New Italian everyday bike
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I'm thinking of selling my Honda CB1100EX which has served me well for the past couple of years (not even!).
To replace and this is my only bike, I am looking for a bike that will be able to do London commute and the occasional 2-hours max highway ride, but not more than that. Budget 8-9k tops.
The main problem I have is with the CB is lack of wind protection as its a true naked. Not a problem for commuting into London but not great on highway. Secondary issues is weight and ... well ... lack of excitement. The Swiss watch accuracy of the four-pot low rev torque engine can be as exciting as driving a car. A car that can filter in traffic but a car nonetheless.
Hence my attention is turned to Italian metal for replacement. Two bikes I think on paper should be in my list are the Multistrada 950 and the Aprilia RS660. Multi would be slightly used to fit budget while RS660 can be new.
I appreciate that these two bikes don't fall in the same category other than being Italian and have a screen!
So I wonder for option to suit the needs described of the two would people go for?
Of course if you find my logic flawed and have other suggestion please do let me know what you would go for.
To replace and this is my only bike, I am looking for a bike that will be able to do London commute and the occasional 2-hours max highway ride, but not more than that. Budget 8-9k tops.
The main problem I have is with the CB is lack of wind protection as its a true naked. Not a problem for commuting into London but not great on highway. Secondary issues is weight and ... well ... lack of excitement. The Swiss watch accuracy of the four-pot low rev torque engine can be as exciting as driving a car. A car that can filter in traffic but a car nonetheless.
Hence my attention is turned to Italian metal for replacement. Two bikes I think on paper should be in my list are the Multistrada 950 and the Aprilia RS660. Multi would be slightly used to fit budget while RS660 can be new.
I appreciate that these two bikes don't fall in the same category other than being Italian and have a screen!
So I wonder for option to suit the needs described of the two would people go for?
Of course if you find my logic flawed and have other suggestion please do let me know what you would go for.
Kawasicki said:
That was my first thought. Be years before you can get a used one under £9k though. V85tt is a decent enough bike, but still right at the upper end of the OP's price range.
If it has to be italian, for the available money, I'd be looking at a used Multistrada.
Pebbles167 said:
That was my first thought. Be years before you can get a used one under £9k though.
V85tt is a decent enough bike, but still right at the upper end of the OP's price range.
If it has to be italian, for the available money, I'd be looking at a used Multistrada.
If it didn't have to be Italian?V85tt is a decent enough bike, but still right at the upper end of the OP's price range.
If it has to be italian, for the available money, I'd be looking at a used Multistrada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_Qq9PeUdo
Excitement with triple torque? It's a practical Street Triple?
Excitement with triple torque? It's a practical Street Triple?
A late Aprilia Caponord that has the 1 litre V-Twin? I saw a low mileage used one privately advertised for £6K but I didn't have the cojones for such an expensive bike with electronic doodah rear suspension without the reassurance of a dealer warranty.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20180328...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20180328...
Motorsport3 said:
Hence my attention is turned to Italian metal for replacement. Two bikes I think on paper should be in my list are the Multistrada 950 and the Aprilia RS660. Multi would be slightly used to fit budget while RS660 can be new.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhpoD8VQioIs the Supersport 950S in budget used? Posted link due to RS660 comparison test.
Have I seen a yellow CB1100EX? I like the Acid Gold yellow RS660 and Tuono.
carinaman said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhpoD8VQio
Is the Supersport 950S in budget used? Posted link due to RS660 comparison test.
Have I seen a yellow CB1100EX? I like the Acid Gold yellow RS660 and Tuono.
Yup, very relevant the supersport and actually was watching this very video last night. Thought that because the RS660 can be had new and also is lighter would ultimately win the contest for me.Is the Supersport 950S in budget used? Posted link due to RS660 comparison test.
Have I seen a yellow CB1100EX? I like the Acid Gold yellow RS660 and Tuono.
My CB1100EX is candy red but yellow is very nice too.
Motorsport3 said:
Pebbles167 said:
That was my first thought. Be years before you can get a used one under £9k though.
V85tt is a decent enough bike, but still right at the upper end of the OP's price range.
If it has to be italian, for the available money, I'd be looking at a used Multistrada.
If it didn't have to be Italian?V85tt is a decent enough bike, but still right at the upper end of the OP's price range.
If it has to be italian, for the available money, I'd be looking at a used Multistrada.
That said, in the current day there is so much good stuff from pretty much all the manufacturers. With a £9k budget you're really spoiled for choice on the modern used market.
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