Street bike suggestions needed

[thomasblively]

I am not completely new to the scene but I have owned one in almost 10yrs. When I was 17 I bought my first street bike and decided within 4 months I was to immature and skinny for it. I owned a Triumph 995i Daytona edition and absolutely loved everything about it.

I am currently in the market for another street bike to use as a commuter to and from work as weather permits to offset the fuel expense. Do we have a go to guy on the board to purchase from? I've read quite a few of the threads in this forum but can not determine who does what with them. I've figured out Grape is the go to guy to make it faster but as far as salesman I'm coming up blank...

I'm also hoping to be able to get some input from the riders in the board as to what works best these days. I'm wanting some speed but more interested in reliability, efficiency, and balance.

Any help is appreciated

[dsrtuckteezy]

Ducati. Or rc51. Fucking love mine

Cb1000r would make an excellent commuter and still has balls. 12k for a 2014

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[thomasblively]

One problem I've found so far is the adjustability of the bikes suspension. I'm only 5'4 125lbs so seat height is a huge issue on a lot of bikes. I test road a used Ducati but the previous owner had purchased an annoyingly loud and high pitched exhaust for it that drive me crazy.

I do know Suzuki has 0% financing on all remaining 2013s and 1%for 2014 models which is a draw. However I'm pre approved through my local bank so financing isn't an issue

[Cobraman]

I'd love to have a z1000

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Speed triple



Super Duke



Ducati streetfighter




/thread

[Pokulski-Blatz]

One problem I've found so far is the adjustability of the bikes suspension. I'm only 5'4 125lbs so seat height is a huge issue on a lot of bikes. I test road a used Ducati but the previous owner had purchased an annoyingly loud and high pitched exhaust for it that drive me crazy.

< 5'5"

Don't be a bitch.

[thomasblively]

The speed triple is nice.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

The speed triple is nice.

I loved mine.

[thomasblively]

I loved mine.

Why did you get rid of it?

[dsrtuckteezy]

I'd love to have a z1000

The newer z1k looks like an abortion

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[lincolnboy]

Speed triple



Super Duke



Ducati streetfighter






/thread

awww man im in love

[dsrtuckteezy]

One problem I've found so far is the adjustability of the bikes suspension. I'm only 5'4 125lbs so seat height is a huge issue on a lot of bikes. I test road a used Ducati but the previous owner had purchased an annoyingly loud and high pitched exhaust for it that drive me crazy.

I do know Suzuki has 0% financing on all remaining 2013s and 1%for 2014 models which is a draw. However I'm pre approved through my local bank so financing isn't an issue

lets narrow it down. do you prefer a streetfighter/dirty bar style, or full fairing/clip ons?

twin, I4, or other?

[thomasblively]

lets narrow it down. do you prefer a streetfighter/dirty bar style, or full fairing/clip ons?

twin, I4, or other?

I prefer full fairing/clip ons and definitely more of a fan of an i4. Although the more I look at that speed triple the more I like it... However I believe that may be a bit more of a bike than I actually need. I would like to possibly get back on a track one of these days with whichever one I end up buying

[dsrtuckteezy]

alright, and are you looking brand new, any particular engine size? suggestions to follow

[thomasblively]

alright, and are you looking brand new, any particular engine size? suggestions to follow

I've looked at brand new for the incentives and warranty but believe a used is the best option currently. As far as engine size goes I'm currently leaning more towards a 600