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Falconihlist · #1 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:42 pm

As we know Aprilia never replaced the Falco, but what would be considered as a modern day equivalent?

#2 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:53 pm

That's the problem - there is no direct equivalent. The closest to my mind would be something from the KTM range. But as I have absolutely no plans to downgrade to anything else, it's not really a problem...!

Falconihlist · #3 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:00 pm

no downgrades allowed

Just wondering as when I finish with this job and get my payout, I may invest in a second bike again.

#4 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:06 pm

If it's a second bike, you're allowed to go for something different.

Supermoto or somesuch - might suit you sir...

Falconihlist · #5 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:09 pm

Already had a Husky SM610, and that was fun! Bloody tedious on the motorway though

#6 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:12 pm

Yes, I can imagine. It all depends on what the second bike's role would be I guess. Is it just to save the mileage on the Falco by doing the boring stuff?

Falconihlist · #7 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:15 pm

No, once I finish this job, I will be aiming to travel no more than 20 miles a day to work. Plan is to work in Camberley if it comes off, or Bordon. I have looked at getting an older duc and maybe having a splurge at radical ducati

or I could be tempted to get a second Falco and go Falcuono on it. (No fairing chops though)

#8 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:23 pm

Ducatis are appealing (I know, I've got one), but they are hellish expensive both to buy and maintain. Perhaps hunt down an unloved Falco and give it some TLC while making something a bit different out of it?

#9 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:36 pm

Roads round Camberley, Bordon and the like.. with the varying weathers and road conditions.. Hmm

Super Tenere

NTV

Or maybe a Raptor..

ReggieGasket · #10 Post by **ReggieGasket** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:15 pm

If i wanted a Falco replacement I'd get a Triumph, no question.

D-Rider · #11 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:23 pm

There are many bikes I'd like to have alongside the Falco but I really can't think of anything I'd have in exchange for the Falco.

I'm in big trouble if I wear the thing out.

Falconihlist · #12 Post by **Falconihlist** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:36 pm

It has to be as well as the Falco. I agree with you Andy, I have had too many close calls with work trying to send me away and having to sell the Falco, but I am now in a position to start looking at what would be considered and equivalent to add to the stable.

blinkey501 · #13 Post by **blinkey501** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:14 pm

I have posted before about a Benelli tornado tre, they are bloody marvelous

, i also like the triumph street triple.
I have never ridden either but i would imagine the triumph to be most fun and obviously the most comfortable.
Oh yes for v twin fun a gen 2 tuono

Sleepyboy · #14 Post by **Sleepyboy** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:14 pm

The only new bikes that would interest me now are:

Triumph Sprint ST1050
Ducati Multistrada 1200
Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport

But none really hit the spot properly and all are £10k +

Gio · #15 Post by **Gio** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:21 am

Been looking at an X11 (or whatever they're called (the unfaired blackbird?))

Rather like the look of the Duc multistrada, its downright ugly, but grabs the attention when lined up with (beautiful) bikes

Maybe even get another GS1200, I really miss that bike.