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[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I love the 848 Streetfighter. What about the CB1000R?

Not sure about reliability, but have you looked at the MV Augusta F3 675 or the new 800 (not out yet). The 800 is a seriously fast bike. ~380lbs and 148hp.

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That new F3 800 is sex, but I just don't find it attractive; that headlight is just FUGLY. Your run of the mill R6 is so much better looking.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

That new F3 800 is sex, but I just don't find it attractive; that headlight is just FUGLY. Your run of the mill R6 is so much better looking.

I kind of like it though. No offense to R6 owners, but I don't think that fits his criteria for a bike with character.

Speaking if ugly headlights though, the new CBR front end is horrendous. I spotted it at the dealer and thought it was missing parts.

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[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I kind of like it though. No offense to R6 owners, but I don't think that fits his criteria for a bike with character.

I wouldn't know what that means as I don't ride, but I was speaking to purely to aesthetics.

If he likes naked then a Brutale 675 might be a good choice. I've just heard that MV Agusta repairs/maintenance/work/parts are generally hard to come by.

[Trashed675]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I wouldn't know what that means as I don't ride, but I was speaking to purely to aesthetics.

If he likes naked then a Brutale 675 might be a good choice. I've just heard that MV Agusta repairs/maintenance/work/parts are generally hard to come by.

Id love to go the MV route but servicing and all dealership related topics would be a PITA as the closest dealership is several hours away.

[Tanuki]

I have had my Streetfighter 1098 for about 1000 miles now, best bike for me to date. I don't know what you are looking for, but imo if it is something they race in world superbike, it probably doesn't have that much character.

[Trashed675]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

I have had my Streetfighter 1098 for about 1000 miles now, best bike for me to date. I don't know what you are looking for, but imo if it is something they race in world superbike, it probably doesn't have that much character.

I've thought about everything 848/1098/1198. The problem with the bigger Ducs is that they use dry clutches. I don't really have to spend $200 on clutch plates every couple of times i go to the drags.

[FRSFirestorm]

The last time I decided I wanted a new bike it was down to the Duc Streetfighter or the much cheaper Kawi Z1000.

[JohnJuan]

Trashed675:

So i'm considering looking for a new(2010+) bike and here are my criteria:
-Must be less then $15,000
-Insurance must be less then $1,000/year(25 year old, no points, single)
-Must have character
-Must be a sportbike/naked
-Must be able to be drag raced(no dry clutches)

The bike list i've put together so far:
-2013 Triumph Daytona 675R(although i'm not a fan of the new headlight)
-2008+ Triumph Speed Triple
-Ducati 848
-Ducati 848 streetfighter

Check out the Kawasaki Z1000. The current model (2010+) Sits in a similar category to the speed triple and the 848 streetfighter. Less expensive, leaving more money for mods!

http://www.z1000forum.com/

[OrbitalEllipses]

Panigale 1199?

[Trashed675]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Panigale 1199?

That doesn't meet ANY of my criteria....I have to be able to afford the damn thing first lol. If i were shopping for THAT kind of bike i think i'd go S1000.

[Trashed675]

Originally Posted by JohnJuan

Check out the Kawasaki Z1000. The current model (2010+) Sits in a similar category to the speed triple and the 848 streetfighter. Less expensive, leaving more money for mods!

http://www.z1000forum.com/

I've never been overly fond of jap 4's aside from maybe a crossplane R1. Theres nothing really wrong with them, but they don't get my "fuzzy root penis" all excited.

[OrbitalEllipses]

FZ6R?

Now I'm just trolling.

[Tanuki]

I dont know how hard you are on your clutch, but the dry clutch was a selling point for me personally. I haven't read about low reliability with them though.

[mechaghost]

With dry clutches you just need to make sure you are not half clutching so often. I love the clacking!