good idea. But it's really not practical and it's way too expensive.

As for Rotax, they build motors for Aprilia. And their V-twins kick butt. The Famed Tuono has been the best street bike acording to Cycle World for a long time now.

I see the 1125 as a less expensive more practical version of the 1098. I'm eagarly awaiting a magazine shootout.

I could go on and on about how much i like the 1125R (or think i do), but one visual thing that stands out to me is the exhaust. It's one of the only low exhausts that i liked the second i laid eyes on it. And the tail section and the way the bike just has that 'sculpted' look...man, i think it's sweet. Sleek and sexy, but still very muscular and brawny looking. (Yes, i said brawny...as in the paper towel man.) And the side rad covers...man, it looks like it's about to break the sound barrier. I'm real content with my lowly ol F4i and have no desire to buy a liter bike...but dude, this one makes me drool. I might have to have one someday. I, too, am anxious to see what the motorcycle rags say about it.

BMW K1200R
http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2006/Q2/062120062351316760.jpg
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDb3ecn09tc)
Sat on one over the weekend. Local dealer has left over 2006's at $4k below MSRP. Tempted...

Look at the length of that wheel base! You won't be whipping it around like your 599!!! :D

Look at the length of that wheel base! You won't be whipping it around like your 599!!! :D

It's all about the rider, not the ride.

Look at the length of that wheel base! You won't be whipping it around like your 599!!! :D

It's all about the rider, not the ride.

Uhhh.... ok... laws of physics be damned! :P (And almost every article I have read about that bike!)

I think what he means to say is that you are focused on the 10%* that is the bike and ignoring the 90%* that is the rider...








*not exact values...do not take as scientifically determined quantities...chosen for illustrative proposes only :nerd

Rnd hehehe always trying to keep things kewl :thumbsup

Rnd hehehe always trying to keep things kewl :thumbsup

Yes, thank God... World War 3 almost broke out. :roll:

Because y'all have shown so much restraint in the past... :wink:

Keepin' it real. Word 2 ya Motha... Peace out. 8)

:lol:

Because y'all have shown so much restraint in the past... :wink:

Keepin' it real. Word 2 ya Motha... Peace out. 8)
:D You leave my mother outta this :D!

Hmmmm. I think liter bikes are overkill, but I ran across this one one. Supposedly the 2008 CBR1000RR... or just somebody's photoshop fantasy.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/2008fireblade.jpg

Probably a chop, but damn, if they come out with that on a 600, I'll be yet again very tempted to leave the naked world...

I hope the abandoning of the undertail exhaust is real, though. It looks sweet, but look how much meaner it could look with the tail way up in the air and nothing hanging below it...

I would love to have one of the 06+ Gixxer 600's...one day...maybe in a few years...

Nah....who am I kidding. Why would anyone want to own something that uncomfortable to ride? They sure are pretty to look at though...

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/motogpfan26/VP629657_1.jpg

I would have to say....in a distant future...hmm, by then I'd still probably have my 599 stored and in great shape with lots and lots of miles on it 8)
but the next mind in my head is a Kawasaki zx1000
gorgeous looking

Why would anyone want to own something that uncomfortable to ride?

What makes you think they are uncomfortable to ride? I ride a ZX-6R to and from work every day and I never had any issues. I actually prefer the seating position to the 599 because I feel like I get more feedback from the bike leaning into it instead of sitting straight up.

Why would anyone want to own something that uncomfortable to ride?

What makes you think they are uncomfortable to ride? .

It's a issue of relativity.

It's a issue of relativity.
General or Special? :lol:

My next bike is a Kawasaki Concours. I bought a used 2004 model with 6k miles. The color is mystical blue or something like that. Mostly looks black.

I now have three motorcycles and am the third owner of each one.

2002 Honda VT1100 with 2400 miles for $5,000
2004 Honda CB599 with 850 miles for $4,500
2004 Kawasaki Concours with 6,000 miles for $5,300

I may sell the cruiser except it is the low maintenance one in the stable.

