New Bike but not sure what to get

[ianv5]

After I get back from my 4 month detachment I have decided to buy a new bike.

I sold my ZX7r Ninja in the summer after riding sports bikes for the last twenty years.  I have decided that the time has come to buy something less sporting due to my age!

I still want something that is fun to ride and I think I am going down the Supermotard route!

I have narrowed it down to the following; Ducati Hypermotard 796, Aprilia Dorsoduro and a KTM 690 SM.

Just wondered if anyone had opinions/experiences of the above?

Will be buying in January so I reckon I should get some good deals!

[garrardrj]

Don't buy a bike , Keep on 4 wheels , you get airbags , safety belts , don't get wet/cold  etc 

[ianv5]

Keeping the gti, bike is better for the short commute to work, only 13 miles and i have the choice of 'A' road or nice twisty to work.

Car when it is wet and cold!!!

[nezquick]

ktm read nothing but good things. plan on getting a nice ktm duke 125cc soon as a run around.

[andrewparker]

I know sweet FA about bikes, but I love the GS series by BMW.

[Rachael]

My brother had the ktm. He loved it until he started going out with the big boys and missed the top end speed. He never had one single problem with it though

[nezquick]

My brother had the ktm. He loved it until he started going out with the big boys and missed the top end speed. He never had one single problem with it though

the 125? or a higher cc?

[kbish73]

Having had bikes myself for many years mostly sports bikes like you (blade/gsxr1000/750s etc ect) I also went down the motard route but soon got board as they tend to run out of steam and only good for short blasts on the back roads now riding a cb1000r best usable road bike I've had very usable power,comfy and handles well and ofcourse Hondas reliability ! Go out a book a test ride at a dealer these can be picked up a decent money these days! Worth a look 

[ianv5]

Having had bikes myself for many years mostly sports bikes like you (blade/gsxr1000/750s etc ect) I also went down the motard route but soon got board as they tend to run out of steam and only good for short blasts on the back roads now riding a cb1000r best usable road bike I've had very usable power,comfy and handles well and ofcourse Hondas reliability ! Go out a book a test ride at a dealer these can be picked up a decent money these days! Worth a look 

I was also looking at the cb1000r as before the Ninja I had a 94 blade and it was put together far better than the kwak.

Also looking at Aprilia Tuono, Speed Triple and Z1 but I really don't do alot of miles other than the short commute to work so I fancy something a bit left field.I suppose if I don't get on with a Supermotard I could chop it for something else 

Need to test ride all the above

[Baz300]

Cbr 600 f? More of a sports tourer,

I went from a zx7r to a newer zx6r and found the 6r quicker. Been away from bikes for the last 2 years and I'm thinking about getting a bike again for next year the cbr 600 f will be what I will be looking at

[Rachael]

My brother had the ktm. He loved it until he started going out with the big boys and missed the top end speed. He never had one single problem with it though

the 125? or a higher cc?

The 690. Had it for about a year, and then bought a Suzuki gxr 750.  His mate's got the yzfr 125 which is pretty nippy and doesn't look too bad! He's had that for about 18months and no problems either! My dad's got a bmw 6, comfy as hell! So many bikes to choose from!

[Gene Hunt]

Any decent StreetFighter. Cool as f**k.

[Bryan]

Only ever had motocross bikes so cant recommend a road bike but i love the look of the Ducati 796

[monte]

I'd love something retro like this Solus Yamaha SR500 by Lossa Racing 

....might not float your boat...

[Kregiel]

triumph street triple r! great noise, torque of v twin but smoothness of in line 4 and supporting local economy!

Paul