Thread: Which Bike ??

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

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.

Originally Posted by Friwi

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

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

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

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Personally I think that as you get older you are better off staying away from bikes.
I toyed with the idea of buying a Harley to cruise around on. But common sense prevailed and I bought a F150 instead. It's quite nice having a bit of armour between me and the opposition.

I hear what your saying and it's very sensible but doesn't work that way for me, at 50 + yrs I have no desire to become too sedate, I have been riding since i was 15yrs old and bikes are in the blood.
It's more about having a toy that puts a smile on my dial and blows out the cobwebs. Riding a bike for me is just the coolest thing, wind, noise, acceleration and something that responds to your input and not just putting it in "D" pressing the pedal and turning a steering wheel.
Tourists are the biggest danger down here, the driving antics are shocking.

Originally Posted by viper

I hear what your saying and it's very sensible but doesn't work that way for me, at 50 + yrs I have no desire to become too sedate, I have been riding since i was 15yrs old and bikes are in the blood.
It's more about having a toy that puts a smile on my dial and blows out the cobwebs. Riding a bike for me is just the coolest thing, wind, noise, acceleration and something that responds to your input and not just putting it in "D" pressing the pedal and turning a steering wheel.
Tourists are the biggest danger down here, the driving antics are shocking.

+10 points

Oldest riding members in our Ulysses Club are 85 (all they'll admit to).
One loves resurrecting/riding Classic Pommy bikes, the other rides a DL650 - gravel roads/farm tracks - wherever the road takes him.
I rode dirtbikes for a whole - after two trips to A&E - L3/4 and T4/5 vertebrae crushed - went back to road bikes.
When you ride, you're part of the experience, not a 'watcher' - majority of drivers do even that part BADLY.

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

Originally Posted by berg243

asking someone else what sort of bike to buy is like asking them what to wear.do you like to race or just have a occasional blast up the road.are you spry enough to fit a race type bike or do you need more of a tourer.like cruising gravel roads and trails or just the blacktop.father in law still chasing speed records over in ozzie ,hes in his seventies.only one who can tell you what sort of bike to get as for what style of riding you want to do is yourself.once you decide what size and style then people can tell of their experience on similar bikes.have fun choosing and remember there is no wrong bike just different ones.

Yeah I know but I thought I would put the tread up as it's a good excuse to talk bikes and I know other forum members ride.
With over 30yrs riding I know a lot about bikes and have owned plenty, always good and fun to hear others opinions.

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;-)

I just ride naked

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Personally I think that as you get older you are better off staying away from bikes.
I toyed with the idea of buying a Harley to cruise around on. But common sense prevailed and I bought a F150 instead. It's quite nice having a bit of armour between me and the opposition.

I still have the bike I bought over 25 years ago and I still ride it to work. But I also own an MX5. It is not a toy. I bought it to "commute" from Chch to Blenheim on weekends when my pa was real crook. Safer at night and a bit more comfort / luggage. I also did not want to thrash my wee vitara doing that trip either...Now I am addicted to both and sometimes (only sometimes) I have trouble choosing between the two.They are both incredible fun and the MX5 is a very under rated car for sporting or cruising...

Well if you have any interest in a Yahama v-star 1100 classic in red, 06, with 550 km on it,(yes you read that right)
I've just got it inspected and plated, I bought it new in Alberta, and my little bro was killed on one, Family found out, to keep the peace I parked it, and it's kinda been sitting around for years, while I rode dual perpose dirt bike instead,
I will put a photo up tommorow, if anyone is interested.
new battery and carb overhaul, last week, might have a few more clicks, on it by end of week.