So the blade was picked up by the insurance company this morning and although the bikes not in terrible nick based on some of the stuff that's definitely RIP. I have no doubt it's a write off...
So while I wait for the the insurance pay out to come though I need wheels before the traffic or the train based misery kills me.
As this is likely a 6 months stop gap bike and will be 95% used for a 90 mile round trip commute. I'm considering something different to my normal sports bike choices any suggestions?
Current things is...
Triumph Tiger
Yamaha TDM
Vfr800
But other opinions? Top whack is 2.5k
ZRX1200?
There's a nice blackbird on The Bike Bay on Facebook for £1500
Aprilia Falco?
Yam XJR
BMW G650 Sertao?
A b1h ?
If you can get a 1050 Tiger in your budget it would have to be that. If you can't get a 1050 I'd look elsewhere.
I never saw a tiger 1050 in a good state and mileage below 4.5k - a few about in the 35-40k mileage in budget though.
Cracking bike if you can get one.
Can probably pick up the tiger 955 in budget though.
I reckon the TDM could be the bargain winner in that list. Yamaha were well ahead of the market with that bike back in 1991. I've always liked them and I imagine you'll get a newer one in better condition for that money than the other two.
Funny you should say a Tiger 1050, been looking at those. Will really need 4k to get one worth having!
TDM is also on the list.
At 6ft 3 both those make a lot of sense for me!
B1h hahahahahah
ZX12R?
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I rode a 12r once, possibly the most disappointing bike I ever road :-(
Quote from: LewisBeGoog on August 10, 2016, 02:35:13 PM
I rode a 12r once, possibly the most disappointing bike I ever road :-(
Really? In what way Lewis?
I loved mine, took me a while to get used to the size of it and adjust my riding to suit. Stupidly stupidly fast (mine was a first gen A1P so not restricted), comfortable, great handling for such a big bike provided you have the right profile rear tyre fitted, great tank range, great brakes etc if well maintained.
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Quote from: LewisBeGoog on August 10, 2016, 02:35:13 PM
I rode a 12r once, possibly the most disappointing bike I ever road :-(
Really? In what way Lewis?
I loved mine, took me a while to get used to the size of it and adjust my riding to suit. Stupidly stupidly fast (mine was a first gen A1P so not restricted), comfortable, great handling for such a big bike provided you have the right profile rear tyre fitted, great tank range, great brakes etc if well maintained.
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Maybe the one I rode was a turd but it was surprisingly gutless below 6k, took off after but wasn't for me.
I actually like the size though,
I'm thinking possibly an RSV falco good bikes and well in budget
So my insurance paid out...yay
So budget and expectations have risen
Thinking KTM SMT or Tiger 1050.
Would love to hear from anyone who has owned/ridden these. I'm keen on them both as they seem to be the best compromise of practical, fun and capable of a trackday if I fancy it.
I've test ridden both of them and there both brilliant bikes and definitely both get the business done but the KTM does it better imo
Swapped to a '07 Tiger 1050 back in April - I certainly don't regret it.
I only do road riding and it does everything I could ever want. The triple engine is lovely, a proper Arrow can is a must to get the full fruity sound. If you do so get the ECU mapped, stop by a Dealer and they'll do it for £20 there and then.
The first gen 1050's had projector headlamps which I've heard can be a bit crap, however mine is fitted with HIDs from a previous owner, nothing back to say about them though, fantastic clarity at night.
Factory fitted heated grips on some models, nice and tidy, no messy wires, just a shame the switch for them is on a rocker switch by the dash, not easy to reach on the move.
Super comfy and it can hustle along nicely - I don't find the long forks a problem, the dive under breaking not as drastic as I expected. over 200 mile tank range on the motorway but general road riding and larking about I get 170 ish. With standard exhaust and engine map you'd get more.
Plenty of other bikes that would do the same job but if you want a change from jap fours then a triple is epic.
Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs :azn:. Previously ridden a 10 plate one and that was nearly as good, highly recommended do bike :)
Quote from: Green_Ninja on September 06, 2016, 10:17:51 PM
Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs :azn:. Previously ridden a 10 plate one and that was nearly as good, highly recommended do bike :)
Test rode one...loved it...cracking do it all bike.
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Quote from: Green_Ninja on September 06, 2016, 10:17:51 PM
Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs :azn:. Previously ridden a 10 plate one and that was nearly as good, highly recommended do bike :)
Test rode one...loved it...cracking do it all bike.
They're good but it's no Explorer :moto:
Quote from: Tiiimmmaaayyyy on September 07, 2016, 08:19:50 AM
Quote from: Alzo on September 07, 2016, 07:16:21 AM
Quote from: Green_Ninja on September 06, 2016, 10:17:51 PM
Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs :azn:. Previously ridden a 10 plate one and that was nearly as good, highly recommended do bike :)
Test rode one...loved it...cracking do it all bike.
They're good but it's no Explorer :moto:
I enjoyed the Explorer too...but the Tiger Sport ticked all the boxes for me.
Thanks all! Plan us a couple of test rides before Cos/M6rk style haggling.
Quote from: LewisBeGoog on September 08, 2016, 11:36:48 PM
Thanks all! Plan us a couple of test rides before Cos/M6rk style haggling.
Always the best plan :azn: then buy what YOU like and what suits YOU :azn:
More interested in not being put if with horror stories as much as anything.
Quote from: LewisBeGoog on September 09, 2016, 12:15:22 AM
More interested in not being put if with horror stories as much as anything.
understandable :azn: