What bikes have you owned: Marc
POSTED: 12/12/2022
What's your motorcycle journey?
How many motorcycles have you owned?
Every motorcyclist has their own unique story about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Some have had loads of motorcycles, some few, but everyone's story is different. Some riders prefer to keep their rides and build a collection and some sell - and it's pretty safe to say there will always be that one motorcycle you wish you'd never sold. So this series is dedicated to exploring our staff's motorcycle journeys, finding out what they've ridden in the past and what they ride today.
Marc, one of our Sales Advisors here at Laguna Motorcycles in Maidstone has owned a total of 14 motorcycles on his journey with a 15th on its way. Let's take a look at his list! Have you owned any of these rides? Which ones were your favourites?...
The Motorcycles
From Marc's very first ride to his current model...
Bike #1
MZ125
Bike #2
Kawasaki ER5
Bike #3
Kawasaki ZR750S
Bike #4
Honda VFR750
Bike #5
Kawasaki ZZR600
Bike #6
Kawasaki ER6F
Bike #7
Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Bike #8
Honda VFR
Bike #9
Honda Deauville (Blue)
Bike #10
Honda Deauville (Black)
Bike #11
Honda Deauville (Black)
Bike #12
Triumph Bonneville T120 (Ace Cafe Edition)
Bike #13
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC
Bike #14
Triumph Street Triple RS 765
What models stood out for you?
"The two bikes I really got a sense of fulfilment out of were the Honda VFR750 and the Triumph Ace Cafe T120.
The Honda was bulletproof by nature. It's an awesome commuter bike. This really was the bike that was great for all seasons, plus due to the amount of bodywork and fairing, you feel protected from the wind, etc.
The Ace Cafe T120 was brilliant. It was a bike I bought when I finished commuting and could simply purchase a motorcycle I just really liked the look of! I opted for an iconic Bonneville. The engine was phenomenal and the torque was next to genius - it always sounded amazing and the only thing you're perhaps missing is some electronic rider aids, but that's kind of the point of modern classic motorcycles."
Which was your favourite bike and why?
"I would say the two Triumph Motorcycles that I currently own are my all-time favourite motorcycles. The Scrambler 1200 XC offers a fantastic engine that I've continued to enjoy since I owned the bike. It makes me feel like Steve McQueen when I ride it. (Maybe I should be in the movies too!) It sounds great and always reminds me of the motorcycle my father used to ride.
In addition to the Scrambler, I would have to pick the Street Triple RS. What a bike... it's unbelievable. I don't have a bad thing to say about the model. It has a weird ability to make you feel like a better rider and of course it sounds immaculate straight from the factory."
What's next?
With the release of the Triumph Chrome Collection, Marc knew he had to have one - so quickly made his order. The model Marc had his eyes on was the absolutely stunning Thruxton RS. If you haven't seen this mean machine, check it out!
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