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Re: Getting back to real life... need a bike!

#31 Unread post by Johnj »

I double-dog dare you to get a 961.
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#32 Unread post by BobK »

Whoah! That's big mojo there. Noone can refuse a double-dog dare.
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#33 Unread post by JackoftheGreen »

I just don't know a whole lot about the enduro/adventure/motard spectrum to make a recommendation.

I know this, motard seems more your style than adventure, and enduros aren't any fun.

Someone in my neighborhood is asking $8100 for one of these:

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A 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000R. That's a pretty hot looking bike, I don't know a thing about them though. It's just what came up when I searched our local classifieds for 'motard'.
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#34 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

I think she should go for the Honda 919 in candy red... or maybe that's what I secrectly want...haha

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#35 Unread post by BRUMBEAR »

all hail my Mancenstein!!!!!
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#36 Unread post by Wrider »

That looks fun, but I'd be scared to go past 1/4 throttle with that beast!
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