Letting go of a sports bike

[Druid]

Rode my bike to work today and the pain in my neck was uncomfortable around town. Then I see a XSR700 at work and i quite fancy one. still not sure I want to get rid of my bought and paid for R6 but I suspect a test ride is in order.
In short, it's taken me 18 months to move to the next stage.

[David W]

Nobody can say you're rushing into this....

[Alzo]

The change may be slow...but once you do you won't ever go back.

[Druid]

Test ride on the XSR700 and MT07 Saturday morning.

[Druid]

Test rode the XSR yesterday and put down a deposit. Was gonna trade in but now I can insure both for £240 multi bike, I'm just gonna keep my R6. Just can't bring myself to sell/trade in. Hopefully can make a deal and have both bikes in my garage!!!

[terry950sm]

Some nice looking naked bikes (My definition)  , I have had the pleasure of riding

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[MOzZereLLa]

Interesting - the definition of naked.

For me, a naked is a sports bike without its clothes but very little else changed. Supermotos are not naked bikes, the Multistrada is not a naked bike.

Is the Superduke?? Probably yes. Proved myself wrong.

[David W]

Multistrada has a fairing in my book!

[terry950sm]

Interesting - the definition of naked.

For me, a naked is a sports bike without its clothes but very little else changed. Supermotos are not naked bikes, the Multistrada is not a naked bike.

Is the Superduke?? Probably yes. Proved myself wrong.

In my world, they are naked. 

[Druid]

So today I went to look at a Honda Deauville. Had one before and i've got the XSR for hooning about on. Dealer is closed tomorrow so i've got 36 hours to weigh up trading the R6 for a Deauville. It'll more than likely enable me to commute on  a bike more often as I won't mind this one getting wet. Missus has also said she'd go on the back of this one. It's got heated grips,shaft driven, comfy to ride.Not an R6 though,is it? #stillmullingitover

[Chrisninja]

Hi all,

Not been on here for ages - and this is the first post I came across lol - looks like everyone is getting old .
I've just bought myself a road bike again after 8 years or so track bike riding only. Didn't fancy a sportsbike as I want to do some long tours etc and generally fancied something different, and so after getting myself re-educated on what's available road bike wise these days I decided to get a 2016 Z1000 SX - 1 owner from new with full touring pack!
this one actually -

It fuckin massive, but its so comfy, and the engine is smooooth - does this still count as a ninja?

Chris

[Dom1]

Excellent choice, I would definitely consider one if I went back to road riding.

[Chojin]

Yeah that counts. Although where's the pic?

Rules of the internet and all that - Pics or it didn't happen.

[Manic636]

Its called a Ninja 1000 in the states, not sure I'd count it as massive mind, Ive got a 2014 model and its very capable of dealing with twisty roads and you are right the engine is an absolute peach.. Brilliant road bike

[Chrisninja]

It's this one
http://www.kawasaki-autorama.com//used/bike/161/657806/kawasaki-z1000sx-abs-tourer-2015.aspx