help with choosing a new bike

Discussion in 'Motorbike Technical Discussion' started by Chet, May 27, 2008.

  1. Chet

    Chet Guest

    Hello

    I presently have 2 newer bikes, an 02 Yamaha FZ1 with 18k miles, and
    an 07 Suzuki SV 650S with 2K miles, I am trying to get an in between
    bike that will compromise, the Yamaha has power and comfort, a bit
    heavy, average handling, excellent braking and about 43 mpg, the Suzuki
    has good handling, great fuel economy, decent braking, power is ok, on
    the highway going into a headwind the bike is down on power, I realize
    it's only a 70hp 650, what are some opinions from some riders, looking
    for light weight, excellent handling, and power in between the 2 bikes I
    have now, and keeping better than average fuel economy in mind, for
    starters, someone mentioned the new Triump street triple, weighs in at
    367 and and has 107hp, any comments so far on this bike.


    thanks
    Chet
     
    Chet, May 27, 2008
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    oldgeezer Guest

    You want a serious answer?
    Rob.
     
    oldgeezer, May 27, 2008
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  3. Chet

    Chet Guest

    Wella thatsa why I comma here! of course, I would like some opinions.
     
    Chet, May 27, 2008
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    oldgeezer Guest

    Someone complaining that 70 horses aren't enough makes me
    pretty wary. 70 horses are more then there were (are) in a VW-beetle
    with a big windscreen and 4 wheels.
    I don't think you really have a problem.

    Read Mark Olson's reply. He says what I think.

    Rob.
     
    oldgeezer, May 27, 2008
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    Chet Guest


    Mark

    very good response, it all started yesterday and got me thinking, I
    was going up rt 84 in PA and in fact I was going into a headwind and I
    was in 6th gear and it was lazy, maybe I'll reconsider my options.

    thanks
    Chet
     
    Chet, May 27, 2008
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