Tank Slap - Motorcycle Forum

Yeah they do but there still all different as are the on the day conditions.

It's interesting but hardly factual. It's not a controlled testing environment just a bit of fun imo.

http://www.cubomoto.co.uk/used-bikes/mv ... 1071089925" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I like the look of that.

Blade wrote:
It's interesting but hardly factual. It's not a controlled testing environment just a bit of fun imo.

Yeah, I'm not the brightest spark but even I can work out that a Daytona 675 is going to be a far superior weapon on the track than a speed triple.

Kwacky wrote:

Blade wrote:
It's interesting but hardly factual. It's not a controlled testing environment just a bit of fun imo.

Yeah, I'm not the brightest spark but even I can work out that a Daytona 675 is going to be a far superior weapon on the track than a speed triple.

Haha.. the Daytona will beat most bikes on the track! Glad you worked that one out

So what is your final short list kwacky ? Or is a decision made ?

I really do need to do some test rides. All of the bikes I'm interested in I've not ridden, so it's too much of a gamble to buy blindly.

I think I've narrowed it down to the latest versions of the 1050 Speed Triple R and the 800 Brutale. I want a naked bike and I like triples. Both have good road pedigree and get excellent reviews. The Triumph will be bigger and heavier but that didn't bother me when I had my old 1050, it certainly didn't seem to slow me down. I like the looks of the Brutale and I've never had an MV before.

Those are the two bikes I'm doing daily online searches for to see if there are any bargains to be had.

I like the looks and the sounds of the Street RS and the new Fireblade. But I'm happy to wait. Both are brand new bikes so I suspect there will be a waiting list and there certainly won't be any discounts available. Real life reviews will be important for both and I don't want to wait weeks for a new bike only to find out it's not reliable or it's crap to ride.

I fancy a new blade in a year or two.

Heard anything on price.

A brand new 1050 speed triple for £10k

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Speed ... Swn7JYCN9u" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Shame it's in white.

.......... and it's the R. Couldn't you try convincing yourself it's actually red with white accenting?

Yep, it's very tempting at that price.

Fingers crossed it's the beginning of price drops for the 1050 as the 800 street gains interest.

Those red accents are horrendous. I'm sure it's a nice bike but it would annoy me if I saw it in my driveway.

They suit the grey bike IMO

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPEED ... 2119970332" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice show edition MV Dragster

LIKEY

Kwacky wrote:Nice show edition MV Dragster

Very Judge Dreddy

Bargains to be had on the outgoing Blade which is an amazing bike.

Seen £1500 dealer contribution on offer. I reckon you could haggle and get a brand new 17 plate MY16 Blade for £10k which in an era where litre sportsbikes start at £15k that is a bargain.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... kes&page=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Blade, there are some total bargains around on the last version of the Fireblade.

One of the riders on Trackdayriders forum parted ex'd his 94R Speed Triple for £9k

yer its the black edition, but also coming with a free Akrapovic plus they fitted black gilles rear sets plus theres other bits galfer discs levers etc doing it at £12,1990 £69 amonth woooooooooo hooooooooooo looks like I have a blade coming, non abs but I like a bike to be how they used to be all this electric etc blah blah blah and nearly forgot theres an extended warranty to 3 yrs with aa roadside

Obviously he paid at the top end but he got the bling and a good part ex.

Duke, that's lush. I need to test ride one.

http://www.ridedmc.co.uk/used-TRIUMPH-S ... LE-1062124" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

£10k
New tyres
Arrow cans

Tempting.

Now is the time to buy