What bike?

[UK Motorcycle Forum Member]

Hi all

Passed my MOD 2 on Saturday, as did my wife, and we are looking to buy a couple of bikes. I'm interested in either the Triumph Tiger 800, 800 XC or the BMW F800GS and ny wife is interested in the Tiger 800 or the BMW F650GS. We have test rides booked for the Saturday coming for all the bikes mentioned.

I would really appreciate any comments on the bikes mentioned.

Cheers

Dai

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All very good and capable bikes and very very similar ,it all boils down to personal preference . I would try and get as much extra's as possible as your buying two bikes . Consider phoning different dealers around the country for price comparison

[UK Motorcycle Forum Member]

Hi all

Passed my MOD 2 on Saturday, as did my wife, and we are looking to buy a couple of bikes. I'm interested in either the Triumph Tiger 800, 800 XC or the BMW F800GS and ny wife is interested in the Tiger 800 or the BMW F650GS. I have one of these 
We have test rides booked for the Saturday coming for all the bikes mentioned.

I would really appreciate any comments on the bikes mentioned.

Cheers

Dai

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   Well done you two 

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Thanks for the comments so far.

I'll be trying to get good deals, if we buy two bikes from the same dealer. Fingers crossed.

Mrs dallewed and I are really looking forward to meeting up on rides around Wales - we have so much to learn!!

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Both of you try as many different bikes as you can ..what you think you want, may not be the best for you ..comfort/ride wise ect try lots   
Have fun,  and stay safe 

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everyone i know has loved the tiger, just check its had all the recalls done, beemers may hold their money better, but as said test ride them all first,

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  well done both of you ,as said try other bikes first before parting with any money,take your time and make sure the bike you choose is right for you and not what the salesman wants to get rid of,i see your from cardiff, what time and where will you be having your test ride,i may be able to meet up with you, (just to make sure you get the right colour)

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 got to be the tiger, been on my mates 1050 a few times and it's good , but never been on a newlsh bm though. have a go on a zzr and you wont want a tiger or a bm 

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well done both of you ,as said try other bikes first before parting with any money,take your time and make sure the bike you choose is right for you and not what the salesman wants to get rid of,i see your from cardiff, what time and where will you be having your test ride,i may be able to meet up with you, (just to make sure you get the right colour)

yes and then ask your wife if you can have a new green one and wait for the newspaper up the arse

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sorry pricy a bike brochure up the ass

and hello and welcome to both of you

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sorry pricy a bike brochure up the ass

and hello and welcome to both of you

she,s comming around to my way of thinking,bigger bike lots of boxes easier to sit on for her (well thats my plan  )

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Hey, thanks for all the help and welcome to the group. We did consider the new Suzuki DL650 v-strom for me and the Suzuki 650 Bandit for Mrs Llewed, but we keep reverting back to the Tiger or the Beemer.

Pricey - 11.30 at Riders after an early morning at Bevans.

Can anyone recommend a good bike insurer. Ebike comes up as the best price on comparison sites, but the review of the broker are not so good.

Thanks again for all your help.

[UK Motorcycle Forum Member]

Hey, thanks for all the help and welcome to the group. We did consider the new Suzuki DL650 v-strom for me and the Suzuki 650 Bandit for Mrs Llewed, but we keep reverting back to the Tiger or the Beemer.

Pricey - 11.30 at Riders after an early morning at Bevans.

Can anyone recommend a good bike insurer. Ebike comes up as the best price on comparison sites, but the review of the broker are not so good.

Thanks again for all your help.

might see you at bevans or riders,if dry on a red bandit,if heavy rain a black seat
see what bike you get first some bike manufacturers do cheap insurace deals 

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Either Triumph or BMW, both great quality bikes.

Did I mention I have Tigger 955i 2007 for sale?