What to buy....

[Wallace12R]

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[LewisBeGoog]

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,

[Carbon_ZX6R]

I'm thinking possibly an RSV falco good bikes and well in budget

[LewisBeGoog]

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.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

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

[Snozzeltoff]

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.

[Green_Ninja]

Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs  . Previously ridden a 10 plate one and that was nearly as good, highly recommended do bike 

[Alzo]

Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs  . 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.

[Tiiimmmaaayyyy]

Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs  . 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 

[Alzo]

Just bought a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 it's the dogs  . 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 

I enjoyed the Explorer too...but the Tiger Sport ticked all the boxes for me.

[LewisBeGoog]

Thanks all! Plan us a couple of test rides before Cos/M6rk style haggling.

[Green_Ninja]

Thanks all! Plan us a couple of test rides before Cos/M6rk style haggling.

Always the best plan  then buy what YOU like and what suits YOU 

[LewisBeGoog]

More interested in not being put if with horror stories as much as anything.

[Green_Ninja]

More interested in not being put if with horror stories as much as anything.

understandable