Motorcycle to compliment 993 Turbo
09-03-2014, 12:32 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
Why not go a little older like a 996 Duc? This was mine from a couple years ago. To me both the 993tt & the 916/996 are iconic machines. Sure the 996 isn't as fast as the newer Ducs or anything else you listed but they sound near perfection especially with the dry clutch. I wish I still had mine.
09-03-2014, 06:38 PM
#20
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Kevin... Go back to your room. You know your not allowed to steal the show!
Just kidding. Those are some killer machines mother of gawd!!!
Just kidding. Those are some killer machines mother of gawd!!!
09-03-2014, 11:04 PM
#22
The RC30 is old but it's a classic and the v4 is sweet sounding. The Pani is blistering fast and candidly too much bike for me, but sounds great as well with the full termi exhaust.
However, call me crazy, but the bike that is the most fun to ride for me is the Sport Classic. Probably because it's just enough bike for my skills. it also sounds cool with the Zard exhaust.
Let us know what you choose!
Kevin
09-04-2014, 12:03 AM
#24
It's been a fun bike to mod. Lots of aftermarket options available. I went with front and rear ohlins, forged marchesini wheels off a 999r, bigger brakes and it's more than enough kit for my needs.
09-04-2014, 12:09 AM
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I've worked on an 1100 RTP and then a 1200 RTP for the last 8 plus years. Both are really nice but the K1300 S that I rode will pretty much walk from anything. That bike is incredible.
09-05-2014, 12:41 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
I'm probably too late to this discussion, but on the off chance you have not written the check yet, I 'll make a few comments. First, you did not tell us your level of riding experience or what type of riding you're intending to do. The bikes recommended to you are all terrific bikes, but they are mostly very focused extreme performance machines that I would not advise as a first bike to anyone. Most bikes are focused on one type of use; touring, sport touring, adventure touring, focused dirt bike, cruiser style and naked bike. In 53 years of riding and just under 40 bikes, I have had several of each category. In my opinion, and Peter Egan's, if one is a serious enthusiast you need 5 bikes. A bike for track days like the Ducati, a Sport touring bike like a Honda VFR800, a sport Touring bike like the BMW RT or GS, a luxury bike like a Harley and a dirt bike if you have a place nearby to ride it. If I were younger and only wanted to have one bike, I would by a 1998-01 Honda VFR 800. It can be made very comfortable for extended touring, it is a terrific track bike, it is as dependable as an anvil with many going north of 100k with little more than tires and oil, it has limits that you will never approach on the street. Have a good race shop set the forks
up for your weight, put an Ohlins shock on the rear and you will have a very versatile bike for under 5000 bucks. I sold mine with 57,000 miles and the new owner took it over 100,000 before he moved away.
up for your weight, put an Ohlins shock on the rear and you will have a very versatile bike for under 5000 bucks. I sold mine with 57,000 miles and the new owner took it over 100,000 before he moved away.
09-05-2014, 01:51 PM
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Good advice
I'm probably too late to this discussion, but on the off chance you have not written the check yet, I 'll make a few comments. First, you did not tell us your level of riding experience or what type of riding you're intending to do. The bikes recommended to you are all terrific bikes, but they are mostly very focused extreme performance machines that I would not advise as a first bike to anyone. Most bikes are focused on one type of use; touring, sport touring, adventure touring, focused dirt bike, cruiser style and naked bike. In 53 years of riding and just under 40 bikes, I have had several of each category. In my opinion, and Peter Egan's, if one is a serious enthusiast you need 5 bikes. A bike for track days like the Ducati, a Sport touring bike like a Honda VFR800, a sport Touring bike like the BMW RT or GS, a luxury bike like a Harley and a dirt bike if you have a place nearby to ride it. If I were younger and only wanted to have one bike, I would by a 1998-01 Honda VFR 800. It can be made very comfortable for extended touring, it is a terrific track bike, it is as dependable as an anvil with many going north of 100k with little more than tires and oil, it has limits that you will never approach on the street. Have a good race shop set the forks
up for your weight, put an Ohlins shock on the rear and you will have a very versatile bike for under 5000 bucks. I sold mine with 57,000 miles and the new owner took it over 100,000 before he moved away.
up for your weight, put an Ohlins shock on the rear and you will have a very versatile bike for under 5000 bucks. I sold mine with 57,000 miles and the new owner took it over 100,000 before he moved away.
It won't be my first. Also it was a tough decision between the triumph 675 and the Ducati. The Ducati is a sweet deal. So I'll take delivery of it next weekend.
Slow and easy. Courses on riding and such are the first plan.
There are a ton of open roads where I live. Many with little to no cars on them. So it's a good place to learn.