As with a few of my mid-aged friends, we seem to often think some of our toys were better in our youth. In my 20’s, I had several Kawasaki GPZ990’s, loved them, toured Europe, New Zealand, lots of 2-up with my girlfriend (and now Mrs A). I loved them. I do have a liking of slightly retro stuff (hence riding my Dekerf 26er from 1990’s mostly!).
Now riding a 2002 Speed Triple 955i which is brilliant. Do a fair number of 400miles in 1 day trips, touring, day blasts.
However, I have an urge to get another GPZ9 despite their ridiculous prices. In my mind, they’re better than my Speedy. However, my head says it’ll be less comfy, poorer brakes/suspension/handling etc.
Anyone else gone back to an old favourite and loved or regretted it?
Is nostalgia blinded by rose tinted specs?