Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

Well, I am loathe to do any more work on it until I know it passes MOT this afternoon. A bit nervous.

If it fails for reparable reasons then maybe I add camchain to the list. If it passes, I’m conflicted on keeping it as a runabout and selling it to make space for something more useful. If I sell, I’ll just advise the new owner.

Guy I know has a bone stock unmolested 90’s XJ600N (50k on the clocks I think) with almost no issues. Had advertised around £1100, but with a view of getting £900 if I was interested. Even if I get a stupid low price for the GN, that makes the XJ affordable as a road miles bike.

Funny about your MOT and taking out the GN.
Just about to do the same.

Got rid of the CBR and quite glad I did, let me spruce up the SV after a partial engine rebuild.
Took it out to fuel up and I have no idea how I toured Europe on it.
It. Is. Tiny. Tiny and angry.
Forgot I put an R6 throttle tube on it so it was exciting manoeuvring on it.

Looks great with them, but reckon the clip-ons will have to go.

Tiger got a service done and new cam chain tensioner. Original exhaust will go back on as the aftermarket one is waaaay too loud.

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Completely understand about the cam chain. I just meant it shouldn't put anyone off buying it.

The Diversion used to be very popular. Always thought it was similar to the Bandit. £900 seems like a decent price but don't you like customising your bikes? Wouldn't that possibly end up damaging the value?

Manual camchain tensioners are your friend. I’ve fitted them to nearly all my bikes. Adjust them right once and forget.

Tiger got a service done and new cam chain tensioner. Original exhaust will go back on as the aftermarket one is waaaay too loud.

LOL, tell that to my unbaffeld Akropovic. It's so loud and obnoxious, but also just sounds great when cracked open.

Had to share this, pure filth.

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Fit!

That’s a worry, for sure.

There’s a guy I always somehow end up commuting with and he’s on exactly that combo too. Rattles the bus windows on idle. Absolutely mad.

Prefer the twin roar to the triple drone. It’s the drone that gets old.

I absolutely love the triple sound. Still on my biking bucket list for sure.

Incidentally, the new speed triple looks like a snorter. Too much dough for me but I'd love to have a go...

Fo sho’, but I’d rather have it on the Daytona or the STreet triple. Loved it on the ST.
On the all day Tiger it does get exhausting.
I suppose that’s what ear plugs are for though.

Not sure of the looks on the new speed. Prefer the goggly eyes I think.

https://youtu.be/qrp-vb-TTsI

Feelin’ smug

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Sell it!

And buy a 2 stroke.

Nicely done

@sacredhart how much do you think it’ll cost you renting a 125? You know... something something MOT’d 125 here going spare.

I've been thinking about a summer / nice weather bike for tooling around on.

Had my heart set on an 899 Panigale but prices (and insurance) are still meaty. Might just get an MT-09 again. They're cheap af either new on finance or used.

Anything else I should consider?

The timing is perfect. The geographical divide is the issue.

ktm 790 duke?
street triple?
street triple r
aprilia tuono 1000 factory
gsxr 750
mv brutale
ktm 990

I'm, with @skinny on this fam. All his choices are more interesting, no offence.

MT09 is a bit aged and whilst the engine is a peach, the damping (especially) and braking was not confidence inspiring.

The new Husqvarna (for looks) which is pretty much a KTM.
Tuono V4's aren't obscenely priced.

Superbike wise, R1 or Aprilia RSV4 for noise, and GSXR1000 for dot it all.

Tuono's can sound incredible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WdxhXlLpc&t=87s

good shout on the husky, the vitplen 701 are really good value (i didn't realise) and good reviews

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/husqvarna/vitpilen-701/2018/

I've ridden one of those – I'm by no means a connoisseur but I liked it a lot

Reckon it matches @Soul ‘s aesthetic for clean tech pretty well

I SHALL WHISPER THE MOTOR BICYCLES

I do like the look of those but 40% down on power on the MT09 >>>>>

I’m after something with at least 100PS - probably more like 120-150.

MT09 ticks the box of cheap to own, lots of power and fun to throw around.

I’ll take a gander at all the others over the weekend.

I see what you're saying, but a bike with over a 100BHP that's so poorly sprung and with such poor brakes just...doesn't make sense.

For power I can't think of anything but an angry KTM, Speed Triple or a Tuono. Mt10 is interesting but so you even want to look at that thing?

Dudes - what about the Aprilia RS660? 100hp, lightweight, looks great, more comfy than a super sports bike but handles like one. What’s not to love?

Perfect for some proper Sunday thrappery on UK roads.