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As a single all round bike I’ve been very happy with the Multi, and although I don’t commute anymore I’ve done enough heavy traffic riding on it to be convinced it would do that duty fine too.

Though from the sound of your commute and your previous comments the 1200 may be too much of a lump.

But there is a compromise! The Multi 950. Still 115 Hp and the usual v twin torque. 9,000 mi servicing intervals, 4 engine maps, comfortable seating postition but can still move about on it like a sports bike when needed.

I’d be very interested in your opinions on it if you were to take one out for a blast.

The 950 is a decent shout.

We could do with a ducati dealership in Birmingham

Kwacky wrote:How many times have I ridden it since our Wales ride? 4? 5? Two of those occasions were to work

Shit fam, is that all?

Get a H2R and a tent.

And that paintball sentry gun!

Insurance for the H2SX is over two grand

Tough decision, Kwacky

I'm finding it hard enough choosing a road bike and I don't have the problem of wanting a bike to commute on.

While ever I'm green laning it will always be 2 bikes though.

Blade.

Faired to keep the crud off exposed alloy. 50+ mpg is easy so great to commute on. Smooth power delivery to aid traction. Motor goes for ever with no problems. Kind on chains I had the original one on at 18k and still adjustment left.
Starts on the button and just works.

I guess I'm a little biased but if I only had one bike that need to do everything well, be reliable and still make me laugh insanely on a twisty lane on a sunny day I really think I would be buying a blade.

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This time of year you could get those bikes for 7k.

2015 do it all superbike with 3000miles on the clock from a main dealer for 7k is alot of bike for your hard earned and they hold their money well so little depreciation to worry about which you could offset if insurance premiums are a little higher..

Blade wrote:Blade.

Faired to keep the crud off exposed alloy. 50+ mpg is easy so great to commute on. Smooth power delivery to aid traction. Motor goes for ever with no problems. Kind on chains I had the original one on at 18k and still adjustment left.
Starts on the button and just works.

I guess I'm a little biased but if I only had one bike that need to do everything well, be reliable and still make me laugh insanely on a twisty lane on a sunny day I really think I would be buying a blade.

Blade wrote:Do it all bike = FireBlade.

Tour, track or commute they do it all and take the mileage well with cheap parts and plenty of spares available.

Mate had an 85000 mile bike that ran faultless and just had regular servicing and consumables with no major expense or work.

Lot of bike for the money too.

You need to be a bit clearer with your recommendation mate

Can't help thinking the BMW GS fits everything you need from a bike.

They are damn good bikes as seen by the number BMW sell. Must be worth a test ride.

I've never ridden one. There's no harm in taking one out for a test ride.

I just don't want to become a GS rider. I've already said I don't like Rukka gear.

The S1000XR is probably more your style but the GS is worth a ride i reckon.

You already mentioned getting a ride on the tiger 800, how about the 1200 with shaft drive?

The Triumph Explorer looks like a good piece of kit. I'm not sure if it's a bit too much for my needs though. No harm in looking if I'm going to a Triumph dealer.

Pretty hard to make a bad choice with the bikes out there today.....all down to taste/needs.

ZZR1400 beucase every commute to work should be at warp speed

t a zzr1400 with akro can

Well you know what I am going to say as far as BMW's go. The S1000R is a great all rounder imo. Plenty quick enough, plenty comfy enough...and with the right baggage would travel.
So it's great for work rest and play.

The next on the list if you want adventure type is the XR model, designed for everything, and will cope with everything.
Sharing the same engine as my R it doesn't loose any omph being that it is bigger and bulkier.

The GS was mentioned and again, the GS or the GS A are mega bikes, and the guys who bought these during my short time at BMW did not change, they just bought another one.

However from a personal point of view I did not like it above what I have so it was never a consideration. Even with the latest gen engines I prefer the feel of a IL 4 or a triple.

Saying that the new tiger looks nice, not ridden it yet.. but a lot of money, well like all of the above.

There are or were a lot of 2 and 3 year old GS's kicking around from deals that BMW wer doing, mint condition a whole lot less cost. I think the guys who bought these in the main could afford or done on The finance deals so never owned just chopped in every few years.

Lastly you have the guys on here with the Multi's and know you it's a great bike for all round actions.