Bike previously owned, same model bought again?

[Waynester]

Inspired by a previous post of a chap purchasing his 4th gen 2 Busa.. How many bikes have you purchased in the past that you thought were so good you purchased the same model again?

For me, I first purchased an ZXR750 H2 in 1990, I then bought an H1 ZXR in ‘04, followed by another H2 in 2010. And finally my current ZXR750 H2 bought end of last year. So that’s 4.



Also..

I first purchased a ‘98 TL-R in ‘02.. and purchased another (current bike) TL-R in March this year.

Edited by Waynester on Thursday 22 June 11:15

[CypSIdders]

A string of LC's, culminating in a 350 YVPS. Some years later I bought a grey import RZ250R!

[scorcher]

Bought a brand new KTM SMT in 2009 and then one of the black / orange run out models. And a 990 SMR.
Had a 2016 and currently have a 2022 690SMCR
Had a 2005 and 2007 950SM
Bought a gen2 SdR 1290 and had gen1 last year

[Rushjob]

Ducati ST2, then ST4S now ST3...

[Waynester]

Rushjob said:

Ducati ST2, then ST4S now ST3...

They really are bargain Ducati’s compared to the prices for the sport bikes, 916 etc.. Doesn’t the ST4/S have the same engine as 916/996?

[Turkish91]

Had an Aprilia RS125 in 2009 when I was 17/18 then bought another in 2019. Sold it in 2021 for a small profit. It was just as lovely to ride as I remember but my first one was a lot quicker / ran better. But then again that’s no surprise as the first one was an ex-Superteens race bike and the second one was a restricted model that had been converted to full power.






I’ve also had two GSXR 600 K5s - one when I was 19 and then another 3 years later. First one was tatty but a rocketship (Yoshi full system, power commander etc) and the second one was totally standard and rode lovely.

[Waynester]

Turkish91 said:

Had an Aprilia RS125 in 2009 when I was 17/18 then bought another in 2019. Sold it in 2021 for a small profit. It was just as lovely to ride as I remember but my first one was a lot quicker / ran better. But then again that’s no surprise as the first one was an ex-Superteens race bike and the second one was a restricted model that had been converted to full power.






I’ve also had two GSXR 600 K5s - one when I was 19 and then another 3 years later. First one was tatty but a rocketship (Yoshi full system, power commander etc) and the second one was totally standard and rode lovely.

Love those pictures 10 years apart.. I had a Honda NS125F as my first bike way back in 1989. Sadly very few exist these days

[OutInTheShed]

Waynester said:

Rushjob said:

Ducati ST2, then ST4S now ST3...

They really are bargain Ducati’s compared to the prices for the sport bikes, 916 etc.. Doesn’t the ST4/S have the same engine as 916/996?

I didn't buy the same model again, I bought an ST and just kept it.
Now at 40,000 miles..

They are IMHO great bikes, but getting on in years now, so most have a lot more miles on than the superbikes and most will have a decade or so of amateur maintenance and/or neglect.
AIUI, the ST4and -S share engine parts with the Superbikes, but I'm not sure they have the same cams, EFI maps or actually fit in each other's frames?

I wouldn't mind another go at owning a 60s Triumph, provided I had access to a serious workshop to make it work as it should.

I was at one time a serial buyer of certain East European bikes, but that was a matter of cannibalising them for spares.

[Rubin215]

Triumph Trophy 900's.

About 10-12 years ago they suddenly became cheap as chips and I owned a succession of them

My brothet in law still has my favourite one in Czech Republic where it is a real novelty bike.

[Waynester]

Rubin215 said:

Triumph Trophy 900's.

About 10-12 years ago they suddenly became cheap as chips and I owned a succession of them

My brothet in law still has my favourite one in Czech Republic where it is a real novelty bike.

It’s pretty rare here too.. can’t remember the last time I saw one?

I always quite liked the Daytona 900 super III in yellow

[myvision]

I'm on my fourth Thundercat.
I've had a red, blue, black and now an orange one.

[Waynester]

myvision said:

I'm on my fourth Thundercat.
I've had a red, blue, black and now an orange one.

Brilliant Again, another bike you rarely see today.. Thundercats & it’s big bro the Thunderace

[Rushjob]

Waynester said:

Rushjob said:

Ducati ST2, then ST4S now ST3...

They really are bargain Ducati’s compared to the prices for the sport bikes, 916 etc.. Doesn’t the ST4/S have the same engine as 916/996?

ST2 is a 944cc 2 valve, ST4 is the 916 and ST4S is the 996, albeit slightly different cams for more breadth of delivery. The ST3 is a 992 twin spark 2 valve and IMHO is the best of the 4 engines in that frame.

[Weso]

I nearly did.
Had a blackbird about 7 years ago and loved it. After I wrote off my CCM I very nearly got another one last year, but I forced myself to stick to my 'no fairings' rule and bought an X11.
So sort of close.

[Steve Bass]

Just bough a 2nd KTM 1190 S after having one nearly 10 years ago

Now seriously thinking about a 1290SAS....

Owned 3 RSV4's in succession over several years

Bought a R1200GS in Vietnam and then a R1250GS in South Africa, a purchasing decision which I wont ever repeat



I know what I like and like what I know

[Drawweight]

ZZR 1100 that I unrated the suspension, brakes and other bit.

I wrote if off and bought another to swap the good bits over but in the end I just sold the wreck as it was.

Also had a 1200GS for 6 weeks till it got written off too and I bought a GS1250 in its place.

[Waynester]

Steve Bass said:

Just bough a 2nd KTM 1190 S after having one nearly 10 years ago

Now seriously thinking about a 1290SAS....

Owned 3 RSV4's in succession over several years

Bought a R1200GS in Vietnam and then a R1250GS in South Africa, a purchasing decision which I wont ever repeat



I know what I like and like what I know

This ^ pretty much me as well

[MrGman]

I’ve just picked up my fourth street triple, and everyone I’ve owned I’ve really enjoyed, I’ve sold my others in the past due to needing room, money and not getting used when I’ve owned other bikes. This time round I just fancied something fun again to sit along side my ktm adventure.

[Rubin215]

Waynester said:

Rubin215 said:

Triumph Trophy 900's.

About 10-12 years ago they suddenly became cheap as chips and I owned a succession of them

My brothet in law still has my favourite one in Czech Republic where it is a real novelty bike.

It’s pretty rare here too.. can’t remember the last time I saw one?

I always quite liked the Daytona 900 super III in yellow

I had one!

One of only two bikes I genuinely regret selling!

[littleredrooster]

2001 - 2019:

R1100GS - R1150GS - R1200GS - R1200GS - R1200GS