I now have three motorcycles and am the third owner of each one.

Interesting tidbit. I am the first owner of my 599, the second owner of my Royal Enfield, and the third owner of my Nighthawk 250. How's that for kooky? :)

These days, I'm liking Triumph's new Street Triple. I also kind of like Suzuki's M109R, if anybody wants to talk cruisers.

I just saw the new Buell 1125R with the new motor!!! Gone is the dam HD engine!!!!!! Now the bike can run with the pack thanks to liquid cooling and the Rotax engine.... I like the look..Naked all the way baby!!


Angelo

With that odd fairing and those gigantic radiator shrouds, I'd call it half-naked. I do like it though, Buell sure makes bold design moves.
Anyone seen the M109 without that goofy headlight thingy? Not too bad, for a cruiser.

I'm loving the new 1125R. Reminds me of a RC51 but better looking and more power. What's not to like???

I've already got my 2nd bike, it's a GSX-R 600 that I use to only ride on track and honestly that's about the time I ride these days.

Once you ride track it's tough to come back

I like the look..Naked all the way baby!!
Angelo

Scantily clad, but hardly naked.

I just might stay naked.

BMW K1200R
BMW K1200R Sport (semi faired)

Ducati S4R

Aprilla Tuono R

I saw an Aprilia Tuono at the dealer in Raleigh and really like it. Unfortunately it is about 13,000 I think. Currently has rotax v-twin.
I sat on it and it fit like a glove. The 599 is close 99% of it functionally European bikes just can't be justified on price/perfomance.

That Buell with the rotax engine is sweet. How much?

BMW F 800 S. And no, I'm not kidding. I'm going to continue my trend of choosing very unpopular and uncommon bikes that are interesting in their own way. It's my way of being even more outside of the usual crotch-rocket or cruiser crowds. I've always resisted being part of convenient definitions of subcultures and groups. Why stop now?

It's got a few more horses and torque than the 599—I don't need more power, but more torque would be great for the kind of riding I mainly do. Weighs about the same, maybe a little less. Better fuel consumption than the 599 and very quiet (yeah, I'm even in the minority when it comes to pipe noise—WTF IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?! :P) Belt drive and single-sided swing arm. Neat. Plus, it's got that weird gas cap on the ass. I like weird. Obviously.

http://www.mcjournalen.no/BMW06/bmw_f800s_dy1_06.jpg
http://www.mcjournalen.no/BMW06/bmw_f800s_2a_06.jpg

We test rode the BMW F 800 ST about 3 weeks ago, and it was a FUN bike! It was very light on top (the gas tank is under the seat), made it very flickable. And it averages about 50 MPG. It was quite different from the 599, but still a lot of fun!

Ya, that's a pretty cool & unique bike! It's not a boxer though... what does it have?

My next bike will be a KLR or a project bike but NOT to replace the 599 with. If I were to replace the 599 it would be the new 919... that pic that is circulating is HOT! :D

http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/hondacb1000fhornetBW.jpg

Hey Slide, you like KTM's how about this baby?

KTM 690 Duke

654cc single cylinder (despite the name)

http://www.cmgonline.com/bikes/models/KTM/690Duke/2008/BigP/KTM690Duke_lhs_bg.jpg

here's some blurb...

The Austrian firm’s latest update – and they just keep coming, don’t they? – is the trick new 690 Duke.

The new 690 motor is taken from the 'duck-billed' 690 Supermoto released last year and produces a claimed 65 hp at 7,500 rpm. Differing from the Supermoto, the Duke uses a new underslung exhaust system, not unlike the style pioneered by Buell – welcome to mass centralization, Austrian-style.

The trellis frame is kept along with the WP suspension components, while a four pot Brembo mounts a 320 mm disc. Finally, a lower and narrower seat should make the bike bearable for a wider range of riders too.

