vanished 14 swallowed by aliens

[grog]

today all 14 just vanished, gone forever. what would you replace with. personally, i dont have a clue. my bike is gone, choose another. xjr, first spring into head, yamaha mt10, ducati diavel, do i really want to do the high maintenance. triumph bonnie? new kawa z.triumph rocket, chew tyres.  what would be your choice gentlemen. your thoughts on a replacement if you had a choice. if its harley, dont answer.

[Mick_J]

My first thoughts are that if I had to replace it now I would look at a KTM superduke, if I could wait a bit I would wait to see if the rumoured GSX 1100 six turn up.

[Rufus]

Something like a K1300R

[daveh]

1200, Crosstourer or Super Tenere, need to ride both to decide.

[grog]

MJGT. i looked at super duke. its test rides are awesome votes, i like old skool looks more. thruxton is brilliant but my back wouldnt do it. maybe a norton, my 1973 commando worst bike ive owned. new one looks superb, again, so did my old one. was like the best looking girlfriend that played around. unreliable.

[Mick_J]

MJGT. i looked at super duke. its test rides are awesome votes, i like old skool looks more. thruxton is brilliant but my back wouldnt do it. maybe a norton, my 1973 commando worst bike ive owned. new one looks superb, again, so did my old one. was like the best looking girlfriend that played around. unreliable.

Thing is, I like all bike except those with a fairing (girls only) so if you asked me the same question next week I might have a different answer.  I do like the Norton's and they do look and sound great.

[DanGSX]

I was going to go for a CB1300 before I spotted and fell in love with the GSX14, but was also keen on the CB900 Hornet as I also own the 600 version.

Basically any naked bike that looks like a motorbike and not a piece of plastic will do, thanks. 

[owen426]

The xjr seems like the most similar bike, but there is a lot of different bikes out there to try so maybe it's too similar?

[Cykik]

Mt01 with akras or Tuono for me..

[gsxbarmy]

Triumph Explorer or GS1200 BMW

[northern]

K1300R or K1200R
I even think, I will have it as a second bike, next to my 14

[Tony Nitrous]

Naked Gen-2 Hayabusa Streetfighter. 4 into 1, ABM top yoke, Renthals.

Not that hard to do, not quite as easy to work on as a 14 and lacks the 14's
classic style, but ticks all the other box's for me.

Chain drive IL4 Suzuki over 1000cc.
Tank range.
Aftermarket goodies / new and used spares / luggage etc.
Horsepower and torque.
Radial brakes.
Reasonable comfort (different seats and foot pegs available)


As a stock standard bike I really don't know.
Neither the Busa or the King would make a replacement for my 14.
Maybe the Kawasaki ZX14R or the shaft drive GTR14 ?

[spizzoil]

i would have a Tesco trolley with some kind of motor fitted as I am asthmatic and need all the help I can get when my better half fills the trolley and then I get really out of breath when I see the bill .

[Kiwifruit]

Mt01 with akras or Tuono for me..

MT01 looks appeal to me.

[Mrg]

hmmmm Suzuki 750 GT  kettle