[wildcard996]

After 36 years of riding and five fireblades, of varying model during that period, I decided I wanted to slow down a little and went from sports bikes to a naked then onto the VTX1300s.(my wife bought it me for my 50th)

I've had it for a couple of years and love riding it when it's dry and sunny, but those living in the UK will know that dry and sunny are rare occurences. I just don't feel confident on the VTX in anything but good conditions which is a shame.

So i'm looking for an alternative. Reliable, comfortable, having a fireblade engine is just a bonus, so i'm in the market for a CB1000R, probably around 10 years old (i'm not keen on the newer version) once i've sold the VTX.

 

[Bevo]

Welcome.
Pegs on the CB are a little high for comfort if you have long legs.

 

[Roaddetective]

After 36 years of riding and five fireblades, of varying model during that period, I decided I wanted to slow down a little and went from sports bikes to a naked then onto the VTX1300s.(my wife bought it me for my 50th)

I've had it for a couple of years and love riding it when it's dry and sunny, but those living in the UK will know that dry and sunny are rare occurences. I just don't feel confident on the VTX in anything but good conditions which is a shame.

So i'm looking for an alternative. Reliable, comfortable, having a fireblade engine is just a bonus, so i'm in the market for a CB1000R, probably around 10 years old (i'm not keen on the newer version) once i've sold the VTX.

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Hi there and welcome. I am also a UK rider, so I understand our weather, very often awful. I have been riding motorcycles off and on for at least 60years. Started as a kid riding mopeds in a field. Lol. Last year after a 15year break from bikes, I bought a 2010 low mileage CB1000R, love it. Before that I had a Kawasaki ZRX1200S. I think like me, you will find the Honda very comfortable and fun to ride. It certainly does react to rider input far faster than the Kawasaki muscle bike. I service my own bikes and I have found most of the service is quite easy, especially using the Haynes manual for information. Changing the spark plugs is a bit of a hassle mind, especially getting to plugs 2 and 3. Am I happy with the bike though in my advanced years of age, oh yes. Here is a photo of my bike while I was in the middle of a cold winter ride out. Brrrrr

 

[KreativeKreature]

You def need something relaxing after 36 yrs on a Fireblade, so the Mrs too will be happier
Happy wife , Happier Life

 

[wildcard996]

Not quite 36 years on ‘blades. Here’s the ones I can remember.

Suzuki Zr50s
Honda NS125R
Honda CB350S
Honda vf400
Honda vfr400 (nc21)
Husqvarna 510 supermoto
Kawasaki KMX125
Kawasaki ZX7r
Yamaha fzr600r genesis
Yamaha fzr600r foxeye
Yamaha tdm850
Yamaha tdm900
Yamaha yzf750sp
Honda CBR900RR-S Purple urban tiger (1995)
Honda CBR900RR-W (1999)
Honda CBR929RRY
Honda CBR1000 2004 (x2)
Aprilia Shiver 750
Honda VTX1300-R

 

[doser]

You def need something relaxing after 36 yrs on a Fireblade, so the Mrs too will be happier
Happy wife , Happier Life

actually, for happy wife, happy life, something a little more 'intimate' probably meets the needs:

sorry: 2 wheels too many, but...