Got my dream bike

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  1. repsol blade 67

    repsol blade 67 Active Member

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    Been wanting an SP for ages but with having the BMW S1000rrs I did not want them both but bit the bullet and bought the SP.
    Done 250 miles since I got it yesterday and its everything I thought it would be, amazing.
     
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  2. Ian E

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    Looks good. Is that DazNorthWest's old bike? - exhaust looks familiar.
     
    #2 Ian E, Aug 7, 2015
  3. repsol blade 67

    repsol blade 67 Active Member

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    I bought it from a dealer in Cumbria, I think it was from the Clitheroe, hope I spelled that right
     
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    Yes that's the one :) Small world :)
     
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    Very nice ! [emoji3]
     
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    That sure is my old bike .. She's a belter :). Custom arrow giving bags of torque .. Nice to see lee at regal sold her.. Enjoy it buddy she's a cracker
     
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  8. repsol blade 67

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    I did 150 miles dry last night and it was flawless.
    Its hard to gauge against my last Fireblade that had a full yoshi, K and N and power commander 5 as its been about 8 months since I sold it.
    I would need to ride them back to back.
    The same with my BMW, I will ride them back to back this year.
    I don't know if its my imagination though but the SP feels better mid range and easier to ride quicker round the tighter corners.
    Maybe cause its just a different bike to me.
    Either way its feckin brilliant.
     
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    Great bike. Look forward to how you think it compares to the BM.
     
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    Lucky guy, a difficult decision as too what one to ride.....choices choices . Enjoy
     
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    Nice one - enjoy the new bike!
     
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    He just needs the number plate to go with it
     
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    Did the sale on eBay fall through g
     
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  14. sinewave

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    Your gut feeling is correct OP, the Blade does indeed possess better midrange grunt than most other litre bikes so does make it an easy bike to go fast on.

    First thing I noticed when I swapped to the ZX10, however once I'd experienced the Banzai top end of the Green Meanie I soon forgot all about midrange stuff! :D
     
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    Yes you won't believe the voicemail he left me about his wife well sold to a chap in Leeds guisley who has a sp
     
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    Great pair of bikes, enjoy
     
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