New bike for me, Thinking upright but sporty

[nsrpaul]

left field idea?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-234799481.htm

[Sensei]

[QUOTE=Joe Blogs;Now just to expand on this, I now pose the question.....

Tuono R or .... Tuono R Factory.............

Both great bikes but of course the Ohlins set up will cost more but give you more in return , same as a KTM will with their White Power suspenion .

[Joe Blogs]

Do you think its worth the extra 3 or so grand tho?

[DMNTD:Me]

Do you think its worth the extra 3 or so grand tho?

...if the extra $3,000 isn't going to completely break the bank....HELL YES!
The 'wank factor' alone makes it worth while

[Usarka]

Go the factory. Nothing like a quick wank!

[DesmoDAZ]

Doooonnnnnn'TTTTT buy a Bandit, they are just plain ol boring, they are like a early 90's commodore, they get you there but thats about it.
The KTM 990 SMR is superb.
The KTM Super Duke is superb
The KTM 990 adventurer is also superb.
BMW, nice enough but they have a real boring power curve.
The Aprilia Doso is unproven but on paper and in the flesh look to be PBG Pretty Bloody Good
The new 2010 Multistrada would be the best, looks way better than it predessor and with the big 1198 mill at 150hp, optional luggage, traction control, ohlins, etc etc
To each their own, think about your needs, the useage, the k's you will do, 2 up riding etc.
The Mv's are very very nice and boy do those engines pull, like a school boy! LOL2
If I had the $$$ it would be the sports touring option on the 2010 mulitstrada 150 hp and stage 3 DTC (Black)
I have spoken to owners of the Quaka 1400 concourse and they just love them, big bike, big power.
You luck guy, youll make the right decision.

[jim1050]

take a new triumph Tiger for a blast

[Winston001]

Nice list of bikes you are looking at. You live in Nelson so consider this: how many MV, Aprilia and KTM mechanics work locally?? Very few if any. Yes you can go to Christchurch but that's a 5 hour drive, not exactly convenient when you need it.

The one marque missing from your list is Ducati. These bikes are popular enough for most mechanics to have seen them so servicing and repairs isn't an issue. IMHO you should add the Ducati Multistrada. In fact here's one in Christchurch http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-283974185.htm. Just what you want, upright position, plenty of power, reliable.

[nsrpaul]

the polite thing to do would be to update this thread with some photos of the flash new ride (not duke 3 flash, but cool all the same)

[Batcerb]

Hes too busy trying to decide if hes going to man up and gut those end cans .....

[Rogue Rider]

Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide what will be my new bike, I want a upright sitting position, and big handle bars. Im thinking along the lines of Tuono R, Superduke R, Speed Triple, CB1000R, Brutale 750 etc. What is everyone's thoughts, what ones are good and what ones should I avoid?

Regards
JB

Go for a Triumph Speed Triple, I have had heaps of bikes, and this one takes the prize for fun, wheelie and fast fun factor. It's naked, grunge and very mean looking. Handles superbly and very fuel efficient, and best of all great resale value unlike some of the other sports bikes.
Also the Daytona's are nice, but the upright ride position of the speed triple is fantastic, sports bike but no back issues.