No word from KTM Canada yet, but I think it's safe to assume that the new Duke will be coming.


Oh, and from somewhere else, in a rather tasty white..

http://bp0.blogger.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/RvzcCLk6pPI/AAAAAAAACTE/Jb7o5nHEmKM/s1600-h/KTM+690+Duke.jpg

more blurb..

The 690 Duke is fitted with a chrome-molybdenum tubular space frame that’s light and rigid, a one-piece, aluminium die-cast swingarm, and WP suspension components – 48mm USD fork at front, fully adjustable monoshock at the rear, with a Pro-Lever linkage system. The suspension has been tuned for high-performance street riding. Brakes are Brembo units – 320mm floating disc, with radially mounted four-piston calipers at front, 240mm disc with single-piston caliper at the rear.

End of blurb
:)

Ya, that's a pretty cool & unique bike! It's not a boxer though... what does it have?
It's a vertical parallel twin. Not looking good for a new 919 coming to N. America anytime soon: No 919 or F4i (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/first-look-2008-honda-cbr1000rr-67164.html). Scroll down to the last paragraph.

I've been lusting after the F 800 S for a while now, but when I saw that new 919 photo (fake or not) I changed my mind about the BMW. Then the news came about Honda's Incredible Shrinking Model Line-up…

We test rode the BMW F 800 ST about 3 weeks ago, and it was a FUN bike! It was very light on top (the gas tank is under the seat), made it very flickable. And it averages about 50 MPG. It was quite different from the 599, but still a lot of fun!
50 MPG is very nice indeed.

I'm sure the BMW is a great bike, but I just think they all look like butt. They are also overpriced.

The Duke too. Way out of my price range.

the bmw would look way better without that weird front upper fairing thing. there are so many ways that it could be cool. you dont need to get rid of the windshield, just make it not look like total crap up there. sheesh.

ukkev.... While KTMs are nice bikes, it is the KLR that I am interested in – and one that's a few years old. That would be a Kawi go anywhere bike. They are a few on AutoTrader for between $2500-$3500. Here's the one I am looking at:

http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/5379206.jpg

The KTMs are definitely a little pricey and that's a drawback, but hell
so are the 599/919 for that matter. I would love a 990 but that 690
is intriguing. KTM is doing their thing and making some rumbles.
The 990 made 07 MOTY in Motorcyclist mag. But I'm wit' ya on the
price SSS.

You boys and the big bore "thumpers"... may want to ride one for a bit...gets really annoying. I hated to sit on one for more than an hour...especially any of ya complaining about "vibs" off the 599... :lol:

The new bike budget is zero, but if cost was no object I'd buy one of these. BMW HP2 - More powerful, lighter version of the R1200S.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/BMWHP2SportLeft.jpg

Looks like a Transformer... :D

Anyone ever ride a bike with ABS? Always wondered how that feels when you just mash it...does the computer do both front and back together? can you still do a stoppie with ABS? Inquiring minds...

I'm sure the BMW is a great bike, but I just think they all look like butt. They are also overpriced.

The Duke too. Way out of my price range.

That BMW is "only" $1200 more than a 919 (while you can still find a 919).

One man's ugly is another man's pretty. Mila Jovovich or the Ferrari Enzo for example. :P

The Duke, however smashingly hot I think it is, is in fact up there $$$ wise, but I wouldn't call it overpriced.

Looks like a Transformer... Very Happy

And that's a BAD thing?! :wink:

I'm going to re-submit my vote for the BMW K 1200R.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2519/91618323jg0.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=91618323jg0.jpg)

today i saw a beautiful honda 599 parked next to a beautiful black triumph daytona 955i. that is a combo i would like to see in my garage. i think i would prefer the 675, but i definitely would get some type of sporty bike as the second.

I have a friend with a 6 yr old k 1200 rs? Very nice bike but it needs a 1400.00 repair for the abs. It seems abs might be a problem with all BMW's I'm told.

