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If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« on: July 26, 2016, 02:46:03 AM »
Hi All,
just curious. If I didn't have a Honda motorbike this is what I would have (and if I also had the money).
http://www.benelli-motor.cz/motocykly/benelli-tnt-899
or a Triumph Speed Triple
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2016, 03:20:18 AM »
 I've had a bunch of XS650's (great bike but very different from the smooth fours), a Kawasaki ZRX 1100 (another amazing machine....GOBS of power), and currently have a BMW Airhead and a Tiger Xc in the garage.
 I get the BMW mystique, but I'd also like to try out a newer one that had been better taken care of. And by that, I mean, if mine is this good, what's a really nice one like?

 And the Tiger is just bad ass. I can only imagine what a Speed Triple is like.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2016, 03:49:00 AM »
Funny you ask.  When we moved to States, I knew what bike I would get if I ever start riding again - KLR650.  I was impressed by the fact that they are making it since 87 or so.

And than friend gave me Dorothy and I never looked back, haha.

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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2016, 08:35:26 AM »
I'd ride Indians...  8) Classic or new! Preferably a 1941 Scout though..  ;)
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2016, 08:40:11 AM »
Id love to have a late 90's VFR, but if there were no Hondas....
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2016, 09:11:41 AM »
Another Harley Fat Boy or a BMW K1200GT
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2016, 09:43:23 AM »
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2016, 10:19:56 AM »
DKW 125..i had one vhen i vas 17....last year i got a mz 150 es.(the East variant of the dkw).but the dkw (West) is better and lighter..and steer better..this basis machines is the most simpel and good kvality..
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2016, 10:34:26 AM »
One of each from Japan, Austria and Italy.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2016, 11:36:34 AM »
Either a very old Norton or a new BMW something . . .
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2016, 11:55:57 AM »
Guzzi! Qwerky but I love them. Probably a newer V7 just cause it's has a classic look.

For longer rides probably a BMW F700GS kitted up with plug in suit and gloves.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2016, 04:30:02 PM »
If I could find a decent shop in the area I would probably go back to Triumphs.

My experiences with BMW to date are that the bikes simply demand too much attention in terms of care and maintenance
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2016, 04:41:44 PM »
I like Yamaha's . At the moment my go to bike is my Fj1200, just turn the key and go. A bit of fun I jump on the RD.  When i want a rush my R1 and lastly when i'm feeling all nostalgic ,my xs1b.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2016, 04:49:52 PM »
I'm not and never have been brand loyal. I've had them all in 40 years. My current rides; A 2014 Triumph Trophy SE with 40,000 miles on it. A 2003 Honda Reflex scooter with 30,000, and my reason for being here is my 1981 Honda CB650 Custom with 15,000. My wife has a Kymco 150 scooter to putt around town on. If you get Motorcyclist magazine you will see my 650 on page 19 of the September issue  ;D
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2016, 07:01:03 PM »
Quote from: ken65 on July 26, 2016, 04:41:44 PM
I like Yamaha's . At the moment my go to bike is my Fj1200, just turn the key and go. A bit of fun I jump on the RD.  When i want a rush my R1 and lastly when i'm feeling all nostalgic ,my xs1b.
After seeing Kenny Roberts racing on the track at Loudon on a RD/RZ350 Yamaha I always wanted one. Never happened, other than the 2 crash bikes I had...
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« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2016, 07:22:05 PM »
That rd sure is an amazing little thing. Running spot on at the moment.

If the wheel doesn't come up in 1st and 2nd it needs a top end job.
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« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2016, 07:35:46 PM »
No brand loyalty but I do prefer HOnda.  see my signature for brands owned ???, right now I have HOnda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Triumph...Larry
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« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2016, 07:45:19 PM »
Kawasaki....and already have four. Here's the beast Z1...

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« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2016, 07:53:15 PM »
^^^have two and in the process of acquiring a 3rd
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2016, 07:59:18 PM »
Test rode a suzuki svf650k9 gladius once.  Loved it.  Still can't afford it.

Always had a soft spot for norton, can't afford those either  ;D
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« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2016, 10:12:45 PM »
No doubt about it , those z900's and triples are awesome bikes.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #21 on: July 27, 2016, 03:46:41 AM »
Quote from: BomberMann650 on July 26, 2016, 07:59:18 PM
Test rode a suzuki svf650k9 gladius once.  Loved it.  Still can't afford it.

Always had a soft spot for norton, can't afford those either  ;D
yeah, I have 6 kawasaki triples left, but none run.   
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« Reply #22 on: July 27, 2016, 04:12:34 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 26, 2016, 07:45:19 PM
Kawasaki....and already have four. Here's the beast Z1...



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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2016, 05:14:16 AM »
I ride my XS650 daily. Love that thing. Working on an RD350, and a BMW R60/2 right now. GT750 going on a lift when one of the first two are off of one. I love my Hondas, but I'm not particularly brand loyal. All have their pluses and minuses.

A new bike, I'm eyeing a BMW R Nine-T. See how much coin I have left when we get done buying a new milling center, tooling it up, a few acres and building a new shop this fall.
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Re: If you did not have a Honda, what brand would you buy?
« Reply #24 on: July 27, 2016, 08:47:57 AM »
I am all over the place.

If I were going to buy a big twin, modern or vintage, an Indian Chief without hesitation.

I would love a K2 (or however Kawasaki does it) version of the GPz1100, the one with the frame mount 3/4 fairing.

A vintage R100RS would hit the spot.

I love what Triumph did with the new Thruxton R.

The Royal Enfield Continental GT.

My vintage Brit twin pick would be a Royal Enfield Interceptor followed by a Norton 750 or 850 Commando.

Really i could probably easily name 50 bikes I would love to own given a very large budget.
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