What Would You Get?

**Stoneman** · 12-18-03, 09:57 PM

I'm talkin' brandy new here. And REASONABLE. Let's say AROUND $10K. If you could buy a bike today, what would it be? Let's base it on '03 or '04 models only. No dream bikes, exotics, race bikes, or longed-for classics. Honest to goodness, everyday rider-type bikes. What wouldjya get? Why?

**Cowboyrider** · 12-18-03, 10:02 PM

I would buy Tully's bike

No, seriously, I want an R6 after sitting on Bryan's at your house. It was the best feeling bike I have sat on yet. I just love the color schecme of Marks. I would have to buy a new helmet to match, but I already got the black leathers thanks to Mick!

That's my answer

**RandyO** · 12-18-03, 10:31 PM

under $10k...

V-Strom. the reasons are obvious... Adventure bikes are multi purpose, long suspension travel for rough roads, gobs of power, especially low & midrange where it is so important on the street, and a motor with proven reliability even when the front wheel is filled with helium.

a new bike is getting close to reality for me, and until a few weeks ago, the V-strom was my first choice.. but a preview of my company profit & loss report is telling me I might be able to spend a little more

**KevinB** · 12-18-03, 10:54 PM

03 R1 in silver, cause 04 is out the budget.

**Jank** · 12-18-03, 10:55 PM

SV1000.
Easy. Awesome twin motor with upright, ride all day ergos.

**Honclfibr** · 12-18-03, 11:19 PM

I think I'd get an '04 Interceptor with ABS and hard bags.

Then again maybe I'd just get the new R1 and start wearing shorts and flipflops

**RandyO** · 12-18-03, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by Honclfibr
I think I'd get an '04 Interceptor with ABS and hard bags.

MSRP $11k without bags

Then again maybe I'd just get the new R1 and start wearing shorts and flipflops

MSRP $10.4K

**Honclfibr** · 12-19-03, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by RandyO
MSRP $11k without bags

MSRP $10.4K

Yeah but this is Jay's thread I figured he'd be doing the negotiating for us? Mebbe I can have both

**Degsy** · 12-19-03, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Jankster
SV1000.
Easy. Awesome twin motor with upright, ride all day ergos.

I concur, the SV1000 is probably the bike I would choose right now, although if I wanted to run the twisties on the street (or track for that matter) the '03 R6 is so far ahead of the competition it isn't even funny. Hands down the R6 will beat any liter bike in the twisty stuff.

degs

**beet** · 12-19-03, 05:58 AM

take the rest a da $ get gooned

**oreo_n2** · 12-19-03, 06:15 AM

i'd look for a year old tuono. maybe i could get the same kinda deal i got on the falco.

**Stoneman** · 12-19-03, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
I'm talkin' brandy new here.

**Stoneman** · 12-19-03, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
...Let's say under $10K...

Maybe that should read AROUND $10K...

**oreo_n2** · 12-19-03, 08:10 AM

could we wait til the KTM Duke is available and say that?
i think that will be an '05 model though.

**Stoneman** · 12-19-03, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by oreo_n2
could we wait til the KTM Duke is available and say that?
i think that will be an '05 model though.

I'm warning you, cookie. Don't derail this thread...

...goes fer you too, gimp...

**oreo_n2** · 12-19-03, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
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Originally posted by Stoneman
I'm talkin' brandy new here.

Well who said the year old tuono ('03) was used? Why couldn't it have been a left over at a great deal price????

**bigred875** · 12-19-03, 08:36 AM

I bought my z1000 new last may and I would buy it again tomorrow..

...I've never ridden a bike with more of a fun factor. IMO it is the best street bike around...it might not be the "BEST" of everything but it does everything very well....speed, handling, brakes, ergos, looks...'cept for the ugly pipes

**bentbryan** · 12-19-03, 08:37 AM

I love my R6 and would never trade it. But, if I HAD to go with another bike I would like to give the 600rr a try. That's only if I had to....

**Stoneman** · 12-19-03, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by oreo_n2
Well who said the year old tuono ('03) was used? Why couldn't it have been a left over at a great deal price????

**twrayinma** · 12-19-03, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
I'm warning you, cookie. Don't derail this thread...

...goes fer you too, gimp...

geez... and i hadn't even posted yet!

fucking forum nazi.

**twrayinma** · 12-19-03, 08:43 AM

but seriously, folks...

i'll have to give my dad's SV1K a try next time i'm home... but prolly i'll just go for another six fiddy.

but i want an '02, goddammit! looks better than the angular crap on the 03+.

**bentbryan** · 12-19-03, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
I'm warning you, cookie. Don't derail this thread...

Yeah, you see what we did to the Gingerbread man? We fucked his shit up reeeeeeeeeel good!

"Not my buttons!"

**oreo_n2** · 12-19-03, 09:16 AM

i thought beet was a veggy, not a cookie?

wrong lever... i mean button.

**twrayinma** · 12-19-03, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by oreo_n2
wrong lever... i mean button.

thank god frank got rid of that lev... err... button.
no mo scruups fo da beetsta

**benVFR** · 12-19-03, 10:18 AM

Definitely something naked, good to ride on those hot days when the VFR wind protection & hot engine are too much.

- Some kind of super-motard? KTM Duke? (Used I assume if it's gotta be under $10k)

- Another SV650 or SV1000 (definitely naked)

- A fairly light dual-sport.

- Possibly a triumph tiger or other adventure tourer that I could get under $10k.

Someone mentioned getting a VFR with ABS and bags... you can't get an 04 ABS w/bags for $10k but you definitely ought to be able to find a leftover 03 and wheel and deal. You might have to give up the ABS though. I think you're a lot less likely to find a leftover with ABS.

Ben

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