Modern Classic... eventually Cafe Racer

Bluefoam

I'm itching to get a new bike... I haven't had one in about 10 years, but I'm now in a position where I might be able to afford it in addition to my car... which I need for work.

I've always been into classic styles and not raw power, and I'll have to do my drivers test, so I'm looking for some advice from Irish riders to point me in the right direction... The idea is that I'll slowly change parts until its a bit custom/cafe racer'ish

The three bikes I'm looking at are:
Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello
Triumph Bonneville
Ducati Scrambler

The Moto Guzzi is my first choice, I need to check the riding position as I have long legs & the engine is mounted at 90 degrees... but I like the idea of it... great for city and light touring. Although there's no local dealer...

The Bonne is a classic and apparently has great dynamics... I could see myself customising it. However, I'm not keen on the new Street Twin version... there's some styling elements I just don't like... even after it is heavily customised.

The Ducati has to be mentioned, but to be honest, I think this bike is a bit of a cynical marketing exercise... It looks great, but since VW took them over I think the styling has become more like that of a VW Golf, with plastic covers and details that are irrelevant to the function of the machine... Its also on the small side for me... But I can't deny that superficially it looks good (if a little toy like) and by all accounts seems to perform well...

Max Headroom

Not sure what's available in Dubai or Hong Kong but I,d wait till you know where you're going....personally I,d buy a classic from the start...

Mesrine65

Bluefoam wrote: »

The Bonne is a classic and apparently has great dynamics... I could see myself customising it. However, I'm not keen on the new Street Twin version... there's some styling elements I just don't like... even after it is heavily customised.

Behold Triumph's 2017 offering...



http://www.therideadvice.com/2017-triumph-bonneville-bobber-on-the-cards/

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/july/triumph-bonneville-bobber-revealed/

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/march/triumph-bobber-gets-bonnie-grunt/

Gavin

Kawasaki W800 is a good alternative. I have one and really like it.



Bikeworld.ie also have the "Mash Scrambler". No idea what it's like, but it's cheap.

Mesrine65

Gavin wrote: »

Bikeworld.ie also have the "Mash Scrambler". No idea what it's like, but it's cheap.

French...400cc, 29BHP...PASS

Max Headroom

Mesrine65 wrote: »

French...400cc, 29BHP...PASS

I like it but would rather build one myself,only better..looks like a mish mash...;)

Bluefoam

I've negotiated a reasonable discount on a bike... however, here's my problem...

I never actually took the test in Ireland... If I do it here, I won't be able to transfer it when i get home... Should I just get my licence here (Dubai) and re-do the test when i return to Ireland (eventually)?

The bike is a 2015 MG V7 Racer (new)

Pugzilla

Forget about those old fashioned bikes.
Get a S1000RR or the new ZX-10R. Plenty of power in them.

Bluefoam

Pugzilla wrote: »

Forget about those old fashioned bikes.
Get a S1000RR or the new ZX-10R. Plenty of power in them.

I think you've missed the point there...

Pugzilla

Bluefoam wrote: »

I think you've missed the point there...

You'll be bored of those bikes after a few days. Why not get your money's worth if you're buying new?

Bluefoam

Thanks for the input Pugzilla... I'm not really interested in your well informed view. Please stay on topic.

Max Headroom

Pugzilla wrote: »

Forget about those old fashioned bikes.
Get a S1000RR or the new ZX-10R. Plenty of power in them.

Horses for courses....i have sports bikes and classics... i LOVE riding the classics....more relaxing..whereas the sports make me drive like a nut....:D

Pugzilla

Just taking the piss.

If going for a classic, you should consider the new 1200cc Thruxton.

Max Headroom

Pugzilla wrote: »

Just taking the piss.

If going for a classic, you should consider the new 1200cc Thruxton.

Yeah...one of these in Laragh this morning...yummy

fatbast

I have this it's a moto guzzi griso 1200. 09 and only 1500 miles on it.