Always got an eye on a new bike?

[martybabe]

If Father Christmas gave me the best bloody bike ever invented, I guarantee by this time next year I'd be scouring the bike mags and Tard me for my next 'potential' ride. I must single handedly keep most of the Bike press in business, reading every last little detail about bikes I have no interest in whatsoever.

I've fallen in and out of love with more bikes than I could ever own in the eternal search for the perfect bike, we all know it doesn't exist and every self respecting biker needs a garage full of bikes to cover every type of biking scenario blah blah blah......anyway.

Much as a Man, madly in love with his wife, will still check out a beautiful Botty rolling on by, my roving Bikers eye has landed on this The 2010 FZ1 fazer. I'm a fussy Bastard in a window shopping kind of way and will dismiss bikes for petty reasons but I can't find any thing wrong with this baby.

It looks stunning ( to me) It has been re mapped to give it the low down punch it was reputedly lacking and the reputed on /off nature of the throttle has finally been ironed out, brakes, handling, finish were all great anyway, according to my sources, (a bloke down the pub)

So what do we think, the perfect all rounder?? What have you got your eye on for the next potential bike, I know you've been looking :yes:

[zeocen]

I've been potentially buying bikes every waking hour of the day. Trouble is, my current bike basically does everything I need and the maintenance is slow low, that I can't logically try get another one with more 'fun factor'.

Stupid growing up :(

Edit: My 'perfect' bike right now would be a CB1000R with some givi luggage and heated grips. Oh lordy how I'd fall in love with that bike everyday.

Edit2: The full faired Yamaha Diversion is also very tasty.

Edit3: The CB1000R has to be white.

Edit4: See photo :D

[rwh]

So what do we think, the perfect all rounder?? What have you got your eye on for the next potential bike, I know you've been looking :yes:

Yours :niceone:

Though I can't afford a new bike, and my rational mind tells me things like 'I should get something like an F650 that lets me tour all the back roads', or 'I should get a 500 cc commuter, since that's what I do most', or 'I should get something small and go back to basics, revise my skills', or 'I should follow the ACC recommendations and save money by buying something under 600cc' - I still like the idea of one of the big nakeds - GSX1400, CB1300, or the one I think I like the looks of best: the XJR1300.

Richard

[boman]

Not because it is an allrounder, practical or cheap. Just because.:yes:

[oldguy]

only ever have an eye on it, :doh: got no money:violin:

[martybabe]

I've been potentially buying bikes every waking hour of the day.

Ha, I knew it, how can ya not look and lust, it just has to be done :yes:

Love white bikes, even the VFR, not my cuppa but stunning in white


Yours :niceone:
Richard
There's the thing innit, my bike is Fabo but but, I want more, they sooo pretty. :laugh:





Not because it is an allrounder, practical or cheap. Just because.:yes:

Just because is reason enough mate, just wish my wallet was as big as my dreams eh.

[Headbanger]

Spanking new Speed Triple in the shed, My eye won't wander again....for weeks....

[Conquiztador]

I must be one off, as I do not buy mags and look at new bikes. Never interested me. My dream is a fully home built one. By me. Heaps of tricky one off stuff. Now just need to find the time. And some $$'s...

[Clivoris]

The top spec Ducati Streetfighter ticks all my boxes without having actually ridden one. Too lazy to post a pic.

[BMWST?]

i have an absolutely stupid aversion to chanin maintenance....but that yammie without the small refrigerator masquerading as a muffler looks quite interesting

[martybabe]

Spanking new Speed Triple in the shed, My eye won't wander again....for weeks....

Oh Onya HB, My eye has roved over that little beauty too, have you sold your HD or are you about to be doubly penalized by Levies?


. My dream is a fully home built one. By me. Heaps of tricky one off stuff. Now just need to find the time. And some $$'s...

Mine too C but realistically, I don't have the skills or the money, what a great dream to have though.


The top spec Ducati Streetfighter ticks all my boxes without having actually ridden one. Too lazy to post a pic.

It's well fancied innit, dunno if I'd fancy owning one though.


i have an absolutely stupid aversion to chain maintenance....but that yammie without the small refrigerator masquerading as a muffler looks quite interesting

I know what you mean, in fact I went down the BMW R100R route because of the 'shaft' and the handling is supposed to be brilliant but there seems to be some reliability issues with that particular Boxer motor so it moved down the list, nice though.

