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Opinion.

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by Patyogi, Jun 25, 2013.

  1. Patyogi

    Patyogi Street Fighter +

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    If you had a choice, the dosh, the space to house, to choose two bikes.!!
    One for touring and one for blatting/general riding, without the need to commute.
    Which current models would you choose?

    By touring, I mean large two-up comfort and decent luggage carrying capacity, fuel economy.
    Blatting, I mean weekend ride-out, A & B road ability, knee down(only when it's safe, ossifer) ability and fun/grin attitude, doesn't have to be too comfortable. AND road legal with silencers and tarting add-ons.
     
    Patyogi, Jun 25, 2013
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  2. paganuspaul

    paganuspaul Off Roader +

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    Money no object to buy two new bikes, I'd buy half a dozen older ones instead!
    Practical bike: BMW RT of GS (plus stepladder), or maybe a VFR1200.
    Fun bike: Ducati Monster, KTM Duke or a classic like a Mk1 or 2 Le Mans.
    See, can't do just two!
     
    paganuspaul, Jun 25, 2013
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  3. _Yappa_

    _Yappa_ Official SECB representative down under. +

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    Practical: HORNET!!! (miss him)
    Fun bike: R6 or CBR600F (if guts to have a sports bike not a sports tourer!)
     
    _Yappa_, Jun 25, 2013
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  4. Finchy

    Finchy Guest

    Practical = staying with my KTM, or maybe the new 1190 version

    vs

    Impractical = Ducati 1199 Panigale
     
    Finchy, Jun 25, 2013
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  5. Tony

    Tony Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    BMW K1300S Or VFR1200 F-C For Touring
    V
    Ducati Diavel carbon
     
    Tony, Jun 25, 2013
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  6. Patyogi

    Patyogi Street Fighter +

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    Yeah I like the look of the new KTM's, sat on a few at the show.
     
    Patyogi, Jun 25, 2013
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  7. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    I love my R6 for the blat but am looking for a more commuter/touring friendly second bike. So far quite like the ER6N, the Z750 (if found a lowered one!) and a Suzuki GSF650. Ho hum, decisions, decisions.
    If I could afford it I would also be happy to have a 675r :D
     
    lammyR6, Jun 25, 2013
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  8. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    quite a few for sale on the 675.cc forum leila :)
     
    hoppielimp, Jun 25, 2013
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  9. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    Don't tempt me, I need the commuting bike first lol!
     
    lammyR6, Jun 25, 2013
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  10. Shakey R6

    Shakey R6 Learner

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    For touring would have to be a BMW of some sort, maybe the K1300s
    For fun even though would leave me sterile after 50 miles :red: would be the Ducati 1199 Panigale

    Still love my R6 though :disco:
    Si.
     
    Shakey R6, Jun 25, 2013
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  11. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    Asper your definition :
    Touring = BMW K1600 GTL
    Blatting = Daytona 675 or MV F3
     
    hoppielimp, Jun 25, 2013
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  12. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    not a bad choice i guess :thumbsup:

    so touring is a cb1000gt / 1400 gtr or sprint st

    fun well any modern naked bike or older 600 sports bike.
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 25, 2013
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  13. Roadwart

    Roadwart Administrator Staff Member Administrator +

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    For a full on tourer I`d go with Hoppie & opt for the BMW K1600GTL.

    I`m not really into blatting as per your definition & so would be perfectly happy to stick with my current bike.
     
    Roadwart, Jun 25, 2013
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  14. lost

    lost Samsung leaflet fetishist +

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    Only 2 you have to be joking?
     
    lost, Jun 25, 2013
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  15. Finchy

    Finchy Guest

    Practical ride;
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    Impractical ride;
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    Finchy, Jun 25, 2013
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  16. _Yappa_

    _Yappa_ Official SECB representative down under. +

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    We have an ER6N and a GSF650F here hon. Both are great. Joe's been surprised with how much he actually likes the ER6N!!
     
    _Yappa_, Jun 26, 2013
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  17. Patyogi

    Patyogi Street Fighter +

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    I like a bit of impractical as well, wonder where that tattoo ends up?
     
    Patyogi, Jun 26, 2013
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  18. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    it's a heshe so take a guess lol
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 26, 2013
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