Help! Can't decide what bike to buy!

[slowpoke]

Aren't Aprilia and Triumph handled by the same importer? Can't say I've heard good things about back up for either of 'em to tell you the truth.

Coming from a 109 I just can't see you being happy with a wee 750 twin. The 1200 might be a different story.

The CB1000R strikes me as a great base to start from. Wack a pipe and a set of renthal's on it and you've got instant attitude, with huge scope for more if you want (it's a detuned 'blade motor...hint, hint) It's got fully adjustable forks for those track days, whereas I don't think the lil' Dorsoduro has adjustable compression damping. So yeah, CB1000R for me....I mean you.

[dickie]

go with the cb mate ive had one for 2 yrs its an awesome bike i hav made some mods to it and a custom paint job ,i been round the south island twice on it great allrounder ,you can see pics off it on an earlier thread in this catagory, real good bike !!

[SVboy]

The aprilia would be the choice for handling, hooliganism and good track day potential[with possible re-springing at the front first], but last for seat comfort, fuel range, reliability and appalling warranty support. But funnest!!PS Get the FACTORY! The Honda-if you cant say something nice....dont say anything at all......!

[short-circuit]

Street Triple is the best road bike of the last 10 years in my not so humble opinion.

+1. Once you put after-market suspension on etc they become even better than perfect. I'm selling my one - it's pretty well sorted

[DFV]

I have a factory Aprilia that is less than a year old. I recently rode the 675 Triumph and was impressed. Sold on Triumph triple.

[5150]

Z1000 looks very nice this time of the year
Just to throw a spanner in the works