My vote for the K 1200R is purely based on the assumption that money is not a factor. They're way too much both in initial cost and maintenance.

I have a transformer :D http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2007models/2007-Kawasaki-Z1000a-small.jpg

The new bike budget is zero, but if cost was no object I'd buy one of these. BMW HP2 - More powerful, lighter version of the R1200S.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/BMWHP2SportLeft.jpg

I'm just trying to imagine the frame sliders needed for this bad boy!
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/kodiak1122/cbrforum/hp2_2.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/kodiak1122/cbrforum/hp2_3.jpg

I'm just trying to imagine the frame sliders needed for this bad boy!
No need. BMW Factory intalled sliders...AKA Valve Covers :lol:

No, serious. :wink:

RC-51

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j293/sid_418/random/bikepics-55828-full.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j293/sid_418/random/51open2.jpg

I want one sooo bad...

One man's ugly is another man's pretty. Mila Jovovich or the Ferrari Enzo for example. :P

The Duke, however smashingly hot I think it is, is in fact up there $$$ wise, but I wouldn't call it overpriced.


+1 SuperDuke. That is a sweet bike.

+100 Mila Jovovich.

Damn. Slobbered on my keyboard.

yep the beemer does have pads on the ends of the valve covers "sliders" :thumbsup

My first choice would be the BMW K 1200 R as well. That is when it fits into my budget of course.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c336/nymyx/Other/k1200r.jpg

I picked up my 599 from a BMW bike dealer and got a chance to check out their whole lineup. Those crazy Germans...they make the sweetest machines.

I also rode my friends 919. It's not as nimble as the 599 but the power difference is obvious. I really liked it but I think I could use a bit more riding experience before getting something bigger.

I have been watching and looking at the KTm SuperDuke R. I saw a pic of one sitting next to a 599 and I noticed how tall they were. I am about 6'3" and need a taller bike. The only concern I have is the motor. I have only ever owned inline 4's and I just wonder how they would compare. Oh, well I guess I'll just have to get one and try it out.

Smitters

Twins are great. You'll love the sounds and the grunt. They make perfect streetbikes.

i am very seriously considering the new 2008 kawi ninja 250. perfect for commuting, looks pretty sweet, with just enough power to ride for fun a bit. people underestimate what a 250 engine is capable of, especially on the street. i think i would prefer pushing a bike to the limit in the environment it was designed for than taking a huge bike and never getting to really unleash that beast.

I've been thinking the same thing. The big question is do I buy a crashed first gen and make it a cool streetfighter project or do I buy a fancy second gen? OR do I wait a few years till they get EFI like the Europe models?

does EFI really make all that much of a difference? im not really familiar with it. in my mind, it wouldnt be worth it to wait several years just for that one feature. granted, others might also be upgraded, but i am an impatient youth, and am disinclined towards waiting.

...am disinclined towards waiting.
Patrick, 5 cents will be allotted to a random charity of my choosing every time I use that this season.
Thank you.

There's two sides of the coin with EFI. I think it comes down to how much you like to tinker. If you like to play with jet sizes and know that you're in complete control of the bike carbs are best. EFI most of the time is more carefree, but when you start adding a PC3 now you have some cheap chinese made thing on your bike that could take a crap, and many do. Downloading a map isn't hard, but customizing it is just something that I think would take a lot of time if you don't have a real dyno.

I've read a lot on the 250 forum and some of the bikes have problem with the fuel going bad and cloging because the carbs are so small. Other guys though never have a problem ever. So I'm not sure what the real deal is. Where the bike is stored and at what temp surely makes a difference.

The other issue is that the new model is 30lbs heavier. The whole point of getting that bike is to have the small toy feel. I'll have to test out someones bike.

Some of the more long standing guys might remeber me...some of you new guys and gals might have seen my Matt Blue Hornet in various places...anyway...had to sell the Hornet :(...bought a little run around bike for a while...and then had no bike at all...until now!

