Naked bikes

[pritch]

I believe that I will have to change the rear shock - because I weigh more than I should. But I dont want to spend 18k on the new Street Triple R.

On a Street Triple the forks might need attention as well. I seem to recall a comment by Dr Robert to that effect in another thread.

When BIKE tested the R model they kept waiting for a moment when it became clear that the up-specced parts were performing at a higher level. That moment never came, the R wan't noticably different to the standard model.

Have fun.

[martybabe]

I hate to sound like a needle stuck in a groove but before ya spend yer money on a second hand minter, consider a GSX1400...I know but listen.

$12000 ish dollars brand new!

Naked and good looking

Biger engine than you stated but Rides as easy as a 250cc comuter ,if you so wish

Big and comfy for a big fella

Goes like bloody stink and then some, if you so wish

An awesome naked bike at $7K-$12K, Obviously it's your call all I'm saying is if there's one sat in a shop near you, take it for a spin before you hand over your dollars, worst case scenario is you've had a hoot of a test ride for no monies. Enjoy what ever you get.

[Mikkel]

Goes like bloody stink and then some, if you so wish

And if that isn't enough I know of a guy who can show you how to put a turbo on it.

A 500 meter powerstand on a GSX1400 with a smallish guy at the helm leaning off into the wind to keep it straight is an impressive sight indeed.

[YellowDog]

I hate to sound like a needle stuck in a groove but before ya spend yer money on a second hand minter, consider a GSX1400...I know but listen.

$12000 ish dollars brand new!

Naked and good looking

Biger engine than you stated but Rides as easy as a 250cc comuter ,if you so wish

Big and comfy for a big fella

Goes like bloody stink and then some, if you so wish

An awesome naked bike at $7K-$12K, Obviously it's your call all I'm saying is if there's one sat in a shop near you, take it for a spin before you hand over your dollars, worst case scenario is you've had a hoot of a test ride for no monies. Enjoy what ever you get.

Yes I agree that the GSX1400 is an excellent bike. I would have bought one if the salesman had read the brochure. Unfortunately he pitched it as outdated and obsolete technology that has been glossed up to clear. It is very meaty looking and has a lot of impressive grunt. I prefered it to the new 1250 Bandit that seems to have replaced. The Bandit seems quite boring to me. Sure it delivers the goods if you ask. It just wasn't as responsive as I would have hoped and I hated the gearing ratios. So I bought a Tiger instead. Very happy that I made the right choice for me.

Do yourself a favour and ignore the image/expectation thing and just find the right bike for you.

[Road Warrior]

No love for the Kawi?? I have had one since '03 and love it.
No problems so far..just a butt ugly pipe..easily fixed
http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_c...000B9F&do=list
Gary

[Unit:Me]

Yes I agree that the GSX1400 is an excellent bike. I would have bought one if the salesman had read the brochure. Unfortunately he pitched it as outdated and obsolete technology that has been glossed up to clear. It is very meaty looking and has a lot of impressive grunt.
I bought a Tiger instead. Very happy that I made the right choice for me.

Do yourself a favour and ignore the image/expectation thing and just find the right bike for you.

Thats it right there, well said.

As for the GSX1400 I had a ride on one not so long ago and just found it too clumpsy and, well, mushy. Bang for buck they are a great buy, but imo your better off buying 2nd hand and picking up better quality if you are putting a cap on $$ you want to spend, just know the bikes history well is all.

[Bend-it]

My Raptor! Then I can go get a new bike as well!!

[Anarkist]

I like my bikes, like I like my woman. Naked.

'nuff said.

[boomer]

Wanna buy an '07 Super Duke R..?!

[Unit:Me]

Wanna buy an '07 Super Duke R..?!

WTF? Has this bike now got the two week ownership curse

[Blatman]

Be a man! Buy a V-Max!

[boomer]

WTF? Has this bike now got the two week ownership curse

Annette, is there something i need to know? do you still own this bike?

[Drogen Omen]

Well - looks like I may have a buyer for the V-Strom

Which means I will be looking for a new bike.

Smaller Naked bikes have my attention at the moment. The main one in my sights being the Street Triple (in White - just to piss off Gubb).

I believe that I will have to change the rear shock - because I weigh more than I should. But I dont want to spend 18k on the new Street Triple R.

So question to the great unwashed (thats you fellas).

In a similar price range to the Street Triple - what other naked bikes would you recommend I test ride. Any gems that are a 'must ride' - does the Honda Hornet 600 actually make you gay - are there some naked bikes that look the part but are best avoided.

Im not a fast or very good rider - Just for commuting and blasting around on a the weekends / evenings.

Buell Lightning XB12s (short version)
Buell Lightning XB12Ss (Long version)
they are quite cheap for a 1200cc bike. like under $16k for a 2008 model and even cheaper for the 900cc model.

Take one for a spin before you say Buell's are shit...

i was also looking at the Street tripple but was out of my price range. so i took the Buell for a spin and loved it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

On a Street Triple the forks might need attention as well. I seem to recall a comment by Dr Robert to that effect in another thread.

When BIKE tested the R model they kept waiting for a moment when it became clear that the up-specced parts were performing at a higher level. That moment never came, the R wan't noticably different to the standard model.

Have fun.

because I have now been completely spoilt by having sets of forks worked over and using Ohlins shocks, I now have to factor into the cost of any new bike those costs as well ($2500 to $3k or so, money well spent). Thats why I would be tempted to buy the standard Street Triple, spend the money on Ohlins and fork rebuild, and live with the brakes. Its not like the thing weighs a lot, and if you feel the brakes are totally shit, there presumably are things you can do to upgrade the standard stoppers. I think I am agreeing with you.

In Straya last week, the sticker price of the standard street triple was $12500, and the R was $13500, and so the lesser difference means you probably would say "yup" to the R.

Some of the accessories are fantastic, too: particularly the Arrow low pipes.

[Hitcher]

Take one for a spin before you say Buell's are shit...

Nice bikes, as long as you don't have to listen to them...