Quote from: terry950sm on August 11, 2019, 04:53:33 PMhttps://youtu.be/fqbp4W-4ac0

He wants a supernaked - not a tourer

well I took a mt10 out Saturday
its a very nice bike, does everything you could ask of it, i liked seating position, looks and handling of bike.. oh and cruise control, brakes were excellent and in the "A" setting power was responsive, if not a bit  twitchy.
But didn't get any sense of excitement from riding it, felt very by the numbers.
maybe it was down to fact I could barely hear it underneath me?
maybe i am too used to power delivery from a v-twin?
maybe it is fact its not a sportsbike as neio has mentioned?
i dunno

i think i need a bit more of a emotional reaction before chopping in the 899!

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 11, 2019, 07:35:31 PM

Quote from: terry950sm on August 11, 2019, 04:53:33 PMhttps://youtu.be/fqbp4W-4ac0

He wants a supernaked - not a tourer

if i was replacing both bikes with just one, the GT would probably be my choice.
but i like having the 2 bikes.
the smt allows me to ride in winter and rain and use to commute etc and not worry about adding miles to it or it getting covered in muck
while i can have something pretty and shiny in the garage when the sun is out and want a more focused ride.

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 11, 2019, 07:35:31 PM

Quote from: terry950sm on August 11, 2019, 04:53:33 PMhttps://youtu.be/fqbp4W-4ac0

He wants a supernaked - not a tourer

The whole point of me posting the video, was to show the GT is as good as a supernaked or better. It is also a capable tourer.

I love mine but had to spend a small fortune to get it right.
New rear sets, adjustable bar risers and the big purchase was KTech shock and fork internals.

Quote from: David W on August 12, 2019, 05:36:14 PMI love mine but had to spend a small fortune to get it right.
New rear sets, adjustable bar risers and the big purchase was KTech shock and fork internals.

And I suspect your bike is much better than the SP as a result.

I was quite disappointed by the SP when I rode it.

Sometimes you need to live with something to realise the merits. I have another S1000R because it suits me perfectly...effortless...seamless power...at the moment there isn't another bike out there any better for me.
Enjoy the search...I hope you find the right one.

so busy for next few weeks doubt ill have time to do much about my search for a bit
other than hopefully get to make brum brum noises while sitting on some bikes at silverstone in a couple of weeks

Quote from: komp on August 13, 2019, 08:27:09 AMso busy for next few weeks doubt ill have time to do much about my search for a bit
other than hopefully get to make brum brum noises while sitting on some bikes at silverstone in a couple of weeks

I'm Silverstone bound this year again. 😁😁😁

Quote from: Alzo on August 13, 2019, 08:30:57 AM

Quote from: komp on August 13, 2019, 08:27:09 AMso busy for next few weeks doubt ill have time to do much about my search for a bit
other than hopefully get to make brum brum noises while sitting on some bikes at silverstone in a couple of weeks

I'm Silverstone bound this year again. 😁😁😁

we will have to definitely catch up at some point then
you there all 3 days?

Quote from: komp on August 13, 2019, 08:36:47 AM

Quote from: Alzo on August 13, 2019, 08:30:57 AM

Quote from: komp on August 13, 2019, 08:27:09 AMso busy for next few weeks doubt ill have time to do much about my search for a bit
other than hopefully get to make brum brum noises while sitting on some bikes at silverstone in a couple of weeks

I'm Silverstone bound this year again. 😁😁😁

we will have to definitely catch up at some point then
you there all 3 days?

Arrive Thursday evening through to Sunday. Tucker and Chuggy too.

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 12, 2019, 06:32:05 PM

Quote from: David W on August 12, 2019, 05:36:14 PMI love mine but had to spend a small fortune to get it right.
New rear sets, adjustable bar risers and the big purchase was KTech shock and fork internals.

And I suspect your bike is much better than the SP as a result.

I was quite disappointed by the SP when I rode it.

I think so.  I'm reaching the opinion that electronic suspension is just marketing snake oil.

Quote from: David W on August 13, 2019, 02:30:24 PM

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on August 12, 2019, 06:32:05 PM

Quote from: David W on August 12, 2019, 05:36:14 PMI love mine but had to spend a small fortune to get it right.
New rear sets, adjustable bar risers and the big purchase was KTech shock and fork internals.

And I suspect your bike is much better than the SP as a result.

I was quite disappointed by the SP when I rode it.

I think so.  I'm reaching the opinion that electronic suspension is just marketing snake oil.

Works great on the S1000R...two choices...Road or Dynamic and they just get on with it...mates Ducati V4S has way too much choice that his mind is fried

took out this yesterday for a wee spin


what an engine! i have heard good things about it, but was not quite prepared for how good it was.
they didnt have an RS to take out, just the S, so no quick shifter, but very impressed with the bike in general.
still not sure about the looks, but not sure i would care with that engine underneath me.
its a serious contender right now.

Quote from: komp on August 29, 2019, 08:43:18 AMstill not sure about the looks, but not sure i would care with that engine underneath me.

my dear, it's ALL about the aesthetics