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My new motorcycle!
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WisMan
Senior member
i really liked the Yamaha R6's but 10k is a little out of my price range.
CombatChuk
Platinum Member
The bike you have is much better suited for the street. Besides I'd feel cheated buying a new R6 since Yamaha originally claimed a redline of 17,500RPM (It ended being around 16,500). Even at a 16,500 rpm when would you be able to wind it out on the street?
One bike that hasn't seen a mention yet (unless I missed it) is the new Triumph Daytona 675. It's a triple cylinder which means in terms of power & torque bands it's midway between a twin and four. It's got plenty of low end grunt which makes it more forgiving, for example if you've accidentally short-shifted into a corner, instead of having to slam it down a gear or lose it you can just open her up and it'll pull you through. The power comes lower down than an I4, so regular riding doesn't involve ragging the engine so much.
Nice and light too at ~160Kg.
Reviews are looking good for reliability, and a couple of friends of mine just returned from France with a couple and enjoyed the experience. The only issue is that it really is a sports bike and your natural position is very much over the front wheel. You're pretty much guaranteed a bad back and wrists within an hour or so on the motorway.
oh and zixxer: advising someone to set about their bike with a fvcking dremel days after taking it out the showroom is a *really* dumbass thing to do. Maybe advise going for a 3rd party tail-tidy instead so that the original can be replaced when it comes to selling it would be preferable?
Also, surely 'modding' your bike is a squidish thing to do, no? 😉
Nice and light too at ~160Kg.
Reviews are looking good for reliability, and a couple of friends of mine just returned from France with a couple and enjoyed the experience. The only issue is that it really is a sports bike and your natural position is very much over the front wheel. You're pretty much guaranteed a bad back and wrists within an hour or so on the motorway.
oh and zixxer: advising someone to set about their bike with a fvcking dremel days after taking it out the showroom is a *really* dumbass thing to do. Maybe advise going for a 3rd party tail-tidy instead so that the original can be replaced when it comes to selling it would be preferable?
Also, surely 'modding' your bike is a squidish thing to do, no? 😉
Triumph
Lifer
Pussy!😛 You're not supposed to put your weight on your wrists, you're supposed to hold yourself up with your back. And your back muscles will adjust after a few good rides. Sport bike positions are actually better for your back. When leaned over, your back acts as a spring over bumps, whereas with an upright seating position, impacts go directly up your spine.
CombatChuk
Platinum Member
See a few posts above 🙂
CombatChuk
Platinum Member
I forgot to mention it, but sweet new bike. 😀
RelaxTheMind
Platinum Member
eyes are set on a used r6
Motorcycling can be darn cheap if you don't buy new sport bikes.
I have an air-cooled standard that's as old as I am. Dead reliable, 50MPG, $1000 cash to buy it, $200/year to insure it. Gear is a one-time purchase; I probably spent $500 or so for a helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, and boots (granted, not motorcycle-specific boots). Of course, I'm sure the OP's bike is MUCH more fun to ride, but mine is still enjoyable, and makes a great commuter.
finally someone in here who i can agree with...
other than the boots comments...the OP needs gear, or else he'll have stubs to "walk" on...c'mon i can see your skin with your feet up, and a guy i know...well lets just say the doctor told him he woulda been better off riding naked than with the jeans on because he had to pull so much denim out of his legs...
I ride in a leather jacket and joe rocket alter ego pants every time i ride...period. Geting some speedmaster pants for when im not running an errand.
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