I think it may be time....

[NKL]

I mentioned the Versys in post 8

[Sin_Tiger]

  you did,  did I mention my memory is not so good   

Considered a Bonnie since Ssvey opened up the field,  although heavy it's low, will go all day loaded up and it's just so much fun you can't help giggling like a school girl on every ride.

[Marc]

Considered a Bonnie since Ssvey opened up the field,  although heavy it's low, will go all day loaded up and it's just so much fun you can't help giggling like a school girl on every ride.

my missus rides the Bonnie SE.  She weights 114lbs and handles the Bonnie like a bicycle! With the low gravity (and 17'' wheels) very easy to put in the garage 

[iansoady]

Maybe in a few years when I get even more decrepit and the choice is between that and an Enfield!

[Sin_Tiger]

I'm not decrepit yet either  the new Bonnies have a fair bit of poke you know,  Enfeild  well fun in it's own way.

[iansoady]

Do you think I could pretend this is a Tiger if I paint stripes on the tank?

[Montydog]

Looks well as it is IMHO

[Advwannabe]

Has anyone mentioned a Transalp? Pretty capable machine and even lighter that the Weestrom ( I think).

If the 'Strom works for you it won't matter if it has stripes. Taken one for a decent spin yet?

[Montydog]

Have you thought about the Kawasaki Versys there's a cracking 2007 model with 6500 miles on the clock for I think £2700 on UKGser, looks well looked after and they have a fab write up??

[Sin_Tiger]

Have you thought about the Kawasaki Versys there's a cracking 2007 model with 6500 miles on the clock for I think £2700 on UKGser, looks well looked after and they have a fab write up??

Hello NKL it's not just me

[Marc]

Hello NKL it's not just me

[iansoady]

Has anyone mentioned a Transalp? Pretty capable machine and even lighter that the Weestrom ( I think).

If the 'Strom works for you it won't matter if it has stripes. Taken one for a decent spin yet?

Having taken the black one in the pic for a shortish run (10 miles or so) I liked it and have gone for it. It is like a smaller Tiger in many ways so think it is the right buy - especially at just under £2,200 with a new front tyre thrown in, and coming with full Givi luggage (if a bit tired looking).

Good points: lower, lighter, nice planted handling, nice sound.

Less good: slightly cramped knee position (to be rectified with DL1000 seat and probably Buell pegs), a bit snatchy just off idle (oh for a Tuneboy equivalent) and - of course - not a Triumph triple.......