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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #25 on: July 31, 2024, 08:52:57 AM »
Have you considered the new Yamaha Tracer 7 ? Full Power model now available. Just under 200kg wet.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #26 on: July 31, 2024, 10:28:39 AM »
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #27 on: July 31, 2024, 11:47:26 AM »
More to consider, but I'd never get the bride on the back of the Tracer 7 or the Tiger.  I did have a sit Tracer7.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #28 on: July 31, 2024, 11:59:11 AM »
Quote from: StinkyPete on July 31, 2024, 11:47:26 AM
More to consider, but I'd never get the bride on the back of the Tracer 7 or the Tiger.  I did have a sit Tracer7.
I reckon that will be the challenge on any sub 200kg bike Pete.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #29 on: July 31, 2024, 12:37:24 PM »
This is what has worked it's way to the top of my list, but I haven't yet organized a test ride.   Thoughts??

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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #30 on: July 31, 2024, 12:46:50 PM »
I have seen a few in Thailand, I think they are making them there under licence..They look OK
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #31 on: July 31, 2024, 02:17:19 PM »
If you're after a pretty much bare bones motorcycle, then they look the goods!  :thumbs
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #32 on: July 31, 2024, 03:04:43 PM »
I had a test ride on one from the local dealer and loved it. Very responsive to the controls, nice comfy seating position, liked the noise from the aftermarket mufflers, all round a good thing but ride it yourself to see.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #33 on: July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM »
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #34 on: July 31, 2024, 06:02:23 PM »
If I was happy to settle for a naked, I would 100% buy a Kawasaki Z900RS. I test rode one twice when I was looking at a replacement for the ST, but I thought I couldn't live without a screen at this stage. Having said that, I just loved that bike. Apart from nil weather protection. 2 years on, I am enjoying the BMW R1200RS apart from the acute knee position. And the gearbox. It is 236kg, but, carries it's low as you would appreciate. Enjoy the journey of research Pete.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #35 on: July 31, 2024, 11:30:46 PM »
Speaking of Kawasaki...

There's always the Z650RS!
It's lighter than the Royal Enfield at just 186kg and you're getting Jap Bike reliability...  :grin
Oh, and it also has a few more ponies & more torque... :thumbs

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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #36 on: August 01, 2024, 07:18:37 AM »
Quote from: ruSTynutz on July 31, 2024, 11:30:46 PM
Speaking of Kawasaki...

There's always the Z650RS!
It's lighter than the Royal Enfield at just 186kg and you're getting Jap Bike reliability...  :grin
Oh, and it also has a few more ponies & more torque... :thumbs


Thanks Rusty.   That bike popped up on my radar yesterday, and is a real possibility.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #37 on: August 01, 2024, 07:22:24 AM »
Quote from: Bodø on July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p

No he wouldn't...     :grin
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #38 on: August 01, 2024, 05:08:38 PM »
Quote from: StinkyPete on August 01, 2024, 07:22:24 AM
Quote from: Bodø on July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p

No he wouldn't...     :grin

I looked at the Niken in Toowoomba and did not like them
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #39 on: August 02, 2024, 08:09:30 AM »
Quote from: StinkyPete on August 01, 2024, 07:22:24 AM
Quote from: Bodø on July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p

No he wouldn't...     :grin


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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #40 on: August 03, 2024, 10:48:27 PM »
Quote from: StinkyPete on August 01, 2024, 07:22:24 AM
Quote from: Bodø on July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p

No he wouldn't...     :grin


Pity, there's one at Pitman's in Adelaide.

https://www.stock.pitmans.com.au/used-bikes/for-sale/yamaha/mxt850d-niken-gt/2019/mxt/3025615
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #41 on: August 04, 2024, 08:06:13 PM »
Quote from: Shillas on August 03, 2024, 10:48:27 PM
Quote from: StinkyPete on August 01, 2024, 07:22:24 AM
Quote from: Bodø on July 31, 2024, 03:44:47 PM
I saw a Niken at Midland Kawasaki today and thought Pete would love one of those.  :p

No he wouldn't...     :grin


Pity, there's one at Pitman's in Adelaide.



https://www.stock.pitmans.com.au/used-bikes/for-sale/yamaha/mxt850d-niken-gt/2019/mxt/3025615

Now that is one ugly trike! And I thought Can-ams were bad...

I would worry about hitting a pothole with only one of those front wheels at speed...
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #42 on: August 04, 2024, 10:01:42 PM »
Quote from: Dragonstaff on August 04, 2024, 08:06:13 PM
I would worry about hitting a pothole with only one of those front wheels at speed...

It doesn't affect the other wheel as they are independent so all's good and remember, as you've got twice the grip it's gonna feel way more planted than a conventional motorcycle.

As for Can-ams, they may look a bit odd but it makes way more sense to have 2 wheels at the front compared to a "conventional" trike for the same reasons as the Niken.

It's funny how we ridicule these sorts of bikes yet we mostly accept sidecars which, when you think about it, is crazy as riding one requires a completely different approach to steering depending on whether you want to go left or right...  :crazy
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #43 on: August 05, 2024, 07:29:44 PM »
Quote from: ruSTynutz on August 04, 2024, 10:01:42 PM


It doesn't affect the other wheel as they are independent so all's good and remember, as you've got twice the grip it's gonna feel way more planted than a conventional motorcycle.



I was thinking more of the impact causing the wheels to try to go in two different directions, or worse.
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #44 on: August 05, 2024, 08:51:21 PM »
These bikes have been a feature of the last few Tour de France broadcasts. They looked quite stable.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/yamaha/niken/2018/

The single biggest impediment is the lack of locking upright when coming to a stop.

WRT canam spyders, be prepared to take a test ride for at least a couple of hours before becoming comfortable on it.
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« Reply #45 on: August 05, 2024, 09:02:20 PM »
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #46 on: August 05, 2024, 11:17:10 PM »
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #47 on: August 05, 2024, 11:40:17 PM »
Quote from: Langers on August 05, 2024, 11:17:10 PM
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Given that the Yamaha Niken is around 260kg and Pete has already ruled it out, yes, this thread is in danger of hijack. Apologies 😰
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #48 on: August 06, 2024, 04:35:53 AM »
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Re: StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike
« Reply #49 on: August 13, 2024, 04:48:06 PM »
The Honda NT1100 is a great bike at 238kg DTC which mine is is heavier, cruise & heated grips standard but I had to purchase panniers & top box
Seat Height is 820mm which I am getting modified at the moment as I am not happy with the standard seat but you can get a comfort seat
But unfortunately it is chain driven
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