Hi
Being new to motorcycles, one of the most enjoyable aspects has been researching what to buy next. I have about 12 months to go before I can sit my full (thanks to the regulatory changes) but I’ve narrowed down my choices somewhat. My clear favourite so far is Triumph’s Street Triple. Other favourites include:
Triumph Street Triple
BMW S1000RR
Triumph Speed Triple
Harley Davidson Seventy-Two
Kawasaki Z1000
Triumph Daytona 675
Kawasaki Ninja ZX636
Triumph Bonneville America
I’m sure many others will pop up on the radar over the next 12 months.
My question is what these bikes are like day to day. I ride about 40kms each day and part of the reason I went 2 wheels was to save on gas and cut through traffic easily.
My budget’s about $20k and I want to buy new (never had a new car or bike – this is a once off treat). As much as I like the idea of a BMW1000RR, I can’t see myself going with a bike with that much power and price tag. I’m “flexible” with speed limits and I don’t want to end up a messy pulp biting off more than I can chew.
Can anyone recommend a good middle weight, easy on gas when you want it to be, great through traffic, lots of fun to ride, bike for about $20K?
Cheers
GNJ
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