u/Biker-Broski-97

You feel it too, don’t you? You’re likely a functional adult. You go to work/school, you pay your bills, you show up for your family and friends. As you get older, the responsibilities of life pile on, and you’re likely someone who handles them gracefully. But late at night as you go to bed, something itches at the back of your mind. This isn’t your life. You’re playing pretend. This isn’t you. You ignore it, of course. You’re on a course. You’ve got a life to live, but the funny thing about that feeling is, it never really goes away, does it? You push it away, you pretend it never appeared, you tell yourself it’s silly, but it only festers the longer you neglect it.

Hi, I’m Anthony. 29. Live in California. I’m an engineer by day who works for a company you’ve probably heard of. Outside of work, I’m a bit of a fitness nut(pics in profile if you’re into that), I like to cook, hike, and ride motorcycles.

I’ve lived an interesting life. I was born heavily religious. To say that the environment I grew up in was restrictive is an understatement. I learned the rules of the game early, I got the degree, I made friends, I dated, I got a job, all the stuff. But I never really stopped to ask myself if the path I was on was what I was really looking for.

After a rough breakup in my early twenties, I took a step back and started over. New space, new social life, new city. I rejected the identity I was born into, quite violently in fact. I started long distance running, I raised kittens at some point, did some traveling, and picked up a motorcycle. I often feel like I’m doing discovery work that has been very heavily delayed as a good Christian boy. It’s not comfortable, it’s downright depressing at times, but at least I’m not lying to myself anymore.

I’m still looking, and hope to find myself someday. Until then, what’s your story? Why are you still reading this existential rant? What life are you running away from? And most importantly, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

You feel it too, don’t you? You’re likely a functional adult. You go to work/school, you pay your bills, you show up for your family and friends. As you get older, the responsibilities of life pile on, and you’re likely someone who handles them gracefully. But late at night as you go to bed, something itches at the back of your mind. This isn’t your life. You’re playing pretend. This isn’t you. You ignore it, of course. You’re on a course. You’ve got a life to live, but the funny thing about that feeling is, it never really goes away, does it? You push it away, you pretend it never appeared, you tell yourself it’s silly, but it only festers the longer you neglect it.

Hi, I’m Anthony. 29. Live in California. I’m an engineer by day who works for a company you’ve probably heard of. Outside of work, I’m a bit of a fitness nut(pics in profile if you’re into that), I like to cook, hike, and ride motorcycles.

I’ve lived an interesting life. I was born heavily religious. To say that the environment I grew up in was restrictive is an understatement. I learned the rules of the game early, I got the degree, I made friends, I dated, I got a job, all the stuff. But I never really stopped to ask myself if the path I was on was what I was really looking for.

After a rough breakup in my early twenties, I took a step back and started over. New space, new social life, new city. I rejected the identity I was born into, quite violently in fact. I started long distance running, I raised kittens at some point, did some traveling, and picked up a motorcycle. I often feel like I’m doing discovery work that has been very heavily delayed as a good Christian boy. It’s not comfortable, it’s downright depressing at times, but at least I’m not lying to myself anymore.

I’m still looking, and hope to find myself someday. Until then, what’s your story? Why are you still reading this existential rant? What life are you running away from? And most importantly, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Hey all! Back with another question. I’ve got a Triumph Street Triple 765RS as my current do-it-all bike. I love it. It does everything I want and then some. My only real complaint is the lack of wind protection on highways, but that’s a pretty minor, and expected gripe.

When I got the 765RS, I got it instead of the ZX-6R after owning a few bikes before. It’s the better street bike in comparison, and I don’t do track now.

That said, the child in me still wants something with fairings. A proper screaming supersport. The R6 was my dream bike growing up.

The R6 is no longer produced and they’re stupidly overpriced used, so the next option seems to be the 6R. But it’s weird because there’s too much overlap with my 765RS. Similar power profile, just hidden in the top end where I can’t even access it before going to jail.

The ZX-4RR is also very compelling due to me being able to wring it out on the street and it still being somewhat sporty, but given it’s only got 76HP after flash, I worry I’ll feel like it doesn’t pull at all in comparison to the 765RS.

So then I get to “screw it, time for a ZX-10R or S1000RR”.

Other bikes I’ve considered are the Ninja 1100SX(feels too…dad bike, and I’m not at that stage), and the Z900RS(objectively gorgeous, but it’s a sporty naked which I already have.)

Any suggestions? I’ve thought myself into a corner here.

Hi Reddit. I’ve currently got a 2025 Triumph Street Triple RS. Love it. In many ways, it’s the perfect street bike. Scratches the squid urges while being perfectly street friendly. It leaves a bit to be desired in regards to wind protection, but it’s a naked. That’s expected.

I’d like to get me something else to complement this bike. I’m looking for something that can eat miles without my back aching 3 hours in. Given I already have a high revving engine(yes I know it’s no i4), I’d be curious about the opposite end of the spectrum. Something deep and thumpy.

Not interested in Harleys. I’m also in my twenties so while a dad-like bike like the Ninja 1100SX hits all the boxes on paper, I sit on it and it feels…too big.

Any suggestions?