Battle of the Used Bikes options...

[Vance]

If you are considering a Daytona (like the one in your pic) and willing to travel some, I know of a very clean 2001 with low miles in the Dallas area. It is on a Texas MC forum that I am on.

Two Wheeled Texans - FS 2001 Daytona 955i - in Dallas, TX

I would be HIGHLY interested - especially at that price (I wouldn't even try to haggle him down!) Sadly I'm about 8-9 months away at the earliest from purchasing and something tells me it won't be around by then

Of course if you go with the 998 there is also the option of the Bostrom Replica?


Or the 996 Foggy Replica?

Yeah --- Ive been getting feedback from a multi-Ducati owning friend that's been saying the maintenance costs on the 996 (and to a lesser but still inflated rate the 998s) are astronomical comparative to any other bike out there, even the MV Agustas... so that may be knocking them out of the running before things even get serious... but we'll see.

[rybo]

vance -

As a former ducati owner I can say that my street bike wasn't any too much more hassle than any other streetbike I've ever owned.

There is an issue with this generation of Ducatis, though, and that is that the rocker arms for the valve system had flaking issues on the running surfaces. In my case the problem was caught and covered on warranty (for the street bike). If that isn't done, then there is cause for concern as the replacement costs are pretty high for these parts and it's a bit labor intensive.

Other than that I can say that the 748 (2001) that I had was really a great bike and one that I would buy again.

Scott

[Vance]

vance -

As a former ducati owner I can say that my street bike wasn't any too much more hassle than any other streetbike I've ever owned.

There is an issue with this generation of Ducatis, though, and that is that the rocker arms for the valve system had flaking issues on the running surfaces. In my case the problem was caught and covered on warranty (for the street bike). If that isn't done, then there is cause for concern as the replacement costs are pretty high for these parts and it's a bit labor intensive.

Other than that I can say that the 748 (2001) that I had was really a great bike and one that I would buy again.

Scott

Ohhh... 748! I totally forgot about that one!
I need to add that to the list!

[Vance]

Am I missing any other 750s or non litre size bikes out there that might be a good option?

[kawasakirob]

749/999? Alot of people dont like them but hey, thats why they're cool. I enjoy them.


Suzuki TL1000R?


Kawasaki ZX7R?

Love the front end

[Vance]

749/999? Alot of people dont like them but hey, thats why they're cool. I enjoy them.

Honestly I am starting to highly consider adding the 999 / 749 series. I kind of liked them when they came out (except the lack of a single-sided swingarm), and remember hearing NOTHING bad about them except the detractors on the styling. I remember hearing rave reviews about how nimble and forgiving and "elite" they were of a riding machine, how they devastated the Aprilia's in handling, acceleration, etc, etc, etc... we easier on the wallet because they had corrected so many problems that had plagued Ducati's in the past... yeah, I think if I can get to see one in person again they may very well be worthy to add to the list.

Suzuki TL1000R?

Possible... something about those though always looked "piggish" to me comparative even to the Hayabusa, which was just a rocket look. Probably because it was based so much on the GXSR stylings maybe? I don't know... they never appealed to me the way the RC51s did by comparison.

Kawasaki ZX7R?

Love the front end

No... never really liked those at all to be honest. Can't really tell you why they didn't appeal - but they just never did.

[dirkterrell]

Oh, just pick one of these and be done with it.

[Vance]

Oh, just pick one of these and be done with it.

Yeah I saw those when they were there...
The NR750 has always been a dream (I just won the powerball situation) bike to own and put on display in my man-cave / office / photo studio.

[Mother Goose]

Am I missing any other 750s or non litre size bikes out there that might be a good option?

Uhhhh, MV F4 750... duh!

[Jmetz]

I loved my 748. IMO it was a bit costly for maintenance especially if you are going to put miles on it. If you have not considered a VFR800 I would reccomend it. I've really become a fan of it and love mine. It's comfortable, and a great all around bike. It's got a fantastic deep V rumble. It's a great bike for doing distance and more then capable in the twisties.
I would recommend getting one with luggage and a Power Commander.

[Vance]

Uhhhh, MV F4 750... duh!

Only 1 of the 1+1 variants on Cycletrader... a definite bike to consider but it may be difficult to impossible to find if that ends up being the top choice!

