I was tempted to pick up a new sports bike for this years TT. The Honda Fireblade SP was looking likely, but I fear a bit more Yoga would be required for me to enjoy it as much, as I’ve got far to...
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I was tempted to pick up a new sports bike for this years TT. The Honda Fireblade SP was looking likely, but I fear a bit more Yoga would be required for me to enjoy it as much, as I’ve got far to...
Awesome - good luck!
I’ve been riding bikes now for 45 years, and couldn’t imagine not enjoying a ride out. The old man is close to 80, and still very quick - he’s had a 2nd place finish in the...
Id say the originally BMW S1000RR came close to replicating the above, with around 25bhp (to much more than that against some) more than anything else. But since then we haven’t seen much more than...
Hope you enjoy the new bike Tony. I’ll be interested in your views on it over the next 6-9 months. If it stays that long :devilish:
Isnt the speed limit in that archaic isle (:la:) only 70 though :devilish:
I tried 5 different screens on my most used bike before finding one suitable and turbulence free.
I rarely ride a sports bike these days, even when I’m in the mood for a fast ish ride. Most bikers that come to the TT these days aren’t on the latest sports bikes either. The Triumph would be more...
Bring it over to next years TT Tony - you’d love it!
Fantastic news!
Well done Tony.
Very good! I watched him set the 100mph lap on the (a single front disc) TZR :)
Oxley?
No, when braking hard or too hard while cornering and the bike stands up, it’s physics.
perfect learner bike, very well regarded and will sell very quickly when you have had your use. Looks in great condition too!
It’s more exciting than buying watches ;)
Also, thankfully a rarer event or I’d be well and truly bankrupt
& new model out v soon
Tony, just take lots out for a play and see which ones you prefer wheelieing the most :devilish:
;)
The BMW is an acquired taste - the engine is my favourite power delivery for a non-sports bike.
Most Triumphs I’ve seen have cheap parts, such as the bolts, levers, circlips etc. Not an...
There is no question in my mind that the Ducati is the better looking bike, probably rides a lot better too, and the fittings are probably higher quality. That’s said as we have a Triumph triple in...
Who knows what the choice would be...
If I didn’t own any bike I’d be looking for around 100-150bhp, but that’s just me and I like to ride quickly on unrestricted roads when possible.
If the...
I’m used to both high and low seats having adventure and sports bikes, but it does make a difference. The old man gave up riding his GS last year (and bought a R1200r LC) as it was getting a little...
I’d agree the R9T variants are better looking than most, but it’s also double the price of some. There is a Guzzi Stone on the GS forum with v low miles for around £6k. How much is an R9.
It all...
I know, I thought you would appreciate that ;) - but in all honesty it’s just a review, and the bike is light for a Guzzi and not high power etc. It would be very comfortable, and being shaft drive...
Guzzi looks great too:
http://www.piston.my/2018/02/08/bikes-moto-guzzi-v7-iii-stone-you-need-big-stones-to-ride-this/
I’m very partial to BMW twins, as we have at least 9 in the family at the minute, but they are at a completely different entry point. Nothing wrong with that, but depends what you are considering.
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The Triumph is at a different price/performance point. The MT suspension is lacking compared to a sports bike, but perfectly adequate for day to day use. If I was hammering one I'd have the...
I wouldn't get hung up on cc
The MT07 is awesome, and a lot of fun. More fun (but a lot slower) than the MT09 imho.
I wouldn't discount the Ducati Scrambler. They were really cheap for a Ducati...