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So I am at the point where I get every year before spring, I want a new bike but this year is different... my GF is actually the one pushing me to get a new bike...
Let me explain what I have now, what I wanted, what the situation is and then maybe you all can chime in with some help.
Here is what I currently have:
2001 Triumph TT 600 - Owned for 3 years and ride on the street
2001 SV 650 - Track bike, done 3 track days
1995 GSXR 750 - Runs but bodywork was in bad shape so fixing to sell
I have like 5 years 40-50k miles under my belt at this point, 1 accident (gravel in a turn). Im not into wheelies, I dont drag knee, I like riding, getting out having fun, going quick but not a speed demon, and will usually have my gf on the back.
Ok so... I now live in CT and work in NH twice a week so that is a 2.5 - 3 hour ride on the highway, late nights usually. All my friends that ride are up this way in MA and I will be coming up for bike week as often as I can.
So I REALLY want a 2010 Daytona 675 but im afraid of the comfort for long trips. I spoke to someone today who started to steer me in the direction of a bigger bike 1000cc bikes due to long highway riding, bike wont be wound out, less vibrations, more torque, less banging gears, still fun on the side roads etc as long as I can still toss it around in the corners and be comfortable on it. If I went the bigger bike route it would be a used bike maybe 2 - 3 years old, let someone else absorb the first hit.
So here is my question, what should I do? What bikes would you recommend based on the above. I want something full faired, I dont want a street fighter, it needs to be fun AND comfortable. If I buy anything but that 675 Id like it to be under 7-8k. Anyone?
Im headed out for a bit, long day so will respond when I get back, I really appreciate the help and the added unhelpful humor im sure some of you will add Also I tried to run the "I need a sport bike AND a cruiser" idea by my gf it was veto'd
-Lou