Which would you choose and why

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It was my 40th last week so I'm considering treating myself to a new bike. Budget is around £10k so I've narrowed my choices down to the following

1) Triumph Street Triple RX (2015)
2) Triumph Daytona 675 (2013/2014)
3) Triumph Daytona 675R (2015)
4) BMW S1000RR (2012)

I'm already riding a 2010 Street Triple so getting a new one seems silly however I do love my Triumph and the RX would be a nice upgrade. I'm not a particularly fast rider on the roads so the BMW seems like overkill however I do like the idea of the electronic safety net and it is nice to have plenty of power in reserve. They do seem pretty well made too.
The Daytonas are somewhere in the middle I guess. Sportier than the Street Triple but not as mental as the S1000RR.

Which would you treat yourself to?
 
Happy birthday :)

My experience is based solely on what I've heard / read / seen but given that you're already on a triple I'd probably go for the BMW. The other options all have roughly the same engine which again is very similar to the one you already have, so why not go for something completely different?
 
What about the S1000R? It's a bit sportier than the Street I think and not supersports.

I would personally treat myself to the S1000RR if the 4 bikes above were my choice.

Saying that, I've also been tempted by a GS, TIger Explorer or other touring bike after doing my Scotland trip :D
 
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Craig321 said:
What about the S1000R? It's a bit sportier than the Street I think and not supersports.

I would personally treat myself to the S1000RR if the 4 bikes above were my choice.

Saying that, I've also been tempted by a GS, TIger Explorer or other touring bike after doing my Scotland trip :D
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This.

S1000R seems more suitable, but if you're not bothered about speed on the road then why not look for something different? A bike that you can't get the most out of is just frustrating. It's the reason I sold my gsxr1000 for the GS. I could only really open it up properly on a track
 
The S1000R is so ugly though, I just can't get past that headlight. It's taken me long enough to grow to love the looks of the RR.
 
The torque and sheer grunt of a 1 litre sportsbike is nice,but on the roadi get the same if not more enjoyment out of a 600

Idk where the 675cc falls into the road ttaxcosts aswell I think its more than a 600cc
 
The s1000rr it's the only choice there, it's an incredible machine.

And I like triumphs, but the S1000r is something else.
 
Bit of a strange choice with basically a bike you already own bar some cosmetic bits, and the s1000rr which is a completely different beast.

With 10k to play with you can have almost anything, from a speed triple to KTM 1190 adventure or multistrada.

What sort of riding do you do?
 
No point downgrading to the Daytona or newer street triple. If you have to change your bike get something different.

Aprilia rsv4!
 
Why would it be a downgrade? 675r is the best bike up there IMO

Latest and greatest can also be very boring to ride,I'd imagine all the electronic safety aids to further remove the riders feel
 
The s1000 is a great bike... its quick.. handles well BUT its soulless. Its typical german and does everything very well . But it dose not excite . You need to try other stuff .. Thats outside your small shortlist and discover some truly exciting bikes that not only do what the BMW does but stirs the soul !
 
I think that can be said of the RR, but the naked R is a very different bike. I don't think any other IL4 engine sounds as good with a stock pipe
 
4) BMW S1000RR (2012) in the BMW colours or Baby Blue or Red & Black or Black. :p

Or RSV4, but be prepared as Italian bikes are not trouble-free...
 
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