2006 New Zealand Bike of the Year - Your Vote

[Trudes]

My bike is the best bike. Look at it just sitting there saying "I'm a sexy bitch" and practical too! Even the hubby's is pretty cool too.

[Swoop]

They had this battle on telly a while back...

The Honda Cub!!!!!

[MD]

There is a couple of other bikes on the list which we couldn't fit on the poll as the site only allows 10 options. They are Honda Goldwing, Triumph ST 1050, Yamaha FZ1, BMW F800S. So if a mod can add these bikes it would be great

These bikes are nominated by the distributors in New Zealand.

Argh! Don't add the F800S NOW that I've spent my penny and voted on the triumph. Irrespective of what I have I would have voted for whatever is substantially new and innovative. Hence the 675 and BMW F800 which are both out of left field, achieved stylish looks while still being very functional in terms of their design brief. Others are just minor tweaks on a long running theme.
Polls are great. You can erect tents on them, kick out politicians with them and see their country when in Europe. Or argue over them.

[MD]

Here you are Hitcher, just for you,
Bike most liked by Hitcher;
1. Yamaha FJR1300
2. Yamaha FJR1300
3. Yamaha FJR1300
4. Yamaha FJR1300

That should be enough for a diverse result.

[Ixion]

What about the Buell?

[RantyDave]

Where's the bike capable of touring two up in reasonable comfort, commuting, and going round corners in an entertaining way, for less than $15k new? The ER6n would have a stab at that, but with no fairing and little scope for adding a fly screen thanks to that headlight, touring might be a bit tiresome.

So get the faired version. Isn't the half faired SV1000 remarkably cheap these days too? I believe something called a Z750 can be called into action if necessary as well.

Dave

[James Deuce]

None of which are in the poll. Get my drift?

There's carry over models in the poll too, so that lot DO qualify.

[Indiana_Jones]

Im keen on the 06' Daytona 955i as my next bike.....$17K is a good price...

I was looking at getting a 2003ish 955i for when I got my full.

Also, are they still making them?

Cause' I can't find any pages on them on the Triumph site, there used to be a page for it, but seems to have gone.

I know that they had a few recalls I belive for the 06' Daytona? but yeah, I hope they don't stop. fingers crossed they might be improving it

-Indy

[Maha]

Have a look at this.....Its in the South Island and i want it....

http://proxy.tcimages.net/DisplayIma...=12397277&S=IS

[Maha]

Or this one?.....for you Indy....its in the Naki........$13,495

http://proxy.tcimages.net/DisplayIma...D=9749000&S=IS

[Fatjim]

. Hence the 675 and BMW F800 which are both out of left field, achieved stylish looks while still being very functional in terms of their design brief.

The F800 Stylish?? It's got about as much style as the zit growing happily on my left arse cheek right now.

[Big Dog]

I agree with Jim2 that the focus should be on an accessible day-to-day bike, rather than a two-wheeled equivalent of Angelina Jolie.

I dunno, Angelina would make a good daily rider.

[James Deuce]

Ms Jolie is the feminine equivalent of a Ducati - too much maintenance.

[Big Dog]

Well I never thought I would see the day that there would be a BOTY poll that would only contain bikes I would hesitate to buy.
The only ones that tick all the boxes in my mind are the Aprillia and the k7 750.
K7 disqualified leaves only the Aprillia.
The K14 meets all of the physical needs but lacks any personality.

[Big Dog]

Ms Jolie is the feminine equivalent of a Ducati - too much maintenance.

Better sucked dry than never lived.....

If you want reliable and only needs servicing 40,000+ goes get a Toyota.