Blade? Done. Next?

After turndown to own my aimed RSV4 and/or Panigale 899, I bought a MPV.  Hard decision i recalled as letting personal interest and prioritized others.  At least my wife and kids plus our siblings would enjoy it and we could do long east-south travel in comfort.

Happily and sadly work still in Sabak Bernam and yes Blade still served me okay.  It is now over 43K KM and I know top overhaul is due.  I have changed its rectifier (yes, it gone kaput at 42K KM), battery and sprocket set.  Blade now cruising at 9-9.5K rpm with 130-135kmh as I using smaller 140 tyre profile.  I know that I need a new bike and put Blade to its rest but not RIP.

Given consideration to my existing work location, I need a bigger bike which could do 160-170kmh constantly. So, a faired or a windshield upgradable naked bike that can covers more than 300km with one fill and perhaps using only two bottle of EO is a choice.  Factor out money issue, I believe an ER-6F will do the job effectively.  If want to save money, buy a Blade 650R. But then, it more or less the same with Blade 250R except its power.  I also thought of CB500X but given its price and its capacity, Kawasaki is much more viable choice. 

Anything besides ER-6F? A Yamaha yet to be launched parallel twin MT-07 is also a good choice but need to install a touring windshield.  That bike receives commendable reviews and like I said before, it is a truly ER6 killer.  A Benelli TnT 600? Nope thanks coz it does not have low end torque and drink more EO. 

Honda CBR650F/FA is yet to be launched here but some reviews said it is just normal performing 4-inline bike and being a Honda is surely cost more than others.  Hope Honda price it wisely and not too ambitious as i am quite keen with its design.

Kawasaki Z1000 then? This mean machine cost RM80K on the road. I have tested its position and found it really at home.  Feels like i sit inside the bike but I think it is a no no for daily heavy mileage use. 

Well, this is really something.  MT09. A bad ass 3 cylinder  motard bike with crossplane technology based engine.  I have looked at it personally. Read too many reviews.  Tempting me to get one at RM57K on the road.  This is a CBU unit sold at a price of CKD (as what being informed to me by sales rep). If I know that I will be transferred somewhere in Klang Valley, I will consider MT09 very very carefully. Perhaps I could own the very first serial numbered MT09 in Malaysia.

Now, are we ready to upgrade? (and wheelie too?)