Bike shopping advice

[Wanderer]

F800ST. Does most things well.

[DucDave]

F800ST. Does most things well.

As hot as you'd be on a Monster 796....




The Beemer is a far more practical option...!

[Sheppo]

and you can ride my F800ST anytime you want...

[OreoGaborio]

As hot as you'd be on a Monster 796....

The Beemer is a far more practical option...!

If "practical" is what she's after, she wouldn't be shopping for motorcycles

My feeling on practical bikes: They do many things well, but none of them great. None of those "I'm not really sure what I am" bikes for me. If I'm going to be on an upright bike, it's going to do at least one thing really great... F800GS? That's more my style. Tuono or Monster? Yes please.

Know what I mean?

[SVRACER01]

i think if i had coin to drop on any bike i wanted, the monster would def be on my short list

[Stromper]

Go to the real bike show like in NYC or Boston if its there this year

go early

sit on as many as you can

[SVRACER01]

Go to the real bike show like in NYC or Boston if its there this year

go early

sit on as many as you can

thats actually not a bad idea. just about everything will be there. thats where my G/F discovered she wanted a speed triple....tough shit for her

[mzdagrl]

thats actually not a bad idea. just about everything will be there. thats where my G/F discovered she wanted a speed triple....tough shit for her

bike shops work too, if you can hit up enough of them in one day. that's how i learned i want a benelli cafe racer. tough shit for me too, i guess.

[bostongixxer]

I didn't notice the Streetfighter in the discussion. This bike does it all...kick ass power and performance...sexy looks...comfort. My 1098 version would be too tall for you, but the 848 version is due. That's the one to look at, as it will be lower. Monsters are nice, but the Streetfighter is faster/sexier. You might consider the mid-range Hyper also. Lower seating, and tons of fun. That's a "do-it-all" bike as well.

[Kenn157]

thats where my G/F discovered she wanted a speed triple....tough shit for her

Your just cheap Brian!

[Kenn157]

Jackie? Is money an object?

[Pigman]

PM Sent...

[whynot]

I find the Street Triple R to be very versatile. Light, fast, totally reliable, easy to service. I went up a tooth on the front sprocket, it's still plenty fast and you're not shifting all the time. The OGIO tail bag expands and can carry enough for an overnight or two, and there's a little extra tool storage under the seat. If you're shopping for a used one, *be sure* that it has the latest regulator/rectifier, production changed in late 2010. And stick with the "R" version, for sure.

+1 on Great Bay.

With OGIO tank and tailbags (from MotoMarket, of course):

[Kenn157]

So what's it going to be kiddies??

[SVRACER01]

Your just cheap Brian!

HA! if she wants one she can buy one. problem is she will never part with her GSXR and she cant afford a new bike.....so tough shit for her :

i cant afford an R1, RC8, T-Rex or a KTM Crossbow....tough shit for me

[Sportygurl131]

hey everyone.. paul and i are super torn... no kenn money is not an issue, pauls truck will be paid of this spring that things like a mortgage... literally lol i guess im holding off because im not completely sold yet ona bike... maybe just really love my sv... a idea paul and i were tossing around is maybe keeping our svs and maybe getting gen 1 track bikes.Not alot of bikes can compete with how comfy my sv is in my opinion... now if only they kept making SVs

[DoubleRGirl]

i don't know if you've eliminated dual sports but i had a dr200se for a little while and i loved riding around downtown providence in it. when i was in the south i'd be riding home from work and just cut across a field or whatever if i wanted to which was pretty fun. i had to get rid of it to get something i do highway commuting on and couldn't afford both otherwise i'd have kept it. it was so light and easy to turn around if i made a wrong turn (asian). i could do highway for a short time if i needed to but it got a little scary as you approached 70 with the knobbies. i'm only 5' tall and it was perfect for my height

[SAB]

If you can get over the weight of the 09+ R1's, they are loads of fun to do some serious saddle time in.

[Tunertype]

Hells yea! Buddy of mine who's a motorcycle collector that has about 15+ sportbikes that ranges from all sorts of manufacturers and generations has stated my 06 GSX-R 750 was one of the best sportbikes he's ridden to date. That says a lot considering the guy it's coming from.

I was really hung up on getting a Ducati 848 for a while because they are beautiful bikes. The more i read about them though they sound like it would really only be fun on a track and to show off. I like the extra power that a 1k bike has, but they generally are heavier and don't handle quite as well as a 600. Then I looked at all the info about the gsxr 750 and that its basically a 600 wih a bit more power. I really like that idea and they'rr supposed to be real comfy too. Anyways that is the next bike I think I want a 2006+ gsxr 750. Haven't tested one yet, but on paper it looks the best to me. (2006+ because I like the body style).

[dankatz]

I have a monster and it is a ton of fun and with the proper seat you can do 300-400 mile days. It is sporty, comfortable and is designed for us vertically challenged peeps. Also, coming from an SV, you will love the twin.

[OreoGaborio]

a idea paul and i were tossing around is maybe keeping our svs and maybe getting gen 1 track bikes.

Don't count out the 2nd gen as a track bike. It's just as capable as the 1st gen.
There are some very subtle pros and cons to each, but in the end, they're extremely comparable.

[nt650hawk]

Don't count out the 2nd gen as a track bike. It's just as capable as the 1st gen.
There are some very subtle pros and cons to each, but in the end, they're extremely comparable.

That's right, Pete beat a First Gen this year on his Second Gen....

I've heard the Multistrada does everythign well.
http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/multistrada/23/index.do

[OreoGaborio]

That's right, Pete beat a First Gen this year on his Second Gen....

Thanks for reminding me... In that case, the 2nd gen must be way better!

[nt650hawk]

Thanks for reminding me... In that case, the 2nd gen must be way better!

Oh, we won't forget it!!!

[brady]

I've heard the Multistrada does everythign well.
http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/multistrada/23/index.do

one even did OK on mud, snow and ice a few weeks ago...of course, so did my SV .