[Grumpy1]

Late 50's, ridden bikes my whole life got my first dirt bike when I was 10 so you get the drift. If it wasn't for health issues I'd still be on a bike......
Got the Camaro after tons of searching for a new toy. For me the bike would win, first love...Lol

[Camaro fanboy]

Originally Posted by jamala00

That one closest in the you pic looks like a fun bike. I tried to find that on Aprilia's website. Couldn't find it.

Hi mate
aprilia sx 125

only a 125 four stroke.all he can ride untill he's 18

[Camaro fanboy]

Originally Posted by Laststandard

I'm moving back to a motorcycle. It's a much cheaper toy to have sit in the garage all winter.

very nice wheelie machine.

imo you're not a real petrol head unless you have had or have bikes.
you need to have experienced both to be the real enthusiast

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

Hi mate
aprilia sx 125

only a 125 four stroke.all he can ride untill he's 18

Ah.. Gotcha.. Just looks like fun bike.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

very nice wheelie machine.

imo you're not a real petrol head unless you have had or have bikes.
you need to have experienced both to be the real enthusiast

Right... LOL. You are going to start a war with that comment...

Here is the bike I just bought this year...

[Camaro fanboy]

wow what a beauty.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

wow what a beauty.

Thanks...!

[SteveV]

This is a GREAT topic.

I sold my 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale when I got my 2018 ZL1. And I am 54 now.

However, 2 months ago, I got a killer deal on a 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 with 3000 miles on it. Been riding it 2 or 3 times a week since I got it.

I forgot how much fun a dual sport can be on dirt and gravel roads!

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by SteveV

This is a GREAT topic.

I sold my 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale when I got my 2018 ZL1. And I am 54 now.

However, 2 months ago, I got a killer deal on a 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 with 3000 miles on it. Been riding it 2 or 3 times a week since I got it.

I forgot how much fun a dual sport can be on dirt and gravel roads!

These types of bikes seem to be the way people are going. I seem them all over the place now when out and about.

[Camaro fanboy]

Originally Posted by SteveV

This is a GREAT topic.

I sold my 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale when I got my 2018 ZL1. And I am 54 now.

However, 2 months ago, I got a killer deal on a 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 with 3000 miles on it. Been riding it 2 or 3 times a week since I got it.

I forgot how much fun a dual sport can be on dirt and gravel roads!

owned 2 of those in my time
i have a 650 honda transalp. love the bike and had it for years. just change the oil every autumn and it keeps rocking.

my last fast bike was a zx12r. 100 mph in first gear that bike

[wolfdog]

I used to ride...owned several 1000cc sportbikes and did trackdays at an advanced level when I was in my 30s. Street riding got old with all the shit drivers and no real way to stretch out the way I wanted to so I went track only.

Today I dont even own a motorcycle...well I do have an 88cc pitbike lol.

My eyesight and reaction times are not what they were in my 30s...now 43.

But there will always be a special place in my heart for bikes.

[SteveV]

Since it is raining today, all of my toys are in the garage...

[ST1LE]

I feel like the odd man out in this thread.

Turned 40 6 weeks ago and recently decided to get in to riding Motorcycles.

I have my Motorcycle Safety Foundations course in 2 weeks and can't wait to start practicing some Motojitsu and taking more courses.

It will just be something to use and enjoy, not primary source of transport. Not that it makes it any less dangerous.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by ST1LE

I feel like the odd man out in this thread.

Turned 40 6 weeks ago and recently decided to get in to riding Motorcycles.

I have my Motorcycle Safety Foundations course in 2 weeks and can't wait to start practicing some Motojitsu and taking more courses.

It will just be something to use and enjoy, not primary source of transport. Not that it makes it any less dangerous.

Hey that's awesome...! Just be safe, keep your head on a swivel and ride like you are invisible to everyone. You can't get the feeling of being in the wind any other way. Convertible to and extent but it's still not the same.