Soldato
After a 8 year or so hiatus from motorbikes, I'm looking to get back in the saddle so to speak.
I've previously only ridden super sports bikes: R6, ZX6R, Duc 848 Evo and last bike I rode was a GSXR1000RR at a track day in Almeria (last year).
I've had a bit of a paradigm shift and I'm no longer interested in the flashiest, fastest way to demolish an A road, so was looking at getting into something I can enjoy at lower speeds, but still feels decent to ride with a bit of poke. Actually, it was the same reason I just sold my GT3 - it's simply not that fun at regular speeds.
With that in mind, I've been looking at 'modern classic' bikes. The list looks like this:
Triumph:
Thruxton R / RS
Speed Twin 1200
Kawasaki Z900RS SE
BMW R9T
Yamaha XSR900
I love the look of the Triumph and BMW. In its own way I think the Kawasaki looks awesome too, but in a slightly different way. Aesthetically, I like the XSR900 the least, but I suspect it might be the best to ride. I like the idea it's still somewhat sporty, based on the MT09 with quickshifter up and down, but has a classic look about it.
I'll try to arrange some test rides and let you know how I get on. Budget is around 12k max, although I'd prefer to spend less (9-10k). Has anybody got experience with these bikes and have any input?
I've previously only ridden super sports bikes: R6, ZX6R, Duc 848 Evo and last bike I rode was a GSXR1000RR at a track day in Almeria (last year).
I've had a bit of a paradigm shift and I'm no longer interested in the flashiest, fastest way to demolish an A road, so was looking at getting into something I can enjoy at lower speeds, but still feels decent to ride with a bit of poke. Actually, it was the same reason I just sold my GT3 - it's simply not that fun at regular speeds.
With that in mind, I've been looking at 'modern classic' bikes. The list looks like this:
Triumph:
Thruxton R / RS
Speed Twin 1200
Kawasaki Z900RS SE
BMW R9T
Yamaha XSR900
I love the look of the Triumph and BMW. In its own way I think the Kawasaki looks awesome too, but in a slightly different way. Aesthetically, I like the XSR900 the least, but I suspect it might be the best to ride. I like the idea it's still somewhat sporty, based on the MT09 with quickshifter up and down, but has a classic look about it.
I'll try to arrange some test rides and let you know how I get on. Budget is around 12k max, although I'd prefer to spend less (9-10k). Has anybody got experience with these bikes and have any input?
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