Blade wrote:...Nothing to loose other than a few hours evaluating 2 awesome bikes

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Except perhaps his clean license ?

... to see which you prefer in real world riding conditions would be my suggestion. Nothing to loose other than a few hours evelatuing 2 awesome bikes (lol)

Is the 848 much cheaper to run Duke????

Would the extra torque of the 1098 not suit the bike more than an 848?

Might be worth a test ride on both bikes

Should be a fantastic race.

McGuiness and Jessop on the two Panigale v2 race bikes for pbm and Rutter on an RCV213S

... put them all up in one hit once it's done in a new thread Cool - we like a workshop project. I'm rebuilding the inside of my garage for the bikes - will be pictures when finished 8)

202bhp on the dyno

Bikes have come a long way in the last 10 years.

... looking at colleges for her A levels so I'll be the taxi service. Sunday I'm meeting some mates for a pokemon event then in the afternoon both bikes need a wash and the greenie needs to be readied for a return to life as my commuter.

Got my wing mirror caps as the other side popped off the other week. So bought a replacement and also a pair just in case. Seems to be a common issue on these bikes luckily not very pricy but packaging does mean it bumps up the price

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Cav wrote:
I wouldn't be offended by people talking like that about bikes you've owned and love, just smile and think, "you don't know what you're talking about"

Not offended at all, just perplexed by the attitude I guess

... what she's talking about in a very male dominated environment. As for the starter bike talk.. they are in a few lists of "Top 5 Starter Bikes" but it doesn't mean it isn't capable. I for one would put it as a "Premium Starter Bike". I wouldn't be offended by people talking ...

In enthusiastic hands a STR can hunt down sports bikes... https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/11703498_10153574384953436_7859645260180204398_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&oh=53f8613c5b5705f99c7d72fd7d648b2f&oe=5C41F203 They were NOT! happy ...

In enthusiastic hands a STR can hunt down sports bikes... https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/11703498_10153574384953436_7859645260180204398_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&oh=53f8613c5b5705f99c7d72fd7d648b2f&oe=5C41F203 They were NOT! happy ...

... about the natural progression from 125s to 400s, 600s then 1000s. It made sense as riding a bike is a bit dangerous at times and the old 1 litre bikes used to love a highside. But modern bikes have TC and other features which allow you ride what you like with a bit of a safety blanket in place. ...

I wasn't really sure where to put this but I had to tell you guys about a really odd conversation I had about bikes with a girl who was in my office building. I went down to reception to pick up some post and noticed a girl sitting there in bike clobber, Guy Martin lid, so I was ...

@Cav - best book a day off on Monday right now if you haven’t already!

@ Kwacky, Best make sure the bikes not idling when you test that, it’ll stall the engine.

... Then round to my brother's to see his son. Saturday nights are now family film nights. So a take away and a DVD. Sunday not sure yet. Both bikes need a wash. Sunday evening its a meal for my step-dad's birthday. Which I've no doubt I've got to pay for.

... new dash and LED lights, no idea how new the engine is or if its just the current one in a new fairing zx6r.jpg Edit: Some specs from Fast Bikes website ENGINE – Utilising the same 636cc engine as before, Kawasaki have updated the engine to meet Euro4 regulations, while giving it shorter ...

Keep the 999. It's one of those bikes that is more than the sum of it's parts in ways a Multi never can be.

The best part about it all was them in parc ferme afterwards joking and hugging, proper sportsmanship and as above Huge respect to one another who both just love riding bikes.

Too many riders don't have that attitude when they should

... part via Tom Tom tyre which looks like its now called My Drive?! Anyway we have come to the conclusion that John o Groats just is too far on bikes to get to and back in 4.5/ 5 days unless using motorways, which isn't the best idea. When we had a play it was say 8 hours to do 300 miles which ...