is actually a question that I have.

Let's say money is not an issue... what would be the most advanced motorcycle I could get in the US? something for the track, but also for the streets, something to go fast if I wanted, but feel complete comfort for long rides, something with lots of technology... but also sturdy and able to take a beating...

is there such wonder? or do you have to buy 3 or 4 different kind of bikes? 

MV Agusta Serie Oro with frame sliders   Definitely goes fast and no stupid fairings to screw up

the F4/Agusta doesn't look comfy for longer rides or commuting... 

however, the Agusta 910 S does look more of an upright position and no fairings  I see that the local Agusta dealer has the 2006 at $12,999 mmm

Ducati Desmosedici RR


http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/FamilyPage.jhtml?family=DesmosediciRR

oh sorry, you want something you could actually ride.



Uhm.  a Honda.

or a buell firebolt. nothing spensive to maintain

Dual purpose for trackdays and street use as much as I hate the gixxer cool aid drtinker crowd I am going to say GSXR-750.
Personally I want a track only bike If money were no object I would have a 600RR. But what you plan to do will determine what you get. Planning on racing what class would you like to race in?

For the street I like a big comfortable motor that has plenty of torque so I don't have to keep the throttle pinned. I would say pick your choice of litre bikes from the big 4. Everybody can hate and bash on sportbikes calling them squid bikes all they want but they're actually very dependable. My personal preference is of course the honda.

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on August 10, 2007, 03:40:06 AM
or a buell firebolt. nothing spensive to maintain

i almost spit out my captain crunch, buell braaahhahahahhah did you even read the subject?

What's long distance?  300 miles?  1,000 miles?  I don't see how you could possibly find comfort in the fetal position on a race replica for more than 300 miles.

"Most advanced" is a relative term.  Race replicas tend to have fairly recent design ideas built into them, but they're totally unsuited to touring.  If you want to actually go somewhere, have a look at almost anything BMW.  Japanese bikes that fit the bill include the Honda 599, 919, VFR800,  Yamaha FZ6 and FZ1, Suzuki Bandit or SV650 (Even the S with bar risers).  In short, look for a bike with a "standard" seating position. 

I turn 500 mile days on the weekends when I go ride and don't have any major comfort issues. With stock clip ons all of my minor discomfort issues would be resolved. A set of converti bars or heli bar clipon's would actually place me in a very upright position on the 954. Don't knock sportbikes for distance until you have actually done it. Of course I don't go on interstate or straight roads. So moving on the bike all day really keeps you from getting saddle sore. I had a Goldwing that I put 140,000 miles on in 5 years. Trust me all seats feel like concreate after 500 miles of interstate.

Also consider the VFR800 Interceptor. For an all around bike. It has good sport charecteristics as well as touring ability.

There is no perfect do it all bike you give up something somewhere to gain something somewhere else.

BP has it right .  i just bought a 2007 CBR600RR and love it ! i did 400 miles the other day and the only problem i had with it was that my wrist started to hurt and my butt . you can get a corbin for the seat . as for the wrist you can buy risers and all that . or learn to grip the bike with your legs and learn to hold your body up with your back and abs . 200 miles of that ride was highway . the other 200 where curvy twiste roads ! yes texas has those you just have to know where to go !

GSXR1k

Quote from: scratch on August 10, 2007, 08:31:25 AM
GSXR1k

Yeah I forgot about the 3 way map. On the big map it's a frigggen beast. A couple of local guys have them and have commented The new track record at Hallet the weekend before last was set by Ty Howard on the Gixxer 1000 at 1:16.12. He actually ran a practice lap of 1:15.8.

Haven't had a chance to ride one but the guys who have them say it really is like owning a 600 a 750 and 1000 all in one package.

I still prefer Honda's.

What about a Honda VRF 800?  Get one that is a few years old (before it got porky).  Fit every single requirement you named. 

Motard. Fun no matter where you are.

Just so happens Ducati makes one of them there 'tard bikes   Hell i would ride a 'tard if it was an 1100cc Duc

i think I'm in love 



next week im gonna go to dealer and see how upright this is.

oh.. mmm, it seems the handlebars are a tad lower with respect to the seat... compared to a gsf. mmm 

bmw k1200r

Quote from: calamari on August 10, 2007, 03:58:27 PM
i think I'm in love 



next week im gonna go to dealer and see how upright this is.

I'd much rather have:


Want to touch the heinie....