So what have I replaced my Hornet with? It still has a high level can...it has 3 less cylinders and a 36inch seat height (!!!) ...weighs next to nothing...and nobody has ever seen one...


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BMW G650 X-Moto - Pick it up on Saturday and can't wait :)

Miss my Hornet like mad but got an amazing deal on this (BM have priced what is a niche bike way too high and nobody is buying them...killer deals to be had)...I am commuting now, rarely get over 30/40 for any length of time and this will make going to work a real joy!

Anyway...hope you are all okay...and as someone who has been a member of many car/bike sites this is by far the best forum I have ever ben involved in. Now that I am back on 2 wheels I'll keep popping back if its ok with you? :P

Awesome!! What's up fly ty?? Good to hear from ya and to see you're
back on two. It ain't a Hornet but still sweet. Let us know how she rides.
I always liked that blue Hornet you had. Do you ever see it around town
anymore with its new owner?

Hey, tyler! Looks like a nifty ride. Weren't they calling it something like an "urban assault vehicle" or other ridiculous name? Can't wait to hear how you like it. 8)

That's a good looking ride Tyler. Let us know how she rides? I've my eye on this ride for the future.

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Well after going to a few shops around here i sat on the GSXR and i hated it, the R1 was on top until i test rode this monster.


Kawasaki ZX10r


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Absolute power corrupts absolutely...

How long have they been out? I went by Kawasaki about a week ago to check it out, but they still didn't have any...

And when do the new CBR1000s hit the floors?

And I've got to stop by the HD dealer for the 1125... so much dreaming, so little time...

And when do the new CBR1000s hit the floors?

They're on the floors now. I always thought the new 08's were pretty good looking, but in person they are stunning. If I were to get another 1000cc beast, I would get the all black (naturally), but because they are a limited edition (only about 500 coming to the US - boooo!), I would settle for the silver/black. It looks like something the Terminator would ride.

According to all of the magazine reviews, this should be the new liter bike to beat. 17 lbs lighter and 10 or 15 more horsepower than the 06/07 1000rr - absolutely ridiculous.

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Awesome!! What's up fly ty?? Good to hear from ya and to see you're
back on two. It ain't a Hornet but still sweet. Let us know how she rides.
I always liked that blue Hornet you had. Do you ever see it around town
anymore with its new owner?

Things are good...I was tooling around in an old 3 series BM doing 20 mpg and now I need to commute it actually made good sense to get a bike :) I haven't seen any other matt blue Hornets...it was a pretty rare colour, love to see my old bike again though. I really thought about getting another Hornet but I have had 3 already and wanted to try something new...always liked the Super Moto thing and lusted after the KTM Duke (like others!) for a while but they hold their money really well. This BM is something else though...made in conjunction with Aprillia it has top spec everything, weighs less than 150 and is so easy to ride its untrue. Its going to be fun finding a new riding style for the off road position and it must feel wierd to lean in right over when you are so high up! I'll keep you posted!

I really like that new Duke, but $10,000 for 64hp. I don't think so.

Make it $7k and they might have a deal.

Ah yes, something we agree on. :D

the new CBR1000s ... 17 lbs lighter and 10 or 15 more horsepower than the 06/07 1000rr - absolutely ridiculous.
But at the end of the day, what do you do with all that bike...? I'm lucky on a good day to use up what the CB600 has... unless you count just launching from lights I guess... I know to each their own, but damn that's just a lot of bike to go do battle on the interstate and dodge the zombies that drive out there. Does look pretty though... Like Batman should ride it :wink:

It looks like something the Terminator would ride.

According to all of the magazine reviews, this should be the new liter bike to beat. 17 lbs lighter and 10 or 15 more horsepower than the 06/07 1000rr - absolutely ridiculous.

http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/7/D/8/-/-/08_CBR1000RR_R_BlkSil.jpg

I test drove a silver one of these beasts last weekend. There was nowhere for me to give it a good test run, but when I could get it over 80 km/h it felt smooth as silk. You just think, and the bike turns. On the other hand, at street speed it was horrendously uncomfortable. I felt like I needed an inflatable tank bag that I could pump up for low-speed riding.

