View Full Version : If you could have only one motorcycle for the next 10 years
pauldun170
08-24-2009, 11:30 AM
What would you pick and why?
Tmall
08-24-2009, 11:33 AM
Busa or zx14.
I want to do some touring, I like going fast, and I could get my cornering fix with them as well.
RACER X
08-24-2009, 11:36 AM
thats the decision i'm mulling over..........
marko138
08-24-2009, 11:37 AM
I'd go with a Harley XR1200. Comfortable and still sporty enough to have a good time.
julie j
08-24-2009, 11:40 AM
I love my F650GS.
shmike
08-24-2009, 11:44 AM
I refuse to answer such a ridiculous question.
Rider
08-24-2009, 11:51 AM
Ducati Hypermotard. It's the ONLY bike I want right now. Very comfy, has enough power to get squidly, and easy to ride for commuting back and forth to work.
PhiSig1071
08-24-2009, 11:53 AM
I refuse to answer such a ridiculous question.
I agree with him on that one.
If I had to pick one it'd probably be something like a KTM 990 Supermoto. I could do trackdays, commute, it'd be comfortable enough to do some traveling but I don't know how big the tank is. I saw a guy who put a 17 front rim on a GS1150 and did pretty well at JGP on it. I like the older BMW sport/tour bikes too, I don't remember the name right now, it had underseat exhaust.
BobTheBiker
08-24-2009, 11:56 AM
My 1978 CB750K. its sporty when it needs to be, comfortable ALL DAY with the windshield on it, and its as sure a bet to be there for me as death and taxes. Oh and I just plain love vintage SOHC4 Hondas. they're frikkin undying machines built to last forever.
tached1000rr
08-24-2009, 12:15 PM
Busa or zx14.
I want to do some touring, I like going fast, and I could get my cornering fix with them as well.
Same here.....
ill take an 09 zx10r. More power and talent than ill ever need and i can always add parts to push its specialties towards different types of riding
Yamerhaw
08-24-2009, 12:59 PM
probably the bike i have now, does everything very well, i dont commute or do any touring so its just right for what i need it for
z06boy
08-24-2009, 01:02 PM
The bike I have I guess. I don't do alot of long distance riding so it works for what I use it for. For longer trips I'll just take the Z06. :idk:
CrazyKell
08-24-2009, 01:07 PM
The bike I have now (636) since it can do everything I want it to do. It wouldn't necessarily be the most comfortable but it could easily go from track to street to taking tours, etc.
Plus he's sexy as hell and I love him! :)
marko138
08-24-2009, 01:12 PM
Ducati Hypermotard. It's the ONLY bike I want right now. Very comfy, has enough power to get squidly, and easy to ride for commuting back and forth to work.
If there's one thing I've NEVER heard about the Hyper it's that its comfortable. :lol:
Rider
08-24-2009, 01:16 PM
If there's one thing I've NEVER heard about the Hyper it's that its comfortable. :lol:
Have you sat on one? The bars are high up like a dirt bike and the pegs are low and more in front like a dirt bike.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p192/edwardgray70/Indy%20MotoGP%202008/HyperDuc.jpg
marko138
08-24-2009, 01:27 PM
Have you sat on one? The bars are high up like a dirt bike and the pegs are low and more in front like a dirt bike.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p192/edwardgray70/Indy%20MotoGP%202008/HyperDuc.jpg
In fact, I have not. So I'll take your word for it. I'm talking about reviews I've read. But It does certainly look like it wouldn't be uncomfortable. The seat probably sucks.
Rider
08-24-2009, 01:32 PM
In fact, I have not. So I'll take your word for it. I'm talking about reviews I've read. But It does certainly look like it wouldn't be uncomfortable. The seat probably sucks.
Noting a little extra seat foam and a staple gun couldn't fix.
PhiSig1071
08-24-2009, 01:34 PM
Ducati Hypermotard. It's the ONLY bike I want right now. Very comfy, has enough power to get squidly, and easy to ride for commuting back and forth to work.
Biggest issue is the tank size, don't those things have like a 3 gal tank?
I figured out the BMW I was thinking of, either the R1200S or the R1200S-based HP2 Sport:
R1200S:
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/041406top.jpg
HP2 Sport:
http://blog.crazymoto.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/01_bmw_hp2_sport.jpg
Rider
08-24-2009, 01:40 PM
Biggest issue is the tank size, don't those things have like a 3 gal tank?
Yeah 3.3 but that doesn't bother me.
marko138
08-24-2009, 01:48 PM
Yeah 3.3 but that doesn't bother me.
I've only got 3.7.
Rider
08-24-2009, 01:51 PM
I've only got 3.7.
For commuting if I got 100 miles out of a tank, I could go an entire week without putting gas in it.
HokieDNA01
08-24-2009, 02:01 PM
I would keep the bike I have now but make some touring mods like a rack and some hard cases like this one below. Maybe some bar risers, heated hand grips and a bigger windshield. Other then that the bike is perfect for me.
