I love naked bikes! - Page 2

RoteEddie · 01-13-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vegastele

This thread is worthless without pics.

Ok, best naked sport bike for the road

David Shapiro · 01-13-2010, 02:26 PM

Funny that you should post that. I've just about decided to go for a 0 mileage 2008 Megamoto with ABS (your OTHER bike)

David

DCrider · 01-13-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LI LT Owner

If you like naked bikes, naked wimmins are even better!

Both are equally hard to maintain and will drain money from your wallet.

And even harder and drainier (is that a word?) if they're Italian...bike or woman.

Does it matter that Harley now owns MV?

ssven · 01-13-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwew1

Does it matter that Harley now owns MV?

Soooo 2009, dude.

First.

David Shapiro · 01-13-2010, 04:20 PM

Had an interesting day. Couldn't ride, but I did sit on a Triumph Street Triple and a KTM Superduke, both of which fit me very well. The Triumph Tiger was too wide, felt like I was on a horse. A Duc MS 1100S also fit. But, in the end, I was seduced by a pristine MegaMoto. It will need a few bits and pieces, a small screen, pivot pegs to drop the peg height and heated grips, but I got a offer that I couln't refuse. If they imported them here, I'd buy a K1300R, but they don't, so I can't. Meanwhile, the MM will just have to do.

David

olie · 01-13-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RoteEddie

Ok, best naked sport bike for the road

+1, never rode anything better.

TT RDHS · 01-13-2010, 08:43 PM

Best naked sport bike for the road.

duckman · 01-14-2010, 05:59 AM

best naked sport bike for me is the SV1000 .plenty of people dislike it but you can't knock the numbers, 112 hp 75 ft lb torque and it's even more fun then those numbers imply.

scrannel · 01-14-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RoteEddie

The K is not as nimble in the twisties as the Brutale. If thats important you need to try before you buy :-)

I testrode a 07' K1200R Sport and hated it. Buzzy engine and long wheelbase was not for me.

I do think that if you are looking for a sport/touring machine, the K1200R may be one of the best bikes for that purpose you can get. Mine does not buzz -- dead smooth. It does have a longer wheelbase which makes it somewhat less nimble in the twisties, but not much. You can attach the whole BMW luggage configuration without looking and feeling like you've over-loeaded a baby mule, and they can be had with ESA which is bitchin' on the road. This is mine not showing the rear BMW soft bag setup. But even with that on, the bike is amazingly roomy.

And here's the ADVrider test: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125933

Cat0020 · 01-14-2010, 06:57 AM

I hope this comes stateside one day:

NakedRider · 01-14-2010, 07:02 AM

How are you going to use the bike. I've owned both. Very different bikes.

duckman · 01-14-2010, 07:53 AM

what bike,i don't see a bike

David Shapiro · 01-14-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NakedRider

How are you going to use the bike. I've owned both. Very different bikes.

I plan day trips, occasional commuting and weekend blasts around the area. I don't plan long touring, at least now.

David

arshishb · 01-14-2010, 07:55 AM

Ducati Streetfighter!! I want one so bad

Speed King · 01-14-2010, 07:57 AM

Not mine, but so badass.

01-14-2010, 05:59 AM	#23
duckman unindited co consperitor Joined: Feb 2005 Location: new york new york Oddometer: 619	best naked sport bike for me is the SV1000 .plenty of people dislike it but you can't knock the numbers, 112 hp 75 ft lb torque and it's even more fun then those numbers imply. __________________ 2006 Triumph Scrambler 2003 Suzuki Sv1000 N 1987 Ducati 750 Paso "sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc" 'we gladly feast on those who would subdue us'

01-14-2010, 06:57 AM	#25
Cat0020 El cheapo Joined: May 2002 Location: NW of Philly Oddometer: 4,889	I hope this comes stateside one day: __________________ Mankind is doomed Chances favor the prepared mind.

01-14-2010, 07:02 AM	#26
NakedRider NakedRider Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Antelope, CA Oddometer: 664	How are you going to use the bike. I've owned both. Very different bikes. __________________ '09 BMW R1200R

01-14-2010, 07:53 AM	#27
duckman unindited co consperitor Joined: Feb 2005 Location: new york new york Oddometer: 619	what bike,i don't see a bike __________________ 2006 Triumph Scrambler 2003 Suzuki Sv1000 N 1987 Ducati 750 Paso "sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc" 'we gladly feast on those who would subdue us'

01-14-2010, 07:57 AM	#30
Speed King Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Omaha Oddometer: 1,347	Brutale Not mine, but so badass.

01-13-2010, 02:26 PM	#17
David Shapiro ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Oddometer: 237	Funny that you should post that. I've just about decided to go for a 0 mileage 2008 Megamoto with ABS (your OTHER bike) David

01-13-2010, 04:20 PM	#20
David Shapiro ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Oddometer: 237	Had an interesting day. Couldn't ride, but I did sit on a Triumph Street Triple and a KTM Superduke, both of which fit me very well. The Triumph Tiger was too wide, felt like I was on a horse. A Duc MS 1100S also fit. But, in the end, I was seduced by a pristine MegaMoto. It will need a few bits and pieces, a small screen, pivot pegs to drop the peg height and heated grips, but I got a offer that I couln't refuse. If they imported them here, I'd buy a K1300R, but they don't, so I can't. Meanwhile, the MM will just have to do. David

01-13-2010, 08:43 PM	#22
TT RDHS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Oddometer: 447	Best naked sport bike for the road.

01-14-2010, 07:55 AM	#29
arshishb Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Edison, NJ Oddometer: 734	Ducati Streetfighter!! I want one so bad

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