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If you could have 1 bike what would it be?
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When I was younger it was a royal Enfield bullet as my grandad had one, then my teens it was a a Ducati 916. My latest fancy is a bmw gen 1 s1000rr. Just can't stop looking at them and think it will be my next bike. |
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"Honda GL1800 Goldwing trike. Getting on a bit now & can't fall off a trike so easily"
Oft that's just a glorified mobility scooter lol but saying that am known for exiting my bike while it's moving so I should prob look at them too lol |
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over a year ago
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"Next bike for me will be a white Supersport S. Never loved the look, ride and sound of a bike more than this. Be like a pig in shit when I get it  "
I have an ST3S and if this bike is supposed to be its sort of successor I'll eat my Pirellis!
Is no faster and is less practical, it does look better though for sure. |
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I have several bikes from sports to adventure/touring.
If I was to add one more, it would be a 1940's styled Harley with modern* mechanicals. Hardtail, springer front end, pogo seat post, full fenders.
*modern for HD  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ducati MHR
I was offered one for two grand back in 85/86
Probably worth ten times that now "
I had a mate with a Hailwood Mille.
That was '88 he bought it new.
It was beautiful, especially the sight glasses for the bevel drives.
He sold it a few years ago for 40k! |
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"Kawasaki Z900rs...in the bottle green..new, but looks like the bike that got me hooked when I was about 12"
I grew up on the smaller Z bikes.
Ways wanted a Z650.
The new Z900RS SE looks fantastic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Am I allowed another go OP?
If so, Magni MV 850 Monza or travel back in time to '86cand have that Spondon Laverda with Tracy Neave sat on it.
(I'll have her too).  |
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"Am I allowed another go OP?
If so, Magni MV 850 Monza or travel back in time to '86cand have that Spondon Laverda with Tracy Neave sat on it.
(I'll have her too). "
Lol your like me just too much to make your mind up with. I need a warehouse and a lot of money then I can one of each lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Indeed, lots and lots of stuff I'd love to have in the garage.
As well as mentioned there's;
Moto Guzzi 750S3
Lavvy SFC 750
Triumph T160 5spd
Velo Venom
MV 750 America
Ducati 750GT
Kwak H2 750
Yam RD400F
Bimota YB5
Yamaha FJ1100
Jeez I could go on and on.... |
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"great choice... i had a white supersport s.. fab bike.. just traded it in for a new Monster x"
Was doing test rides at Festival of Motorcycling and the new Monster is a great bike and a lot of fun |
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Was thinking about this and currently it would be the zzr1400 but if I could get a mint condition gsxr 750 srad from 1998 in blue and white with white wheels that would be amazing. But then there’s also the mv Augusta f4 which looks stunning but probably quite painful after an hour or so! |
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over a year ago
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Id be happy just to get my 436k mile Pan1100 looking nice again.
New screen, paint job n powder coated wheels will do me.
Oh, and the VFR750 in Rothmans colours I've got my eyes on 
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By *ribsaMan
over a year ago
A box at end of your bed |
I have got mine the FJ1200 only large bike I have ever really wanted, I have owned one since I was 22 years old.
Don't get me wrong there's lots of nice new and old bikes out there but none that I would really want to replace my FJ with. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Someone else’s wife would be the one bike I’d prefer !!!
Ride it like stink
Not have to pay for the up keep
Never have to clean it just hand it back dirty |
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I’m actually selling my yamaha xjr 1300…
Kenny Robert’s livery (black n yellow)
Was to put the engine on a kit car.
But best let someone enjoy the bike.
Amazing torque
Strangely enough id have a Cagiva elephant 900 ie
Won a couple of Paris Dakar
That tank you can really grip well…
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This bad boy was all I wanted when I passed my test in ‘94, Still want one too.
Honda CBR900RR-R Urban Tiger"
Good luck finding an original (not a home rattle tin paint job) one of them |
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"Indeed, lots and lots of stuff I'd love to have in the garage.
As well as mentioned there's;
Moto Guzzi 750S3
Lavvy SFC 750
Triumph T160 5spd
Velo Venom
MV 750 America
Ducati 750GT
Kwak H2 750
Yam RD400F
Bimota YB5
Yamaha FJ1100
Jeez I could go on and on.... "
I would go for the Bimota Tesi, just to be different. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love my old Deauville
Used to have a 1979 Yamaha XS 750 but that was back in 1979 when I was young and childless
Kids have had
SV650
Harley ‘49 Custom
CB250
CB500f
Currently riding
He has a 19 plate Triumph Tiger 800
She has a 15 plate Triumph Street Triple
I get to ride either whenever the old Dullville is off the road
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"For me it would be a Laverda RGS Corsa or a 180 Jota in orange and silver."
