So Who Will Buy A Bike In 2025?

They are amazing value - basically the same engine as a 916 at about a quarter of the price, and comfortable to ride if you’re getting on a bit.

 

Everyone on this forum has already gotten on a bit.

 

You speak for yourself

 

I used to get a bit of tennis elbow on mine but get that on most upright bikes after a long ride

 

I've got a tatty old FJ1200 that I bought on eBay 8 years ago that is incredibly ergonomic - I can ride that all day with barely a twinge. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to sell it to make room for the ST4 - it's probably worth about £800, which is crazy for the most comfortable and reliable bike I've ever owned.

 

No, I’m reppin the old timers on here innitt.


That’s also means you.

 

What age is old? Asking for a friend.

 

For a motorcyclist - probably anyone over 35!

 

If you’re asking you’re above threshold.

 

I’m not. It’s a friend.

 

I'm currently swithering on selling my Pani V4S but I don't really see anything I fancy. If Yamaha were to bring out a V4 R1 then I'd be at the front of the queue though

 

I'll let you know, currently 2 weeks off my 71st and definitely not old yet Andy

 

I do find myself looking at old ST triumph, VFR 800s, similar bikes that seem super cheap to buy and potentially run

 

Not a bike, but, may look at changing my car (again)

 

Before I had the MV I had a succession of VFRs over some 16 years. Solid, well made bikes. A bit lardy and not particularly quick or fine handling but all the same I toured and relied on them for all that time. Comfortable and capable mile munchers on a budget. Started on a 750 and ended on a VTEC. Did consider an ST at one point as that was a step up in terms of power and relative modernity at the time.

 

Still annoyed I missed that multi for 5k ish in the summer as guy reneged on the deal

 

Well, we are only 10 days into 2025, and I already got myself a new bike. Like 5 days ago.

I got myself a 1980 Darmah 900 SSD…
Bevel twins, here we come!!!

 

Is the exhaust wrap staying...

 

It’s gone already…