What would you buy?

[nt650hawk]

Texas has some long roads to accelerate on... I'd go with a something on the larger side of the cc's 1000+.



How did you "snapping the frame this past September."

[Honclfibr]

Throw a rock, hit a bike. Attempt to negotiate price of said bike down due to aforementioned rock damage. You really can't go wrong.

[zombie]

In that case consider a low-mileage Triumph Tiger 955i or KTM 950/990 Adventure. Or even a brand-new V-Strom 650. Still plenty of fun in the twisties, but won't inspire as much hooligan behavior as a sportbike or motard.

--mark

Spence has had plenty of saddle time on a 955i tiger and sorta liked it.
Street triple is a real nice bike as is the speed triple for road riding.
Don't rule out a VFR either

[gregp]

I would opt for quantity, rather than spending that whole amount on one bike. A small dual sport bike, an old vintage rat, and a decent $2500 street bike. JMO.

[wookie]

Wow, lots of people suggesting the speed triple. I've got one in Texas for sale. Has penske rear/upgraded forks otherwise stock. PM me if you are interested. Would be less than 7k.