What makes you decide to change bikes?

[Martylaa]

Its just a question really, I have a nice 4 year old Multistrada but I've had my head turned by a 1 year old Triumph Tiger Rally Pro, i did a tiny bit of green laning in Scotland on the Mulit (wasn't intentional as we took a dodgy turn) but i enjoyed it even though the Multi didn't which has got me thinking about a bike that could handle a bit more green laning than the Multi can do.

Problem is I'd have to put a few pound notes more than i was expecting to the new deal, which is something i wasn't expecting due to the part ex value given against my bike, its not a moan against the dealer this, just wondered what makes you pull the plug when you suddenly change the bike...

[trickywoo]

An excess of money, which is a rare occurrence for me.

I’d never swap a multistrada for a poxy triumph. You’ll be eternally disappointed.

[black-k1]

Bambi ran out in front of my last bike so I then had no option but to get another bike.

[hiccy18]

Needs/wants changed so the bike changed.

[Tribal Chestnut]

Boredom, problems I can’t be arsed with fixing, accidents.

[KTMsm]

I'm interested in how other bikes ride to see if there's a better one, it's why I started trading in them - so I could ride lots of different bikes

I never sell my old bike until I've tried the new one for a few rides and I generally have a few for different things rather than one expensive one

[Martylaa]

I envy you, starting to think running a bike sales place would my perfect job haha.

[KTMsm]

Martylaa said:

I envy you, starting to think running a bike sales place would my perfect job haha.

If you can get someone to collect them and clean them, it might be.

[stupidbutkeen]

Impulse for me.
Went to yamaha for a pair boots on Friday and walked out with boots,airbag jacket and bought a 2016 suzuki gsx s1000 that I picked up just today.
But now I got to try to not sell my fzs1000 while pretending its for sale to the wife.

[shirt]

KTMsm said:

I'm interested in how other bikes ride to see if there's a better one

This, plus boredom. I also started a garage business which deals with bikes so I could get access to some more unusual stuff.

The down/up (delete as appropriate) side is i’m now fairly convinced I should start building custom bikes!

[Kawasicki]

The only bike I ever decided to change quickly was a Honda SP1 which I brought with me to heavily policed Australia. I quickly realised that the bike only rode the slightly corrugated road surface in a normal manner at about 160kmh (100mph) or above… the chances of getting caught riding at that speed were also extremely high.

So I sold it and bought a KTM enduro.

[Mr Dendrite]

What is this change thing? I only seem to be able to add, N+1 and all that

[Birky_41]

When the balance between maintaining/repairing/replacing parts starts to get close to the cost of just paying a couple grand for a new one

Example is my 2019 Tuono, now about to click 20,000 miles. Been absolutely brilliant, few warranty bits needed but starting to show a bit of wear in places. To get real fresh, service suspension, bits that are chipped etc Vs buying a new 21 model is now more cost effective

If it's a classic this goes out the window but purely for new or nearly new bikes

[WarnieV6GT]

I just want to try as many bikes as I can. I usually change one a year but I loved my 2017 triumph speed triple 1050R so much that I kept it for 2.

I've just changed it for a Ducati Multistrada 1200s DVT Touring as I fancy doing longer trips and extending the riding season with the better weather protection.

[Jazoli]

When something really starts to get on my nerves with the current bike, the MT09SP's poor handling, the Z1000SX's buffeting, the Z900's riding position, I could go on

[the cueball]

Mr Dendrite said:

What is this change thing? I only seem to be able to add, N+1 and all that

[SlimJ]

Seat was uncomfy on the MT07!

Had it 3 years to get back in to biking but after 3 years I wanted something different. I fancied a Triple and my local dealer offered me a very good PX against an in stock '21 MT09-SP so I shook his hand.

Having demo'd the SP a couple of months back, it felt like a huge leap up from the MT07. Smoother, quicker (obviously), better sound track, handled better, much comfier, and the quickshifter just left me with a smile on my face! Jumping back on the MT07 made me want to change the bike ASAP.

Was looking at changing in Spring '22 but due to possible supply issues and possible price rises next year, I jumped on the chance.

Had it delivered a couple of days ago - now longing for the warm spring/summer days!

[lukeyman]

Boredom. Frustration. Instead of comfort eating.

[Iminquarantine]

My wife doesn't really know bikes.

I'm thinking I can swap my BMW for another BMW, provided it is the same colour?

[Biker9090]

I owned a K1200R then a K1300GT and now a VFR1200F. I sold the BMW's as I wanted a bike that actually fking worked.