OT: Which bike?

bfi2906 · 05-20-2011, 12:03 AM

Apologies in advance, I know this is way OT for a 1er forum, but I'm interested in opinions from others that appreciate good cars & bikes, and the emotions associated.

I'm thinking of changing bikes later in the year, and wanted to get a few reactions. I'm going for a naked, and the options are:

Triumph Speed Triple (new model)
MVAgusta 1090 Brutale (I think this is the right picture, not the 1078)
Aprilia Tuono V4 (soon to be released)

Thanks guys.

WAY · 05-20-2011, 12:22 AM

Where are you going to get a 1090RR from? I am not aware that we have an importer now. You can however get a 1078RR very cheaply! $17k or something. S3 is great, but I still can't get used to the light. The winner? None of the above. Ducat Streetfighter ftw (ok I'm biased, I had one). Or the K1300R. Been thinking of that.

bfi2906 · 05-20-2011, 12:40 AM

There's a new Oz distributor for MV
http://www.roadrider.com.au/Announce....aspx?ID=38787

But you do highlight one of the reservations I have about the MV. There's been more distributors in the past 5 years that I can recall. Only 2 dealers in Syd - neither convenient, nor big businesses (which probably means small spares Dept). And yes, the 1078's are very cheap right now.

I have tried the Duc, and awesome as it is, I constantly felt like I was going to fall off the front of it. Just didn't suit - but that's a personal thing.

Ahhhhh - the BMW. I wish. I just can't justify a $30K+ weekend toy. (Same would apply for the Duc) - The 3 I listed are all <$22K. In order, I think the pricing goes - S3 - MV - Aprilia. But it's only ~$3K top to bottom.

gazz · 05-20-2011, 12:59 AM

OT but I couldn't resist. Here's a file pic of an RC30. Mine is in a squillion pieces for a full restore.

One of the greats. Kind of like the Mclaren F1 of bikes.

Hey I just realised it almost matches my avatar's BMW Motorsport colours.

bfi2906 · 05-20-2011, 01:02 AM

^ that

1q2w3e4r · 05-20-2011, 01:08 AM

Depreciation on the MVs is savage. I've heard you won't be able to get a dealer to take it as a trade due to the reliability

WAY · 05-20-2011, 01:09 AM

Gazz, RC30! You are the man!

Bfi, the Brutale is pretty cheap for what it is I think! Hmm, where can I get one? Didn't see it at Peter Stevens. But my concern is that these guys are small importers. I would have been more comfortable if PS imported it for example. But if I had to choose out of the 3, I would still go for the MV.

Here is a little something about the Brutale. Did you know that the headlight is modelled after a 993?

RaihaX · 05-20-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Both Italian, so both will break down... electrics suck! Trust me, I have owned a Ducati...now own a BMW and it never misses a beat

My 848 never missed a beat!

qship · 05-20-2011, 01:46 AM

Choppers rule!

bfi2906 · 05-20-2011, 01:49 AM

Way - from this
http://www.mctrader.com.au/news-and-...eid/73188.aspx

It looks like Peter Stevens are still an MV dealer.

I'm not in a rush! In fact, if I wait until xmas or later, the S3 will drop in price due to increased supply. The Tuono will become available, so I can see and actually buy one. And the MV situation will have a while to "play-out".

Seems like the sensible thing to do - if sensible comes into the same discussion as buying a litre naked - what am I talking about - a litre naked is an entirely sensible purchase.

Alpine* · 05-20-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bfi2906

Way - from this
http://www.mctrader.com.au/news-and-...eid/73188.aspx

It looks like Peter Stevens are still an MV dealer.

I'm not in a rush! In fact, if I wait until xmas or later, the S3 will drop in price due to increased supply. The Tuono will become available, so I can see and actually buy one. And the MV situation will have a while to "play-out".

Seems like the sensible thing to do - if sensible comes into the same discussion as buying a litre naked - what am I talking about - a litre naked is an entirely sensible purchase.

