Time to face the facts

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I got this picture of a guy on a 1000DS who was flying on the
Snetterton trackday before our KRC round. I'd actually quite like one
of these myself if I fancied a *real* change.

 

Coo. A bit off-road-esque, that.

 

platypus said...

I love the styling. It's different but acceptable, which is something
Ducati had always managed to do successfully until the 749/999.

 

Disagree, if we're talking the SS models of my 750's vintage.

The size, weight, dimensions and riding position are just about
identical to those of my old RD350F2, Lozzo. It's uncanny.

For a sports bike, it's unbelievably comfy, which is the last thing I
expected. A few 600-mile days are the proof.

(Mind you, the steering lock is still a joke)

 

That is an amazing deal.

 

It's got to be said: RD350LC.

 

SD said...

The Gixer is easier to ride

 

The Older Gentleman said...

Older slabby-sided 750 and 900SS's don't have enough poke really.
They're not that much quicker than a GPZ500, but I have to admit the
handling is lovely. The later ones have a little more performance
though.

The old 350LC F2 was extremely comfortable. I spent a few long days in
the seat of my last one without a complaint.

As was the LCs

 

I've just been talking with Laura. If you bought a Guzzi Griso, she'd be
pestering you to take her out on the pillion...

 

platypus said...

Your daughter is a pervert.

 

Cams, carbs and can, iirc.

 

SV1000S ?

I've been paging through the thread to see if these have been
mentioned.

He's clearly OK with Suzi's, and the aircooled Duc's have come up more
than once, so why not consider the SV650/1000 or the DL650/1000 if
you're going for an adventure-ish sort of thing...

What, have the Suzuki sporting V-twins not garnered the cult following
in the UK that they have in the US? Because folks are just plain
retarded for them here...

 

I think that's fair. They're fine in SE England, but on blasts on French
roads (chasing Eddie's Falco, for example) I have felt myself wishing
for a bit more power.

Ducati's is worse....

 

I was going to suggest a Brutale, but didn't for two reasons:

1. As you say, no fairing - although you can get bikini fairings for
them.

2. I don't think the 750 would give you the mid-range you're after
(unless you fit the 860 kit), but the 910 is well over budget.

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The standard one I rode was Adies and immediately liked the engine more
than the FZR I had for a day. There was something about it's engine that
made tuning expensive compared to an R1 or B12. IIRC the carbs and inlet
tracts had shrunk. It has top end but not the bottom end pull of the
Suzuki, not unsurprising from that engine given how different a GSXR1000
and an R1 feel below 7k revs.

I got mean about my biking costs having been stung in total life costs
of a couple of beemers, a 595 and a 996 (ok partly depreciation). I look
at the breakers and eBay for stuff I might need.

If anyone is reading I'm looking for another early model B12 engine
CHEAP in standard tune.

 

**** off, Fatty.

<double-locks garage>

 

[snip]

well, if you're considering a Multistrada, you may as well also
consider the TDM900 and V-Strom.

 

If he find a GSX-R a bit tall he's not going to get on with a V-Strom.
It's not just the height but it also carries the weight quite high.

That said, I'm 5'6 and manage quite fine, so someone who's 5'8 should
manage okay unless they've got _really_ dumpy legs.


Suzuki do make a lower seat too but I don't need it

 

And, IMO, the V-Strom is a touch underpowered for the engine it's got
and a little rough round the edges when compared to say a GSX-R four.

It also requires (with me at least) a surprising level of finesse with
the clutch when moving slowly/turning as it's rather brutal - and
second and first gear aren't ideally matched either, but all IMO.

That said, it's still quite a lot of fun in it's own way

 

Suzukiitis I believe. "I don't like change".

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