GREAT Bikes (not restricted to Triumph)

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016.

Page 1 of 5
  1. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #1 Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016
    Sat here buzing after a smashing day out, and it occurs to me;- What a fantastic bike the 955i is.
    Now I am not the most experienced by any means, so there are probably lots of other great bikes out there ,and if you read the bike press they are all to happy to tell us what to think.
    Whats the best bike you have owned?
    I think the neutral handling of the Sprint is fantastic, confidence building and not only into the corner also out the other side. The engine brings a smile to my face just thinking about the acceleration, the smooth delivery the gearbox, may seem slightly clunky when cold and yet when hot that solid change is reassuring and measured.
    Although the Sprint is a tourer there more than enough sport for me and although a Daytona is tempting this fat old man will stay on the tourer for now. I am curious about the 1050 and the 675 ,any imfo ?

    So whats your best every ride?
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,072
    1,000
    Central France
    #2 thebiglad, Aug 27, 2016
    These are some of the bikes that I've owned and they've left a positive vibe in my heart, in no particular order:

    1. BMW 1150 GS - just a fabulous sport/tourer/adventure do it all well bike;

    2. BMW 1100S - the most stable bike in fast corners I've ever ridden;

    3. Duke ST2 - vastly underrated bike. All-day comfortable, as that racing history distilled into her soul; 100% reliable;

    4. Honda Valkyrie - 6 open pipes (days of thunder loud!!!!), soooo comfortable, fanny magnet bar none!!!!

    5. Tiger 955i - best combination of engine power delivery/gearbox gearing; handling; fuel economy and range.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
    7,281
    1,000
    Uk
    #3 crispey, Aug 27, 2016
    Past bikes that I owned and was impressed with, Honda cx500 and Yamaha tr1. Both unassuming ugly and unpopular when first came out but were forever reliable handled really well if ridden properly and were unknickable cos no one wanted them
     
    • Like Like x 1
  4. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

    Oct 16, 2014
    2,458
    800
    East Riding of Yorkshire
    #4 stevethegoolie, Aug 27, 2016
    The fact that I've still got my '95 Trident 900 (bought new) after all this time does, I think, speak for itself.
    There are a few others that I wish I still had (in no particular order):-
    1972 Suzuki GT550J
    1977? Yamaha XS750
    1969 Bonneville T120
    Benelli 900 Sei
    Laverda Montjuic 500
    2002 Daytona 955i CE
    And finally, if a little strangely, a 1979 BMW R100RS - it really was quite nice!
     
    • Like Like x 1
  5. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #5 Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016
    Suzuki GS 750 good engine, swing arm by name ...
    Yamaha XJ900 shaft very good dependable bike
    Yamaha TDM 850 , similar to xj in build and handling
    my bikes are always old (cheap) so not seeing them at there best the 955i is by a long way, in front
     
  6. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #6 Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016
    Very few BMWs in Avimore today cos I was looking for an old K to see how it went together
     
  7. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #7 Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016
    Its got 9 points written all over it
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #8 Sprinter, Aug 27, 2016
    Checked on my old Impreza I sold in February its not on the road either.
     
  9. Modalconfusion

    Modalconfusion Active Member

    Jul 28, 2016
    212
    43
    Stafford
    #9 Modalconfusion, Aug 27, 2016
    Talking of speeding it's been over 2 weeks and nowt through the letterbox so hopefully that's the end of my speeding worry
     
    • Like Like x 1
  10. Havit

    Havit Admin
    Staff Member Subscriber

    Jul 17, 2015
    9,702
    1,000
    Kent
    #10 Havit, Aug 28, 2016
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2016
    Started on Suzuki GP100 then moved up to a Suzuki GT 125 then a Honda Superdream. Also at this time Suzuki GS750 (Honda was my winter bike) got hit by a car on it, spent 6 months in hospital, when I got out after 3 months i was loaned by a mate a Suzuki ER50 trials bike as my leg wouldn't bend to reach the pedals on a road bike, God it was slow but it got me around. Sold the GS.when my leg got a bit better I then had a GPZ 750, then a brand new ZZR 1100. Loved it to bits in straight lines but not on bends, this bike got stolen out of my garage. Then 3 months later was found rapped around a car.No rider.?. Then had a brand new Suzuki RF900, great bike and cheap.couldnt fault it in any way Then i got married, and that finished my bikes:oops:
    Got my life back when I separated and brought Penelope :D
     