[Movistar]

I know it's a gixxer, but realistically, this will be next.

Value for money and the most sensible(?) next bike for me - or maybe a 'busa...

Haven't decided yet!

Done the Cruiser thing, and it was a bit premature...but this is only this years decision.

Current bike (as much as it is a perfect all-rounder for me) is two years old now so I'm getting itchy feet...

[Headbanger]

Oh Onya HB, My eye has roved over that little beauty too, have you sold your HD or are you about to be doubly penalized by Levies?


HD has been sold, For far less then even my worst projections.

Ah well, Originally I was going to sell the HD, pocket a grand, use the leftover to buy a late model second hand speed Triple.

Somewhere along the way it all got sick and twisted and I bought a brand new one.

But fuck me, Ive been grinning so hard for the last 5 days I think I may have permanently damaged my face.

[James Deuce]

The top spec Ducati Streetfighter ticks all my boxes without having actually ridden one. Too lazy to post a pic.
This:
<img src=http://www.dieselstation.com/pics/Ducati-Streetfighter-bike-pictures.jpg>

But I prefer this:
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And I want one of these:

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And one of these:

<img src=http://images.passionperformance.ca/photos/0/0/6/006852_KTM_Duke_2008.jpg>

And one of these:

<img src=http://image.dirtrider.com/f/11249436/141_0811_09_z+web_impression+2009_bmw_f800gs_bike. jpg>

And it will all change next year. In 2 weeks that is.

[martybabe]

I know it's a gixxer, but realistically, this will be next.

Value for money and the most sensible(?) next bike for me - or maybe a 'busa...

Haven't decided yet!

Done the Cruiser thing, and it was a bit premature...but this is only this years decision.

Current bike (as much as it is a perfect all-rounder for me) is two years old now so I'm getting itchy feet...

Fuggin Yum, again a bit too painfully sporty for these old bones but it sure is a looker. Bronze wheels? hmmm.


HD has been sold, For far less then even my worst projections.

Ah well, Originally I was going to sell the HD, pocket a grand, use the leftover to buy a late model second hand speed Triple.

Somewhere along the way it all got sick and twisted and I bought a brand new one.

But fuck me, Ive been grinning so hard for the last 5 days I think I may have permanently damaged my face.

I laughed when I read that but only out of empathy, sod all in my life ever goes to plan and I nearly always loose big mullah flogging vehicles but it sounds like you've landed in the happy zone there mate, must get me a ride on one of them. peeps do sing their praises loud eh. Have fun.

[Headbanger]

Fuggin Yum, again a bit too painfully sporty for these old bones but it sure is a looker. Bronze wheels? hmmm.


My old boy is 60 and he has a brand new GSXR1000, It replaced his GSXR1000 that was about 2 years old.:eek5:

Went for a ride with him yesterday through his hand picked back-roads, He gave me the learn in a big way, and man, when he gave her death he just fucked off over the horizon while the bike howled like a banshee.

I was pretty damn impressed.:gob:

Should I mention that I sat on his bike the other day and hurt my back?....just sitting on the damn thing.

[martybabe]

This:

And one of these:



And it will all change next year. In 2 weeks that is.

Bugger! I'd forgotten the GS800, this bloody wish list is getting way out of hand. :yes:




Should I mention that I sat on his bike the other day and hurt my back?....just sitting on the damn thing.

Yes you should mention it, makes me feel a lot better. :yes:

[Clivoris]

This:
<img src=http://www.dieselstation.com/pics/Ducati-Streetfighter-bike-pictures.jpg>

But I prefer this:
<img src=http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/12146391/122_0812_03_z+2009_buell_1125cr+right_side_view.jp g>



Haha. Onya mate. It's absolutely mind-blowing that you can get about 3 Buells for the cost of the one Ducati.

[Big Dave]

An 'all rounder' has some capacity for dealing with unsealed roads.

[Movistar]

Should I mention that I sat on his bike the other day and hurt my back?....just sitting on the damn thing.

I guess it's what you become accustomed to...I find the gixxer comfy for 727km's and then jump on the next day and do nearly the same...