Cmon, this may be OT but you should at least be considering the roundel product

gazz · 05-20-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Cmon, this may be OT but you should at least be considering the roundel product

^I can't think fast enough to ride one of those. 142kw @ 204kg full weight. That's like having a 1000 kw 1M. Time and distance take on new meanings. What would 0 - 100 be on this? 2 secs?

Wicked colour combo with that styling.

MrBlonde · 05-20-2011, 03:58 AM

How could you think anything but Ducati? I guess each to their own. Since becoming a parent we've sold all our bikes.

Rachel · 05-20-2011, 05:05 AM

The Speed Triple is a really decent bike. I rode last the last gen model and prefer the round headlights to the weird oval ones this year. The Aprilia is also a great bike, have to do a little bit to the suspension to get it to turn A+. Only ever ridden on the back of a Brutale, but I dig the styling.
Also, I am super partial to the Ducati! New 1100EVO Monster coming out soon!

WAY · 05-20-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

How could you think anything but Ducati? I guess each to their own. Since becoming a parent we've sold all our bikes.

Yup my wife wants me to do the same.

WAY · 05-20-2011, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

The Speed Triple is a really decent bike. I rode last the last gen model and prefer the round headlights to the weird oval ones this year. The Aprilia is also a great bike, have to do a little bit to the suspension to get it to turn A+. Only ever ridden on the back of a Brutale, but I dig the styling.
Also, I am super partial to the Ducati! New 1100EVO Monster coming out soon!

I love my Monster 1100. It's so playful and well suited to where I live. It also isn't going to throw you off the bike with a small twist of the wrist unlike my streetfighter. I haven't been following the 1100 EVO, so what is the difference?

adrean8j · 05-20-2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Ducat Streetfighter ftw (ok I'm biased, I had one). Or the K1300R. Been thinking of that.

Nice bike...but remember that damn things seat is higgggh compared to the others here...not to mention the premium on price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Cmon, this may be OT but you should at least be considering the roundel product

He said we was leaning toward a naked bike so the proper one to show him would be the F800R:

That being said I am partial to the Triumph (I have a 2010 Street Triple R)...even journalists are hard-pressed to say anything bad about the Triumph nakeds....Here is a pic of me on mine...I love it:

Me on my Street Triple R by Adrean8j, on Flickr

WAY · 05-20-2011, 05:44 AM

The F800R is a bit slow for my liking, so I think the K1300R is the appropriate one.

As for your ST3R, I'm glad you have the Arrow 3 into 1. I can't stand the sewing machine noise of the standard exhaust.

adrean8j · 05-20-2011, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

The F800R is a bit slow for my liking, so I think the K1300R is the appropriate one.

As for your ST3R, I'm glad you have the Arrow 3 into 1. I can't stand the sewing machine noise of the standard exhaust.

Yeah I figured it was a bit slow..but I figured it fell in line with the naked/streetfighter styling. As far as my StripleR is concerned I actually have the Official Triumph Arrow twin cans (baffles removed

) instead of the 3-1 Arrow (commonly referred to as the "lowboy")...it is loud and proud with no sewing machines present!!!

WAY · 05-20-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrean8j

Yeah I figured it was a bit slow..but I figured it fell in line with the naked/streetfighter styling. As far as my StripleR is concerned I actually have the Official Triumph Arrow twin cans (baffles removed

) instead of the 3-1 Arrow (commonly referred to as the "lowboy")...it is loud and proud with no sewing machines present!!!

Of course, the 3-1 is like a shorty. Would love to hear yours with the baffles removed! Btw, what's the difference between the new funny headlight ST3R and yours?

