ST1100 Pan / R1150RT / Etc

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 09:15

Hypothetical at present but any recommendations / comments of which is more suitable (or other options - Bllackbird / FJR etc..) for a 750 mile per week commute.

Combination of 25 miles fast A road - 30 miles motorway - 20 miles A road with some urban thrown in (bit of filtering)..

Budget is £4k (ish)

MPG is a factor and would possibly consider a smaller more frugal bike in the summer, but fancy good comfort / weather proection / toys too..

Bike doesn't need to fulfill any other use, weekend riding / trackdays will be on another bike.

Come on then, lets be having you

**Slothbear** · 02-03-13, 09:27

Move house?

All those will do the job ok, as will a big traily - Aprilia Caponord, Yam TDM, Honda Varadero, Suzuki V Strom, Guzzi Stelvio. Not as many toys but perhaps better comfort if you prefer the upright style - you had a multistrada didn't you?

Or get a guzzi Breva 1100 or Norge 1100 just to be odd!

**Olly** · 02-03-13, 09:29

Deauville 700.

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 10:00

Originally Posted by Olly

Deauville 700.

Comfy at 90 mph on the motorway?

**Horse** · 02-03-13, 10:06

You coul be practical:
Serviice intervals and parts
Fuel consumption
Tyres chains
All day comfort

Or get one you enjoy rather than an appliance.

So try a few too see but do the sums

If you're lucky, you'll tick both boxes.

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 10:06

Originally Posted by Slothbear

Move house?

All those will do the job ok, as will a big traily - Aprilia Caponord, Yam TDM, Honda Varadero, Suzuki V Strom, Guzzi Stelvio. Not as many toys but perhaps better comfort if you prefer the upright style - you had a multistrada didn't you?

Or get a guzzi Breva 1100 or Norge 1100 just to be odd!

Yep, had a multstrada and another would be on the list - it was very Comfy. V Strom ticks lots of boxes but may be a bit of a challenge on seat height - as with the other big trailies. Then of course there is a GS with a lowering kit..

Won't move house - it would only be a temporary arrangement.

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 10:14

Originally Posted by Horse

You coul be practical:
Serviice intervals and parts
Fuel consumption
Tyres chains
All day comfort

Or get one you enjoy rather than an appliance.

So try a few too see but do the sums

If you're lucky, you'll tick both boxes.

And Depreciation.

I'd quite fancy a Guzzi 1200 Sport which ticks the following boxes - Shaftie, Twin, fairing (albeit bikini), comfy, fun.

I hear they are a bit thirsty and the other problem would be with selling on. Most on the 2nd hand market are low mileage toys whereas an RT with 45K on it is not a problem to shift..

Olly is winning on the appliance front

**maccecht** · 02-03-13, 10:16

On the Bm owners club at the moment. For some reason it wont let me display the picture.
Now, don't tell Ced, but I am going to sell.
I bought it as it looked in excellent condition, was swayed by the condition and took the plunge.
I prefer simpler maintenance and should have held back.
What we have is a 1993 model with 42,000 miles.
Brand new tax and MOT
It failed the MOT last week on a sticky front master cylinder, so I rebuilt it with new piston etc... sailed through the MOT
The ABS lights sometimes flash, but sometimes okay. I'm assuming it is a low battery issue, as a bump start at speed gives correct ABS.
I am going to get another airhead, or my original dream bike..... an XT500, possibly followed by an XL500 or 600.
Just been to see an XT 500. Whilst staring at it, I thought I was mad, but on the ride back, realised it is what I want.
Yes that might seem crazy to some of you, but I have my R65 already, a job change to only eight miles away; do I need 1100!!
Comes with touring Panniers, Baglux tank bag and tank cover.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Just added a Givi rack, box not included.
Fitted new fuel filter
Tomorrow, it gets a brand new rear BT023
Now, to cover myself, I will sell sold as seen, but it runs very well and I think the condition is very good - that's to cover myself, people have said it is in excellent condition
£1600 - this will include a quite new Clymer manual
Make me an offer, I'm being a bit flexible - only a little!

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 10:20

^^^What bike is it?

**maccecht** · 02-03-13, 10:25

R1100RS looks immaculate in the photo. Got an email I can ping it to? or you can register on BM Bikes & BM Riders Club ? Index page and look yourself.

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 10:38

Originally Posted by maccecht

R1100RS looks immaculate in the photo. Got an email I can ping it to? or you can register on BM Bikes & BM Riders Club ? Index page and look yourself.

Cheers, much appreciated, but (for the next couple of weeks at least) its still a hypothetical need..

**Fat Jack** · 02-03-13, 10:48

Originally Posted by GiantPygmy

Cheers, much appreciated, but (for the next couple of weeks at least) its still a hypothetical need..

ZX6? Availability should match your time frame

**Olly** · 02-03-13, 11:27

Originally Posted by GiantPygmy

Comfy at 90 mph on the motorway?

Easily.

**GiantPygmy** · 02-03-13, 11:41

Originally Posted by Fat Jack

ZX6? Availability should match your time frame

Proper LOL

One of these days I will buy one of his bikes, they're always sorted, fetttled and cleaned like new.

I've got a ZX9R in the garage, trouble is it'll eat tyres, fuel, chains, licence etc...