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Re: What is new in your little world?

Been busy as....

Money from the apartment sale just landed in the bank account. Seeing our investment advisor on Monday and bought a new set of wheels yesterday, picking up Wednesday. Pics later

Funny thing too, I got a call from some one who said they from Singapore, some development company offering me a share in a new business enterprise. I told him I wasn't at all interested. There is obviously a leak in the process of selling and making a dollar

Rode this today. Considering buying it
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Oooo... I'm actually just getting ready to hop on mine! I reckon that ones a bit faster.

This one (the CBR650F) has about 40HP more than the 500R, clocking in at 85HP. It's a four inline block though, so it gives most of its grunt at the higher rpms, which makes it a lot more predictable and friendly than other (twin engine) sportsbikes. I reckon the 500R is a little more aggressive in handling as it's a parallel twin engine. Some people would say the 650F is too tame, making it boring to ride, but I'm looking for a sporty-looking bike that'll serve me as a commuter as well, and considering this'll be my first real bike, I'm not looking for a riding death trap If I open up the throttle and push it past 7000, 8000 RPM the thing starts to howl and has some serious acceleration though.
Its seating position is a little more upright than say a 600RR, which makes it more comfortable to ride.

If all works out as planned I'll also be riding a 2014 Triumph Street Triple R this afternoon. Quite a different bike, bit more playful I guess, but I love its looks. Still an option as well.
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Get the CBR. You'd be better served getting a bigger bike if cost isn't the issue. Otherwise you'll be ready to trade up in less than a year.

I just got back from the shop with mine. Most treacherous ride I've ever done and it was just to the end of the street. It was -2C and it snowed/rained last night so the road was snowy/icy. Got new sneakers on the beast though

Eraser wrote:This one (the CBR650F) has about 40HP more than the 500R, clocking in at 85HP. It's a four inline block though, so it gives most of its grunt at the higher rpms, which makes it a lot more predictable and friendly than other (twin engine) sportsbikes. I reckon the 500R is a little more aggressive in handling as it's a parallel twin engine. Some people would say the 650F is too tame, making it boring to ride, but I'm looking for a sporty-looking bike that'll serve me as a commuter as well, and considering this'll be my first real bike, I'm not looking for a riding death trap If I open up the throttle and push it past 7000, 8000 RPM the thing starts to howl and has some serious acceleration though.
Its seating position is a little more upright than say a 600RR, which makes it more comfortable to ride.

If all works out as planned I'll also be riding a 2014 Triumph Street Triple R this afternoon. Quite a different bike, bit more playful I guess, but I love its looks. Still an option as well.
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That triumph looks a lot like the cbr500f. The upright position is very comfy on the cbr, I've put 30k on mine and except for a slightly sore shoulders the first few rides of the season it's a good bike for long rides.

YourGrandpa wrote:Get the CBR. You'd be better served getting a bigger bike if cost isn't the issue. Otherwise you'll be ready to trade up in less than a year.

Shows what you know. The CBR is a 649cc engine while the Street Triple has a 675cc engine. Just got back from riding it and the ST is so nimble and literally has torque pouring out of it everywhere. You can accelerate from 20kph to 80kph in its 2nd gear if you like. Its cornering abilities are so smooth. It was actually more fun to ride than the CBR, but I guess confidence was part of that as well. The ST is both lighter and has more HP so, OK, that's a factor as well.

I'm really torn between the two now. Both are priced similarly, except that the ST has 25000 km while the CBR has less than 1000. The CBR still has 1.5 years of factory warranty while the ST only gets 6 mo of warranty from the dealer.

O yeah, the dealer also had this lil' puppy on display. Had a quick sit on it. It's everything you don't want in your day-to-day use bike

Every time I feel the need to learn to ride a bike, a motorcyclist comes into the hospital with serious injuries. But I totally understand the feeling of speed and freedom, especially on sunny days like today. Maybe in the future.

