[Other Sport] Motorbikes

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Recently acquired myself an Aprilia RSV4 track bike, managed to get to Donington Park for a spin. It’s bonkers fast but wrestling a litre bike left me with serious arm pump by sessions 5 and 6, great fun though.

 

[HHGull]

Recently acquired myself an Aprilia RSV4 track bike, managed to get to Donington Park for a spin. It’s bonkers fast but wrestling a litre bike left me with serious arm pump by sessions 5 and 6, great fun though.
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Great photos. Concentration!

 

[jakarta]

Sadly have decided my lovely CBR600 must go, fell over on the drive (my fault) and had get a neighbours teenager to help get it upright again (joys of being 63). Don't want to give up bikes after 42 years so perhaps an RD250 - but where can you find one?

 

[wellquickwoody]

Cracking bike!

Recently acquired myself an Aprilia RSV4 track bike, managed to get to Donington Park for a spin. It’s bonkers fast but wrestling a litre bike left me with serious arm pump by sessions 5 and 6, great fun though.
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Cracking bike! Possibly the naked Tuono even more, so easy to ride.

 

[chip]

Sadly have decided my lovely CBR600 must go, fell over on the drive (my fault) and had get a neighbours teenager to help get it upright again (joys of being 63). Don't want to give up bikes after 42 years so perhaps an RD250 - but where can you find one?

I dropped my GSX1400 when cold in a car park and a lovelly old lady helped me pick it up, it was rather embarassing. I have a 1972 TS400 which is very loud but also really light and has shocking brakes. RD250/400 or KH250/400 would be great fun but a lot of money. You'll love the smell

 

[AK74]

My GSX-R1000 K6 which I bought a couple of years ago 'for fun'.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Cracking bike!

Cracking bike! Possibly the naked Tuono even more, so easy to ride.

The handling and braking on it are sensational, I’ve got full K-Tech suspension and it goes round corners like it’s on rails.
My dad has just bought himself a 2021 RSV4 track bike with a cool 217bhp!! Look forward to giving that a spin.

 

[ozzygull]

Sadly have decided my lovely CBR600 must go, fell over on the drive (my fault) and had get a neighbours teenager to help get it upright again (joys of being 63). Don't want to give up bikes after 42 years so perhaps an RD250 - but where can you find one?

Sorry to hear that, it is a shame to have to get rid of a tresured bike. Most bikes for me have always been out of reach due to their hight or weight or both. it is not because I am am a female rider, it is because I am a short arsed and physically wimp female rider. The up side is that there are quite a number of lighter bikes that are really fun to ride.

I love the fact i can use most of the power of my z400 on the road where sensible and keep hold of my license.

I hope you find something you equally love

 

[jakarta]

I dropped my GSX1400 when cold in a car park and a lovelly old lady helped me pick it up, it was rather embarassing. I have a 1972 TS400 which is very loud but also really light and has shocking brakes. RD250/400 or KH250/400 would be great fun but a lot of money. You'll love the smell

Had all of those strokers back the 80's/90's, wish I had kept my RD400F, think they are going for 10K now!

 

[ozzygull]

Very excited, test road one of these today and loved it and put a down a deposit for one.

Have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive. Not replacing any of my other bikes just an addition.

 

[AlbionBro]

Very excited, test road one of these today and loved it and put a down a deposit for one.

Have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive. Not replacing any of my other bikes just an addition.

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I don't really know much about motorbikes, but I do feel dark coloured bikes are very high risk, especially around country lanes.
Did you go for this colour? A nice bright orange or lime green would be the choice if I was advising my grandson.
I do agree it looks quite tidy.

 

[ozzygull]

I don't really know much about motorbikes, but I do feel dark coloured bikes are very high risk, especially around country lanes.
Did you go for this colour? A nice bright orange or lime green would be the choice if I was advising my grandson.
I do agree it looks quite tidy.

Yes I chose this colour, but to be fair the only difference between the three choices is the colour of the tank. if someone is going to pull out they will only see the headlight coming towards them, so they won’t know what colour the tank is until it’s to late.

 

[chip]

Yes I chose this colour, but to be fair the only difference between the three choices is the colour of the tank. if someone is going to pull out they will only see the headlight coming towards them, so they won’t know what colour the tank is until it’s to late.

Very nice, what are your other bikes? You can never have too many

 

[ozzygull]

Very nice, what are your other bikes? You can never have too many

I have a Kawasaki z400 and a Honda monkey 125

 

[chip]

That little Honda is crazy, in a good way. The z400 doesnt't look how I remeber them, but looks great fun. I like the look of the new z900RS, if only it had two shocks at the back. I mostly ride a GSX1400, you can be very lazy with it. I enjoy my 77 GS750 probably in the same way you like the Z400 except the brakes are a bit crap. It must be the time of year because I'm looking to add to the collection.

 

[ozzygull]

That little Honda is crazy, in a good way. The z400 doesnt't look how I remeber them, but looks great fun. I like the look of the new z900RS, if only it had two shocks at the back. I mostly ride a GSX1400, you can be very lazy with it. I enjoy my 77 GS750 probably in the same way you like the Z400 except the brakes are a bit crap. It must be the time of year because I'm looking to add to the collection.

I love all motorcycle, the Issue for me is being a 5ft 3 weakling. So I like light bikes with a low seat hight, the power doesn’t scare me and I have a full A license, it just bikes with a lower capacity engine are lighter. The z900rs is a great looking bike, I have a really soft spot for Kawasaki as my first bike a very long time ago was a kh125 and the first bike after I past my test was a ZXR400, I still miss that bike.

but any motorcycle, whether it’s a cruiser, adventure bike, sports bike, classic, modern classic, made in china, the uk or India, a 125 or 1000cc, they are all good and if you enjoy riding it, makes you grin all the better.

summer is coming time to get more, if it would only stop blooming raining.

 

[AlbionBro]

Yes I chose this colour, but to be fair the only difference between the three choices is the colour of the tank. if someone is going to pull out they will only see the headlight coming towards them, so they won’t know what colour the tank is until it’s to late.

Okay I understand, stay safe with all those pot holes.

 

[ozzygull]

Okay I understand, stay safe with all those pot holes.

Yes them and gravel, diesel spillage, white lines and drain hole covers in the rain. riding motorcycles is not a safe hobby, but the depression I would feel not being able to do it would be more dangerous for me.

 

[ozzygull]

Getting a new bike on Saturday.

One of these

Very Excited

 

[Arthritic Toe]

I don't really know much about motorbikes, but I do feel dark coloured bikes are very high risk, especially around country lanes.
Did you go for this colour? A nice bright orange or lime green would be the choice if I was advising my grandson.
I do agree it looks quite tidy.

Not sure the tank colour makes a lot of difference to visibility really - although I suppose every little helps. Its only visible if side on. Jacket, helmet colour and headlight/tail-light make the main differences.

Edit - sorry I see same point was made above