Always thought the K7 GSXR was the best looking of the bunch, especially in that colour scheme with the smaller OEM exhaust.
Interesting to see someone go from the S1000R to the S1000RR too. Usually it's the other way round but I guess you're either a sports bike person or you're not.
Great bikes and I loved the colours, takes you back doesn’t it!
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Looking at Andy’s bike CV sportsbikes are in his DNA ;), not even a dalliance with a big tourer, RT, FJ, etc. No he has a definite preference for head down arse up bikes and.............a very tasty collection too. Thanks for posting Andy.
Thinking about it , how about posting your bike purchases in and out over just the LAST 3 years.
1957 Rabeneick Moped Out
1961 BSA SS80 single. Out
1982 RD200DX twin. Out
1992 Kr1s 250 Kawasaki Out
2008 Bmw F650GS. Out
2010 Vespa 125 ie Out
2010 Suzuki Van Van 125. Out
In
1977 Kawasaki KH250
1990 Kawasaki kr1s
2016 Bmw F700GS
2019 Honda Monkey 125.
Steve
Last edited by higham5; 31st March 2020 at 09:29.
Need to go to the shops today to get a few essentials, so I'll be popping out on two wheels with a backpack; in fact, I have a lovely route to the local Tesco Express so I'll go for that rather than the larger supermarket round the corner. Can't bloody wait, to be honest - I'm getting severe withdrawal symptoms.
First the GSF650N otherwise known as the Suzuki Bandit. First big bike and had it for about five years.
Bought a Honda PCX125 moped to go alongside to try and save money on fuel as the daily commute to London was getting a big juicy. Sadly what you save in petrol you lose in road presence. Safe to say I'll never touch a moped again.
In came the GS which was the best deal I could find after weeks of AutoTrader searching. Sadly I realised after three weeks that a good deal made me feel like a policeman and no one moved out of my way anymore.
Lastly onto the R1200 GSA Triple Black. I've had two of these back to back as I wanted the TFT display. No point sharing two pictures but safe to say this bike is overkill and I love it. Full Akra Ti system so lots of noise and with the led lights and spots lots of road presence, too. Also great in the summer with a mini screen on the front.
Last edited by wileeeeeey; 31st March 2020 at 09:49.
Last three years is easy for me
I don't miss the Street Twin at all as it was a bit underpowered. I wish I still had the Striple too, though - perfect bike, that one.
Going back a good few years, though, it all started with these...
In and out over the last 3 years is east:
Out: nothing. Still have R1200R LC, R80RT, R65RS
In: Triumph Street Scrambler
Nice Dream Tony, not seen one of those in years
.....
Last edited by downer; 31st March 2020 at 21:18.
Ha ha, I went from a Triumph Tiger Cub (all my mates had british bikes to start with) to a Honda 250k4. It too seemed huge, and the electrics seemed wonderful at the time. The 12v headlight in particular was so much brighter than the Joe Lucas prince of darkness 6v one one the Cub!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Last three bikes:
R1250GS HP
MV Agusta Brutale Corsa
Castrol Honda SP2
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Out:
Speed Triple (The Beast)
Best engine ever put into a motorcycle. Loved this bike, but I’ve realised I prefer something lighter.
Out:
DRZ commuter/BMX. Sold to Kerry, and what a nightmare that was (sorry Kerry!)
In:
CCM Spitfire. Thumping hand-built British single, made with loving care and almost sufficient attention by pipe smoking men in flat caps. Proper.
British Bike romance for me lasted 3 years , gorgeous to look at reliable as the weather. Broke down numerous times and bits like the rear light reflector / case just vibrated off and made a bid for freedom. Also do you like the bokeh shot Tony.
Oh forgot to say Right hand gear change so after nearly 45 years of Jap bikes any approach to a roundabout or junction was like a fit of St Vitus dance !!
One of the few bikes I would just go into the garage and kick over just to hear to 1960's timbre and bark through what is nearly an open exhaust as standard.
Then just mixing it with my racing mates , bit of knee down action and BSI approved haircut
RD 200 only did 25 miles on it in 2 years bought at the right price as an ISA for my lad. Did OK on it too
lastly the sensible one , on day one collection at Williams BMW in Manchester , top guys to deal with
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Don't know how to post pics but my last 3 years have been
1. MSX 125
2. Harley 883
3. KTM 790
Loving the ktm at the moment
sold 9 years ago
In and out over the last 3 years..............
1 out, '07 Harley Street Bob 1584cc.
Everything bad they say about these is right. And everything good they say about them is right too. Owned a lot of bikes over the years from a Tiger Cub to Jap fours and never smiled so much as when I was riding it. Owned it 7 years and sold it for £500 less than I paid for it!
1 in...2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. 96 BHP less than the Italian stallion I was thinking of buying, but one test ride convinced me it had enough to get back to more simple times. Enjoying doing a few mods to it and have that fun feeling back about bikes that I had when I had a Tiger Cub all those years ago. Now where did I put those white socks and scarf!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
The last of my sports bikes, Honda CBR1000RR Repsol :
Which made way for my first BMW R1200GS Adventure :
Which then made way for my second R1200GS Adventure, this time the anniversary model :
Then my third, this time an LC, which started out like this :
And ended up like this :
But it's just made way for my latest GS Adventure, the new 1250. Just got the miles done for its first service and then everything gets locked down :
All booked on for the Barcelona MotoGP setting off on 1st June, don't think that's going to be happening now
I can't contribute to the three years thing as I haven't bought or sold anything in the last three years but here's my Street Triple a few weeks after I bought it in 2007:
There's also this languishing the garage that I'm ashamed to say I haven't touched for a few years now, although I'm starting to feel motivated to get back on it:
It started life in my possession as this:
What was I thinking!
