Author Topic: Gentleman sport bikes what is yours ??? (Read 5031 times)

Phil/TX · « **on:** May 12, 2018, 08:41:37 PM »

Here we go, mine is a BMW R 1100 S, sport and touring, while my buddy thinks his Kawasaki ZX14 with lowered pegs, and raised bars is the one. Another claims FJ 1300 is the one. Let's see some comments. But the way the Beemer is for sale, down sizing at 74 years and lots and lots of bikes.
Phil

lucian · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2018, 08:58:34 PM »

v4 f tuono , mistress to my true love ,09 Griso

zebraranger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:14:33 PM »

My gentlemen's sport bike would be my Griso.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:24:47 PM »

I'm constitutionally incapable of being a gentleman .

Dusty

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:24:47 PM »

Lcarlson · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:28:51 PM »

sidecarnutz · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:41:06 PM »

It may only have 20 Hp. But it handles very lightly and takes corners faster than I would have thought possible. 2003 RE 500 Bullet deluxe.

alanp · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:53:00 PM »

Can V7 Stone and Sport Bike be used in the same sentence? Sure they can!

zedXmick · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2018, 10:21:39 PM »

After 7 winter months,planing to take out the VFR1200 DCT tomorrow....can’t wait to release the big V4!!

rocker59 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2018, 11:11:03 PM »

jas67 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2018, 11:18:38 PM »

R1200RS

IMG_2195 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

Trevor G · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2018, 11:22:19 PM »

For the moment, it's a 1988 BMW K75S, which had 5,922 miles on it when I picked it up 3 months ago. Now has just under 10,000.

If I wait long enough most things become affordable. ;-)

Yukonica · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2018, 12:17:18 AM »

What could be be more gentrified than a current era V7 with clip-on, rearsets, and a great suspension?
Nimble, quick enough to acquire all the citations you can afford, and capable of carrying-on all day long.
Plus, fully loaded it probably weighs less than most litre class bike do dry.

Murray · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2018, 12:32:44 AM »

Quote from: Yukonica on May 13, 2018, 12:17:18 AM

What could be be more gentrified than a current era V7 with clip-on, rearsets, and a great suspension?
Nimble, quick enough to acquire all the citations you can afford, and capable of carrying-on all day long.
Plus, fully loaded it probably weighs less than most litre class bike do dry.

Lack luster brakes 1950's suspension and 90% of the weight of a modern litre bike with a 25% of the power odd size wheels that you don't get the advantages of modern sports bike tyre and some of them are saddled with the weight of tubed rims and spokes (unsprung weight is bad mmm.. okaaaay). The make an 1100 sport which is well over 20 years old look sporty simply not in the hunt IMO.

I have an Aprilia RSVR1000 factory which is a bit beige maybe it is the gentleman's sport bike I'm looking for something with a bit more bite I'm maybe not much of a gentleman. 1100 sport is showing its late 80's origins. I'm looking towards the KTM 1300's currently however probably the Ducati Multistrada which is at least as fast as a sports bike down most roads could be called the gentleman's sports bike.

guzzista · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2018, 12:56:46 AM »

Somehow this posting made me think of this bike, which doesn't get ridden much as I spend more time on my Guzzis, I still can't part with it.

Yukonica · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2018, 01:02:15 AM »

Quote from: Murray on May 13, 2018, 12:32:44 AM

Lack luster brakes 1950's suspension and 90% of the weight of a modern litre bike with a 25% of the power odd size wheels that you don't get the advantages of modern sports bike tyre and some of them are saddled with the weight of tubed rims and spokes (unsprung weight is bad mmm.. okaaaay). The make an 1100 sport which is well over 20 years old look sporty simply not in the hunt IMO.

I have an Aprilia RSVR1000 factory which is a bit beige maybe it is the gentleman's sport bike I'm looking for something with a bit more bite I'm maybe not much of a gentleman. 1100 sport is showing its late 80's origins. I'm looking towards the KTM 1300's currently however probably the Ducati Multistrada which is at least as fast as a sports bike down most roads could be called the gentleman's sports bike.

Some of us sip wine. Some of us sip scotch. It is a matter of preference.

drbone641 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2018, 05:44:58 AM »

My other Italian mistress is the Multistrada. Incredibly comfortable seating position, yet as quick in the twisties as anything. 413 lbs without the bags and right at 103 bhp.

yogidozer · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2018, 06:14:03 AM »

we're all gentlemen.....until we get on a sportbike

sdcr · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2018, 06:33:43 AM »

Lots of of interesting choices here, but I second the K75S.

Lightweight, enough power, aggressive, but comfortable riding position. With an upgrade to the suspension, these are sweet handling, and often underrated sporting machines. Plus, nicely integrated bags for traveling.

Quote from: Trevor G on May 12, 2018, 11:22:19 PM

For the moment, it's a 1988 BMW K75S, which had 5,922 miles on it when I picked it up 3 months ago. Now has just under 10,000.

If I wait long enough most things become affordable. ;-)