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Bike advice
Hi
I have just sold my Honda fireblade as after my back surgery I find the position hurts my back.
I have been looking at either a KTMm 950 supermoto or a Ducati 1100 Hypermotard and wondered if anyone has any experience on these bike and how they ride on Cornish lanes
Martin
I have just sold my Honda fireblade as after my back surgery I find the position hurts my back.
I have been looking at either a KTMm 950 supermoto or a Ducati 1100 Hypermotard and wondered if anyone has any experience on these bike and how they ride on Cornish lanes
Martin
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I've had a couple of 950SM's. Fantastically smooth bikes to ride and about the right sort of BHP V weight for hooning around lanes on. Great brakes and handling if you get it set up right. Getting on in years now (last ones built 2007 / registered 2011)and some bits no longer being listed by KTM. Also suffer from fuel tank swelling from ethanol which can make them difficult to get back on.Later 990 tanks will fit with some fabrication. Plastic Ducati tanks suffer the same problems. Engine casings can suffer from corrosion.
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Hi all,
I hope everyone has kept safe during these tough times, unfortunately I have been of a bike for a while due to an M.E flare up and are just getting back to normal and are now looking for a new bike have ruled out the busa and zx12r due to weight and size, I really fancy the Ducati hypermotard 1100 but want something I can use around cornwall for fun ride outs but are also planning trips to the TT and Irish road races next year and suggestions welcome and does anyone have any experience on the bmw R1200gs
Cheers
Martin
I hope everyone has kept safe during these tough times, unfortunately I have been of a bike for a while due to an M.E flare up and are just getting back to normal and are now looking for a new bike have ruled out the busa and zx12r due to weight and size, I really fancy the Ducati hypermotard 1100 but want something I can use around cornwall for fun ride outs but are also planning trips to the TT and Irish road races next year and suggestions welcome and does anyone have any experience on the bmw R1200gs
Cheers
Martin
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Depending on your budget take a look at the MV Brutale - either the 3-cyl 800's or the 4-cyl 910/990/1090. The 4-cyl bikes are a more sensible price and generally reliable (certainly as good as most japanese bikes).
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i have a Hypermotard 796, easily the most fun bike i have ever had, it had a few "italian" moments when i first bought it but this was mostly down to poor maintenance from previous owners, the upright position makes it comfortable in traffic but it really comes into its own on twisty b roads, occasionally i want a little more power and the fuel tank is miniscule but for 90% of my riding its the perfect bike, id imagine the 1100 although slightly heavier would be ideal
i see you want it for longer journeys TT etc if your happy sitting at 80-90mph and frequent fuel stops then yep, otherwise, personally id be looking at a Tuono or s1000r sport, i previously had a KTM 625 sm it was enough to put me off KTM for life
i see you want it for longer journeys TT etc if your happy sitting at 80-90mph and frequent fuel stops then yep, otherwise, personally id be looking at a Tuono or s1000r sport, i previously had a KTM 625 sm it was enough to put me off KTM for life
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Hi Martin,
Sorry to hear of your back surgery, and the sale of your Fireblade too....
Mate I currently have a 2020 BMW S1000rr and love it.. it’s far more comfortable than the blade.... however. When my new bike went in for a recall they gave me a brand new GS1250... it’s awesome mate loaded with all the goodies including auto blipped too.... I’m 50 and when I get to the point to have a more luxurious ride then the GS 1250 is on my radar.
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Sorry to hear of your back surgery, and the sale of your Fireblade too....
Mate I currently have a 2020 BMW S1000rr and love it.. it’s far more comfortable than the blade.... however. When my new bike went in for a recall they gave me a brand new GS1250... it’s awesome mate loaded with all the goodies including auto blipped too.... I’m 50 and when I get to the point to have a more luxurious ride then the GS 1250 is on my radar.
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Hi Martin
Again sorry to hear about the back. Not great news.
Over the last year I have changed from Gixxer thou over to a BMW F900R naked bike. Have to say the riding position is chalk and cheese its so much nicer and more comfortable but you still get all of the fun toys (Brembo brakes, ABS, Quick Shifter, Auto blipper, Slipper clutch etc) just so easy to ride and so smooth would recommend you give one a try or maybe something similar in the middle weight naked class.
Good luck.
Again sorry to hear about the back. Not great news.
