01-02-15, 02:45 PM
Sprint ST 1050 is good, but also well over budget
VFR/Blackbird - I'd probably go for the VFR as it's both cheaper, lighter by 20kg and has a more characterful engine. Would rather have a VTEC model as i prefer the styling and underslung end cans. Though i'm told the older one has the more soulful engine with gear driven cams. Big advantage of the older VFR is that they're well within budget, and there are plenty with less than 40k miles and in good condition.
CBF1000 - Well, at least 30 miles a day, probably more in the near future - as in: hundreds of miles in a given day. Plus weekend fun rides.
But really; My 600 is plenty fast enough, and has more than enough everywhere else in acceleration and power, so that the CBF is only slightly better in most regards is kind of neither here nor there, but yeah; Comfort is vastly better and the wind protection is where it's at. I could probably do with a less 'interesting' bike, because i do tend to ... utilise.. the 600's capabilities were it might not be most appropriate. Add to that, the CBF would give me more road presence as it's a larger bike. I don't think it'd make filtering all that harder.
FJR - I had a look: WAY out of budget, quite heavy, but seems like a great bike. Maybe i'll get one some day when i have more cash and want to do an extended trip of thousands of miles.
FZS1000 touring screen - Seems like a good idea, but i can't see how it's so expensive, especially when you add import tax.
VFR/Blackbird - I'd probably go for the VFR as it's both cheaper, lighter by 20kg and has a more characterful engine. Would rather have a VTEC model as i prefer the styling and underslung end cans. Though i'm told the older one has the more soulful engine with gear driven cams. Big advantage of the older VFR is that they're well within budget, and there are plenty with less than 40k miles and in good condition.
CBF1000 - Well, at least 30 miles a day, probably more in the near future - as in: hundreds of miles in a given day. Plus weekend fun rides.
But really; My 600 is plenty fast enough, and has more than enough everywhere else in acceleration and power, so that the CBF is only slightly better in most regards is kind of neither here nor there, but yeah; Comfort is vastly better and the wind protection is where it's at. I could probably do with a less 'interesting' bike, because i do tend to ... utilise.. the 600's capabilities were it might not be most appropriate. Add to that, the CBF would give me more road presence as it's a larger bike. I don't think it'd make filtering all that harder.
FJR - I had a look: WAY out of budget, quite heavy, but seems like a great bike. Maybe i'll get one some day when i have more cash and want to do an extended trip of thousands of miles.
FZS1000 touring screen - Seems like a good idea, but i can't see how it's so expensive, especially when you add import tax.