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=77919&stc=1&d=1209481080
unknownroad
08-24-2009, 02:40 PM
i've had my SV for seven years, and i don't see myself replacing it any time soon... It's light, nimble, reliable, comfortable, and does everything i want it to. Only problem i can't (reasonably) overcome is tank capacity/range.
I considered a hyper, but it would never be my only bike, especially for not such a long lenth of time.
The seat is a dirt bike, seat. It won't be comfortable beyond short hops. The weight is way too heavy for it's class, it's not a motard, it's a naked sportbike that pretends to be a motard.
For you it wouldn't be bad, but the gas issue would kill me, 100 mile range would seriously limit my riding area. And hyper riders consider that a stretch. 80 is more of a realistic number here based on the info I have seen on it.
It's a fun bike, but it has a lot of negatives that limit riding time. It would have to be a trailer to where you want to ride bike for me, that's for sure.
Probably a Busa, which is what im thinking of trading the harley for next spring.
Rider
08-24-2009, 02:52 PM
I considered a hyper, but it would never be my only bike, especially for not such a long lenth of time.
The seat is a dirt bike, seat. It won't be comfortable beyond short hops. The weight is way too heavy for it's class, it's not a motard, it's a naked sportbike that pretends to be a motard.
For you it wouldn't be bad, but the gas issue would kill me, 100 mile range would seriously limit my riding area. And hyper riders consider that a stretch. 80 is more of a realistic number here based on the info I have seen on it.
It's a fun bike, but it has a lot of negatives that limit riding time. It would have to be a trailer to where you want to ride bike for me, that's for sure.
Growing up on dirtbikes and spending the majority of my adult life on a dirtbike, the seat never bothered me. I don't ever plan on doing an touring so that isnt a problem. The 2-3 hour group ride or quick commuting would be 95% of it's use. I agree it's a motard wannabe and is really just a naked bike, but you know I rode that naked Kawi and the weight never bothered me.
Growing up on dirtbikes and spending the majority of my adult life on a dirtbike, the seat never bothered me. I don't ever plan on doing an touring so that isnt a problem. The 2-3 hour group ride or quick commuting would be 95% of it's use. I agree it's a motard wannabe and is really just a naked bike, but you know I rode that naked Kawi and the weight never bothered me.
Yeah, I just see it as a stable bike. It would be one of those really nice bikes that would be awesome to have if you had the money for several, but never as a the one and only. Just the feeling I got from riding it.
karl_1052
08-24-2009, 03:26 PM
I have had my busa for 2 years now, and I will probably have it for alot longer than 10 years.
One thing I notice about anyone who has ever had a busa before, then got rid of it for one reason or another.
They all say it is the best bike they have owned, and they always want another one.
Looni2ns
08-24-2009, 05:36 PM
The ducati S2R1000 or the Bimota db7 N would be nice additions to my garage.
JoJoYZF
08-24-2009, 05:49 PM
Im strongly considering something like a 07-08 GSXR 1000, its faster than I ever need, capable on the track and by far the most comfortable liter bike Ive sat on. Other than that, maybe a busa if I started getting into longer touring type rides.
racedoll
08-24-2009, 06:33 PM
Probably the bike I have now because everything else I have sat on just doesn't fit me quite the same.
Homeslice
08-24-2009, 09:31 PM
gix 750
dReWpY
08-24-2009, 09:39 PM
vfr
Gas Man
08-24-2009, 10:13 PM
My current bike.
Its classic HD style, with all the common car ammenities like brembo brakes with abs, cd player (mp3 cd capable), am/fm, mp3 input, cruise control, keyless remote, heated seats/grips... last 2 being options I don't have installed.
GAP capable
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/GAP%20July%2009/C1102802.jpg
Tour capable
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/GAP%20July%2009/GAPJuly09005.jpg
Camping capable
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/img1250892311949.jpg
It can do everything on the road.
OneSickPsycho
08-24-2009, 10:49 PM
2008 Buell XB12Ss...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK4zqtmSbYg
dReWpY
08-24-2009, 10:56 PM
My current bike.
It will leak everything on the road.
:lol
Mr Lefty
08-24-2009, 11:01 PM
F800GS
hopefully i will own one soon
Gas Man
08-24-2009, 11:07 PM
:lol
What ever dick monger!
Tsunami
08-25-2009, 01:08 AM
For me it would be a SV650. Its light, easy to ride, easy to maintain slap a custom seat and windscreen on it and comfort won't be an issue. I'm small so the crappy suspension that i heard complaints about won't bother me, or nothing some cheap mods cant fix. I'm also familiar with the bike as I had an SV650s before and I still am kicking myself that I sold it.
I used to think that a dual sport was the way to go if I can only have one bike but i can't fit onto the more capable ones and i really don't like lowering bikes. But being out here where there is open roads I am limited on what I can do on the street. I guess it would depend on where I live, if I lived back in NYC then yes I would probably lean more towards a little dual sport, but since I don't, its a moot point.
