- Jan 28, 2020
I "upgraded" to a MT 07, much more fun on our backroads.
What will you upgrade to?
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upgrade?! lol
At my age I’m downgrading. My CBR650R is the only l/c across-the-frame sports (ish) bike I’ve ever owned in 50+ years. This one is way too revvy-sounding for me and is characterless. The best four cylinder configuration by far that I have tried is the v-four: a mix of lower-down grunt and high end revs that sound so much better than a screamer. Ideally I’d like a Honda VFR but with a slipper/assist clutch (mild arthritis) and less weight. I’d still have a VFR if it wasn’t painful to ride after a while. My CBR is what it is (and it is very good at what it does) but it’s not a keeper. Loads of low mileage BMWs are about because nobody wants one out of warranty. Yes, they’re nice but after a while they’re Broken Most Weekends and expensive to fix. My other bike is a V twin. I much prefer it to the Honda, which I bought mainly as a bucket list purchase.
- Mar 30, 2023
- Riding Since
- 2021
yes I have three bikes, all three different, that's why I love them.
Must say, this all resonates with me! So what’s on the downgrade shortlist?
I really don’t know. I’d like it if Suzuki were to do the latest naked 800 twin with a half- fairing - a sort of sports tourer. Like Honda the new Suzuki twins are either nakeds or trailie type. I don’t want either in that style and I already have a retro. Maybe, like Triumph, they’ll bring out a more practical faired version that isn’t tall or heavy.
Hello.
I've been dreaming about one, since I tested a R Nine T. Don´t ask me why I became in love with it, I can´t explain it. I always believed that these bikes have several obsolete mechanical solutions, so I´ve never paid attention to boxer BMWs. But the fact Is that I loved the machine and its riding feedback. Even the boxer side kicking!
I have several near people who faced reliability problems with BMWs. Even in my R9T exploration, I found them not to be very well built. R9T seem to be the land of zip-ties and hanging stuff! The more I investigate, the less I understand why should I ever pay 20K€ for such a Frankenstein bike! After I tested the R9T I jumped back on the CB650 and felt immediately this is a way more refined and sophisticated machine, that cost almost a third of the BMW!
So, I think BMW is out of my list... again.
been having just 1 bike in the house all this while when owning, Harley street 750 - Triumph T100 - Xmax 250 - Tracer GT -Vulcan - Kawa Z900rs - Harley 883, all owned less than a year. I found a balance after the 883, i bought a 160 scooter (Honda Vario 160) and soon found a used CB650R. Now am happy as scooter is to get around town and cb for a longer ride.
My 84 yr old mate has reduced the number of bikes he owns down to a few. That includes an R6 and a Triumph 765 RS. The insurance cost stops him getting a ZX10. He's had all the sports bikes and still rides like a 20 something 👍
- Jan 28, 2020
yes !? lol
- Mar 30, 2023
- Riding Since
- 2021
Idk, I cant even imagine getting an Africa Twin or H2. Maybe I will later
Have owned both as well and the MT07 was the most fun commuter I've had. I rate it higher overall than my CBR650F.
- Jun 14, 2022
- Riding Since
- 2000
Previously I owned a blade, but as long as this bike will survive, I will ride it, don't need an upgrade this bike is perfect for everything. And to be honest I think the bike will survive me 🤣
- Mar 30, 2023
- Riding Since
- 2021
Usually I use the Yamaha MT-03 to commute, CB650F and R1 are fun ride bikes for me.