Modern Motorcycle most like a real 80's UJM ?

[Guest]

Triumph Bonneville. FI, ABS & traction control.

[salty_monk]

I rode an S1000R on Sunday - that could qualify as a VERY modern representation of my skunk. The things was brand new so limited to 7500 rpm but still an absolute beast...

[thebrandonbeezy]

I rode an S1000R on Sunday - that could qualify as a VERY modern representation of my skunk. The things was brand new so limited to 7500 rpm but still an absolute beast...

bmw s1000r?

[sharpy]

none, anything after 84 was crap, and only poofters have fairings.

[Buffalo Bill]

I was in love with the 2003 Triumph Thunderbird Sport as I was shopping for a big bike back in 2007. Bought my 82 GS1100G for $900.

[Redman]

Carl,

Ask this guy. Kevin, first post a week ago.
Kevin is about 150 miles east of you (although would involve a ferry to go that way).

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Oct 6 found me buying a brand new 2014 Honda CB1100!
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Picture after last Sundays ride

Custom painted to look more like the 80s version.

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[GS1150Pilot]

That Z900 is pretty sweet. The XSR700 from Yamaha is pretty much a UJM. Its a bit thick looking, and a mite industrial, but it's a performer.

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[Jedz123]

That Z900 is pretty sweet. The XSR700 from Yamaha is pretty much a UJM. Its a bit thick looking, and a mite industrial, but it's a performer.

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If released when they released the Street-Rod I would have bought it...

Pure rubbish to the UJM Purists but there not the ones buying new motorcycles, we are.... Hence it's release to the states, gotta love supply and demand!

I did find love for my XR1200 Sportster after making the mistake and buying my 17 Street-Rod (which could go here too) It's marketed to be a standard bike but it's just a half A$$-ed bike IMHO. Phenomenal motor, good geometry, HORRIBLE ergonomics... If the the XSR700 came out when the XG750A did I would have never bought a Harley and not ended up on a XR1200... So I'm not too mad about it for I LOVE my Sporty... Acts like the XG750A but better and is way more comfy. It's quick but it easily won't get me into too much trouble.


I did think about the XSR900 but issue being is that where I live I don't need a big liter bike. I thought I did in my mid to late 20's (I HAVE THE POWER!!!!) but now as I'm a little older (turning 34 next month) less is more on a motorcycle... The XSR900 is a bit excessive for my needs and 50mph speed zones.



I intend to sell off the FZ6 and replace it with an XSR700... Some-point down the line in the next year or so.

[Guest]

Saw this on the FZ1 forum yesterday "Cycle Center in Huntington, WV just got a super clean 2017 CB1100EX in with 61 miles on it. Msrp is $12,199, they are offering it for sale for $6,499.

I think it will still be a slow sale.

[earlfor]

Saw this on the FZ1 forum yesterday "Cycle Center in Huntington, WV just got a super clean 2017 CB1100EX in with 61 miles on it. Msrp is $12,199, they are offering it for sale for $6,499.

I think it will still be a slow sale.

It's a nice looking snail. LOL

[bwringer]

I'd have to say the closest thing I've ridden to a GS850 + 20 years of development is a Bandit -- Suzuki GSF1250. I immediately felt at home on it.

There are several excellent naked bikes these days (SV650, Yamaha FJ, etc.), but as far as fulfilling the "all-purpose" role of a UJM and not just aping the aesthetic, I'd say a V-Strom is the closest. The DL650, especially -- there are tons of them around, so they're easy to find and cheap, there are TONS of accessories and upgrades available (and most used examples are wearing a nice selection), they're relatively simple, dead reliable, and they're generally owned by adults who take care of them.

The aftermarket support is a key element missing from most modern naked bikes.

[salty_monk]

bmw s1000r?

Yep... This one

Although that's not me.... Has all the toys, clutchless shifting, all sorts of stability control etc. Far too much oomph for the street!

Nardy's aprilia could have come under modern EU UJM as well. Fun bike too

[KEITH KRAUSE]

If bikes don't look like a bug it seems kids don't want to buy them and they are the ones with disposable income prior to their first emasculating relationship with a bike hating woman.

Damn, that's funny. Sad, true, but funny.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Kaw's ZRX 1100/1200 pretty much did it for me. Carbureted, twin shock, liquid cooled, 145+ HP, classic lines, plenty of aftermarket goodies available, comfy, etc. etc. Of course, the Big K decided that such a fine, affordable bike should be discontinued in 2007, and resulted in the things gaining cult $tatus. Pity.

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Great bikes! Probably the best standard ever. I can't understand Kawasaki's thinking either. When I was still in Southern Cal', ZRX's were everywhere. That was the only thing negative about them...everyone had one. So not only did they quit making them, I heard they didn't offer them in green the last year, even though the green outsold the red, blue and silver ones like 4-1 combined. I'm not a businessman, but I could've made smarter decisions than the idiots they hired. Marketing suicide.

[Guest]

The CB1100 has ABS and FI.

This one may qualify as modern classic too...

This would be my choice as well.