Bike shopping.....Help me find a Naked!!!!!!!!

[bomber]

I also clicked on the triple -- it's enuogh of a niche bike that you won't try to start someone else's bike on Two-Wheeled Tuesday, but not a rare as others, so you can get parts, if necessary.

The engine is a revelation!

[maddjack]

Speed triple or Maybe  a Super Duke
This from a Speed triple owner  

[Coro Kid]

Well, I switched from a Blackbird after 8 years happy ownership to a Street Triple for a number of reasons 8 months ago and I've never regretted the move.  It's hardly comparing apples with oranges but the Triple acquits itself brilliantly for the type of riding I now do and I'm even doing the NZ equivalent of the Iron Butt on it in October.

If you're interested in an objective comparison: http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2010/01/street-triple-vs-blackbird-some.html

Cheers

Geoff

[Dan K]

I currently have a Sprint 1050ST and a 1st Gen Tuono, and have ridden many naked bikes.

With the mileage you ride, if any of it is at high speed, a naked is going to get old quick.  Less than one season with an FZ1 (half-faired) and the Tuono in the garage, I sold the FZ1 (which was way better wind protection thatn the Tuono) to make room for the Sprint.

For short commutes and as a second bike, I'm all over the nakeds.  But you put on a LOT of miles.  Think about something at least half-faired, like the 2nd Gen FZ1.  THey can be had for CHEAP as well.

Voted for the Tuono if you stick to your list, but I've never ridden an S3 or a ZRX, or Buell or SV, but saw a beautiful Zrex on the street this morning in downtown Chicago.  Those are cool bikes.

Good luck!

- Dan

[smackdoogle]

I'm still looking.
So now I've found a 03 SV1000N w/ 22XXX miles for $3800

or

2003 Aprilia Falco w/ 18XXX miles for $4000 obo.

Oh my, I'm liking the Aprilia.  Decisions decisions

[fastfreddy]

Moto Guzzi Breva 1100, or Griso 1100. Cheap reliable and beautiful

[Dan K]

Look at Gen2 FZ1's 2006 on.

Or if you can find one at a decent price, a Benelli Sport Evo naked. SWEET bikes.

The Falco's are cool too - nice little hybrid between the Tuono and Mille...

Just be sure you want the naked - if you're on the highway for that huge commute....my commute is 50 miles round trip. I've been without my Sprint (at inlaw's summer place) for 3 weeks and I'm SO looking forward to riding the fully faired Sprint to work as opposed to the Tuono.

Whatever you do, you can't do wrong. Your choices are  

Just remember bikes are somewhat like tools - there's the right one for every job.

Good luck

-Dan

[chornbe]

Alright, so in light of my military move (this week) from Boston, MA to Elizabeth City NC I have sold my bikes to lighten the load which means........New Bike shopping time!!!!!!!

A little about myself, I'm 6'3" and about 230lbs.  In shape.  I commute as often as possible (new commute will be about 100 miles round trip) and ride on weekends (200-500 miles) averaging between 9000-12000 miles a year.  I'm am no racer and don't plan on any track days within the next 2 years but I look for twisties and love a well planted ride.  Not much two up riding takes place and there shouldn't be any once my wife gets her license.  In the past I have owned numerours bikes ranging from a 02 VFR to a Super Hawk to a Buell XB12S.  Enjoyed them all for different reasons.  Only reason I sold the Buell was because my wife was riding more with me then so the VFR worked better.

I'm looking for good handling but decent mileage also.  My experience with naked bikes is the windblast isn't as bad as people make it out to be.  My price cap is $7000.  Obviously my wish list has a vast range in price.

I'm really only interested in naked bikes.
My list includes
2nd Gen Aprilia Tuono
2nd Gen FZ1
2006 or newer Triumph Speed Triple
2003 SV1000N
ZRX1200R
Buell XT or XB12SS

Here is the #1 on my list but the damn things get horrible mileage and some never see 100 miles to a tank.  I wouldn't like filling up everyday.
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202353


comments, suggestions, whatever appreciated!!!

I've got this awesome Guzzi Breva...

[QBTO]

Speed Triple gets my vote, not tried one but test rode the new Sprint GT, sweet engine and glorious noise with a sports pipe.