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Offline 2112

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What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« on: February 11, 2010, 21:05:07 »
Just what would you replace a 'Strom with ??? I was at the bike show at Excel last weekend and couldn't find anything remotely 'better' (better being more comfy, quicker, better handling). I don't want to change as I love me 'Strom, but if I did I'm stuffed ! Tried the Guzzi NTX, seat like a torture device, ditto the KTM. The GS's are, well, enough said... There's nothing out there !   :shrug:
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2010, 21:07:12 »
GTR 1400 - I did!

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Offline DarrenVS

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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 21:18:59 »
I'm having the same thought, swmbo said I can change my bike later this year, and don't know what to have.
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 17:48:20 »
if they still made the 1000 I'd go to that. FAncied a Tiger but put off lately by dodgy reviews. Maybe a CBF1000
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 20:00:46 »
Keep the Strom - IMHO
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 20:02:37 »
As you might see in the for sale section, I waivered almost went back to BMW  then thought why the hell woul I pay more for a three year older bike. Have a mate with an ADV 1200 and yeah its a great bike but not 6 grand better. That said the new duke multistrada looks bonnie. :thumb:


N o made ma mind up, unless a win the eurolottery tonight am sticking with what have got, if a do am buying a late model v strom and keeping it.
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 20:41:36 »
I swapped my 02 Vee for a new Blackbird, but after a year of torture realised I'd made a big mistake, so I came back to a Vee again. I'd probably take a chance an a new Tiger if I really had to change to something else.
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 20:53:53 »
the CBF1000 is soooooboring, 2 friends have had them, no soul, typical Honda
Tried a Fazer1000 today with colour matched panniers, raised bars and fairing lowers. didn't ride it yet, but with try and get a test ride.
Also looking at a Bandit 1200, just to keep it in the Suzuki family. Going to look at a KTM 990 Adventure on Tuesday
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2010, 08:14:11 »
Quote from: "DarrenVS"
the CBF1000 is soooooboring, 2 friends have had them, no soul, typical Honda
Tried a Fazer1000 today with colour matched panniers, raised bars and fairing lowers. didn't ride it yet, but with try and get a test ride.
Also looking at a Bandit 1200, just to keep it in the Suzuki family. Going to look at a KTM 990 Adventure on Tuesday
Darren
Take a cusion for the KTM...  :shock:
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2010, 13:07:29 »
...........A 19 yr old blond who can suck a medicine ball through a garden hose!!!
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2010, 13:48:10 »
Quote from: "Bumhead"
...........A 19 yr old blond who can suck a medicine ball through a garden hose!!!

 lol  lol  lol  if only...
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2010, 15:52:14 »
A Multistrada (the new one coming out soon)  150bhp, multi fuel maps, tricked up bits,  but £14500!!!!!!!!
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2010, 16:29:15 »
Quote from: "VstromDan1000"
A Multistrada (the new one coming out soon)  150bhp, multi fuel maps, tricked up bits,  but £14500!!!!!!!!
They look great in the flesh, particularly in white. Not terribly comfy though for my lardy arse, but plenty of go !
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2010, 18:24:52 »
its a Ducati..........  its got to be red!
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2010, 18:54:45 »
They had a couple at the bike show last weekend, in red and white, the white one had a few trick bits on it. I don't like white bikes or cars normally but it looked really cool in white. Mind you it'll show the fingerprints from the enevitable repairs...
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2010, 21:32:35 »
I have had a few adventure style bikes and even though I havent got a strom at this time there a hard bike to replace ..they don't excell at one thing but do everything reasonably well.

I had a r 1200 gsa ................what a contraption ,couldn't get on with it ......and when it wouldn't start coming off the boat at Santander that was the end of that.

The BMW 800gs are pretty good, very light , excellent fuel mileage, great handling......not as comfy as a strom but a good contender, I have one and have enjoyed it ,but its for sale ......a new house forcing that otherwise would of kept it .
I have a KTM 990 r version aswell, a must say a havent owned a bike that makes you smile as much ....very plush WP suspension, good handling , mega power and torque, but it just wants to go wild all the time, the strom is a better touring bike.

I have seen that multistrada thing, I can imagine its a good bit of kit Mega power , brakes and handling no dought, but £14 k gulp and am sure it will have all the Italian trickyness and high maintanence, not like a jap ...jump on and ride it, wouldn't mind a ride on one all the same.

It may be a case of the grass seems greener on the other side.....but its not , I have been there, and when I get over the costs of moving house and new mortgage ect. a will probably have another Strom.................as a second bike coz that Ktms just "wheelie fun" . :shock:
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2010, 21:35:10 »
I've thought about this - not that I want to get rid of my Strom, but it obviously isn't going to last forever.

I'd probably go more "tourer" type - I quite like the look of the Yamaha GTR1400.

The FJR1300s get a good report from the lads in work but I quite like the look of the Bimmer R1200RT plus they've had rave reviews in the bike mags.

I had half a day on the 1200gs and I really didn't like it!!
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2010, 08:49:45 »
Before I bough tthe Vee I was looking at the Kwak ZZR1400 to replace my ZZR 1100.  Mrs Eric  passed her test and bought the Wee (instead of the Fazer 6 we originally went to look at!), I liked it and plummed for the Vee, first time I rode one was on the way back from George Whites at Swindon.
No regrets and no plans to change just yet. :thumb:
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2010, 09:36:30 »
The new Tenere 1200 when it finally shows up?
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Re: What would you replace a 'Strom with ???
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2010, 18:42:02 »
Interesting thought what to replace it with, only had mine 4 mths but it is really growing on me, I don't think its the type of bike that you lust after but after living with it my appreciation goes up after every ride.  I part exchanged a Bandit 1250 and I have to say that the new 1250 engine is a cracking lump and I do miss its pwer but every where I went I always saw another and on the strom I don't which is quite cool.  I love the new multistrada but the price is way too much (for any bike in my opinion) and although the new Yam 1200 looks good its rumoured to be 12-13k - Ouch.

Interestingly (I think) the V Strom was one of the only bikes to increase its value in the trade this month !! :grin:
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