Just received this from Lind Motorrad... very tempting indeed, I must say, and I can see a few of you lot going for it (theres a link to further info at the end of the post).
BMW R 1250 GS XDRIVE HYBRID
The BMW GS models powered by the boxer flat-twin engine have been the perfect companion for anyone wishing to explore the furthest reaches of our planet for over three decades. Be it the Himalayan mountains, the Saharan desert or the polar circles – the “GS” has always provided motorcycle adventurers with the ideal combination of touring and long-distance travel qualities, dynamic performance, endurance and off-road capability.
The unique all-wheel drive of the front wheel of the new R 1250 GS xDrive Hybrid ensures even better traction on slippery road conditions, deep sand or mud. This technological feat was achieved using the system developed by BMW Automobiles. All-wheel drive can be operated automatically or manually by the rider via the 2WD (Two-Wheel Drive) switch located on the left handlebar operation unit. It activates the wheel-hub e-Drive system which functions both as electric motor and generator. With the additional output of 33 kW (45 hp) and overall 125 kW (170 hp) system performance, the innovative all-wheel drive system opens up a whole new dimension of performance and offroad-suitability.
A new generation of batteries, derived from BMW i battery technology, stores the energy recuperated during braking. The e-Drive system on the front wheel is supplied with this energy and the R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid rider can use it for accelerating in addition to the power delivered by the combustion engine. Thanks to sophisticated management technology the power is always supplied to the front wheel in the right amount and appropriately depending on the riding situation. This means that the front wheel only receives the amount of power as the traction conditions permit – for example in wet or deep snow conditions. The rider can use a number of riding modes to customise how the all-wheel drive system operates and adjust the hybrid system’s recuperation strategies to suit his needs. Everything can be controlled using the innovative LCD display.
This bike will get you anywhere, on any surface - even to the North pole.
In the past months the test version of the new R 1250 GS xDrive Hybrid covered countless thousands of kilometres in the toughest of riding conditions. The most extreme demands were placed on the bike last winter, when Reiner Scherbeck, the head of winter testing at BMW Motorrad, rode it to the North Cape on a first stage and from there across the frozen Barents Sea to the North Pole and back again.
Scherbeck: “We were absolutely amazed how problem-free and reliable the all-wheel drive worked even at minus 56 degrees. Thanks to our functional BMW rider equipment, the cold temperatures were no problem for the rider, too. Probably the most thrilling conclusion we can draw from our test runs, is that for the first time we can offer a motorcycle that makes riding a motorcycle a pleasure at snow depths of 1.25 metres in high winter with the new R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid. Special front section components have also been developed for this purpose as well as high-speed suitable M+S all-season tyres. This was also necessary in order to meet the necessary requirements for high-speed winter operation.”
Launching at BMW Motorrad Centres across the UK later this year. Click below to find out more and register your interest.
FIND OUT MORE
Wonder how many calls they’ll get?
Less than 3 years but a few changes since passing my test in Jan 19...
First up was my Street Twin. Great first bike and loved the looks and sound but as Tony mentioned above it was low on power, and to me felt quite cramped and was not great 2 up so moved it on after just 6 months and 5K miles. Luckily I got a great deal on it pre reg so didn't lose too much...
In next came a bit of an impulse purchase of my Tiger 800. Technically a fantastic bike that should have ticked all the boxes. The reality was it didn't make me turn around and look at it when walking away and being a touch short in leg I did find it quite top heavy and the triple quite revy. 6 months and about 5K miles again before realising it was not the bike for me. It was a bit too good if that makes any kind of sense?!
And now the one I have that I should have got after the Street Twin instead of the Tiger. My T120 Black. Love it.
My recent bike ownership:
Triumph Tiger (traded in for the Bonneville)
Bonneville Black (which I still have)
Had to scratch the Ducati itch so started with the Multistrada (traded in for the KTM after a couple of years and 20k mikes)
Another Ducati itch (which I still have)
KTM 1290 Super Duke R (which I still have)
Last edited by Stanford; 1st April 2020 at 12:14.
I did DAS two years ago and wanted a BMW to go with my two BMW cars, so this was my first bike:
Still got the R9T but wanted either a classic or a GS to add to the collection, so ended up with something that is both:
1995 R1100GS with 9,000 miles on the clock. I added loads of NOS bits to spec it up to the max including top box, mounting rack, bars to accept original heated grips, the grips and associated wiring etc. etc.
This is my favourite bike of the many I’ve owned. Absolutely loved it and IMHO the perfect street bike.
What’s that exhaust? I had the full acropovic titanium decat system on mine, it was literally awesome.
Terrible clutch slip in 5th and 6th in the upper rev ranges though which was a well documented issue in the forums...have they sorted that?
It is a great bike for sedate rides around the curvier A and B roads although it is also comfortable enough to go touring on (but I must admit to fitting a screen for trips involving big motorway miles).
It’s the stock system apart from an Austin Racing slip on; plenty of ‘character’ considering it hasn’t been de-catted.
I haven’t experienced any clutch slip although I have seen threads recommending stronger clutch springs on earlier bikes, maybe it’s been sorted?
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Last edited by Stanford; 2nd April 2020 at 10:47.
you would have to be going at a hell of a rate using the upper 5/6th rev ranges :P , most ppl ive spoken to regarding the 1290r dont even bother using 6th gear - nice bikes thou i would not mind one myself.
Clutch slip normally happens at peak torque revs not at the top of the rev range. Had a 9r that was a pain for this.