I really would like a monster 696 but if I can only have one bike for the next 10 years, I don't know if that would be it with all the maintenance and all. I would think after a while, and all those years it might be more hassle than its worth.
Now I have never ridden a street triple but it has all that I am looking for in a bike as well.
marko138
08-25-2009, 09:19 AM
Gassers...can you get satellite radio on that UC?
My current bike but that's easy since I know where my future is going!
My current bike but that's easy since I know where my future is going!
Canada?
:lol: :dribble:
Canada?
:lol: :dribble:
:lol
jtemple
08-25-2009, 11:19 AM
Hayabusa, ZX-14, or this week's dream bike, Aprilia RSV4 Factory.
unknownroad
08-25-2009, 12:29 PM
I used to think that a dual sport was the way to go if I can only have one bike but i can't fit onto the more capable ones and i really don't like lowering bikes. But being out here where there is open roads I am limited on what I can do on the street. I guess it would depend on where I live, if I lived back in NYC then yes I would probably lean more towards a little dual sport, but since I don't, its a moot point.
There were more places to off-road in NYC than Nevada? :scratch: i would have expected it to be the opposite.
karl_1052
08-25-2009, 02:57 PM
It is funny how in the other thread half the people are saying to take an RC51 over a busa, but in this thread the bike mentioned most is the busa.
Wierd.:?:
Tsunami
08-25-2009, 02:58 PM
There were more places to off-road in NYC than Nevada? :scratch: i would have expected it to be the opposite.
:lol:
not really any offroading until you get about an hour or more outside the city but its full of potholes, crap roads and bumper to bumper traffic so going fast isn't really an option. 2 years ago, rush hour was from 2pm to 10pm. 4 years ago, it was from 2pm to 8pm. I don't know what it is now. I can get into manhattan from queens walking a mile to the subway and then taking the train that stops a million times faster than it would take me to drive the 10 miles on the highway.
marko138
08-25-2009, 03:41 PM
It is funny how in the other thread half the people are saying to take an RC51 over a busa, but in this thread the bike mentioned most is the busa.
Wierd.:?:
Very strange. :lol
Tmall
08-25-2009, 04:35 PM
The reason for me is this, the busa would be a good all aroundre as my tastes change over the years.
The RC would fit my style right now.
I'm looking for an SV650 for a long term bike right now. Cheap, reliable and does it all.
Smittie61984
08-25-2009, 06:31 PM
Assuming you have to pay insurance and maintnence (kicking the Europe bikes out). I'd probably go with the GSX-1300r. I'd really be torn with a RC51 since I'd want that V-twin grunt and sound but I think I'd rather get ridden by a rabid donkey than ride a RC51 for a long periods of time for 10 years.
Gas Man
08-25-2009, 08:22 PM
Gassers...can you get satellite radio on that UC?
Yes, either by a radio upgrade or what I will do is by GPS into the MP3 player input.
marko138
08-25-2009, 08:23 PM
Yes, either by a radio upgrade or what I will do is by GPS into the MP3 player input.
Nice.
z06boy
08-26-2009, 08:56 AM
The reason for me is this, the busa would be a good all aroundre as my tastes change over the years.
The RC would fit my style right now.
True plus the fact that most RC's are higher mileage bikes that are already a few years old and may be tough to maintain and ride for 10 more years...if one actually puts some mileage on them in the future.
Particle Man
08-26-2009, 05:16 PM
I've had my SV for 6 years and I plan on going for at least 10 with it (and beyond).
Riceaholic
08-26-2009, 06:32 PM
R7/1...R7 goodness, R1 reliability. Pure sex.
Amber Lamps
08-26-2009, 07:25 PM
probably the bike i have now, does everything very well, i dont commute or do any touring so its just right for what i need it for
Same here. I honestly love my bike! I could have bought a new bike when I hit the deer last year but I have mine like I want it so why change? I guess if someone else were buying, I'll take a MV Agusta F4 320 in black please...
98-01 VFR (no 2000 please)
JoshuaTree
08-26-2009, 09:06 PM
That would be the bike I have now: K75S. I "know" it will still be running in 10 years time, at least if I still own it... :)
Dnyce
08-28-2009, 01:18 PM
My 1978 CB750K. its sporty when it needs to be, comfortable ALL DAY with the windshield on it, and its as sure a bet to be there for me as death and taxes. Oh and I just plain love vintage SOHC4 Hondas. they're frikkin undying machines built to last forever.
I had one with a 836 kit in it, 29 smoothbores, rc engineering pipe, ran good
APE Has a 1080 kit for em too...
racedoll
08-28-2009, 04:10 PM
R7/1...R7 goodness, R1 reliability. Pure sex.
That is a sexy bike!
BobTheBiker
08-28-2009, 04:28 PM
I had one with a 836 kit in it, 29 smoothbores, rc engineering pipe, ran good
APE Has a 1080 kit for em too...
I've heard of those, but I'd prefer to keep it stock. if I snag up a 2nd one somewhere I may do a big bore kit for entertainment.
WARputer
08-28-2009, 07:56 PM
An 09 White Busa
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