That's a bit like me feeling like technology is completely unreliable because I only deal with technological problems. It's not unwarranted in a sense but it's also got its upsides.

saturn wrote:Every time I feel the need to learn to ride a bike, a motorcyclist comes into the hospital with serious injuries. But I totally understand the feeling of speed and freedom, especially on sunny days like today. Maybe in the future.

Understandable. I think too few motorcyclists realize how little protection you actually have on a bike and how important it is to ride proactively and defensively. Foresee situations before they actually happen so you can avoid them, even if that means breaking the speed limit now and then.

Eraser wrote: Shows what you know. The CBR is a 649cc engine while the Street Triple has a 675cc engine. .

I know your natural instinct is to be a fuck stick. But I wasn't suggesting the CBR because I thought it was bigger than the the triumph. I was suggesting you get a bigger bike period. The CBR is also a better product. Calm down.

Eraser wrote:Just got back from riding it and the ST is so nimble and literally has torque pouring out of it everywhere. You can accelerate from 20kph to 80kph in its 2nd gear if you like. Its cornering abilities are so smooth. It was actually more fun to ride than the CBR, but I guess confidence was part of that as well. The ST is both lighter and has more HP so, OK, that's a factor as well.

I'm really torn between the two now. Both are priced similarly, except that the ST has 25000 km while the CBR has less than 1000. The CBR still has 1.5 years of factory warranty while the ST only gets 6 mo of warranty from the dealer.

I was 100% set on a Ducati Monster, until I decided to also test ride a Street Triple. Just getting 20 minutes with it completely changed my mind. The power curve is smooth and responsive, you never really feel like it's going to let you down when you need it. It's nimble and manoeuvrable, and quite low, which was good for a shorty like me, but you may find it cramped if you're much taller. Literally not a single Street Triple rider I've ever spoken to has regretted their decision. I think it's a very solid bike. Good luck with the decision

Pics from today's ride...
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YourGrandpa wrote:

Eraser wrote: Shows what you know. The CBR is a 649cc engine while the Street Triple has a 675cc engine. .

I know your natural instinct is to be a fuck stick. But I wasn't suggesting the CBR because I thought it was bigger than the the triumph. I was suggesting you get a bigger bike period. The CBR is also a better product. Calm down.

Why would you suggest "a bigger bike period"? That's such a bullshit suggestion. Displacement and horsepower isn't everything, certainly not for a beginner like me. Also, why is the CBR a better product? Triumph makes high quality, premium bikes. The Street TripleR is also more feature rich than the CBR650F.

YourGrandpa wrote:Pics from today's ride...
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Look, behind GrandPa are the millions of people who agree helmets are dangerous because they restrict your view and hearing.

it's like how seatbelts are bad because they restrict your movement

Is that a speaker on your bike gramps?

I always laugh a little when I hear some old guy driving by with his hog while blaring out ac -dc from his speakers loud enough for a city block to hear.

Wish the weather was warmer here... I'd totally hit the road all day today.

Eraser wrote:Why would you suggest "a bigger bike period"? That's such a bullshit suggestion. Displacement and horsepower isn't everything, certainly not for a beginner like me. Also, why is the CBR a better product? Triumph makes high quality, premium bikes. The Street TripleR is also more feature rich than the CBR650F.

So you think you're capable of riding a 650, but not a 1000 and you can't see how eventually becoming a more experienced rider might make you regret your inferior purchase? Got it...

Κracus wrote:Is that a speaker on your bike gramps?

I always laugh a little when I hear some old guy driving by with his hog while blaring out ac -dc from his speakers loud enough for a city block to hear.

Wish the weather was warmer here... I'd totally hit the road all day today.

Yes. They provide a little back ground noise while sitting and red lights. Headphones are illegal here. But I'm sure you wear them.

I think gwamps just suggested that a beginner gets a fireblade, double the horsepower of the 650...

Remember gramps drives a big slow and heavy bike. Put him on a light Japanese sports bike and he'd be dead by now.