Soo. ... i want a motorcycle

**Cowher** · 21st April 12, 05:11 PM

So i have a budget of about 3000usd. Bikes i like are ducati monster triumph triple and many streetfighter/naked sport bikes i am also open to cafe racers like the triumph thruxton and bobbers. I mostly want a bike that isn't the run of the mill. Im a GOS so i need least 600cc's

What do you guys think? Any bikes that fit the bill? What do you ride?

Cheers!
Matt

**Riverkilt** · 21st April 12, 05:41 PM

My lady, who used to ride with the Red and White, suggests the Triumph Bonneville for the money.

**artificer** · 21st April 12, 05:47 PM

If it wasn't for the fact that I can crash anything on two or three wheels I'd own either a Royal Enfield or a Ural.

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**Brock63** · 21st April 12, 05:49 PM

a used Bonneville is hard to beat..... I ride an Indian and still want another Triumph...still might get one. Trying to decide whether to get a Thruxton...or just get the Bonnie...and in few years turn it into cafe racer and save the Indian for two up riding and trips...and ride the Trumpet around town.

**Bill aka Mole** · 21st April 12, 05:56 PM

As a former motorcycle safety instructor, please get and use proper safety equipment.

Helmet: A Snell helmet is a bit pricier than a DOT helmet but you are paying for something to protect your head. And a brain injury won't always kill you.
Jacket: Leather is very good protection. Denim is cheaper and protect you for at least one fall. Always get a jacket that makes you feel slightly uncomfortably warm while you are standing in it. Air movement takes away heat from the body and will do it quickly when the humidity is high.
Gloves: I'm sure that your significant other wants you to hold them again. Again, leather is a good choice.
P@&^$: Again, leather chaps will protect your legs but not your bum. Denim is always good for at least one unanticipated dismount.
Boots: A good boot will stay on your foot, shoes have laces which can really ruin your riding day.

"There are only two types of motorcyclists: Those that have taken a spill and those that are going to." Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourse Manual.

**English Bloke** · 21st April 12, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

... I'd own either a Royal Enfield or a Ural.

You're saying that to wind everyone up aren't you?

Royal Enfield are now made by Enfield India based in Chennai, (formerly Madras). Good bikes still by all accounts but a bit like South Asian Kilts and sporrans. Not quite the quality they once were when they used to be home grown...

... Arguably...

Urals? Unquestionably a good bike, if a little rough in the ride.

**Cowher** · 21st April 12, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Bill aka Mole

As a former motorcycle safety instructor, please get and use proper safety equipment.

Helmet: A Snell helmet is a bit pricier than a DOT helmet but you are paying for something to protect your head. And a brain injury won't always kill you.
Jacket: Leather is very good protection. Denim is cheaper and protect you for at least one fall. Always get a jacket that makes you feel slightly uncomfortably warm while you are standing in it. Air movement takes away heat from the body and will do it quickly when the humidity is high.
Gloves: I'm sure that your significant other wants you to hold them again. Again, leather is a good choice.
P@&^$: Again, leather chaps will protect your legs but not your bum. Denim is always good for at least one unanticipated dismount.
Boots: A good boot will stay on your foot, shoes have laces which can really ruin your riding day.

"There are only two types of motorcyclists: Those that have taken a spill and those that are going to." Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourse Manual.

I was in a motorcycle accident on 9-10-2001 i spent a few days in a hospital bed. I am huge on safety equipment.

As far as the bike, i would LOVE to have a triumph. Never thought a bonneville but off i go to take a look at listings.

**Mickey** · 21st April 12, 09:57 PM

I got a Honda Pacific Coast that I'm looking to dump as I haven't ridden it in 8 years. (really bad day coming home one time. Couldn't get on it again since.)

**SeumasA** · 21st April 12, 10:35 PM

In your price range I'd look at a Triumph Sprint. I ride a Sprint RS, which is the half-faired version; the ST has a full fairing and luggage. The 955 triple is a great engine. I've had the RS for four years. I had one of the original 900 Sprints before that. I still look at and test ride other bikes, but I haven't found anything yet that makes me want to give up my RS.

**Redhawk** · 22nd April 12, 05:38 AM

I personally ride a V-strom 650 and love it. Used bikes are always hit or miss for me but I understand the Yamaha Seca II has a good reputation used and the Honda 750 Nighthawk. My buddy swears by his Thruxton though I don't see getting one in the 3000 range