2nd light bike for A road blasts

[snagzie]

Alright all,

Edit:- *A and B roads, flickable etc*

Looking for a 2nd bike alongside the 1290 SAS. Its a big old thing, but so am I - 16 stone and 6'1" - not that big but still enough to rule out some bikes as I'm 45.

Budget up to £5, maybe £6k

I tried a 2011 ZX6R as I had a 2005 one 10 years ago but it was WAY too cramped. Great bike though.

It doesnt need to be more than 100HP at all, ideally probably a lot less so it can be thrashed.

I'm thinking SV650 before they stop making them (can see an ex-demo for £5700) but wondering what else I should be considering? And the SV will probs need better suspension. Considering CB1000R etc too but as above it can't be thrashed. Also considering gen 1 tuono as rose tinted specs etc but missing my main objective of not too much.

Cheers

Edited by snagzie on Friday 16th February 19:23

Edited by snagzie on Friday 16th February 19:24

[trickywoo]

You need to sit on the sv because it is quite small. Very low seat height makes it feel cramped.

Otherwise it’s a good option.

[Biker9090]

What for though?

I have to admit that after a string of much bigger bikes and still owning the VFR1200, thrashing the crap out of my CBF500 on backroads is amazingly good fun - added bonus is the much cheaper fuel and insurance costs (even with declared suspension upgrades).

[snagzie]

Biker9090 said:

What for though?

I have to admit that after a string of much bigger bikes and still owning the VFR1200, thrashing the crap out of my CBF500 on backroads is amazingly good fun - added bonus is the much cheaper fuel and insurance costs (even with declared suspension upgrades).

Well, for just dicking about on really as per title. Or have I misunderstood?

If I could have a cbf500 or similar that had decent suspension then great.

Less mods the better though just for insurance declarations really

[GreaseNipple]

RS660 if the parallel twin doesnt put you off, 100bhp and the lightest in its segment, pretty comfortable too

[scorcher]

Do you mean A road or B road? A SV doesn’t sound very exciting for an A road? Anyway 100 bhp and fun should lead you to a KTM 950SM /SMR

[AceRockatansky]

Triumph 765 RS. I had a 675R, was a great bike.

[KTMsm]

The most fun I have is a proper SM bike on B roads - unless it's massively different to the 1290 I don't see the point

Mine is a 525 you might prefer a 701 SM

690 Duke is another option or MT07 but then I'd rather have a Street Triple R

[snagzie]

Sorry all, yes A and B roads. Just something flickable that will put a smile on my face. Will update OP

[snagzie]

GreaseNipple said:

RS660 if the parallel twin doesnt put you off, 100bhp and the lightest in its segment, pretty comfortable too

Guessing that might be small for me? Even the Tuono 660

[snagzie]

KTMsm said:

The most fun I have is a proper SM bike on B roads - unless it's massively different to the 1290 I don't see the point

Mine is a 525 you might prefer a 701 SM

690 Duke is another option or MT07 but then I'd rather have a Street Triple R

Maybe a SM might be what I'm after. Thanks pal, never considered those

[dibblecorse]

Ducati Hyperstrada .... ideal for it.

[Jazoli]

I'd get a street triple or an mt07 with decent suspension.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Street Triple

[Lambo FirstBlood]

Street Triple RS.

Can’t think of anything better for your budget and what you want the bike for.

[Iamnotkloot]

Husky Svart’ 701.
Tall seat so plenty of room.
74 bhp.
Light and very flickable.

[archie456]

Iamnotkloot said:

Husky Svart’ 701.
Tall seat so plenty of room.
74 bhp.
Light and very flickable.

Think that's over budget though, cheapest I can find is just over £6k.

How about a KTM Duke 790?

[HairyMaclary]

If you can't dick around on A roads on a 1290 SAS you are doing something wrong

When mine was in for a big service they lent me an adventure 890. That was a blast and felt just as quick 0-60 as my 1290 but had loads more useable power i.e you don't hit three figures quite so easy and you need to work the engine more.

So I vote 890 or 790 adventure. Or buy something completely different like a c90 or 400 scooter.

[AceRockatansky]

Most admit, I went from a street triple to a superduke GT and the street was a fun back road bike. Just got a bit buzzy on a long ride out with my mate on his BMW and I was always working hard to keep up. The GT eats miles effortlessly. But definitely a street triple as a more fun machine.