Just sold the Busa in order to help fund a more comfortable, but exciting sporty sports tourer. I had to be honest with myself, the busa, terrific though it was, was simply just too much bike for me, there was just no way I could do that bike or me any justice really
I want something a little less aggressive, but something sporty enough that I can still get in it and throw into the twisties with confidence. But I also want something I could sit in the saddle for a decent while munching up miles comfortably. I have an old Viffer 750, but its pretty old tech now, so somethin as sweet as this but with a chunk more power and modern suspension and brakes should do the trick. Yeh, I know, the perfect bloody bike for many, and such a bike probably doesn't actually exist, but I happened upon the Ninja 1000 and it pretty much seems to tick all the boxes
Apparently it has a more comfortable, upright seating position (helpful for my aging spine
), but still with enough power on tap. They say it's competent in the twisties (which is mandatory) so I don't get left too far behind by the Gixxers and Blades ...and yet all the while, it seems also that I can ride for hours looking for adventure and whatever comes my way (sorry 
couldn't resist that reference). A "Utilitarian" do you think? versatile across a range of domains, not brilliant in every area, just pretty damn good everywhere. Sounds like I'm describing a Bandit, VFR or for that matter a beemer ( and no I'm not quite ready for such sophistication just yet ...the dressing gown, hush puppies and pipe will have to wait a few more years
), but the reviews on the Ninja seem to suggest that its much better. well for my needs anyway.I looove the look of it too, and been waiting years for comfortable sporty sport tour bike, that could do an occasional long trip. Anyway gang, just wanted to share my thoughts. Would certainly appreciate and happy for any feedback, comments and suggestions.
Keep up the great insights, I look forward to chatting with you all at some point, Cheers
