Author Topic: Which of These Two Bikes Will Be The More Reliable (Read 3153 times)

Frosties · « **on:** 16 July 2016, 07:41:29 pm »

Hiya fellas,

In a dilemma and need a bit of help.

After the CBF 1000 committed suicide after 5 months of ownership I'm in need of a new work bike. Got it down to 2 bikes but would like some input from anyone. My heart is shouting 1 bike and my head the other.

Option 1: http://www.motorcycletrading.co.uk/used-SUZUKI-GSX1250-Reading-Berkshire-841974

Option 2: http://www.bulldogtriumph.com/triumph/preowned/bike-finder/2008-58-TRIUMPH-TIGER%201050-1050cc/577696a898d9b592.htm

Cheers for any help

nickodemon · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 July 2016, 08:29:25 pm »

Triumph definitely. The 1050 engine is a peach and is far more modern

Skippernick · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 July 2016, 08:40:31 pm »

Neither buts thats my opinion. Hope this helps

TOADY · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 July 2016, 08:52:47 pm »

Tiger for me. Have you considered the tenere 1200?

Frosties · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 July 2016, 11:07:53 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 16 July 2016, 08:40:31 pm

Neither buts thats my opinion. Hope this helps

No feckin help at all for some reason. I did say "work bike" Skip not "want" bike. If it was "want" then it'd be an MV Agusta Brutale RR every day - thanks anyway.

As for the other votes, many thanks.....the Tiger was my heart vote so will 'avit'

Cheers fellas

mickvp · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 July 2016, 08:24:01 am »

Tiger for me too. Seems to fit the commuting bill a bit better IMO and the engine is indeed a belter

Nath · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 July 2016, 08:37:21 am »

Out of those 2 I'd go for the first one. I like Triumphs but not the cost of the big service. The 1050 is without a doubt a sweet lump.The 1250 is nice and torquey and parts are cheap enough. The place in the 1st link I've been to a few times and they add an admin fee on top for some reason and they're not the cheapest but most of there stuff is decent and presented well.

Any reason in particular you're looking at bikes from dealers as I'm sure you'd find cheaper like for like on gumtree, autotrader and ebay.

robbo · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 July 2016, 03:00:54 pm »

Reliability equals Japanese all day long......unfortunately.

Val · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 July 2016, 08:05:10 pm »

The questions was: Which of These Two Bikes Will Be The More Reliable?

The Bandit is the one.

Skippernick · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 July 2016, 08:05:35 pm »

Quote from: Frosties on 16 July 2016, 11:07:53 pm

Quote from: Skippernick on 16 July 2016, 08:40:31 pm
Neither buts thats my opinion. Hope this helps

No feckin help at all for some reason. I did say "work bike" Skip not "want" bike. If it was "want" then it'd be an MV Agusta Brutale RR every day - thanks anyway.

As for the other votes, many thanks.....the Tiger was my heart vote so will 'avit'

Cheers fellas

ooh no I'm with you on the MV, spoked wheels and everything. Lets get scale models so we can enjoy them together.

Frosties · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 July 2016, 08:50:10 pm »

You're on Skip

So 3 on the bounce for the Tiger now 3 on the bounce for the Bandit.......

BOLLOCKS is the word i'm looking for! Head saying Bandit but heart wants the Tiger

BBROWN1664 · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 July 2016, 09:26:33 pm »

What did you do to the cbf?

Tigers are nice but the bandit is probably the sensible option.

robbo · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 July 2016, 10:05:44 pm »

One of my pals, a lifelong motorcyclist and a wealthy one at that, uses a bike to visit his clients 5 days a week averaging 1,000 miles plus. As long as I've known him he's always chosen Yamahas and Suzukis, currently the 1250, and he could afford anything on the market, but the most important requirement is starting on the button every morning week in week out. Look upon it as "What's the best tool for the job".

fazersharp · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 July 2016, 10:55:06 pm »

Quote from: robbo on 17 July 2016, 10:05:44 pm

One of my pals, a lifelong motorcyclist and a wealthy one at that, uses a bike to visit his clients 5 days a week averaging 1,000 miles plus. As long as I've known him he's always chosen Yamahas and Suzukis, currently the 1250, and he could afford anything on the market, but the most important requirement is starting on the button every morning week in week out. Look upon it as "What's the best tool for the job".

That's the endorsement that would convince me and Ive got commitment decision problems.

Frosties · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 July 2016, 11:14:56 pm »

Quote from: BBROWN1664 on 17 July 2016, 09:26:33 pm

What did you do to the cbf? CBF threw its TPS out of the pram. Can't buy seperate, have to buy with throttle bodies @ £1500. It also took out the ECU which is £600 for a 2nd hand kit. Read about a few Deauvilles, Pans etc and other CBF 1000 owners who have coughed up only to have it re-occur 12 months later. Totally lost faith in Honda's even though I've put mine down to being a "friday bike." You can buy a Kawasaki TPS seperate ffs! Tried a few Chinky copy TPS units @ £25 a pop from the States - they set up fine but only last 5-10miles

Tigers are nice but the bandit is probably the sensible option.

Quote from: fazersharp on 17 July 2016, 10:55:06 pm

Quote from: robbo on 17 July 2016, 10:05:44 pm
One of my pals, a lifelong motorcyclist and a wealthy one at that, uses a bike to visit his clients 5 days a week averaging 1,000 miles plus. As long as I've known him he's always chosen Yamahas and Suzukis, currently the 1250, and he could afford anything on the market, but the most important requirement is starting on the button every morning week in week out. Look upon it as "What's the best tool for the job".
That's the endorsement that would convince me and Ive got commitment decision problems.

It's the endorsement that I think has made my mind up due to financial commitment problems. BOLLOCKS is still the correct word 'cos I so want the Tiger

JoeRock · « **Reply #15 on:** 18 July 2016, 05:05:12 pm »

Reliable?

The Suzuki.

What would I actually rather ride? Triumph - without a doubt!

BBROWN1664 · « **Reply #16 on:** 18 July 2016, 05:14:14 pm »

Maybe I ought to think about outing my CBF sooner rather than later then

Flooky · « **Reply #17 on:** 18 July 2016, 09:36:36 pm »

More reliable Suzuki , but like you I would prefer the Triumph.
Why not a low mileage gen 1 ?

Frosties · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 July 2016, 05:56:32 pm »

Hya fellas, went with the Bandit but a 650 as below - thought the 1250 was overkill for commuting.

Now looking for recommendations as to the best Bandit forum for all round info.

So what is the Bandit equivalent to this site?

hotmetal · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 July 2016, 11:04:15 pm »

A.R.S.E Bandits dot com.
All Real Suzuki Enthusiasts.
Or so I was told. Sorry couldn't resist! No offence intended.

Frosties · « **Reply #20 on:** 20 July 2016, 11:18:19 pm »

Quote from: hotmetal on 20 July 2016, 11:04:15 pm

A.R.S.E Bandits dot com.
All Real Suzuki Enthusiasts.
Or so I was told. Sorry couldn't resist! No offence intended.

I asked for that - left myself wide open (so to speak).

hotmetal · « **Reply #21 on:** 20 July 2016, 11:23:23 pm »

Quote from: Frosties on 20 July 2016, 05:56:32 pm

Now looking for recommendations as to the best Bandit forum for all round info.

So what is the Bandit equivalent to this site?

Yeah I thought seeing as this site is called FOC-U it was the nearest thing I could think of. Not very pc admittedly... but I can never resist a bit of schoolboy humour.