I had an 08 1098 and an 04 GSXR600 side-by-side in the garage for a while. Not really even worth having two bikes and dealing with maintenance, etc for two bikes so similar in purpose.
For the second one, I'd say get something like a supermotard or something bigger like a GS/Multistrada/VStrom for touring.
To put my comments in perspective, I compared the new BMW 1000RR to they're own SP2...now I realize they're is a substantial price difference, but the 1000RR "looks" cheaper.:abduct:
As far as looks go, I like it a lot
Just my 2 cents Bro
Whichever you choose my friend, keep the rubber side down
I had a 1098 that I upgraded to an 1198S. My second bike is a BMW K1300S.
Great sport touring, plenty of power and comfort. However, if you want to get a bit crazy with it, its pretty good. The two bikes are kinda like a Corbra, loud violent and rough, and the K1300S, more akin to a Turbo Porsche, fast, comfortable and classy.
I am looking for a second bike as well and I'm thinking Triumph Bonneville. It would be a complete change of pace from the superbike and a great commuter
I use a Kaw Versys for around town and as a grocery getter. Kind of a UJM, it has USD forks, and essentially the same engine as a Ninja 650R. I run a Leo Vince slip-on and a PC-V with Autotune. It makes around 65 hp, and I get about 50 mpg.
I would get something different, unless you plan to make one of them a track bike. Given above scenario, I'd opt for the S1000RR. I rode it while attending the Keith Code California Superbike School at the VIR and found it to be an animal, but also smooth and very forgiving!!! I almost regretted getting the 1198 just a month prior. I still love and adore my duc, but BMW has a very impressive impressive.
I feel very fortunate. I have the two bikes I want: an '02 Bayliss 998S and an 05 SS1000DS. But, if I had to sell off both for just one bike (a different question, I know.) I'd probably look for a 998 biposto or a 999 biposto. But either one would have to have a mono extra tail.
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