Help me choose a bike....

[dhawks]

Yo, Manny. Of the four you mentioned, I have owned and now own only one: the new Hyper 821 SP. Really like it. Was great at NJMP last fall and may find its way back on track, but, as you're considering, I bought it with street-duty a first priority. It is tall as shit, but that won't be a concern for you as it is for me. Street-riding was dead to me. It is back from the dead.

[wesvailco]

Tell us more...

-lost/misplaced key(fell out of pocket) 60miles after refill...."do I shut-it off?"

-has code-card, but sent via mail months after purchase from Ducati.

[SRTie4k]

How about the new crazy styled Z1000?

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/159/17...irst-Ride.aspx

[Manny]

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I guess what I meant to say earlier was some of the naked bikes look like they are sport bikes with no fairing and raised bars. Some just look more like they were designed that way in the first place ( like the old monsters) rather than an afterthought.

[Falko]

Diavel

[mell0]

Honda CB1100. Would be a hoot of fun for what you are describing.

[MattR302]

3. Always lusted after a speed triple but I'm thinking its too much bike for this type of use

Everyone's been throwing out bikes like Z1000, CB1100, Diavel, etc... I've always liked the bug-eyed S3 1050 myself

[R7]

Tuono V4, then at least i'll be able to bullshit with you and eat burgers at SeaCoast while our bikes are in for warranty work on Saturdays

[loudbeard]

I've had my speed triple R around Boston for a full season now. Does great for a commute, I have no problems doing ~400 miles of twisties either. Power is always there and even without a fairing it stays pretty comfortable well into triple digits. I'm 6'3" and the ergos are fine for me, considerably better than any supersport I've been on. Compared to others in the class, particularly the Touro, Streetfighter S, and 1290 Duke it does lack in the power department a bit - that said, it never leaves me wanting for more. Before I bought the trumpet I had considered a Z1k and CB1k as their raw performance numbers look pretty good but in the end they're just some damn ugly motorcycles. The euro bikes really have the naked market nailed in terms fit and finish, they're also the consistent top performers too.

Lastly, it does sweet whoolies

[Doc]

How much for the DRZ?

[Manny]

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How much for the DRZ?

It's not technically up for sale yet but probably in the 42-4500 range.

[Paul_E_D]

Test ride the new Duke. It's WAAAYY more powerful than you might guess. It is so light and nimble it's almost comical. I think it looks great too!

[bostongixxer]

Why don't you buy my SXV-550? Wayyyy more fun than a DRZ. Perfect bike for what you want.

[DucDave]

Monster 1100 s...hands down...everything you're looking for...

[Paul_E_D]

Or the monster Evo in black...

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Or the monster Evo in black...

[Manny]

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Been seriously considering a monster.....just not sure I love it enough. I want to see the 1200 in person and then decide on it.

[The Snowman]

Manny, I'm in the same position. I stopped into Razee last weekend and sat on a few bikes. I liked the riding position of the KTM SMT and the CB1000R much better than the Monster 1100 Evo. It had a more sportbike position. You sat more forward that upward. With a compressed cervical disk, it's not ideal as a street bike.

I'm waiting until I can test ride to make a decision. Plunking $11k+ is a serious investment and I don't want a bike that I won't want to ride, like the previous bike I had.

[Tricky Mike]

If this thread makes it to 3 pages before you just embrace your destiny and buy a Busa I'm calling the cops.

[Chippertheripper]

Manny, I'm in the same position. I stopped into Razee last weekend and sat on a few bikes. I liked the riding position of the KTM SMT and the CB1000R much better than the Monster 1100 Evo. It had a more sportbike position. You sat more forward that upward. With a compressed cervical disk, it's not ideal as a street bike.

I'm waiting until I can test ride to make a decision. Plunking $11k+ is a serious investment and I don't want a bike that I won't want to ride, like the previous bike I had.

Nothing a set of up/back riders wouldn't fix.
Ducs always have a long reach to the bars, I even put a set of risers on my fugly.

[Manny]

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I like the idea of the monster. I need to sit on one and then decide I guess.....

There are still new 1100 evos around and the big course the 1200 coming around next month.

[Manny]

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I also really like the BMW R nineT but it's a lot of coin and the same motor as my adv bike which is all fine but would be nice to have something diff for the mill.

[Paul_E_D]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that new one. Even sicker looking than the black evo

[Manny]

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Oh yeah, I forgot about that new one. Even sicker looking than the black evo

The new monster or the BMW?

[loudbeard]

1100 Evo is weak sauce

[Manny]

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1100 Evo is weak sauce

Huh?