Appearance vs. performance

[cyrus buelton]

Performance, then form...but the form has to be there at least a little. I did buy a Multi though. 

You should go ride a GS. You'll probably be surprised..I was. I thought it would be a pig, but figured what the hell. You also don't have to be 6'-3" to ride them...they have low seat options. I'm 5'-8" and do fine.

I like Tigers too, but I just can't get behind a V-Strom...gotta have some form.    The GS may not be the prettiest, but it does look purposeful and tough.

BMW GS1200?

[Triple J]

BMW GS1200?

Ya...I rode the F800GS, then the R1200GS. No way I'd get an 800 after riding the 1200. Keep in mind...I'm maybe 90% on the road...and the other 10% on dirt roads...nothing too hairy. I just like to explore dirt roads on occasion, and the GS is good for that...forgiving of a drop. My Multi did well on dirt roads, but I was terrified of dropping it and all the damage that would occur.

You can get used 1200GSs pretty cheap.

[cyrus buelton]

You can get used 1200GSs pretty cheap.

How much is "cheap"?!?!

[mitt]

You can get used 1200GSs pretty cheap.

Relatively speaking of course.  Most used 1200GS are still 8k or more.  The 1200gs's didn't come out until 2005 I think.  

A local rider bought a NEW tiger last fall for less than 9k OTD.

mitt

[cyrus buelton]

Relatively speaking of course.  Most used 1200GS are still 8k or more.  The 1200gs's didn't come out until 2005 I think.  

A local rider bought a NEW tiger last fall for less than 9k OTD.

mitt

That's kind of what I was inquiring about.


I would like to keep my cost <8,000$

[Triple J]

How much is "cheap"?!?!

Like mitt said...I guess cheap is relative.

I paid $9K for my '05 with less than 17,000 miles on it. It also has Vario panniers (best panniers ever), ABS, a custom lowered seat, & heated grips. A new one would run about $17-18K out the door.

[Triple J]

A local rider bought a NEW tiger last fall for less than 9k OTD.

That's a great deal. Bikes seem to cost a bit more here than in other parts of the country (as does a lot of things  ).

[mitt]

That's a great deal. Bikes seem to cost a bit more here than in other parts of the country (as does a lot of things  ).

Yea, I was amazed.  He said Triumph was having some killer deals pushing bikes late last year 

mitt

[Goat_Herder]

Performance first. Looks second.



Nothing worse than a hot girl who's a bad lay.

Is an ugly girl, who is a dynamite in bed, any better?  I guess it's ok, as long as you keep her in the house and nobody knows about her.   

[Popeye the Sailor]

Is an ugly girl, who is a dynamite in bed, any better?  I guess it's ok, as long as you keep her in the house and nobody knows about her.   

You wouldn't worry about anyone stealing her.

[mitt]

Is an ugly girl, who is a dynamite in bed, any better?   

Yes by a long way 

mitt

[Cicero]

whichever sets your soul alight more.

[Howie]

never make a pretty woman your wife-ugly women

[GAAN]

just to be enigmatic

this has nothing to do with Motorcycles

or

Women

[Popeye the Sailor]

just to be enigmatic

this has nothing to do with Motorcycles

or

Women

Jesus, all that leaves is scotch and bacon.