[Fumet5uNo]

Oh, just pick one of these and be done with it.

i still have a large foot print on my ass after i asked my wife if she wouldnt mind if we added the group to the garage collection

[Fumet5uNo]

PS this is a bad ass build if you like the old 996-998's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDCVa...eature=related

[Vance]

So here is my slightly updated list:

1. 97-2001 Triumph Daytona 595 / 955i



2. 2000.5 - 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille



3. 2004 - 2009 Aprilia RSV1000 R or Factory



4. 2002 - 2004 Ducati 998 / 748 Biposto




5. 2004-2008 Ducati 999 / 749



6. 2007 - Current Triumph Daytona 675



7. BMW S1000RR



8. 1999 - current Suzuki Hayabusa
(no pic - too large of a range to pick which slight variant I prefer quite yet)


9. 1999 - 2004 - MV Agusta F4 750



10. 2003-2006 Triumph Daytona 955i


11. 2003 - 2006 Honda RC-51


If you can't tell - I have a thing for silver or black as my preferred color choice.

[dirkterrell]

12. 2003 - 2006 Honda RC-51

That's always been the paint scheme I like best on the 51. I'll have one at some point.

[kawasakirob]

That's always been the paint scheme I like best on the 51. I'll have one at some point.

Same here. At first the dark wasn't my favorite...but it started to grow on me.

Well Vance those are all some good bikes man, good luck choosing the right one!

[Vance]

Just yanked the MV 675 off... just saw the MSRP on that and HELL NO.
Why pay that much for a 675 when the BMW S1000RR is the same price?

I may downgrade the BMW too into a "used only" option based on its MSRP... I have to be realistic here about my riding, which will be 1x a week through the year, weather / season permitting, the occasional social outing where I can / would ride, and the maybe 1x a month canyon bashing or recreational ride.

I don't know that I can justify a $16-17k burn on that low frequency riding.

[Vance]

Officially modifying the list to narrow it down

1. 97-2001 Triumph Daytona 595 / 955i



I was pleased to find out there is still at least 1 mfg that makes undertail exhausts for these series. I always thought this bike looked brilliant with the high rise or the undertail... and based on what I'm seeing these at on cycletrader and such, this would be a VERY affordable returning-to option for me I'm thinking!

2. 2000.5 - 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille


Seeing more and more of these at very reasonable prices on CL and on cycletrader. That is encouraging!


3. 2004 - 2009 Aprilia RSV1000 R or Factory


Still need to sit on / ride one of these to get a feel for it.

4. 2004-2008 Ducati 999 / 749


Sat on a 999 the other day... it felt SUPER narrow - but oddly VERY good / unique. I can see where it might get uncomfortable, but then again - what sportbike doesn't?

5. 2007 - Current Triumph Daytona 675


Sat on one again recently and loved the weight and ease to just move it around standing there. Seemed a little taller in the seat height than a lot of bikes I've sat on though. Need to ride one... really get a feel for the ergos in motion.

6. 1999 - current Suzuki Hayabusa

I've come to the conclusion I like the previous body style slightly to the current (meaning mostly the tail section - I'm not digging the way the new ones look comparative to the previous generation(s).


7. 2003-2006 Triumph Daytona 955i


Still need to find one / sit on one / ride one ideally - see the differences between it and the '97-'01 series. Also want to see if anyone makes an undertail for this one too. If they make one for the previous series you'd think someone would make one for this series.


Since the search is still in progress with a number of months remaining... I'm still open to information, opinions, etc --- even additions to consider in the full fairing bikes based on the previous criteria and information provided.

[Vance]

Yeah... so...

THIS right here I think just made me eliminate the Hayabusa off the potentials list:



I mean WTF??? Isn't stretching them fraked up enough as it is???

[Sarge]

B. M. W.

Best Motorcycle in the World

/troll

[rforsythe]

I dunno Vance, I could see you on the back of that thing.

In fact Photoshop may see you on the back of it too.

[Vance]

I dunno Vance, I could see you on the back of that thing.

In fact Photoshop may see you on the back of it too.

Dude I may not be on Team Skinny - but that's just wrong to even think of doing to me... I haven't been that fat in 15 years!

[Vance]

B. M. W.

Best Motorcycle in the World

/troll

Yeah - been there / done that with my R1100S...
Considered the S1000RR - but the new price is a bit on the ridiculous end of the spectrum for what my likely budget is going to be. Used may be an option if there are any at the time - but for the moment I've got it knocked off my list of potentials.

[kawasakirob]

How many miles do you put on per year?