Author Topic: suggestions for new bike (Read 1818 times)

tramp · « **on:** January 19, 2008, 06:17:17 AM »

will be retiring next month and thinking about a new bike for a retirement gift
no crotch rockets
want footpegs below rider
no faring
basicly i want a brand new 750sohc, buy i know that won't happen
my bike runs fine ,but i want to travel on long trips and parts for a thirty year old bike are getting hard to find
plus with my wife on the back i worry about old age of the bike
so any suggestions ?

736cc · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2008, 06:44:26 AM »

No fairing? I guess that disqualifies my fav choice, the FJ1300 which has to be the best all-around ride today.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2008, 09:38:27 AM »

I've been really tempted by one of these lately (Kawasaki Versys), its a 650, which is enough for me, and it looks pretty comfy, also it right around or under $7000.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:12:17 AM »

Wait for the CB1100F in 2009.

736cc · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2008, 11:02:06 AM »

ekim98 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2008, 11:09:55 AM »

Try to import one of the new cb750 k's that are suppose to be out over there in europe. But for two up touring I'd go for something a little bit bigger IMO, 900/1000 cc's min.

That 1100f is really shape but it's a solo bike and does have a small fairing. They won't make it/ sell it in the U.S. but the proto-type cb1100r is what I'd like or even the cb1300.

tramp · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:46:54 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on January 19, 2008, 10:12:17 AM

Wait for the CB1100F in 2009.

i heard it's coming
thats not a bod looking bike
thought too about the 1200r from harley
but i don't know if i want to get into that harley thing

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:07:24 PM »

BMW. I would if I had the means. Or a guzzi.

jdigga · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:23:14 PM »

I concur, Goat. Guzzi Griso would be it for me. Or a K1200S if I went Bavarian.

aptech77 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:28:22 PM »

I love my S3 just ask MK....

aptech77 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:32:16 PM »

What about a new ....

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:48:06 PM »

Both very fine examples!

Still wish they made a MotoGuz Eldorado with modern tech!

736cc · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:52:36 PM »

YOSHIMURA KATANA SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2008, 08:28:26 PM »

Here's your modern-tech Eldo;
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_modelli/californiavint/specifiche.asp?modello=californiavint&%20pagina=spec

I'd also recommend the Breva 750

Slightly used Kawasaki W650 is a terrific bike

Used Beemer from the 1980s. Plenty of low mileage examples (i don't like BMW past '95 or so).

hopterfixer · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2008, 09:33:11 PM »

I like the Breva 750, the shaft drive does it for me. I have been eyeing the Versys too. The simplicity and torque of a twin appeal to me.

tramp · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2008, 05:07:34 AM »

thought hard about the new triumphs but there is only one dealer in detroit area
wondering about parts
i live about 50 miles from the dealer

tramp · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2008, 05:08:20 AM »

what the hell is a breva?
just went to the triumph site
the speedster and the thruxton are good looking bikes
any feedback on those?

hopterfixer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:02:29 AM »

Quote from: tramp on January 20, 2008, 05:08:20 AM

what the hell is a breva?
just went to the triumph site
the speedster and the thruxton are good looking bikes
any feedback on those?

This is a Breva 750. They also make an 1100 and 1200 Sport
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_modelli/breva750/specifiche.asp?modello=breva750&%20pagina=spec

tramp · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2008, 04:51:44 PM »

i saw those
they are motoguzzi
not bad looking bikes

ekim98 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2008, 06:34:21 PM »

If your thinking Breva you better think 1100 or bigger for good two up touring, and for that kind of money you can probably do better than MotoGuzzi, IMO. I'm not crazy about the looksand it looks top heavy and the cylinders look like they would get in the way!!!

736cc · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2008, 08:38:43 PM »

I know Guzzi owners luv their bikes but like a BMW, they feel really bizarre in every possible way compared tp a Jap inline 4. The torque reaction from blipping the throttle, strange controls, different ergos. And shifting and clutch feel not snick-snick.

DammitDan · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2008, 11:54:18 PM »

My brother in law has a 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador police model...

Says it's the most comfortable cruising bike he's ever owned. Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman both have a few, and they seem to enjoy them enough

And sure a Guzzi's handling takes some getting used to, but what bike's handling DOESN'T take getting used to?

tramp · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2008, 06:05:10 AM »

just went to the guzzi site
went to the only dealer in 150 miles on line
he just closed down his shop
its looking like a race for the triumph speedster and the 1200r sporter
don't know if i can wait for the new 1100 honda in 2009

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:14:36 AM »

Call and to see if he has any "specials"! Get Lucky!

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