I had one 180 jota loved it had 100 plus bikes since but nothing comes close |
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By *ircMan
over a year ago
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I already have it ! A 1980 z1000 st . I always wanted one ever since seeing the first Mad Max when I was a child. I've had it for about 15 years now and it is a fantastic bike . Total riding pleasure !!! heheh |
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"When I was younger it was a royal Enfield bullet as my grandad had one, then my teens it was a a Ducati 916. My latest fancy is a bmw gen 1 s1000rr. Just can't stop looking at them and think it will be my next bike."
MV augusta f4. Just stunning to look at |
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"For me it would be a Laverda RGS Corsa or a 180 Jota in orange and silver.
I had one 180 jota loved it had 100 plus bikes since but nothing comes close"
About ten years ago I got to a point financially where I could go and buy one for sunny days rides.
Then as I was looking the prices trebbled.
Now they're way out of my league. |
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Have an 08 Fireblade, a 2017 Z900, 98 VFR800fi, and a TTR 250, considered chopping in the Z900 for a KTM1290 Superduke but find it’s a bit tall for me. Kinda like my current stable as covers all bases.???? |
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over a year ago
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"Would love a go on a BMW gs1250 adventure. Cant afford one, but would love a test ride. "
I have a 1250GS Exclusive, my first BMW too.
Put nearly 30k on it in two years and love it. |
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I'm quite enjoying my sprint GT at the moment, though I'll admit I'd quite like my futura back with an antisocial exhaust system. Used to have that on one 10yrs ago and it made me grin every time on the overrun |
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"I'm quite enjoying my sprint GT at the moment, though I'll admit I'd quite like my futura back with an antisocial exhaust system. Used to have that on one 10yrs ago and it made me grin every time on the overrun"
In 1983 before the police cracked down on Exhausts I had a Suzuki GSX 1100 EX with a Sebring Exhaust stamped for Racing purposes only. I could keep the noise down changing up early. But when I rung its neck what a beautiful noise it made. |
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over a year ago
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I have a few bikes in the garage but the best of those is a GSX 1340 B-King, not a beast for the feint hearted 
Looking to add a RGV250 to the collection next year. |
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"Guzzi Le Mans.
Shame I no longer have the forearms to work the clutch."
Likewise the Guzzi Le Mans ever since I saw on in early 80s but my current bike I will take to my grave a
Triumph T120 Black
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I've been a sports bike rider all my life and my father a die hard bmw driver (r69,k100rs,k1200rs,f900gt) but bought a r1150gs off my brother and currently have a r1200gs adventure.....I'll say this about the weight distribution and control you have with a gs.......gixer1000,r1,blades cant keep up and battle to pass when it's all so enjoyable and planted on a gs |
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"I’m quite happy with my 1963 BSA Bantam D1 which I’m currently rebuilding.
I have a 1951 D1 and a GPO D1 in bits "
I have a 53 D1. Whenever I have been down to just one bike that’s been it, but I have kept it more for sentimental reasons than because it’s a great bike. My dad bought it for me and I’ve never been able to part with it.
My CBR500R is one of the most competent all-rounders I’ve ever owned in forty plus years of riding, and it would be a very hard act to follow, but it’s not something that sets your soul on fire.
Like most, my ideal bike changes with my mood and the weather, but if I really had to just have one bike it would have to be something both capable enough to use for everything, and not so precious that I was afraid to use it.
If I had to start again from scratch, then probably either a BSA A10 or A65, or a late 70s/early 80s BMW R100RS. |
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By *andcCouple
over a year ago
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"Already own my dream bike, BMW 1200 GS. Old man bike by most people's standards but she makes me happy!"
Great bike we had one, did several trips to Europe on it, great times....Think we need to buy another!
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"I’m quite happy with my 1963 BSA Bantam D1 which I’m currently rebuilding.
I have a 1951 D1 and a GPO D1 in bits
I have a 53 D1. Whenever I have been down to just one bike that’s been it, but I have kept it more for sentimental reasons than because it’s a great bike. My dad bought it for me and I’ve never been able to part with it.
My CBR500R is one of the most competent all-rounders I’ve ever owned in forty plus years of riding, and it would be a very hard act to follow, but it’s not something that sets your soul on fire.
Like most, my ideal bike changes with my mood and the weather, but if I really had to just have one bike it would have to be something both capable enough to use for everything, and not so precious that I was afraid to use it.
If I had to start again from scratch, then probably either a BSA A10 or A65, or a late 70s/early 80s BMW R100RS. "
Love my A65, makes me smile whenever I ride it or go in the garage ! |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
Market Harborough / Kettering |
I still want a Ducati 916, probably the sexiest bike ever with the history to back itself up. Yes it will break down, yes the battery will go flat yes the clutch will do everything it shouldn't but would it be worth it? Too fucking right it would !!!! |
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