Thread: Which Bike ??

Comfort - check
Handling - check
Bigger than 900cc - check
Torquey - check
Revs (upto 7,500rpm) - check
6 speed g/box - check
Sticky 17" tyres available - check
Pillion occasionally (or regularly) - check
Luggage available - check
450-500 kms/tank - check
Mate - you need a BMW R1200RT
Got a 2005 (pre electronic suspension), and it's not out of place showing its exhaust pipe to a super sports bike that has an average rider as pilot.
Bought it a year ago - just over $12K.
Run new Pilot Road 4's on the wheels - very solid and surprisingly sticky for a touring type tyre.
Full luggage and a very happy wife. Can take her 'beauty shop', whenever we go away for a weekend with our local Ulysses Cub.
My 2c worth

I looked at the Yamaha MT06 and the sportier version of same. If you are into power then there is no substitute for CCs and bugger the rego (There is not that much difference in rego between 250cc and 2300 cc -$435 per year to $585) all are stupidly dear considering most of the time its a tin top that didn't see you cos they weren't looking....

I must admit I love the look of the Royal Enfields. Cheap, cheerful and look like they are straight out of the 40s.

If you want real speed yes something sport bike. You did mention Harley and a passenger. Maybe a v rod.
I like the classic Harley more myself. I've had a r1, there cool but suck for comfort and you really need to do track days to ride like you want to. Late model Harley's are fast enough for the road. How much trouble do you want to get into.

I can't do a BMW, like the K1200R and K1300R, the real ugly ones but that's all.
Yeah the Enfeilds are pretty retro , nice bit of marketing...

Rode a MT09, another 40 hp and it would have been better.

Speed Triple might be ok.

Originally Posted by viper

I can't do a BMW, like the K1200R and K1300R, the real ugly ones but that's all.
Yeah the Enfeilds are pretty retro , nice bit of marketing...

Rode a MT09, another 40 hp and it would have been better.

Speed Triple might be ok.

Speed triple have a good reputation. Most of the super naked s are a great ride. I have a Z1000 and love it.

Originally Posted by viper

I can't do a BMW, like the K1200R and K1300R, the real ugly ones but that's all.
Yeah the Enfeilds are pretty retro , nice bit of marketing...

Rode a MT09, another 40 hp and it would have been better.

Speed Triple might be ok.

Speed triple have a good reputation. Most of the super naked s are a great ride. I have a Z1000 and love it.

Originally Posted by viper

I can't do a BMW, like the K1200R and K1300R, the real ugly ones but that's all.
Yeah the Enfeilds are pretty retro , nice bit of marketing...

Rode a MT09, another 40 hp and it would have been better.

Speed Triple might be ok.

MT09 but with more power Isnt that called a V Max??????

Or if power is your thing, Triumph Rocket III???

If bigger (but not necessarily faster) then Boss Hoss might fit the bill but it probably wont fit the budget. 8 litre engine on a bike anyone???
https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bo...3_502_2007.php

Ducati Diavel ?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JgCA6b2aDNQ

Originally Posted by Friwi

Ducati Diavel ?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JgCA6b2aDNQ

They are awesome looking bikes. I'd not say no.....

Dual purpose bikes are awesome. I've had a DRZ250, DR650, KLR650 and my old man has a DL650 which I've ridden a few times.
Especially living in Cromwell there will be gravel roads and adventure rides galore!

Hardest thing would be to decided what end of the spectrum to go for, I personally liked the DR650 as having done a lot of offroad riding enjoyed being able to stray from the gravel,
But a DL650/1000, GS800/1200 etc will be heaps more comfortable and more power, especially if you were used to the power of a ZX1400.
I'd recommend either a BMW GS800 or a road legal KTM exc300.

The obvious solution is to buy more than one.
Especially living in Cromwell, you need one dedicated to highlands use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgJRuGvhGDQ

How far away from home do you want to go with the pillion? If it's a day trip and she's not too old then the triumph with a nice seat will be fine and tick the boxes. Might be able to get the suspension modified for your weight too depending on budget etc.

I am planning on getting a triumph when I finish my apprenticeship

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Personally I would go sports bike....






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That is why I ride a naked sports bike;-)