Suggest bikes for me to test ride

[TheDemonLord]

Since I have my Full licence, I am taking the oppertunity to get my leg over as many bikes as I can to determine what I want to get as my full power bike.

Currently I have taken out:

GSX-R750 (was nice, but I am too fat and unfit for the riding position)
VStrom 1000 (was super comfy to ride, but not what I am after)
GSX1250FA (my pick of the bunch, like my current bike, but with more POWAH!)
GSX1300R (was super nice, although riding position was a little uncomfy)


My criteria is:

Fully Faired
1000cc+
preferably inline 4 (not a fan of V-Twins TBH)
Comfy riding position
Sport Tourer

So - based on the 2 leading bikes (the 1250FA and the 'Busa) what would you recommend I take out for a test ride

[sil3nt]

Zx14
vfr 800
vfr 1200

[Latte]

Triumph Sprint (IL3 but more 4 than Twin).

[Ender EnZed]

At least one of:

FJR1300
ST1300
Concours 14

Also, what's the budget?

[mossy1200]

zx14. Very rider friendly.

[EJK]

S1000RR. Why?

...Why not?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Speed triple

[unstuck]

Would stop people thinking you are a chick.

And it is fully faired.

[EJK]

And it is fully faired.

He said he's looking for a bike, not a tampon!

[unstuck]

He said he's looking for a bike, not a tampon!

He is a hairy cunt, seemed appropriate.

[rocketman1]

Thought i might get one of these.
They apparantely quite docile to ride if you want to.
But 180 hp on tap if you want it, must be a blast.

[Ocean1]

Thought i might get one of these.
They apparantely quite docile to ride if you want to.
But 180 hp on tap if you want it, must be a blast.

Except it's not an IL4. And it's not faired.

[98tls]

Thought i might get one of these.
They apparantely quite docile to ride if you want to.
But 180 hp on tap if you want it, must be a blast.

So that makes a Busa what?

[tigertim20]

K4 gsxr 1000 was an awesome touring bike for me. chuck in on your list just for the hell of it. roomy bike, comfy position, not as aggressive as the latest stuff, strong engine, lots of grunt everywhere

[TheDemonLord]

S1000RR. Why?

...Why not?

Thats on my list to take for a Joy Ride.

As for budget - I am looking around 8-12 K, depending on the bike

There are some that I am looking to take for a ride that have been suggested (Zx14, Speed Triple)