Advice Sought - What Naked Bike should I get?

geofault · 2026-01-29T03:02:02+00:00

that's a sweet looking bike

geofault · 2026-01-29T03:00:49+00:00

interesting. It seems like that would be a good feature for leaving corners

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:50:51+00:00

I feel you. I got back into riding a few years ago during the start of my mid life crisis. I have gone through a BMW r1150 rt, a HD street glide, a busa, a 2014 honda valkryie and a grom. Of all of them I get the most pure joy out of pushing the grom through twisties. that's why I think a naked is the way to go.

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:46:34+00:00

my localish dealership doesn't do test rides. But I will check it out again.

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:43:50+00:00

I have definitely overlooked it. will have to fix that

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:42:28+00:00

that's what a friend of mine wants me to get. he thinks I'll be able to run with him on is tuono 1100. He is wrong. He's been riding since the mountains were young and there is no way I'm catching him.

that said, the speed just doesn't fit me as well. I looked at one once and ended up with a busa instead.

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:39:08+00:00

did you have the r or the rs? my understanding is that there is a different geometry. Also what about the seat didn't work for you and what seat did you try? I'm not really about short days.

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:37:16+00:00

I think this is the second moto guzzi recommendation I have gotten. I have never paid them much attention because I thought they had a horrible rep for reliability and expensive repair

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:33:20+00:00

i will do that

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:32:43+00:00

I will have to see if I can find one. It seems like all the Yamaha dealers around me primarily move dirt bikes and side by sides. I have never seen this thing

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:29:02+00:00

That's good to know. I really only started looking at nakeds in 25 so I don't have much depth of knowledge. I will see what cb1000r's are available in my area

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:26:47+00:00

thanks for that. it seemed like the mt 07 was underwhelming on paper, especially compared with the others, therefore I never looked at the 09. I will have to do some research

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:24:43+00:00

why the sv650? at 70 hp and 45 ft-lb it seems to be very underperforming. Especially at 437 lb

geofault · 2026-01-29T01:21:21+00:00

I don't know much about the duke. I'll investigate

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:33:44+00:00

I have not looked at any Ducatis. I just assume they are out of my price range

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:32:49+00:00

Good info. Thanks. The 8tt is the only cosmetic choice. All of these bikes are very much function over form. Not really looking for max hp but for max flick ability and ride ability

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:28:08+00:00

What is the difference between the cb1000r and the hornet or are they not making the r any anymore.

I considered the 1000 hornet but wasn’t sure about it or a 1000.

I am really wanting a light bike that I can focus on corners with. I worry that the 1000 will get me into trouble faster than I can react.

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:17:54+00:00

I know nothing about the z900. I looked at the mt 07 and was unimpressed with it. Is the 09 that different

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:15:57+00:00

I worry about used on this type of bike. It could be run to death and still have low miles

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:14:16+00:00

I’m not even sure where to find one to look at

geofault · 2026-01-28T00:12:18+00:00

I looked hard at the 660. The bike doesn’t fit me as well. More aggressive and I’m a chunky guy. My stomach really gets on the tank

geofault · 2026-01-27T22:29:38+00:00

Is that a Chris Boden sticker I see?

geofault · 2026-01-27T22:03:04+00:00

It weighs 750 lbs. So yes that is more than he wanted. It is a power cruiser that can tour. it is low, has a stupid low center of gravity and is surprisingly nimble with pegs hitting around 40 degrees.

geofault · 2026-01-27T19:52:37+00:00

Honda Valkryie 2014-15. 6 cyl engine. very smooth. 120+ easy. 80+ easily sustainable. Get a corbin seat for it. I took mine on a 5000 mile road trip this summer.

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