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Motorcycling
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iirc, she didn’t like the tiger’s engine note

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big E-hugs Ally!

i really hope your next bike will give you just as much pleasure if not more

xxx

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I went from a 600 yamaha with 70ish bhp and 45 torques (peak) to a street triple with 105bhp and 50ish torques (45 at 3k revs). The extra 75cc (OK and the 50% hp) makes a massive difference.

Where as I used to pin it a fair bit with the XJ6, I’d be wearing the ST as a hat if I rode it the same way.

I bought the Xj6 as a sensible compromise… with hindsight I wish I went straight for the triple.

OK, so its thirstier, has a crap turning circle and is a bit of a pain at walking speeds in traffic - but when I do get ride it properly or get to drop it down a gear in a tunnel I wouldn’t want anything else. :smiley:

Having said all that I am beings strangely drawn to he new Tiger Sport.

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I have to defend STR :stuck_out_tongue: not that I need to but.

XJ6 fuel consumption, STR is in my signature

Improved turning circle, longer first gear so don’t see much problem in traffic.

And here 100% agree twist the wrist in the tunnel and I don’t want anything else… actually twist it anywhere makes you smile. Never tried that but they reckon up to 100mph is simmilar to Speed Triple.

Tiger sport only because of weather…

R

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Must only be me thats excited after I crash a bike and realise theres nothing wrong with me that won’t mend itself… Its an hassle free and economical way to get a bike (because I’ve never had an at fault accident).

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Sorry to hear about you losing your bike… To be honest though I doubt you’ll still love it like you did before the crash of you did get it back up and running.

Can I ask what the damage was to the bike?

Also hope you’re own bodily damage is recovering nice and smoothly.

Great to hear the crash hasn’t put you off riding - sounds like you can’t wait to get back on the road! :smiley:

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oh I really feel for you, I get horribly sentimental about my vehicles and have shed tears when they have gone on to other homes… not to mention the scrap yard!!

I love my er6f and 15k miles of commuting, days out and a bimble through france she has been great!

I agree with previous comments that they are not exactly earth shattering bikes but a good solid ride so personally I think your choice is great :smiley:

Mend fast and hope to see you back on two wheels soon

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