What is going to be your next bike? - Page 9

PhiSig1071 · 11-25-2008, 07:35 PM

I got my KTM for $5k, it weighs exactly the same as the DRZ and has 20 more hp. But, it is a lot more maintainence, and a lot more finicky. I fix one issue, take it to the track, and another issue pops up. That having been said I wouldn't trade my KTM for a DRZ.

fnfalman · 11-25-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've never even sat on a BMW so I have no frame of reference. I just know it looks bad ass.

I had a chance to help an acquaintance breaking his in. The HP2 Sport is well balanced unlike most of the other boxer twins and pretty low to the ground. I hate the hump-the-football riding position on sport bikes in general, but I can almost live with the HP2 Sport.

Would I buy one? No. Not while it still have the shaft drive. That flat twin in that state of tune may be down a hair on power, but it has so much torque that you can race on 3rd gear. The handling is superb and so is the fuel injection. But that shaft drive just took the fun out of this bike.

PhiSig1071 · 11-25-2008, 07:45 PM

Was there a lot of shaft torque effect on the bike?

rider76 · 11-25-2008, 07:50 PM

Gonna sell the 1000 in the spring... seriously considering a cruiser.. I have really gotten into the long distance riding...

Mr Lefty · 11-25-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rider76

Gonna sell the 1000 in the spring... seriously considering a cruiser.. I have really gotten into the long distance riding...

have you looked into a sport tourer? or you just done with the sport thing? what long distance stuff have ya done?

rider76 · 11-25-2008, 08:18 PM

I am still kicking around the sport tourer... Still like the sportbikes, love the raw power!!! Its just that all the aches and pains, surgeries and assorted other metal that body now has.... make the riding postion difficult to handle for more that 30 minutes. I love to ride but hate the pain, so looking for something more comfortable.

I rode to the UP of Michigan in October, with two guys I work with at the TSA.. Very nice unpopulated area.... logged about 1900 miles in 5 days.. It was on that trip that I decided the GSXR must go.

ceo012384 · 11-26-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

I got my KTM for $5k, it weighs exactly the same as the DRZ and has 20 more hp. But, it is a lot more maintainence, and a lot more finicky. I fix one issue, take it to the track, and another issue pops up. That having been said I wouldn't trade my KTM for a DRZ.

That's pretty much in line with the info I've heard as well... however my DRZ will be street-only which is why it's the perfect choice for me.

I may putt around on it at a track day if I feel like it but other than that, pure street machine.

PhiSig1071 · 11-26-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

That's pretty much in line with the info I've heard as well... however my DRZ will be street-only which is why it's the perfect choice for me.

I may putt around on it at a track day if I feel like it but other than that, pure street machine.

Ever ride a 'tard on the track? If you haven't I highly recommend trying it at least once. But yeah, they make really good street bikes.

ceo012384 · 11-26-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Ever ride a 'tard on the track? If you haven't I highly recommend trying it at least once. But yeah, they make really good street bikes.

Only once... it was fucking fun

I'm storing my buddy's race tard that we're building up at my garage for the winter and I'll be helping him wrench on it... maybe he'll let me do a race or two on it a weekend

That is, until I grab my own race tard...

Dave · 11-26-2008, 09:19 PM

really diggin the idea of dumping my 450 for an old nekkid goldwing 1100. could solve my daily/cruiser needs for cheap.

11-25-2008, 07:35 PM	#81
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I got my KTM for $5k, it weighs exactly the same as the DRZ and has 20 more hp. But, it is a lot more maintainence, and a lot more finicky. I fix one issue, take it to the track, and another issue pops up. That having been said I wouldn't trade my KTM for a DRZ. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

11-25-2008, 07:45 PM	#83
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Was there a lot of shaft torque effect on the bike? __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

11-26-2008, 09:19 PM	#90
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	really diggin the idea of dumping my 450 for an old nekkid goldwing 1100. could solve my daily/cruiser needs for cheap. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

11-25-2008, 07:50 PM	#84
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Gonna sell the 1000 in the spring... seriously considering a cruiser.. I have really gotten into the long distance riding...

11-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#86
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	I am still kicking around the sport tourer... Still like the sportbikes, love the raw power!!! Its just that all the aches and pains, surgeries and assorted other metal that body now has.... make the riding postion difficult to handle for more that 30 minutes. I love to ride but hate the pain, so looking for something more comfortable. I rode to the UP of Michigan in October, with two guys I work with at the TSA.. Very nice unpopulated area.... logged about 1900 miles in 5 days.. It was on that trip that I decided the GSXR must go.