The RC51 is essentially a track only bike these days and I want to get something for around town and to and from work. Catch has to be it'd need to be something I wouldn't have much desire to track. Best idea is probably a 1000cc i4 of some sort but I'm looking to see if there's some more ideas. ok... Go!

 

 

drum brakes ftw!

 

speed triple 1050.

 

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+1

i sat on one the other day. it's pretty wide, but you should be used to that with the RC. it's not light either, but who cares. BRUTAL TORQUE

 

vfr

 

 

Ducati Hypermotard S

KTM Superduke

BMW HP2

All have got at least 1000cc (or close), commanding riding position for seeing over cages, and enough capability to turn the wick up on twisty bits. You need a pimp bike to go with a pimp RC.

Yes I've got a hard-on for pseudo supermotards.

 

Another rc51, you won't need to take it to the track because you allready have

a track bike. And you can always use spare parts they would be right there.

 

1. its a BMW
2. the suspension is on "fun" not "track", comfy but sporty
3. $9,000 OTD
4. its a BMW
5. good mileage, great warranty.
6. probably more of a chick magnet, starbucks parka' than my 1098. honest.

my friend has one and its a real nice bike, reminds me of my old SV650. the suspension isn't really adjustable up front but hold its own on the curves and the clutch is light enough for traffic/stop and go. i really like this bike and may consider one if i were to sell my other bike. it really is a bare bones, no non-sense, perfect motorcycle.

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-great bike, $20,000?

 

actually if i wasn't turned of by the price, i think the duc GT1000/paul smart would be pretty fun to ride around.





Modified by bad-monkey at 1:06 AM 6/20/2008

 

ninja 650R

/thread

 

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or

sick!!!

 

looking to save money?







one for each class

 

V4 - get an Interceptor

I think my YZF600 does a good job at everything the RC isn't

 

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save money? not so... just miss riding more often... not particularly thinking of a new bike as used is cheaper and I could pay in cash most likely. I have considered a 'tard of some sort though.

 

The new KLR looks like a great daily.

 

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I was refering to those models USED. you can save money there

 

My votes are for the KLR or the ZRX.

You can't beat the Eddie bike; and the KLR will, pretty much, do anything well.

 

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oh ok gotcha.

 

250 Ninja! Cheap and looks great..you wouldn't want to make it into a track bike..lol

 

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yeah you would the 250 looks like it'd be fun on track.

i'm thinking of racing one next year.

 

Naked sv650 with stock suspension?


/svwhore

 

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I don't think I could leave an SV stock and I'd be too tempted to take that to the track. The ability to easily modify it is so high and for relatively cheap. I've thought maybe a z1000. The resale on those isn't too good. I've seen used good condition ones go for as low as like $3000

 

The absolute BEST street bike for you would be this hands down.

I love the power and suspension for the street, for the race track.....definately not. And you already have a vtwin to take to the track.