Over the last year I have changed from Gixxer thou over to a BMW F900R naked bike. Have to say the riding position is chalk and cheese its so much nicer and more comfortable but you still get all of the fun toys (Brembo brakes, ABS, Quick Shifter, Auto blipper, Slipper clutch etc) just so easy to ride and so smooth would recommend you give one a try or maybe something similar in the middle weight naked class.
Good luck.
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s1000xr. Upright sports bike. Cruise control, auto blipper and you can tour on it. Did 4k miles on mine last year. More miles in lockdown than the last 3 years combined.
Just to say we were not actually in lockdown at the time of my riding lol
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If you've a bad back, why looking for a big, heavy bike?
Not thought of a 650 or 700?
Not thought of a 650 or 700?
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Ktm 890 Duke = 169kg dry weight so about 180kg wet, new Triumph Trident 660 = 189kg wet weight. Enough oomph to be exciting and nice low weight for people with bad backs.
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Agree with the above absolutely.
Or even the Tuono 660 that's just been launched. MCN reckon it's halfway between the Trident and the 890 Duke. I've got the 790 Duke and find it comfortable on long journeys and quick enough.
Or even the Tuono 660 that's just been launched. MCN reckon it's halfway between the Trident and the 890 Duke. I've got the 790 Duke and find it comfortable on long journeys and quick enough.
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Just to confuse the issue..
I bought an BMW s1000XR. Shifts with all the grunt you need, Comfortable up right position and engine and suspension modes.
The same inline S1000RR engine, albeit in a lazier state of tune, and you're not suddenly pat of the GS club just because you bought a big touring BM. That said, the GS 1250 is also an awesome bit of kit if you don't mind re mortgaging the house.
Hope the ME is as well as can be buddy.
I bought an BMW s1000XR. Shifts with all the grunt you need, Comfortable up right position and engine and suspension modes.
The same inline S1000RR engine, albeit in a lazier state of tune, and you're not suddenly pat of the GS club just because you bought a big touring BM. That said, the GS 1250 is also an awesome bit of kit if you don't mind re mortgaging the house.
Hope the ME is as well as can be buddy.
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Hi guys
I hope you are all keeping well, I am looking for a commuter to get from st mawes to st austell daily and occasionally Bodmin,
I have looked at BMW f650’s or the good old VFR800 and wondered if anyone has and experience on these or can throw anything in the mix, only looking at spending a few grand
Martin
I hope you are all keeping well, I am looking for a commuter to get from st mawes to st austell daily and occasionally Bodmin,
I have looked at BMW f650’s or the good old VFR800 and wondered if anyone has and experience on these or can throw anything in the mix, only looking at spending a few grand
Martin
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Can't go wrong with something like a fazer or hornet, they'll go on forever and be comfy.
All depends what style of thing you want. Big, heavy Tourer, lightweight commuter,semi adventure etc.
All depends what style of thing you want. Big, heavy Tourer, lightweight commuter,semi adventure etc.
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I had a 2004 VFR for about 7 years, sold in 2020. Loved it, did lots of miles and generally very few problems. The VTEC system drew a lot of criticism, but I really enjoyed the change in character as it rev'd past 7000RPM. It was comfy, handled reasonably well, quick enough and was pretty economical. I commuted, scratched and toured on mine. It was a bit heavy on tyres, especially rear, but I seem to go through tyres faster then most. Suited Michelin Pilot Road's really well
Things to look out for are the valve clearance check is very expensive, if you can find someone to do it. I did mine at 48k miles as my local mechanic basically refused saying it took to long and he couldn't realistically charge for the time. Took me about 15hrs! That said, the bike had never had clearances adjusted up to that point, and I had 5 valves very slightly outside spec. So if it is a cheap bike, you could probably get away without doing it. Other issues were due to the loom ageing and wires getting brittle, so be wary of electrical gremlins
Things to look out for are the valve clearance check is very expensive, if you can find someone to do it. I did mine at 48k miles as my local mechanic basically refused saying it took to long and he couldn't realistically charge for the time. Took me about 15hrs! That said, the bike had never had clearances adjusted up to that point, and I had 5 valves very slightly outside spec. So if it is a cheap bike, you could probably get away without doing it. Other issues were due to the loom ageing and wires getting brittle, so be wary of electrical gremlins
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