thinking about another bike

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by azoomm

The only sure way to have a Ducati running at all times is to own a few of them at a time.

Originally Posted by Trip

As far as monsters, I have always heard from owners that they are a much better bike to just stand around and look at. I came close to buying one, but was talked out of it.

That makes me sad. I want a Monster 796 as the next bike I buy after the one im thinking about getting here soon.

Originally Posted by jtemple

What about the Japanese big standards?

CB1000R

ZX1000

Just as reliable as their sportbike counterparts, I'd imagine. Same wrenching as well.

I have never owned a Honda, but I like the looks of the CB more than the ZX. The ZX has a bunch of bodywork hanging off of it that I don't care for.

Are you talking about the faired Ninja 1000 or the naked Z1000??? The Z1000 is the ultimate torque hooligan wheelie bike. As far as the honda goes I've heard nothing but good things, and of course honda quality and reliability... I like the looks of the Kawi better, but both look good.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

That makes me sad. I want a Monster 796 as the next bike I buy after the one im thinking about getting here soon.



Are you talking about the faired Ninja 1000 or the naked Z1000??? The Z1000 is the ultimate torque hooligan wheelie bike. As far as the honda goes I've heard nothing but good things, and of course honda quality and reliability... I like the looks of the Kawi better, but both look good.

The naked Z1000 is what I was talking about. But, I don't like all the plastic they have hanging on it, though.

What about the Speed Triple?

Aside from the Hyper/Monster, these three are my favorites:

Honda CB1000R
Triumph Speed Triple
Kawasaki Z1000

I want a naked bike that sits me upright. I love the riding position of my Husky, which is why I looked toward the Hypermotard.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by jtemple

The naked Z1000 is what I was talking about. But, I don't like all the plastic they have hanging on it, though.

What about the Speed Triple?

Aside from the Hyper/Monster, these three are my favorites:

Honda CB1000R
Triumph Speed Triple
Kawasaki Z1000

I want a naked bike that sits me upright. I love the riding position of my Husky, which is why I looked toward the Hypermotard.

I thought zoomie said she liked the Speed Triple in one of my threads. I haven't looked back at it yet.

The hyper is so much like your Husky, don't you want something a little different? If you are going Duc, how about the Multistrada? Good all-rounder... upright too.

[tommymac]

any thought on the yamaha FZ1/6

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by tommymac

any thought on the yamaha FZ1/6

Most rags have the Fz1 down on power, power isnt as accessible, and lacking in suspension to the Z/Ninja...

Still a good option though.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Most rags have the Fz1 down on power, power isnt as accessible, and lacking in suspension to the Z/Ninja...

Still a good option though.

This. Buddy has a FZ1 and it has good power... at 7k, dead below that.

I really liked the Speed tripple, if I wanted something more hooligan/around town it would be on my short list. Long highway rides, I like more wind protection, but otherwise the ergos are great and it's ridicously fun to ride.

[No Worries]

Originally Posted by jtemple

The naked Z1000 is what I was talking about. But, I don't like all the plastic they have hanging on it, though.

What about the Speed Triple?

Aside from the Hyper/Monster, these three are my favorites:

Honda CB1000R
Triumph Speed Triple
Kawasaki Z1000

I want a naked bike that sits me upright. I love the riding position of my Husky, which is why I looked toward the Hypermotard.

Check out this test of naked's:Speed Triple, Aprilia Tuano and Agusta Brutale http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...deo-91254.html

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by No Worries

Check out this test of naked's:Speed Triple, Aprilia Tuano and Agusta Brutale http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...deo-91254.html

Will watch. Aprilia/Augusta are cool and all, but you can't get Augusta here, and the one Aprilia dealer is a douche.

How does Triumph compare to Honda in terms of reliability and parts availability?

I don't want to be stranded on a trip. I don't want to have to wait 2-3 months to get parts. I also don't want to be checking valves every 3000 miles like I have to on the Husky (Husky valve checks are pretty easy to do, though).