What motorcycle would you buy next?

[Ollie]

I just checked on line and yes the 2022 Z650RS must have sold but they still have a 2022 Z650 at $7,400, essentially the same bike (only ugly modern styling) that's $2,000 less.

[Willmarth_imp]

Well, that question has already been answered for me!

In true 'best laid plans...' style, I have had to say goodbye my CB1100RS. It was on a PCP agreement (low monthly payments, ballon payment at the end) and my intent had always been to pay the balloon at the end of the PCP and keep it. However, the money that was put to one side and earmarked for this has had to be used elsewhere and with just 18mths left on the agreement, finding the balloon payment afresh would not be feasible.

So, a rethink... with no realistic chance of keeping the RS, I decided (with financial advice and guidance from SWMBO) to sell the RS, which would hopefully generate a little profit over the PCP payback needed, and a spare GoPro, the parts from a gaming desktop PC and some other stuff and see if I could afford to buy another, albeit much cheaper, bike, anything that would keep me riding but buy it without use of any loans or a PCP.

Selling the RS actually brought in a surprisingly large windfall, way more than I was expecting, so, together with the money from the other bits and bobs I sold, I have, very luckily, been able to buy this....



... a 2010 CBF1000 in a very sparkly black. Bought, with just shy of 27k miles on the clock, as a trade-only deal (aka cheap and no warranty or come-back) but actually in very decent condition. Very happy with it, I must say.

Seems heavier moving it around the garage but lighter on the road than the RS, it's certainly got more 'get up and go' but that's mainly due to the gearing I reckon, and a more comfortable seat (for me).

It's also the black bike I was never going to buy!

Love that engine...

My one and only complaint about this CB1000R is that it's a bit cramped for me. I'd have bought the F model if they were available in the states.

Nonetheless, a good lookin' machine.

I cannot fit on those myself. Not sure if I ever could for more than 20 minutes.

Nonetheless, a good lookin' machine.

I cannot fit on those myself. Not sure if I ever could for more than 20 minutes.
It's fine for two hours or so and a lot of fun with the Yoshimura exhaust. It's a whole different animal than the CB1100 very revvy and geared low (6th is the same as 3rd on the CB1100). I love them both and don't plan on parting with either one ever. Then there's this which is another kettle of fish altogether...