Hi,

Been away for a few week but am back on line again.

So for the new riders here - what will your next bike be and why.

Just curious....

I have a number of bikes on my possible list if I decide to upgrade:

- Suzuki GSX1400 - the torque king!
- Suzuki GSR600
- Suzuki GSX650F - great allrounder
- Suzuki 1250S - next best thing to the GSX1400
- Honda Hornet 900
- Honda VFR800

I have particular tastes,  I like the sports tourer types, not interested in sports bikes or cruisers at all. I haven't ridden any of these yet, but have sat on all of them.

I may keep the 500F for the daily commute as it's perfect for that, and get one of the other bikes for weekend jaunts.

I'll be heading back into the sport bike world shortly... got my eye on somethin' special. Gotta sell the Dr. Z first though.

Either an Ural or a diesel KLR.

Something bigger/taller! With at least 60hp!

Hornet 919, maybe, V-Strom, maybe a used BMW or Triumph.

Oh yeah, fuel injected!

But I want something nimble, too.

I chose a GSXR 750, it is a wonderful machine even though i need to do a couple things such as change brake fluid and the chain.  On the bright side I found a mechanic that will check and adjust the valves for me if i so choose for 100 beans, that's almost worth not dealing with it myself 

gotta be fuel injected.  If I could get a naked SV650, or if I somehow find some money a Monster would be fantabulous.

Oh man, I love these conversations! mostly because I'm a couple months from being in the market again. I don't know exactly what I'll end up with because I'm not looking to spend a ton, so I'm just gonna see what the best deal is when the time comes. Whatever it is will probably be neglected or crashed, because I hate fairings and love streetfighters, so if I'm going to strip the plastic off anyway, I might as well buy something with a little road rash on it so I can save some money, as long as all the main components are still in good shape. I'd love something big, cbr900rr, tlr/s, Z1000, or one of the newer buells(although they don't sell cheap secondhand) but I think it worries my wife, and I'm not really a big guy, so I'm really hoping to find a 750, preferrably gsxr, but I'd be happy with a zx-7r as well. Otherwise I'll just grab any of the 600s that have been out since about '95 or so, they're plenty fast for me, and I don't spend much time on the highway, so I won't have any issues if I want to gear it down a bit for more pull.

I'd also like to find a small faired sportbike down the line too. It would be less of an every day ride, and more for riding back roads, riding 2up, and for Heather to ride if we want to go somewhere together, since I'm not crazy about her being on the back of my bike.

There's a little triumph streetfighterish thing for sale locally, I may go take a look at it soon.

Quote from: Flanders on August 12, 2009, 10:41:30 AM
gotta be fuel injected.  If I could get a naked SV650, or if I somehow find some money a Monster would be fantabulous.

+1 on the efi. i'd like a klr 650 with efi, or anything similar (besides bmw) that is fun to plonk around on

Not really a New rider but my next one will be a Kawasaki H2.

CBR1000RR REPSOL!!!!!  Or another old bike.  I want a CBX Super Sport, or a KZ1300, or a CBX tourer, or a.....  Well, nevermind.  There are a BUNCH of them!!

I'd love to get a r6 for my next bike. I'm partial to yamaha's, mainly because that's how my dad is. They look sick in flat black.

Those wanting KLR's as a next bike PLEASE go and ride one before buying one.  There are so many RT's out there so much more reliable than the KLR 250/650.  The suzuki Road trail (DR650 DRZ450) is a much better option, more reliable and cheaper as it is air cooled.

Not wanting to put you guys off but riding with the ADVrider.com boys on weekends the KLR struggles due to it's underpower and heavy ass body.  Riding in anything more than a gravel or light sand road the KLR is a poor choice.

The new 08/09's look great with their new body but it is the same junk underpower engine.  The GS has LOADS more power than the KLR and that is saying something.

Diesel KLR = too expensive as this version is mainly made for American/ Australian army and special forces only though soon to be made in small numbers for the general population at an inflated 25 to 35% price jump from it's petrol cousin (could buy a BMW GS650 cheaper)

But each to their own. and yes I did own a KLR 650 for several years.

I got to thinking and i do plan on picking up a metric cruiser maybe a straight cruiser as a second bike.  I really dig the Honda ST1100 except every little bit of plastic is made of gold evidently, parts to keep it running aren't so bad though.  Also have sat on every Harley and i have to say i am not as opposed to the rolling recliner feel as I used to be 

a black and green ninja600, the monster edition.  beyond kewl

I'm still in love with Flick! BUT, if I could have another well you know!

GSX650F Flick all growed up!
I did like the yamaha ZXR1 I dunno got messed up with all of the letters LOL! But this:

And Hayabusa. Yeah, guess that makes me a poser or a squid but I'd like it for sport touring!

Mary

Just purchased the next bike yesterday to add to the ring...1966 xlch with mag (has wierd right side shift thats gonna get some taken used to once shes running again) pics to comes soon. This adds to the garage of the 77 XLCH hardtail/springer (work in progress), 72 CB750 chopper, and 07 gs500............Next bike im thinking vw trike

 not a new rider myself, but when I upgraded I went with a 2001 R6, then a 2004 SV650S.  Both were great.  I currently love my 07 ZZR600, with the caveat that FI would be nice.  Next bike... not sure, but it will probably be a little heavier on the touring and a little lighter on the sport.  Maybe a  BMW F800 ST.

Hmmm.. I don't know but I've been thinking, in no real particular order GS500, Ninja 500, Ninja 650, Versus, Katana. It depends how much money I can get saved up, and what's available somewhat locally.
Tony