What "new" bike would you buy?

FZ1 for sure or FJR

 

I can't believe nobody has mentioned the V-MAX, its like an XJ on steroids. I can't wait for the next one, but would take an 07 model in a heartbeat.

The Old:


and The New

 

Vmax. If the Vmax were a man, it would have three...well, you know.

 

my friend had a V-max...

it was wicked fast straight away but he really didnt like it in the turns...

seems it had a tendency to dive pretty good...

i like the Star roadliner and warrior models and if i had to stay with my original yama-saki choices the kawasaki mean streak would fit in position 2 (or 3)...

 

I've had the chance to ride the Ulysses and found it great on the road but get it out on the gravel mables and the steep rake of the forks causes it to become very twitchy. That is one of the reasons why this years model is promoted as an asphalt tourer, not duel sport. And, the Buell still has an air cooled V-Twin. They hate the very long hot rides. And that darn cooling fan, The thig runs for 5 or 6 minutes after you shut the machine down so as, get this, the oil doesn't cook. What happens if that fan fails?
I love my air cooled XJ but if spending money on a new machine, its gonna be liquid cooled, aspecially if it's a tourer.
The Buff

 

Read my post on page one. 8)

No kidding. Here's another one we never got:



Once in a while, you can find a gray-market bike in the U.S., but I have never seen a 900 Diversion for sale over here.

 

If I was going to replace my Seca, I'd buy a Kawasaki 250R or 500R.

I've got my R6 for ripping through the twisties (I'm also getting close to 50, but still like sportbikes) and my XJ550R makes a great commuter.

I've done the big bike thing and I discovered I have more fun with middleweight bikes.

 

moto guzzi
griso 1100

 

Pollock beat me to it! I'm also all for a Moto Guzzi, but I like the Breva 1100

 

Wow - I didn't realise you guys never got the Diversion.

Mine was a pretty good bike. Best 2 up bike I've ever owned, actually....Very underrated.

I only sold it to get an older XJ9 because I was riding into the city each day - and watching it get scratched up in the bikepark over time was tearful....

 

I have been in love with these bikes ever since my ex and I toured the UK on one back in the summer of 2001. What an incredibly capable machine it was.
Simple, powerful, nimble, all-day comfortable, and drop-dead gorgeous.
I guess the bean counters at Yamaha decided at some point that the U.S. market was not "sophisticated" enough to appreciate this bike. Bean counters suck.

 

I want that XJR1300!!! I would definately consider a ZRX1200, but I am especially partial to Yamaha. I just recently sold my 2005 V-Max that I had bought brand new and I do agree with some earlier posts that although extremely fast, it was a little quirky in the turns. I wanted to get another Seca, something a little more comfortable and with bags and a trunk, and I can only have one! I have a wish list of an FJR, possibly WAY in the future a Royal Star Venture, but if I could have a second bike, I would probably take my V-Max back or the Kaw ZRX. I would probably also consider a V-Star 1100. Brother has one, it's really a nice riding comfy bike. I have to keep in mind with all of these though, that my limiting factor is that I'm only 5'3"! As it is on my Seca's that I've had and my V-Max, I'm on my tip toes at stops! My friends all get a laugh! :lol:

 

Honda Magna. I love the looks of those. Almost bought one of those instead of my XJ. I found the XJ for a lot less but needing some work.

Honda Shadow, probably a VLX. I find the 650 has enough power to through me off the back end if I am not careful, I expect that a well designed 583 will do just as well as a vintage 80's 650.

I like that Yamaha Stars too, I like the classic look.

 

Vrod handsdown for me the new nightrod(mostly blacked out version) is sweet imo

 

For cruisers I'm liking the Victory Vision just from an appearance stand point. I haven't ridden one yet but their Hammer is nice riding sled.
For a sporty, Ducati's S4R Testastretta... But I'm more apt to actually be able to afford a Triumph Speed Master or a Ninja of some flavor!
I'm very satisfied with the Seca that I picked up to save on fuel costs. It way out performs it's $1k price tag!
I am still keeping an eye out for a Seca Fixer for that bobber project

 

I am now torn between a Yamaha FZR 1300 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-F ... enameZWDVW) and a Yamaha Royal Star Cruizer Deluxe

I just love the sound of these inline engines and dont know if I can transition to a V type engine.

 

I am now torn between a Yamaha FZR 1300 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-F ... enameZWDVW)
and a Yamaha Royal Star Cruizer Deluxe

I just love the sound of these inline engines and dont know if I can transition to a V type engine.

 

If price is no object, I would be tempted by a Ducati 848 or Hypermotard. Slightly less of a reach would be a Triumph Tiger, Daytona, or Scrambler.
Closer to reality is a BMW F 650 GS or G 650 Xmoto. Reality is something like a Yamaha WR250X or a several years old used BMW or Triumph.

 

Suzuki V-strom for me

or the Bandit 1200 or 1250

Would like to find an old Pacific Coast also, or Burgman 400 or 650, Honda silverwing, Yamaha majesty, Kymco Xciting 500, etc. but like Pollock said they are just too expensive. They are really holding their price right now with the high gas prices.

the BMW F800 line seems like a nice bike too, but again with the weak dollar we really take a hit.

also like the old BMW airheads

ken k

 

Comfortable, fast, nimble, torquey, high reving, narrow, light, fuel injected, and easy to maintain ( comes with centerstand)..... Yamaha FZ1 or Suzuki Bandit 1250S, both seem like great motorcycles to own.