[Bren]

If I won lotto...one of everything...
A Cruiser
Victory ...any Victory
A sports bike
Benelli TNT Cafe
A Sports Tourer
Ducati ST2 or Victory Vision
An Enduro
Who knows...lets test some
And a Retro
Triumph Scrambler

[Headbanger]

I guess it's what you become accustomed to...I find the gixxer comfy for 727km's and then jump on the next day and do nearly the same...

Well, My back is a piece of shit that has given me grief for years, However I do appreciate a good seat, and the GSXR line does not have a good seat by any definition that I know of....

I can't imagine that a couple of inches of Gel seat would hamper the bikes performance?, Still I suppose when it comes to performance bikes you don't make compromise for comfort.

[Clivoris]

An 'all rounder' has some capacity for dealing with unsealed roads.

I managed 60km of gravel on the Tuono. I was almost comfortable with it by the end. Piece of piss on the Buell or Ducati:shutup:

[Movistar]

However I do appreciate a good seat, and the GSXR line does not have a good seat by any definition that I know of....
I can't imagine that a couple of inches of Gel seat would hamper the bikes performance?


To that I do agree.

The seat's as hard as hell, the 'bars and rear sets 'buzz' which make your hands and feet go numb, your neck and shoulders get sore if you are tense and don't relax, your wrists ache from the pressure exerted on them (unless you up the pace to relieve the pressure on your wrists) and it's hard to walk upright after being hunched over for an extended period of time...

But like I said, it's what you become accustomed to!!!

[nudemetalz]

The only bike away from a Moto-Guzzi that has me drooling and make me consider it as a viable next bike..

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[Headbanger]

To that I do agree.

The seat's as hard as hell, the 'bars and rear sets 'buzz' which make your hands and feet go numb, your neck and shoulders get sore if you are tense and don't relax, your wrists ache from the pressure exerted on them (unless you up the pace to relieve the pressure on your wrists) and it's hard to walk upright after being hunched over for an extended period of time...

But like I said, it's what you become accustomed to!!!

Your words hurt my back........:shutup:

[beyond]

Martybabe, if you are looking at something else while owning a GSX1400 you need to get some higher octane fuel mate :)

Seriously though, that Fazer is a noice looking machine.

Still, I've ridden a few bikes now and I can't seem to get away from the GSX1400 as the best all rounder. Most the 1000CC bikes, if not all are pulling the same maximum torque figure at peak as mine is at 2500rpm and peak torque on the GSX1400 is 5500RPM and on the road, Torque is where it counts :)

There's not many bikes beat the 1400 on maximum torque at the same revs and the bike is ideal for the road and just does everything so well. It;s quite a nimble package in the tight stuff once set up right.

[Southmotian]

I've been potentially buying bikes every waking hour of the day. Trouble is, my current bike basically does everything I need and the maintenance is slow low, that I can't logically try get another one with more 'fun factor'.

Stupid growing up :(

Edit: My 'perfect' bike right now would be a CB1000R with some givi luggage and heated grips. Oh lordy how I'd fall in love with that bike everyday.

Edit2: The full faired Yamaha Diversion is also very tasty.

Edit3: The CB1000R has to be white.

Edit4: See photo :D

Yeah, the CB1000R is the bike I've been looking at lately too. Who would have thought:eek5:
That pipe has to go though, and it's got to be black. I'll test ride one soon:woohoo:

[Maha]

I would love to go back to a Triumph but, I tend to buy what suits my needs at the time, not my wants.

FZ-1..would suit my needs
Guzzi Breva...would suit my needs.
Speed Triple...would suit my wants.

[martybabe]

An 'all rounder' has some capacity for dealing with unsealed roads.

Good point, I often forget them wobbly roads being a pom an all. An all rounder has a slightly different flavour down here don't it.

Ok I revise my statement/question. Is the new FZ1 the ideal all rounder except for the wobbly roads, in pommy speak, does it not look tasty and ideal for scratchin touring and commuting?


The only bike away from a Moto-Guzzi that has me drooling and make me consider it as a viable next bike..

Good call, it's in my top three. :niceone:




Your words hurt my back........:shutup:

:laugh: Nurse I've been riding that contraption again, Bring the deep heat will ya.