This is a bike for the highway or the track (like most liter bikes, I assume). The transmission is geared for interstellar travel. At street speed, you never need to shift out of first. On the short stretch of highway I managed to carve up, I only needed third at 80 to 115 km/h. Back at the dealership, the salesman said it would do 180 km/h (110 mph) in first (redline = 13k).

For my purposes, it's absolutely the wrong bike. I would never use the smallest fraction of its capabilities, even on my highway commute. But for someone with miles of twisties to carve up at high speed, this would be a dream to drive.

Oh yeah, to stay on topic:

I think my next bike will be a small dual sport. Not to replace the 599, but as an additional bike. Something that will get me into and out of all sorts of trouble. :D

I'm hoping that my local BMW dealer will let me test-ride an F800GS when those come in. Word is the stock tires aren't the best in serious dirt, but I mostly want to hit fire roads and the like to get to better fishing spots.

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I see BMW's as really good bikes that do their intended purpose well, but they have 0 sex appeal. If they ever made a good looking bike I might put them back on the table.

Or if I get married and I need to keep hotties away from me. :P

I see BMW's as really good bikes that do their intended purpose well, but they have 0 sex appeal.

The bike doesn't need sex appeal if the rider has it... although it would be pretty hard to get women's attention on a Vespa. :lol:

I see BMW's as really good bikes that do their intended purpose well, but they have 0 sex appeal.

I agree 100%. They are completely lacking in cool factor.

Anyways, I'm sooo into the '08 1000RR's but I think the size of the '07-08 600RR's fit me a lil better. I know what you're sayin, the 08 1000RR is one of the smallest, most compact literbikes ever, but then again, the 07 600RR is one of the smallest, most compact 600's ever!

I will have one eventually...

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I made the mistake of attending a Buell demo ride over the weekend. I could not believe the difference between the CityX and the 599. I have always loved the compact nature of the CityX. The bike just disappears beneath you when you get on it. The feel of the Buell was amazing. It felt like it has a shorter reach to the bars and the position is even more upright than the 599.

I realize it may not be entirely fair to compare the two as the 599 was a 'budget' bike in the Honda lineup and the Buell is a ten thousand dollar bike.

I loved the torque down low. The test drive was short and through some back city/country streets with posted limits of 50 MPH at best. I only hit third one time and it wasn't necessary. I do think I was winding out the engine more than most because that's what I do on the 599. No where near redline but in the high 4 digit range on the 599, the Buell redlines before 10K if I recall.

The sound, oh that sweet sound. I know people put louder exhausts on but I don't know why. It was such a lovely melody and I don't know that I'd like a louder exhaust at higher speeds. But that is another discussion.

I think perhaps the biggest difference was the suspension. I had never ridden a motorcycle with such good suspension. I know there where bumps in the road, but the Buells just soaked them up. Could I put a similar caliber suspension on the 599? Yes, but for that money I could sell it and buy the Buell.

I love my 599, but I enjoyed my affair with the Buell.

I also tried the XB12XT, the Ulysses touring bike. If I had one bike I had to ride every day, that would be a good candidate. Neither the 599 or the CityX are particularly passenger friendly but that cannot be said about the XB12XT. I know I will end up having to buy a sport touring bike so that the wife can ride with me. That bike is great, if a bit hot on the right side, but not as much fun as the smaller CityX or 599. Now for blasting down the highway or back roads to some destination I imagine it is great and I love the fact it comes with hard luggage standard.