    • Like Like x 3
  11. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

    Oct 26, 2015
    7,658
    1,000
    Southcoast of the UK Earth
    #11 darkman, Aug 28, 2016
    I love my speed triple but one bike that stands out is my old GSXR K5, at the time it was the drug that gave me a buzz and was very similar to an early Fireblade i had. DSC_0005f.JPG
     
  12. Havit

    Havit Admin
    Staff Member Subscriber

    Jul 17, 2015
    9,702
    1,000
    Kent
    #12 Havit, Aug 28, 2016
    SUZUKI RF900 for all round performance handling cheapness and looks. A real all rounder.if anyone has owned one you would know what I mean.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  13. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #13 Sprinter, Aug 28, 2016
    Found this its 6 years old but I likey lots

    Being a little bit bias (I work for Triumph) I would go for the ST or the RS. Unfortunately I have not ridden either but have spoken to many people who have given the RS a try and been amazed at its all round agility and handling. Try them both and see what the heart says.
     
  14. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #14 Sprinter, Aug 28, 2016

    The RD500, tell me more
     
    • Like Like x 1
  15. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

    May 14, 2016
    320
    63
    Burnley NWUK
    #15 Wasp, Aug 28, 2016
    A Suzuki sp 370. Yeah I know but I was young it it wasn't. But it WAS awesome, and got me mobile.

    My 900ss was excellent. Great handling and reliable as hell.

    My (don't laugh) sv 650. Brilliant to ride and all day comfy.

    The two bikes I REALLY regret getting rid of are a 2011 speed triple, and a 2005 multistrada 1000s.

    I now have the wasp, a 2015 94R, and she is AWESOME!

    ATB

    Bob
     
  16. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #16 Sprinter, Aug 28, 2016
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2016
    no that was me quoting some guy on some forum somewhere, forums what can u do.

    Anyway on a different subject I spoke to a salesman in Elgin last week, He said ...:confused: and I quote:confused: " the 955i s and the 1050 s dont sell "
    I dont understand how 5 star bikes can be passed over for lesser bikes of the same age.
    When I started looking for a replacement for the TDM 850 I did a lot of reading and the two on top were the VFR and the Sprint, went for the Triumph cos I always wanted one, but if the reviews were bad I would have passed it by.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  17. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #17 Sprinter, Aug 28, 2016

    I remember them on the track, seemed to race on one wheel
     
  18. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

    May 14, 2016
    320
    63
    Burnley NWUK
    #18 Wasp, Aug 28, 2016
    Think I passed a skoal bandit rg the other day on the a59. It was a twisty road so didn't get time to ogle, but the twin pipes and green paintwork I definitely saw.

    Bob
     
  19. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

    Aug 17, 2014
    5,995
    1,000
    uk
    #19 Sprinter, Aug 28, 2016
    wolfgang5.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 4
  20. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
    2,641
    800
    Holmfirth West Yorkshire
    #20 Tigcraft, Aug 28, 2016
    Wow that's one sore arse and some serious bloody mileage Jez!
     
    • Like Like x 1
Page 1 of 5
Loading...
Similar Threads - GREAT Bikes (not
  1. Pegscraper

    Yet Another Great Sporting Loss......

    Pegscraper, Jan 8, 2024, in forum: Lounge
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    772
    littleade
    Jan 9, 2024
  2. FlyingAce71

    Found Me A Great “new” Leather Jacket Today…

    FlyingAce71, Oct 10, 2023, in forum: Clothing & Gadgets
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,697
    Gordon Brockley
    Oct 19, 2023
  3. curly

    Great Mot Service

    curly, Oct 8, 2021, in forum: Dealers & Workshop Reviews
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    791
    joe mc donald
    Oct 8, 2021
  4. joe mc donald

    Lost Another Great T140 Bonnie Hero.

    joe mc donald, Oct 1, 2021, in forum: Triumph General Discussion
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    871
    joe mc donald
    Oct 1, 2021
  5. Adie P

    Advice And/or Information Sought - Great Glen Way

    Adie P, Jul 18, 2021, in forum: Lounge
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,238
    Adie P
    Aug 15, 2022

Share This Page

Sign up