Martybabe, if you are looking at something else while owning a GSX1400 you need to get some higher octane fuel mate :)

Seriously though, that Fazer is a noice looking machine.

Still, I've ridden a few bikes now and I can't seem to get away from the GSX1400 as the best all rounder. Most the 1000CC bikes, if not all are pulling the same maximum torque figure at peak as mine is at 2500rpm and peak torque on the GSX1400 is 5500RPM and on the road, Torque is where it counts :)

There's not many bikes beat the 1400 on maximum torque at the same revs and the bike is ideal for the road and just does everything so well. It;s quite a nimble package in the tight stuff once set up right.

You don't have to sell it to me Paul, check the wish list in my sig,You make me feel like a cheatin bastard :laugh:, I was only lookin honey, of course they're not pretier than you.
The very fact that I've owned and loved the 14 makes it incredibly hard to find something that could persuade me away from it but that yammy sure looks like a contender to me.

[Crisis management]

I can't make one bike do everything I want so my list is (and has been for a while):

KTM 300EXC

KTM 690 (with a bigger tank)

Ducati 916 monoposto.










Bugger, I clearly need more money. :bye:

[BMWST?]

An 'all rounder' has some capacity for dealing with unsealed roads.

whats your pick then of the allrounders...?

[crazyhorse]

Its good to know what you want in a bike, unfortunately nothing else out there for me at the moment :whistle:

[gsx katana]

I am looking at gettin a new gsxr1000 after xmas :woohoo:

[Big Dave]

whats your pick then of the allrounders...?

My Buell. Not outstandingly good at anything - makes a fair show at touring, commuting, all-roads riding and even a bit of stunting. Has excellent comfort for two-up.
Blows at the track and hard core off road, but I don't do that anyway.

V-strom, 955i Tiger, GS Bimmers, Caponord, Several Katooms tick all the boxes with various strong points.

General consensus around the KR office is a DR650 is the optimum bike for 'all' NZ conditions and applications.

KLR 650 is also pretty close for mine.

[Damon]

The wife has told me that after i've finished paying for the bus i can look at a second bike for just me!! woohoo!

[martybabe]

Its good to know what you want in a bike, unfortunately nothing else out there for me at the moment :whistle:

I take your point, if you want the ultimate sport bike then you're kinda there aren't you, there are others of course but I think you've pretty much got yourbiking nirvana sewn up. Doesn't hurt to keep an eye on the opposition though.:yes:


I am looking at gettin a new gsxr1000 after xmas :woohoo:

Cool :yes:


The wife has told me that after i've finished paying for the bus i can look at a second bike for just me!! woohoo!

That's a great contrast in bikes, I ended up with 3 sport tourers once,not on purpose, different but not by a huge margin, I think we really do need one of each flavour/category eh.

[crazyhorse]

I am looking at gettin a new gsxr1000 after xmas :woohoo:

yeah yeah yeah :rofl: :rofl: Dreams are free, and you'll be dreaming for a long time :Oops:

[crazyhorse]

I take your point, if you want the ultimate sport bike then you're kinda there aren't you, there are others of course but I think you've pretty much got yourbiking nirvana sewn up. Doesn't hurt to keep an eye on the opposition though.:yes:


Yes, you do have to watch whats out there. I really like the new Hyabusa. THey have a white one in Waipukurau. I sat on it and it was all 'WOW'. But still love the GSXR too much

[The Stranger]

So what do we think, the perfect all rounder??

Absolutely. It's cured my magazine cravings.
Forget about that Honda shit, it's too late to bat for the other team now, you're too old, they don't want you.
And why take the hit on the power?
Mid range on mine is plus 20hp and fueling is not an issue.

[martybabe]

Absolutely. It's cured my magazine cravings.
Forget about that Honda shit, it's too late to bat for the other team now, you're too old, they don't want you.
And why take the hit on the power?
Mid range on mine is plus 20hp and fueling is not an issue.

Haha, trust me any team would want me if they stand to make money out of me but no, I can see why other bikes appeal to other folk but that baby draws me in like spotting a nude woman on the beach amongst a sea of woman in bikinis, I ain't got eyes for nothing else,at the moment it's number one on the lust list.

Do you have a pic of yours Pleeease, I don't get to see many here in forgotten Town,