Aprilia Futura RIP )4/25/03- 07/21/11

tommymac · 07-21-2011, 07:43 AM

Its a sad day in my garage, its time to put the old steed down seems yet another VR is on its way out and with the bike needing a bunch of other things its just not worth it to continue.

A few weeks back karen gave me the green light to get something new if it got to this point, so here we are.

I am going to start brainstorming but most of you know I will be looking for a sport tourer or something along those lines. I am looking for input and any possible deals/hookups with dealers to help my decision.

A few things I am considering.

Sprint GT- seems like a nice ride, a bit more cramped than the aprilia unless I can lower the pegs just a bit

Ninja 1000- heard good things but vibrations may be an issue, theres a kawi demo day next week in jersey so I will go there and ride that as well as the connie

Yamaha- possible the fjr or an fz1. I like the fjr but may be too big/heavy for a daily commuter which will be its primary function and I will see about the fz1 as far as touring goes.

Honda- I hate the new vfr and wont pay 17k for one, perhaps if I stumble upon an older one I would consider it. Also the NT 750 the st1300 baby brother

Moto guzzi- I may give the Norge a look, I recently heard they updated it so i amy consider it.

Any other suggestions will be taken into consideration.

07-21-2011, 07:43 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Aprilia Futura RIP )4/25/03- 07/21/11 Its a sad day in my garage, its time to put the old steed down seems yet another VR is on its way out and with the bike needing a bunch of other things its just not worth it to continue. A few weeks back karen gave me the green light to get something new if it got to this point, so here we are. I am going to start brainstorming but most of you know I will be looking for a sport tourer or something along those lines. I am looking for input and any possible deals/hookups with dealers to help my decision. A few things I am considering. Sprint GT- seems like a nice ride, a bit more cramped than the aprilia unless I can lower the pegs just a bit Ninja 1000- heard good things but vibrations may be an issue, theres a kawi demo day next week in jersey so I will go there and ride that as well as the connie Yamaha- possible the fjr or an fz1. I like the fjr but may be too big/heavy for a daily commuter which will be its primary function and I will see about the fz1 as far as touring goes. Honda- I hate the new vfr and wont pay 17k for one, perhaps if I stumble upon an older one I would consider it. Also the NT 750 the st1300 baby brother Moto guzzi- I may give the Norge a look, I recently heard they updated it so i amy consider it. Any other suggestions will be taken into consideration.