Are we old or have sports bikes had their day?

[MOzZereLLa]

I test rode a KTM 1290R Superduke this morning.

Trust me - sportsbikes are dead (to me). This thing was too quick.

790 is better (by a minuscule whisker of an atom) as you'd work harder to do silly speeds on it and it goes round corners much much better.

I was very very impressed though.

[terry950sm]

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[Maddog]

Sports bikes  are still for me the best bike out there

[Carbon_ZX6R]

I test rode a KTM 1290R Superduke this morning.

Trust me - sportsbikes are dead (to me). This thing was too quick.

790 is better (by a minuscule whisker of an atom) as you'd work harder to do silly speeds on it and it goes round corners much much better.

I was very very impressed though.

two of the bikes im leaning towards as my bones wont take anymore sports bikes sadly

[Lord Danoir the first]

I suppose it depends on what you use it for. I've been trying to get some sort of road riding mojo for the last few years and it's finally occurred to me that I'm not one for long rides or group rides, my riding tends to be short blasts over my favourite roads or using my bike for work.

My Buell is perfect for bombing to meetings in town, it's tiny and brilliant fun around town. It's also great just to bob out on for an hour at lunch.

The MV is great for early morning blasts. It completely changes my riding mindset so familiar roads early in the morning or mid evening are perfect for a run.

If I want to go somewhere far away, I'll jump in the car...... it's comfy, I can chat and eat and listen to music...... can't filter though, but from what I've seen of these big adventure bikes, they're limited due to their size anyway.

Horses for courses kids.

[tucola]

Those Buells are way cool - loved mine.



But, although it's the attitude of an old fart, sportsbike will forever remain to me the coolest of bikes.

[Andy M]

I've just bought a rsv4 to replace a panigale so not dead for me. Not interested in anything else really

[ash]

I think it is an age thing to be fair. What is the average age of folk on here and how long have they had a licence ?

Back in the day. Ok , my day 1993. Pass your test and a few grand put you on a race machine. Everyone had leathers on and the roads were nice , quiet and smooth and i had no fear.

Now... would either be a statistic or have no licence in under a week.

I really want an older Blade. Tho would i be comfy on it as i once was , probably not. Age related ailments .

I'm 52 now and been riding on the road since 81. Never been without a bike since,  but sorned one for about 3 years when the kids were little.