TimMc · 05-20-2011, 07:41 AM

Triumph. Or buy a ZX9R and take the fairing off...

adrean8j · 05-20-2011, 08:04 AM

Hmm...I don't know as I haven't seen the new lights in person....I think the only difference is the shape as they are not HID or anything. If I was in the states I would def. make you a video...as it stands now I won't get to see her until July

@OP: Check out this quick first impression review from Cycle World(copied by someone else into a post over on Rat.net:

http://www.triumphrat.net/1790097-post1.html

05-20-2011, 12:03 AM	#1
bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	OT: Which bike? Apologies in advance, I know this is way OT for a 1er forum, but I'm interested in opinions from others that appreciate good cars & bikes, and the emotions associated. I'm thinking of changing bikes later in the year, and wanted to get a few reactions. I'm going for a naked, and the options are: Triumph Speed Triple (new model) MVAgusta 1090 Brutale (I think this is the right picture, not the 1078) Aprilia Tuono V4 (soon to be released) Thanks guys. Attached Images
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05-20-2011, 12:22 AM	#2
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Where are you going to get a 1090RR from? I am not aware that we have an importer now. You can however get a 1078RR very cheaply! $17k or something. S3 is great, but I still can't get used to the light. The winner? None of the above. Ducat Streetfighter ftw (ok I'm biased, I had one). Or the K1300R. Been thinking of that.
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05-20-2011, 12:40 AM	#3
bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	There's a new Oz distributor for MV http://www.roadrider.com.au/Announce....aspx?ID=38787 But you do highlight one of the reservations I have about the MV. There's been more distributors in the past 5 years that I can recall. Only 2 dealers in Syd - neither convenient, nor big businesses (which probably means small spares Dept). And yes, the 1078's are very cheap right now. I have tried the Duc, and awesome as it is, I constantly felt like I was going to fall off the front of it. Just didn't suit - but that's a personal thing. Ahhhhh - the BMW. I wish. I just can't justify a $30K+ weekend toy. (Same would apply for the Duc) - The 3 I listed are all <$22K. In order, I think the pricing goes - S3 - MV - Aprilia. But it's only ~$3K top to bottom.
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05-20-2011, 12:59 AM	#4
gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	OT but I couldn't resist. Here's a file pic of an RC30. Mine is in a squillion pieces for a full restore. One of the greats. Kind of like the Mclaren F1 of bikes. Hey I just realised it almost matches my avatar's BMW Motorsport colours. Attached Images
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bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	^ that
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Depreciation on the MVs is savage. I've heard you won't be able to get a dealer to take it as a trade due to the reliability
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05-20-2011, 01:09 AM	#7
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Gazz, RC30! You are the man! Bfi, the Brutale is pretty cheap for what it is I think! Hmm, where can I get one? Didn't see it at Peter Stevens. But my concern is that these guys are small importers. I would have been more comfortable if PS imported it for example. But if I had to choose out of the 3, I would still go for the MV. Here is a little something about the Brutale. Did you know that the headlight is modelled after a 993?
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Choppers rule! Attached Images __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Way - from this http://www.mctrader.com.au/news-and-...eid/73188.aspx It looks like Peter Stevens are still an MV dealer. I'm not in a rush! In fact, if I wait until xmas or later, the S3 will drop in price due to increased supply. The Tuono will become available, so I can see and actually buy one. And the MV situation will have a while to "play-out". Seems like the sensible thing to do - if sensible comes into the same discussion as buying a litre naked - what am I talking about - a litre naked is an entirely sensible purchase.
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	How could you think anything but Ducati? I guess each to their own. Since becoming a parent we've sold all our bikes. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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Rachel Dangerous Curves 98 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	The Speed Triple is a really decent bike. I rode last the last gen model and prefer the round headlights to the weird oval ones this year. The Aprilia is also a great bike, have to do a little bit to the suspension to get it to turn A+. Only ever ridden on the back of a Brutale, but I dig the styling. Also, I am super partial to the Ducati! New 1100EVO Monster coming out soon! __________________
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The F800R is a bit slow for my liking, so I think the K1300R is the appropriate one. As for your ST3R, I'm glad you have the Arrow 3 into 1. I can't stand the sewing machine noise of the standard exhaust.
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05-20-2011, 07:41 AM	#21
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Triumph. Or buy a ZX9R and take the fairing off... __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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