M1100

[Darren69]

The new Thruxton RS looks good, if your wanting old school looks and modern performance?

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Schuch!....don't tell anyone, I've a 900 Daytona triple in red tucked away under a cover! .

That's handy. You can weigh it it in if you need a couple of bob quickly.

[alan c]

Originally Posted by Darren69

The new Thruxton RS looks good, if your wanting old school looks and modern performance?

Hi Darren, yes does look good and great price but not got me.

I also test rode the Royal Enfield Interceptor

[Christy]

I had a ride on a Triumph Speed Twin. I was amazed. Plenty of power an handled well. My dealer leant me a street scrambler when My Multi went for its first service. Nice bike. great for B roads.

[mickj]

I have had 4 Hinkley Triumphs and they are great bikes. I still have my 2000 955i Speed Triple which I don't think I could ever sell, it's such a fun bike to ride, probably my favourite bike.

[Flip]

Interesting thoughts as I keep pondering on getting something else- could never sell the Monster though.

So far I’ve tried an RnineT, a Harley ‘48’ and a Ducati Scrambler but I quite like the look of the Triumph Speed Twin although like pretty much every modern bike they too have a small fuel tank (my ‘96 Yamaha 600 manages 200+ miles on its 19 litre tank) and seem over laden with electronics (ride by wire throttle topping the Triumph off) which I wonder the longevity of if I were to keep one for a similar twenty years plus like I have owned my Monster.

[alan c]

Originally Posted by Flip

Interesting thoughts as I keep pondering on getting something else- could never sell the Monster though.

So far I’ve tried an RnineT, a Harley ‘48’ and a Ducati Scrambler but I quite like the look of the Triumph Speed Twin although like pretty much every modern bike they too have a small fuel tank (my ‘96 Yamaha 600 manages 200+ miles on its 19 litre tank) and seem over laden with electronics (ride by wire throttle topping the Triumph off) which I wonder the longevity of if I were to keep one for a similar twenty years plus like I have owned my Monster.

I cannot afford to keep Monster, I have really enjoyed owning Ducati,s had M600, S2R800 and then my M1100. Just fancy a change now.

Like the simple looks of Street twin

[Flip]

Originally Posted by alan c

I cannot afford to keep Monster, I have really enjoyed owning Ducati,s had M600, S2R800 and then my M1100. Just fancy a change now.

Like the simple looks of Street twin

To be fair, after twenty years the Monster doesn’t owe me anything and I just couldn’t part with it after that long although I would have to get rid of something to give me room in the cave for another motorcycle.

One thing I will say, if the twins are anything like the triples they’ll be good for putting miles on. My best mates Dad has a ‘94 900 triple that he bought when it was about six months old- it’s currently coming up to 100k on the clock but it’s a heavy lump and at 85 years old he’s beginning to find it a bit heavy for town use so he uses his 600 Yamaha for daily local scoots

[alan c]

Originally Posted by Flip

To be fair, after twenty years the Monster doesn’t owe me anything and I just couldn’t part with it after that long although I would have to get rid of something to give me room in the cave for another motorcycle.

One thing I will say, if the twins are anything like the triples they’ll be good for putting miles on. My best mates Dad has a ‘94 900 triple that he bought when it was about six months old- it’s currently coming up to 100k on the clock but it’s a heavy lump and at 85 years old he’s beginning to find it a bit heavy for town use so he uses his 600 Yamaha for daily local scoots

Sounds like you have a few bikes already !
Just don’t think I would ride monster that much if I get new bike. Have two trials bikes in garage with monster and no other room !
Also feels shame if bikes not ridden

[alan c]

Still looking to sell but obviously not the best time at the moment !