A non sports bike sports bike?

[RantyDave]

Pop down to your Triumph dealer - Speed or Street Triples will suit.

Just what I was going to say, what with being a Triumph fanboy and all. Anyway, a sportsbike with a non-sportsbike seat + handles? Yeah. I have one of those. A mate has a very beautiful Tuono that goes through stages of being for sale too - that would work if you were willing to go towards the f'kin terrifying end of the market.

Dave

[bomma]

i vote the hornet 900!! they are awesome bikes, amazingly nimble, comfortable like you wouldnt believe and more than enuff power for hooning!! plus with a couple of mods you can get it popping wheelies with the flick of your wrist

only downside is the increased hit of the wind that you get with naked bikes but you get used to it....plus it's a lot more fun when you actually feel like you are going the speed that your speedo says you're going!!

[Pumba]

Pop down to your Triumph dealer - Speed or Street Triples will suit

+1

It has even got th magical USD forks that make the bike sooooooooo much faster

[kevfromcoro]

VStrom......

+ 1.........................v.strom

[discotex]

Nice, just looking through the specs though and it still seems lower specd than the rr equivalents.

I may just buy a track bike.....

Yeah it is. That's one reason the CB1000R looks good to me. The whole front end is from the RR so you get the radial mounted calipers blah blah.

Still, how much do you really need? That 600F is probably a spec'd about the same as an 03 600 supersport was. Nothing shoddy about that.

[slowpoke]

a) High spec new components (suspension, brakes etc), not from the parts bin at the factory.
b) Sports bike handling ...

....is designed to go fast with good components.

How the fuck do you go from what is above to what is below....?

VStrom......

+ 1.........................v.strom

I mean it's good at what's designed for, but a quality on-road sports bike it ain't. Good luck trying to find sports rubber for that 19" front wheel....

[Winston001]

VStrom or Triumph Tiger

The VStrom isn't for me but people who own them are very happy. They sell themselves so well Suzuki don't bother to advertise too much. Obviously not a sports bike but the 1000 I rode recently had plenty of go on the open road and handled well. The 650 is said to be even better although not for 2-up. Try one.

[NZsarge]

Tuono Factory.

If you are cashed up:

KTM Superduke (later big tank model)
I reckon!
If you are less cashed up:
Yamaha Thunderace

These are great bikes to be sure but they don't really meet the upright riding position required, enjoyable motorbike to ride when you feel up for it though.

Have a look at the 06- FZ1.
A lot of parts taken directly from the R1.
Handles great, plenty of power.
The riding position allows for long stints without having to unfold yourself when you get off the bike.

Spot on, realistically priced (second hand, probably 1.5 to a couple of grand too expensive new) alternative to a Tuono or SuperDuke with added dose of practicality on the "S" model over the like of the Duke and Tuono.

[Zapf]

The Con's for me would be...

BMW K1200R - Weight
2008 CB1000R - No wind protection
Aprilia Tuono (later) - No wind protection
KTM Superduke (later big tank model) - No wind protection

[slowpoke]

These are great bikes to be sure but they don't really meet the upright riding position required, enjoyable motorbike to ride when you feel up for it though.

I didn't read anything on "an upright riding position", I just got the general gist that no racer couch was allowed. Both the Tuono and Superduke have got bars so don't require a visit to the physio after every ride.

Spot on, realistically priced (second hand, probably 1.5 to a couple of grand too expensive new) alternative to a Tuono or SuperDuke with added dose of practicality on the "S" model over the like of the Duke and Tuono.

Yep, it's just a shame that "practical" has to equal "ugly" with that aesthetically challenged fairing. Nice bikes though.

The Con's for me would be...

BMW K1200R - Weight
2008 CB1000R - No wind protection
Aprilia Tuono (later) - No wind protection
KTM Superduke (later big tank model) - No wind protection

I hear you on the wind protection thing.

As for the weight of the big Beemer, 163hp redeems it. The thing is just brutal. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ro...00r/index.html

[Zapf]

As for the weight of the big Beemer, 163hp redeems it. The thing is just brutal. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ro...00r/index.html

Yes but doesn't help the handling department. Also it is pretty much an over priced Honda Blackbird.

[NZsarge]

Yep, it's just a shame that "practical" has to equal "ugly" with that aesthetically challenged fairing. Nice bikes though.

That's a matter of opinion is'nt it, I would'nt have bought my bike if I had'nt liked the look of it and yes it is a nice bike.

[dipshit]

Naked SV1000 possibly.

Why a naked one? For touring some wind protection is nice. Why not an S?

[Coyote]

Has anyone had any experience with comfort kits?
http://www.streetfighterstore.co.uk/...handlebars/270
They sound like a good way to go if you want a comfy sportsbike.

[Gremlin]

Why do you want sportsbike handling? Surely you want it to be better?

Whats your budget... gives us a better idea...