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Offline Magilla

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If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« on: January 29, 2013, 06:41:15 AM »
I guess this topic has to go here because they dont make a SOHC4 bike currently (that I know of).

So what would you buy?

My top 3 in no order:
 
1:  Moto Guzzi V7
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/motorcycles/v7-racer.html

2: Vicotry Vegas Jackpot
http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/cruiser/jackpot/motorcycle?WT.ac=VIC-link-header-enus-modV13XB36N

3: Harley Davidson Sportster 48
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/forty-eight.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US&source_cd=SEM_Retention_Forty-Eight&_cr=ppc|Google|Int_Retention_Sportster|{harley%2B48}&version=desktop


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2006   Victory Vegas Jackpot
1980   Honda CB650
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1982   Kawasaki 550
1974   Honda CL360
1975   Suzuki GT550
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 06:50:29 AM »
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013, 07:02:43 AM »
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2013, 07:05:47 AM »
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I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2013, 07:12:41 AM »
So many toys, so little money  :(
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2013, 07:13:16 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 29, 2013, 07:12:41 AM
So many toys, so little money  :(

Exactly!

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2013, 07:32:10 AM »
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1972   Honda CB350
1972   Yamaha 500
1982   Yamaha 650
1988   Harley Sportster 883
1983   HD FXR Shovelhead
2003   HD Heritage Softail
2006   Victory Vegas Jackpot
1980   Honda CB650
1976   Honda CB750K
1982   Honda CB750
1964   Honda CA95
1982   Kawasaki 550
1974   Honda CL360
1975   Suzuki GT550
1981   Honda CB750
1981   Honda CB750
1970   Norton Commando
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2013, 07:34:18 AM »
Quote from: Really? on January 29, 2013, 07:05:47 AM
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Why are so many manufacturers putting such HUGE exhausts on new bikes?  i was a t ashow this weekend and was completely turned off by the new Triumph due to its massive exhaust.  Looked like it was meant to silence the space shuttle.
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1972   Honda CB350
1972   Yamaha 500
1982   Yamaha 650
1988   Harley Sportster 883
1983   HD FXR Shovelhead
2003   HD Heritage Softail
2006   Victory Vegas Jackpot
1980   Honda CB650
1976   Honda CB750K
1982   Honda CB750
1964   Honda CA95
1982   Kawasaki 550
1974   Honda CL360
1975   Suzuki GT550
1981   Honda CB750
1981   Honda CB750
1970   Norton Commando
1972   Yamaha U7E
1970   BMW R50/5
1976   Honda CB750F

Offline racinchase

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2013, 07:50:48 AM »
Quote from: Magilla on January 29, 2013, 07:34:18 AM
Quote from: Really? on January 29, 2013, 07:05:47 AM
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Why are so many manufacturers putting such HUGE exhausts on new bikes?  i was a t ashow this weekend and was completely turned off by the new Triumph due to its massive exhaust.  Looked like it was meant to silence the space shuttle.

I had a 09 for a few months and put a muzzy slip on on it. Nice bike.



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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 08:13:39 AM »
Currently my only new bike is a 09 R1. I love it and right now am not in the market for another new sport bike.



However if I had some extra cash lying around I would without a doubt go out and get the new Triumph Tiger Explorer XC. Through on an Arrow exhaust, gps, and some luggage and just not come home.

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“The right bike, the right day, the right road, I just pretty much feel at one with the universe. When I feel like I don’t fit anywhere or I’m lonely or I’m all screwed up in the head, I get on my bike and go for a ride and it’s like all of the sudden, I’m fixed.” – Indian Larry

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2013, 08:27:34 AM »
Quote from: racinchase on January 29, 2013, 08:13:39 AM

However if I had some extra cash lying around I would without a doubt go out and get the new Triumph Tiger Explorer XC. Through on an Arrow exhaust, gps, and some luggage and just not come home.

+1. My purchase would likely be an adventure bike also! Would use it very much in Colorado. This would be tempting too:
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2013, 08:32:15 AM »
Quote from: K5 Keith on January 29, 2013, 08:27:34 AM

+1. My purchase would likely be an adventure bike also! Would use it very much in Colorado. This would be tempting too:

I looked at that one too this morning. Its interestingly cool. Never look much at the brand since we do not have a dealer local here in MS. Looks like a very fun bike!!
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“The right bike, the right day, the right road, I just pretty much feel at one with the universe. When I feel like I don’t fit anywhere or I’m lonely or I’m all screwed up in the head, I get on my bike and go for a ride and it’s like all of the sudden, I’m fixed.” – Indian Larry

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2013, 08:38:22 AM »
I saw this in Italy, but for the love of me can't remember the make. 

Kawasaki - I think.
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2013, 09:02:12 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 29, 2013, 08:38:22 AM

Kawasaki - I think.

that's right. Kawasaki W800
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 10:24:27 AM »
Quote from: Magilla on January 29, 2013, 07:34:18 AM
Quote from: Really? on January 29, 2013, 07:05:47 AM
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Why are so many manufacturers putting such HUGE exhausts on new bikes?  i was a t ashow this weekend and was completely turned off by the new Triumph due to its massive exhaust.  Looked like it was meant to silence the space shuttle.
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Quote from: Magilla on January 29, 2013, 07:34:18 AM
Quote from: Really? on January 29, 2013, 07:05:47 AM
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Why are so many manufacturers putting such HUGE exhausts on new bikes?  i was a t ashow this weekend and was completely turned off by the new Triumph due to its massive exhaust.  Looked like it was meant to silence the space shuttle.
I think they are so huge because they may have a built in catalitic converter nowadays.
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2013, 11:07:21 AM »


 1-Moto Guzzi v7 racer with the the cafe racer fairing.

 2-Triumph Thruxton.

 3-Honda NC700X

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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2013, 10:33:27 PM »
Ducati 1199 Panigale

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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2013, 08:09:04 AM »
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Love my brand new Nc700X manual 6 speed.  Hit 105 MPH on US87 north of Winslow Az.
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« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2013, 09:54:40 AM »
If money was nothing, and it would be like getting a free machine of choice......I would go with a massive Harley, just to see what all the hype was about.....something brand new...... that just screams cross country road trip.
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2013, 01:13:45 PM »
Ducati 999s or Paul Smart Edition
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« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2013, 02:33:18 PM »
BMW GS Adventure for me.

After watching long way down and round I love those things.
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #23 on: February 09, 2013, 09:41:39 PM »
The Kaw GTR1400 gets my vote too. Son has ZX14 LTD Edition, great bike too but the missus and I prefer the touring version.
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Re: If your were to buy a brand new bike, what would it be?
« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2013, 12:20:19 AM »
Sportbike?  Something Italian, either Ducati or MV Agusta.

Everyday bike?  KTM.  I'd get their 300cc two-stroke, and since it comes with an MSO, I'd fit the "light kit", road tires and register it as an Enduro.

I'd have a 2013 two-stroke road-legal motorcycle.  F*ck yeah.  Four-jokes can suck it.  Smokers RULE.

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