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I could never bring myself to care about a Deauville or a ER500..... (sorry to those who do)
No, neither could I. But that's missing the point. If you're gonna commute all year, 120 miles round trip, you need a bike that you DON'T care about to do it on. Something practical, comfy and hopefully cheap to run. And 150bhp is no use at all in traffic. I'd murder you on a 125cc scooter. 🙂 You need something smooth and punchy, that will pull from nothing instantly ) and thrap along at 80mph sipping petrol. If you spend a lot of time in traffic, an upright riding position and slim dimensions are required. Lots of motorway/A-road time? You'll be needing a fairing.
All this talk of sportsbikes is crazy. It's just throwing money down the drain..... 😐
120 miles? Get an original VFR or an old K1000. I would.
how about a fazer 600? Get about 65mpg on the long runs, pulls OK and use ACF50 to keep it OK over winter. Cheap too.