Town Bike?

[CKvBP]

I probobly cant afford it right now with just haveing bought a house and trying to save money for grad school, but I've come to the realization that my 749s isnt the most comfrotable of machines unless you make a B-line for the country roads. I didnt have this problem with my R6.

So on that note I was just wondering what people would recomend for a nice fun town bike. I dont need a big engin, I just want something a little torquey with a fun powerband like the 749. I was considering maybe hunting down a used monster as I really like my fathers S4R around town. Also trying to take a look at the new R6 but their a bit pricy and the local dealer cant keep them on the floor long enough for me to even walk in and see it and their only 3min down the road!

If you got a suggestion please suggest why you might think I would like it.

[900duc]

A good cheap, easy to work on, carby 900SS

Scott

[RickD]

Originally Posted by 900duc

A good cheap, easy to work on, carby 900SS

+1

[Reducs]

Save your pennies for a year and get a HyperMotard. That thing should be a hoot around town!

Hypermotard production CONFIRMED

[migz123]

Monster or SV650

[zooom]

another vote for the Monster!

[kingsnake1650]

Originally Posted by migz123

Monster or SV650

SV's are a load of fun and can be bought VERY cheap too, plus you dont have the service bills

[jbcaddy]

I love my multistrudle, but they are probably out of your price range for a few more years. a buddy just bought an absolutely primo SV for $1500. he had to drive out 25 miles of dirt road to find the peoples house! they should have bought a dual sport in the first place. of course you might even think about a dual sport or a motard conversion if you are not going to do many freeway miles. they make great city bikes.

[bruce19]

Before I cast a ballot, what bothers you about the 749? If it's just ergonomics, that can be fixed a lot cheaper than a new bike. I ride a 998 around town and it's perfect for me. But, that's me. What's your issue with your bike?


bruce19

[CKvBP]

main thing that bothers me are the ergonometrics and the fusion reactor that runs under the seat and toast your ass off. The bike is a torture rack under 55. I love the bike but _boy_ she can hurt! Its one of those love hate things :-)

Yea cheep monster or SV650 was what I was tossing around. Price is kind of important here. It's not becasue I dont have money but because I'm trying to be semi-conservitive while having fun while saveing cash for grad school.

Hows an SV compare to a monster?