I tried the Blast as well. I don't know if I have a kind word to say about it. I know I wouldn't spend my money on one now. Bad shifting, bad rider position, bad suspension. Oh one nice thing, it did have the turn cancelling buttons of the bigger Buells which I prefer over the Honda. It really is just a thumb press, no searching for the click like on the 599. It was somewhat fun in that you can feel it run out of power pretty quickly. That was a new and entertaining experience: not particularly rewarding, but entertaining. I understand why the Buell rep asked "Why?" when I said I wanted to ride the Blast.

I wish that American auto makers could make something as right in the car realm as Buell has in the motorcycle realm. I would so love a Kappa (or Miata - I know foreign but Ford has an interest) based rear wheel drive sporty wagon.

... Oh one nice thing, it did have the turn cancelling buttons of the bigger Buells which I prefer over the Honda. It really is just a thumb press, no searching for the click like on the 599.

Not to rain on your parade (nice Buell review, BTW), but all I do to cancel my turn signal is press it in. No searching for the click at all on any of my bikes. Try it some time... :wink:

... Oh one nice thing, it did have the turn cancelling buttons of the bigger Buells which I prefer over the Honda. It really is just a thumb press, no searching for the click like on the 599.

Not to rain on your parade (nice Buell review, BTW), but all I do to cancel my turn signal is press it in. No searching for the click at all on any of my bikes. Try it some time... :wink:

The difference isn't finding it with the thumb, it's that sometimes I press the button on the 599 and it doesn't disengage the blinkers. I have been less gentle with it and that helps.

As simple as it is, we all still forget sometimes.

Have you seen the 12R in black with red wheels? So nice!

As simple as it is, we all still forget sometimes.

Have you seen the 12R in black with red wheels? So nice!

I love the 12R in the white with blue wheels. My favorites is still the CityX in Hero Blue. The new blue wheels rock on that bike.

I want to ride a Buell for all of the reasons you mentioned except the engine. That's actually what would keep me away. I'm not interested in an air-cooled Sportie motor. They're decent, but pretty much everyone else's engines are better. Look what happens when they put a real engine in (the 1125).

I nearly went to that demo ride - I'm glad that I didn't. Hoowee. The last thing I need right now is to get all worked up over another bike. :P

I think I would like a KTM Superduke. just a cool loolin bike that is fun to ride with lots or grunt.

Too many others I like, I'd have to do a lot of research...

Shiver 750
Speed/Street Triple
KTM RC8
Repsol CBR


:?

I forgot about the Shiver. I want to go to the Vespa dealer to check one out, but I don't even want to tease myself. After this is paid off, I just want to get a supersport to track...

By the time it's paid off, I'll probably be close to 50k, though. How much life would be left? Guess I'll see when I get there...

triumph daytona 675

I'm seriously thinking about the Ninja 250. Sad, but true. Girlfriend needs something to learn on and wringing that little beast's neck sounds like a lot of fun. Oh, and... 70MPG. So. Uh.

Maybe not, but it's an itch.

I'm trying to convince a friend to get one in hopes that she'll trust me with it. If not for so much highway riding, it honestly wouldn't be a bad bike for me.

Oh. Forgot the other plan. Get a normal sportbike and strip that sucker down. Saw a ripped apart CBR1000 the other day and it was just gorgeous. Lighter weight than the 599, too. I'd definitely prefer that over an off-the-shelf naked. Maybe a different sportbike, but I like the general idea.

Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.

I rather like the fully clothed CBR1000... A LOT, too. :drool

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I'm seriously thinking about the Ninja 250. Sad, but true. Girlfriend needs something to learn on and wringing that little beast's neck sounds like a lot of fun. Oh, and... 70MPG. So. Uh.

Maybe not, but it's an itch.

Not sad at all. I have the same 250R itch but they sold out this spring in Ontario before I scratched it. Local dealer had 5 one saturday, by the next they were all gone. Now there are jokers on the net around here advertising "used" at $5500. I don't think so....

Other bikes??

the 08 ninja 250s are nice lookin a great milage but hard to get sold out in asheville nc too