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Originally posted by nostatic
OK...I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a different bike. I had settled down on three choices:
Ducati Multistrada
Triumph Daytona 675
Aprilia Falco
Use is commuting 3 times a week, the occasional long distance ride, and some scratching. Lane splitting a necessity.
The Falco would be used as they only made them for a couple of years. This is a dark horse entry as I'm worried about service and part issues, and there aren't a ton of them out there.
The Triumph is sweet, and I get to go sit on one on Tuesday (they are in high demand). I'm a bit worried about the sport bike ergos for around town. My Speed Four ergos are fine *except* for the wide engine/frame/tank which splays my legs out and really has started bothering my hip as of late (very sore after the LV run). The 675 is almost an inch narrower, and it is hella sweet.
Multistrada is an odd duc, but I like odd ducks. I rode a 620 the other day and was impressed with the grunt and flickability. Felt a lot "more" than my old Monster 620, and the position was way better (MTSs fit tall guys well). The sit up and beg position feels like a dirt bike, and people say once you get oriented you can scratch well on the bike.
So I can get a new 620 in my preferred color (yellow) for under $10K OTD. But I wonder if getting a used 1000 is a better idea. My hunch is that for 2 up and longer rides the 1000 is going to be able to handle it without much complaint. It also has upgraded brakes (4 pot brembos v. 2 pot) and more adjustable suspension. Plus if I buy used someone else has taken a hit on depreciation. But, no warranty. The 1000 is also about 30 lbs heavier.
thoughts?
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I love sport bikes, but as I got older the pressure on my hands and wrists gave me problems. If you're under 50, or just lucky, I'd say go for the sport bike. You're right about the Aprilia, too few, and no robust supply chain in the US. Ducati would be better.
As far as sport bikes go, I like the Yammie R1. Yes it's Japanese, but the five valve engine is pretty spiff. I think it's still 15,000 miles between valve adjustments, and now it's fuel injection and down to about 400 pounds or so.
My old FZ:
