Classic To Adventure - Anyone Made The Change?

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  1. Smilinjack

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    What you want is a 1050 Sprint :grinning:. Cheap enough to allow you to keep your Thruccie too :p I'm similarly vertically challenged and ride one without problem. :)
     
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  2. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Great story, and having the two bikes would be the perfect solution. Sadly I don't have storage for them unless I build at the end of the garden, and I can't really afford to do that AND buy a second bike o_O
     
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  3. learningtofly

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    Decent shout, actually :)
     
  4. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    I'm beginning to think that two bikes might be an option - either under properly fitted covers or within a double-sized Ridehide-type solution. This isn't good o_O
     
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  5. Smilinjack

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    Oh l don't know....

    I know where there's a good Sprint for sale too....o_O :p
     
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  6. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Haha... I hear you. I'm not really after a sports tourer but feel free to PM the details to me as you never know.
     
  7. Smilinjack

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    I mean, joking apart, you could probably stick one on your insurance for not massive money, and 3-3.5k gets you a bike that outclasses any VFR, looks and sounds good, ticks pretty much all the sport touring boxes. :)
     
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  8. Wessa

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    Hi @learningtofly good to see you back on the forum. As @littleade has said I have a Thruxton r and a tiger sport. IMO if you can I would keep your Thruxton r as it is a brilliant bike.
    As for adventure bikes I looked around a lot when I was looking to get rid of my speed twin. I visited most manufacturers and I always went back to the Triumph range. The tiger sport is a great all round package and is a fantastic touring and longer days out bike. Definitely underrated by many. Good luck with what ever go for.
     
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  9. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Thank you on both counts, and I absolutely agree regarding the quality of the TTR. Looks so beautiful too!

    I know I still need to test the two bikes I've homed in on (roll on, Saturday), but the Tiger really does look like the one for me. One question, though - did you ever use the Speed Twin for touring and - if so - how did you find it? I'm asking specifically because a friend is trying to convince me that it could be a do-it-all only bike (although I have my doubts).
     
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  10. Sandi T

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    Ooooh, but perhaps it is good, @learningtofly! ;):blush: And regarding storage, where there's a will there's a way. :joy:

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  11. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Good luck with those test rides on Saturday. I think after riding those two bikes back to back your decision will probably be a fairly easy one. Can't wait to hear the outcome! :grinning:
     
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  12. andyc1

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    I remember you coming to Bellendham on the speed twin @Wessa must be decent enough at mile munching? Good all rounder I'd have thought. I do miss my Thruxton sometimes, was a good bike!
     
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  13. learningtofly

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    Well, I'm a bit torn now as I've found an approved, dealer-supplied 2018 Tiger 800 XRt with just 2000 miles on the clock and a saving of £5k on buying the equivalent 900 GT Pro new. It's obviously missing the latest upgrades (the one that's bothering me a bit is that it has 2-pot Brembos at the front, instead of 4), but that saving would almost pay for my preference of keeping my TTR.

    Any thoughts?
     
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  15. Sandi T

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    Oooh, my initial reaction is go for the lightly used 2018 Tiger 800 and keep that sweet Thruxton R, @learningtofly. Can you test ride both the 800 XRt and the 900GT Pro? Then you can see how the difference in the brakes actually feels. The other thing I'd do, silly as it sounds, is sit down with pencil and paper and list pros and cons of each and see how they weigh out for my own wants and needs. And, in the final analysis, go with your gut and your heart. :heart:
     
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  16. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Decisions, decisions, Sandi. Yes, head over heart is the way to go... can be easier said than done, of course :)
     
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  17. steve lovatt

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    Go with the XRt and keep the Thruxton!
    I did 35000 miles on my 800 XRx and now close to 8500 on the 900 GT Pro. There's bugger all difference between the brakes as far as I can tell. :cool:
     
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  18. Wessa

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    Ok the speed twin is a very capable machine. As @andyc1 says I took mine to one of the forum GMU’s and had no problems with the bike. But for touring the tiger is the better bike IMO. In terms of the 800 vs the 900 tiger the 900 will provide power more inline with what you are getting from your Thruxton r. However from a touring point of view the 800 is more than capable, so the power difference is not so important. At the end of the day it comes down to what do you want from your bikes. I would keep the Thruxton r as your go to fun bike and the 800 as a second bike for touring, assuming that you can manage the reduce power.
     
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  19. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Well sadly the XRt was sold yesterday afternoon. There's a VERY low mileage XRx but by the time I've spec'd it up it's too expensive, and it's only a grand off new to begin with. I can't find any other suitable 800's on the used market (the other 800 models are too tall for me), so unless I'm prepared to hang around hoping that something will come up it looks like it'll have to be new.

    I'll see how I get on with the two test rides on Saturday, and will then see if I can apply a bit of man maths to retain the option of having two bikes :)
     
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  20. Stramasher

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    I have done one 300mile run on my Speed Twin when dry & sunny, little wind but cold. My chest was frozen. Add rain and blustery winds and it would be miserable. You just tour slower and slower on smaller and smaller roads. My CT canters any conditions, road and speed with ease, 1-up, 2-up with full luggage, whatever.

    I would be trying to keep the Thruxton (character, looks, feel, fun) and going for a 2nd hand ADV / ST type bike of which there is mucho choice. ADV bikes are a tool. A less boring touring bike, ie RT/FJR/Pan etc.

    Thats my 2-bob.

    But keep the Thruxton.:D
     
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