What naked or racing bike to buy?

[Hayes88]

I have a modified Honda CB650R with quick shift, crash pucks, new exhaust and
a few more fun stuff on to make it sound and look more aggressive.
Love the bike, truly the best buy for fun in my short life!

However, the bike now feels small and instead of investing in more torque, remove
ABS, racing breaks and more, I am thinking of buying a new bike.
I want to avoid Ninja, Z900, Triumph bikes and Ducati bikes since everyone has that
where I am at. However, BMW has some really nice bikes!

I am keen on trying racing on track, so it needs to be able to handle that and daily
drives as I love to drive everyday.
Needs to be able to handle heat as well, sun all the damn time...
Naked bikes give me around 2-3 hours before backpain, not sure about racing bikes
but guess it's way worse.
I also have a girl wanting to join from time to time, so need to at least be able to
mount a back seat.

Any recommendations? Budget is more based on how much of fun investment
it is. I am a little turned on by modern harleys, but I feel there isn't much agility
in those which I definitely need with traffic around.

 

[Rodney Farva]

@Hayes88 check out the KTM Super Duke 1290 R. They just released for 2024 the new 1390 Super Duke as well if you’re buying new. But it is a very uncommon bike and loads of fuckin fun. Most grin factor I have ever had in 2 wheels. I have owned over 30 motorcycles and that bike by far has blown me away. The raw torque and power from a large Vtwin hyper naked keeps me coming back for more. The sound is unique, the look is unique and it hits all the criteria you’re looking for. And they come in at half the cost of a comparable Ducati.

I know this is an old post, but I was looking to post something else, and this suggestion for your thread popped up. Did you end up getting anything different than what you had?

 

[caffaddicted]

2008 cbr 600
what a beauty

 

[Rodney Farva]

2008 cbr 600
what a beauty

I agree! Loved my 04 cbr600rr.

 

[Hayes88]

@Hayes88 check out the KTM Super Duke 1290 R. They just released for 2024 the new 1390 Super Duke as well if you’re buying new. But it is a very uncommon bike and loads of fuckin fun. Most grin factor I have ever had in 2 wheels. I have owned over 30 motorcycles and that bike by far has blown me away. The raw torque and power from a large Vtwin hyper naked keeps me coming back for more. The sound is unique, the look is unique and it hits all the criteria you’re looking for. And they come in at half the cost of a comparable Ducati.

I know this is an old post, but I was looking to post something else, and this suggestion for your thread popped up. Did you end up getting anything different than what you had?

Damn, I actually loved the headlight which seems to have gotten a lot of hate on that one, and the pure burn rubber power! Will go take a look at a KTM shop here to see it live- thanks mate!

I haven't gotten anything new yet, since I invest most finances now the toys gotta wait, and I have a lady boss who is not keen on having me dead just yet. Though I saw this YTB vid and there is a lot to look forward to!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRrYHDBOCcA