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    Good two-up bikes?

    Have the current steed up for sale & looking at getting something that handles as good as possible but still good for two up riding. Not so much touring just taking the newly acquired Mrs Johnson for a pootle on a sunny Sunday.

    Have been looking at a few bikes but nothing has really jumped out at me so far.


    RF900R - My first big bike, which I loved but my one was shit house two up, more than likely the rear shock needing replacing, but still a lil gun shy of.


    1200S Bandit - Just not really sportie enough for me when Mrs Johnson isn't on.




    What other bikes should I consider? Am thinking of just getting something similar to current steed but just Bi posto
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    yeo -- rf deff a fave. VFR750 sporty but good for the back seater
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    I think your going to have to post some photo's of Mrs Johnson so we can nominate a bike that suits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Headbanger View Post
    I think you're going to have to post some photo's of Mrs Johnson so we can nominate a bike that suits.
    He he...


    Here she is, sexy lil minx
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    Being that we are a "1 bike" family i suggest maybe a TL1000s which my hubby had or maybe a buell(any)

    Something like a R1 are not too good for 2up, keep slipping foward,

    Anything that has a user friendly seat, Try going to bike shops and just sitting on them

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    Quote Originally Posted by FROSTY View Post
    yeo -- rf deff a fave. VFR750 sporty but good for the back seater
    Mmmm VFR750 aye? Don't really like the shape of them tbh Tony

    Quote Originally Posted by coffeejunkie View Post
    Being that we are a "1 bike" family i suggest maybe a TL1000s which my hubby had or maybe a buell(any)

    Something like a R1 are not too good for 2up, keep slipping foward,

    Anything that has a user friendly seat, Try going to bike shops and just sitting on them
    Would def be keen on a TLS or R, pref an R as I have already had an S. Missed on a mint as TLS with all the work been done to it recently, grrrr. Wrong timing
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    I suppose a VFR800 would fit the bill.

    That if you aren't afraid of Hondas of course.
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    judging by the pic, a bike that come with a complimentary pair on handcuffs would be in order...
    (no offense intended!!)
    I have a CBR 600, old, 1991, but great with my beloved on the back!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikkel View Post
    I suppose a VFR800 would fit the bill.

    That if you aren't afraid of Hondas of course.
    Na a lil too much on the tourer side for me, at this stage of my biking life anyway.


    Quote Originally Posted by tigertim20 View Post
    judging by the pic, a bike that come with a complimentary pair on handcuffs would be in order...
    (no offense intended!!)
    Lol non taken, im sure she wouldn't mind either, or the hand cuffs
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    BJ take one for a ride. You will forget the woman is ugly when you realise she was the best damb... er as ya were 00 just ride one
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    I struggle to think of something with handling near your Kawa that will also be suitable 2-up. My 900 maybe but the back seat of mine has only seen the kids on it hooning up and down the drive so I cannot comment. Plus it's a Honda so you'll have to put up with KB gay jokes.......

    GSX1400 or a CB1300 maybe?

    Probably feel a bit like a bus after the Kawa so maybe a few test rides would be required. I've seen some of the 1400's piloted at impressive knots. There is a very good review on KB somewhere from a 1400 owner with a photo of his being hooned around a track.

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    ZX14 but I may be a bit bias
    Loads of torque...can be biffed around a lot more than most people realise especially when the suspension has been dialed in properly.
    Effortless power and a good cheap bike

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    Quote Originally Posted by FROSTY View Post
    BJ take one for a ride. You will forget the woman is ugly when you realise she was the best damb... er as ya were 00 just ride one
    Did you just say Mrs Johnson is ugly??




    Roger that, will take a closer look if the opportunity arises
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    Triumph ST,daytona?,some say is ok.
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    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    RF900R - My first big bike, which I loved but my one was shit house two up, more than likely the rear shock needing replacing, but still a lil gun shy of.
    By gun shy you mean it was too much bike for you? Or what?
    The RF900 is great bike for two up - must of been something wrong with your shock
    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    1200S Bandit - Just not really sportie enough for me when Mrs Johnson isn't on.
    You're joking right ?
    It may look a bit more of a tourer, but it doesn't lack in the performance and handling department, take it from me it will dispatch the RF900 easily enough - my Bandit has seen some 'sportier models' disappearing in the mirrors
    Take one for a ride
    But I do like the VFR750's 800's seem good for two up
    The GSXF range is a nice bike 2 up and sporty look as well
    Honda Blackbird as to be the ultimate 2up bike and sportier than you'll need on the road
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