So having the Mulistrada I’m thinking about a second bike I could own which would be for easy riding days out without having to get the bigger bike out. Most likely to go out with friends on their bikes. I’m liking two different bikes which are: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or the Triumph Trident 660. Too different looking bikes but like the idea of a gentle ride out for a few hours instead of having the Multistrada out. Anyone on here own one?
I don't either but comparing the bike specs on the internet, IMO, the Triumph will be the easier of the two to ride. I really don't understand why a bike (the RE Interceptor) weighing just over 200kg only has 47hp. Andy
I know but I already have the Multistrada for those trips away, and tbh I do like the bike a lot but the idea of having one of those other two bikes for a few hours here or there with a couple of mates on their smaller bikes appeals to me.
I have the V2 Panigale for brisk rides out, and the Scrambler 1100 Sport for more nadgery rides/trips away.
Scrambler Icon 803 all day long. Okay, you need to re foam the seat (the comfort seat is no better) and a better rear shock helps the ride quality but it's an awesone fun bike. I found trying to swap between a Ducati V twin and another engine configuration spoilt my riding enjoyment. Andy
customers of mine, husband and wife both have the Royal enfield. he also has a Pan and some kind of Duc. she has a VFR. they both love the RE. Slow but fun is how they describe them
If you opt for a classic bike as a second bike, you will insure it FC for around £100 or less and dont have the issue of only being able to use your no-claims-bonus on your main bike I have a 1977 Z650 as my second bike. It's been well modified and easily copes with modern traffic, but is still on classic insurance and is free to tax with no MOT requirement.
The Triumph Street Twin is a compromise between the two bikes you have mentioned and probably better than both. Has enough power to be fun too and a lovely soundtrack. Personally i preferred it to the Ducati scrambler.
I tried a NineT for similar reasons, but found it frustratingly slow (and agricultural). I had a Street Triple 675 which was dead easy to ride, it was happy and relaxed speeds (not always chomping at the bit), but spritely enough when needed, like if you need to get yourself out of trouble. A bit of pep to out accelerate most cars is important to stay safe, imo.
Yeah never thought of looking at that tbh, I should off as well because I watched the MCN video when they put the RE Interceptor vs Moto Guzzi V7 vs the Triumph Street Twin and the Triumph seemed to be the e one they all wanted. can I ask what year yours was, any years model preferred?
Mine was a week long loaner. the dealer apologised that it was the only bike they had to lend me but i had a great time on it and at some point i would like to buy one for the very reasons you suggest. Definitley aim for one of the later bikes with Brembos brakes, better suspension and about 10bhp more. I think they are 68 reg 2019 bikes onwards. The brakes are an easy spot to differentiate. 2019 bikes have this front disc. 2018 bikes have this swirled front disc. Not so good.
Doesn't matter what you buy for your second bike there Komrad, it frees up the mind space to start thinking about bike number three; HUSSAR!
1100 Monster from the eBay thread... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185016196182?hash=item2b13d31c56:g:A9MAAOSwCVVhJhkV&xguid=01F1QFCF57HJW0743BPTP119XY&xs=1&xtz=-60&xuuid=75cb584b4516f15111667b1f446a700b&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu [-1]
I have four sitting (all on the road and used too - not particularly valuable though) and I am thinking about number six and possibly seven! Number five is an Interceptor by the way - I like the 270 degree crank idea, so much so that I am just about to build up a Suzuki SB200 crank in such a configuration. In a year or two there will be plenty of Royal Enfields for sale, when the A2 fashion victims decide that "motorcycling" is not for them. I will get one then.
What about something like these? Fanatic Caballero Deluxe 500? Or a CCM Spitfire Steet Tracker? CCM is t far off being twice as much in price though, but they are two good looking bikes…
I considered a Caballero for a while but (rightly or wrongly) concerns over spares availability and sparse dealer network halted any more progress.
