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07-04-15, 05:41 PM | #1 |
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One bike to do everything?
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In case anyone's interested, have got it down to a select handful to test ride: BMW (ESA): K1300S / R1200RS / R1200RT Yamaha (electronic suspension adjustment): FJR 1300AS / 1300AE Aprillia (aDD Active Suspension): Caponord 1200 Travel Pack / 1200 Rally Ducati (Ducati Skyhook Suspension): Multistrada 1200 S / 1200 S D|Air If anyone has any particular opinions on these, feel free to share ================================================== ======= TL: DR; Can you recommend a bike that will do the jobs of both a sportsbike, and also good for long distance touring. Specifically when it comes to suspension/handling. So, I've currently got two bikes: the SV (K6S) and an old Ninja (ZX-6R: F1). My long term goal in life (for biking anyway) was to aim for having three bikes:
So, I'm now looking at selling both, and swapping them for a bike that will do the job of all of them. My main key area is something that's got good suspension for being able to handle well when you're in the mood to, but you can also ride for all day. So far, the best I've managed to find that will do the job (and by that I mostly mean have the suspension capable of doing everything) are BMWs with the adjustable electronic suspension, alongside the various modes (Comfort, Normal, and Sport) that also tweak the ECU side of things. Problem is, I can't find one I actually like, they're all either city bikes that don't have the tech, or MAHOOOOSIVE tourers that drown me, nothing quite fits the middle ground. Some of the K1200s were manageable, but the new K-series bikes (like the K1600) feel just too big for me. Any good recommendations for bikes that will do everything?
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07-04-15, 05:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: One bike to do everything?
I've been eyeing up the MT-09 Tracer recently, plenty of horsepower with the modern equipment you'd want whilst also being a decent touring platform.
I'm getting a bit tired of clip-ons, I wouldn't mind a taller bike, but I'm not at a point where I'd want to make a compromise to get those things. The Tracer is basically an MT-09, there doesn't seem to be that much of a trade-off. |
07-04-15, 05:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: One bike to do everything?
Someone's going to say VFR.
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07-04-15, 05:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: One bike to do everything?
I had a go on the tracer, and I am likely to get one to replace the Street R and V Strom. Fast enough to get into silly speeds and handled very well in the corners with me on.
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Re: One bike to do everything?
I love my K1200GT. At 250Kg it's not light. I have been astonished at how good it is as an all rounder, I would not have believed a beast this big could corner so well. Gravel tracks and mud slow you down and you have to be smooth with planning in to corners. With 152bhp they can get a wiggle on when you need to as well. This weekend in Wales we did over 900 miles 2 up with everything from mud / gravel tracks to motorway and only got overtaken by one bike. Do yourself a favour and try one.
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Re: One bike to do everything?
You just did
How about a Fazer thou,preferably one of the old ones without the sticky throttle?
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07-04-15, 06:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: One bike to do everything?
The new Suzuki GSX-S1000.
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07-04-15, 06:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: One bike to do everything?
I had the 2012 CBR600F which I would have kept had I not started to go track day'ing again. The CBR650F would be my choice if you are not after something like a tourer or adventure bike. I put a PC5 on mine and was 91hp at the rear wheel, plenty for summer days
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07-04-15, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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I'm quite tempted by the Tracer. It's a little ugly but it seems to tick all the boxes above.
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Or a R1200RT no pipe or slippers required!
All day comfort + loads of use-able power and a still a twin (of sorts)
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