dirtypot Posted September 15, 2015 Share The Hornet is a good bike, but a bit dull and characterless to ride. RE: the NC - the issues with power and weird gearing was fixed on the 'upgraded' model when they bumped it up to a 750. It's still a bit of an odd ball in that it makes its power much lower down in the rev range and it just makes more noise if you rev it out instead of actually going any faster. But once you get used to that and rather short shift, then its great. Fantastic commuter bike, and you can fit a helmet under the 'tank' too. I like it. The SV is a great option too, it just feels a little spartan when you climb on after being on other bikes. But that's made up for by the sound (if it's got a different pipe). And doubly made up for if you get the 1000 But for general commuting hooliganism you can't beat a supermoto http://pre02.deviantart.net/df39/th/pre/i/2011/083/9/3/ktm_690_smc_supermoto_2_by_coldf-d3cdh03.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted September 15, 2015 Share The Hornet is a good bike, but a bit dull and characterless to ride. RE: the NC - the issues with power and weird gearing was fixed on the 'upgraded' model when they bumped it up to a 750. It's still a bit of an odd ball in that it makes its power much lower down in the rev range and it just makes more noise if you rev it out instead of actually going any faster. But once you get used to that and rather short shift, then its great. Fantastic commuter bike, and you can fit a helmet under the 'tank' too. I like it. The SV is a great option too, it just feels a little spartan when you climb on after being on other bikes. But that's made up for by the sound (if it's got a different pipe). And doubly made up for if you get the 1000 But for general commuting hooliganism you can't beat a supermoto http://pre02.deviantart.net/df39/th/pre/i/2011/083/9/3/ktm_690_smc_supermoto_2_by_coldf-d3cdh03.jpgWhich supermoto are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dirtypot Posted September 15, 2015 Share I had a KTM 690 in the UK and loved it.It had Maxxis intermediates on it and I used it right through the year. Plenty of power to lift the front whenever I wanted (which was all the time) and keep it there. And it was fast enough on the freeway that it starts to get hard to hang on, and you really feel the pressure on your chest. But that's not what it's all about - keep it in town and you'll have stacks of fun!I had a Kawa 636 at the same time, but that hardly got ridden as it was nowhere near as exciting to ride unless I went far above legal speeds. Not that the supermoto is any more legal in the way that I rode it, but it was at least slower speeds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted September 15, 2015 Share I've just sold my Triumph Bonneville and bought a Yamaha Fazer FZ6 - Triumph was brilliant - full of character, but as a commuter, I'm afraid you cant beat the Fazer. And damn underrated too - I bought mine with 21000km for R30K! Seems like no-one wants them. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 15, 2015 Share Seems like no-one wants them. I want one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazambaan Posted September 15, 2015 Share With all quiet on the 2 stroke thread you could always try this SM V12man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBlingKing Posted September 16, 2015 Share On my 19th GS/GSA - hardened Boxer motor fan, who refuses to go LC. Whatever an Adventure doesn't go over, it goes thru Rocket-Boy, forkie, Tromp and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 16, 2015 Share 1000 posts on the motorcycling topic!! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted September 16, 2015 Share SV (both 650 and 1000) are AWESOME bike. Lower top end compared to the other bikes in class, but the torque and MAN the sound!!!! EISH. And the pillion seat is not too shabby. I rode the NC750. Very nice bike but also found the gering a bit weird. The Hornets are short, comfortable nakeds. If you are however planning on doing any riding over 150km then I would advice against it. To give you an idea, lie on your back on the bed, shoulders on the edge of the bed and neck and head hanging off. Now make short, sharp movements with your head. O ja, add 1-2kg weight to your forehead. That's a naked at speed. The Versys is the same as the NC. Personally, SV (1000 if you can), NC750 and then the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted September 16, 2015 Share SV (both 650 and 1000) are AWESOME bike. Lower top end compared to the other bikes in class, but the torque and MAN the sound!!!! EISH. And the pillion seat is not too shabby. I rode the NC750. Very nice bike but also found the gering a bit weird. The Hornets are short, comfortable nakeds. If you are however planning on doing any riding over 150km then I would advice against it. To give you an idea, lie on your back on the bed, shoulders on the edge of the bed and neck and head hanging off. Now make short, sharp movements with your head. O ja, add 1-2kg weight to your forehead. That's a naked at speed. The Versys is the same as the NC. Personally, SV (1000 if you can), NC750 and then the rest. How dare you !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted September 16, 2015 Share SV (both 650 and 1000) are AWESOME bike. Lower top end compared to the other bikes in class, but the torque and MAN the sound!!!! EISH. And the pillion seat is not too shabby. I rode the NC750. Very nice bike but also found the gering a bit weird. The Hornets are short, comfortable nakeds. If you are however planning on doing any riding over 150km then I would advice against it. To give you an idea, lie on your back on the bed, shoulders on the edge of the bed and neck and head hanging off. Now make short, sharp movements with your head. O ja, add 1-2kg weight to your forehead. That's a naked at speed. The Versys is the same as the NC. Personally, SV (1000 if you can), NC750 and then the rest. Have you ridden a Versys? The NC is a scooter... -Az- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted September 18, 2015 Share Hi All - this came up on the FB group - please keep and eye open - they are going to find it very difficult to move these..... https://www.facebook.com/groups/245785555578866/permalink/527814254042660/ Edited September 18, 2015 by Andymann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted September 18, 2015 Share On my 19th GS/GSA - hardened Boxer motor fan, who refuses to go LC. Whatever an Adventure doesn't go over, it goes thru Very cool and interesting paint scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Engine Posted September 18, 2015 Share This might not be classified by all as a motorcycle but this has been keeping me busy. the nerd, Stretched@Birth, BenReaper and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted September 18, 2015 Share This might not be classified by all as a motorcycle but this has been keeping me busy.image.jpg Nice small frame! What is it? SPrint? Primavera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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