May 9th, 2010, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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If you could have one bike to travel across the US on...
What would it be?
Post up a pic of it too. Just try to keep it from going over 800 pixels wide or high so people with slower connections don't need to wait 10 minutes for the page to load. (EDIT: Cross country: road or offroad...whatever you fancy) Thanks Rock I think if I were to do a cross country tour, I'd ride this: BMW R1200GS
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May 9th, 2010, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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So.... cross country with no roads?
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May 9th, 2010, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Great choice. With that bike not only can you go cross country but you can also go off road.
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May 9th, 2010, 12:29 PM | #4 |
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When I clicked on this thread I also had a R1200gs in mind. I guess it's just a great bike.
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May 9th, 2010, 12:38 PM | #5 |
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I might choose Buell Ulysses, but the BMW is hard to discount.
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May 9th, 2010, 12:41 PM | #6 |
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I'd probably go with the KLR 650, just because..
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May 9th, 2010, 12:58 PM | #7 |
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Suzuki Hayabusa GT. I'd bolt on a turbo of course.
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May 9th, 2010, 01:14 PM | #8 |
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Yamaha FJR1300
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May 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM | #9 |
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May 9th, 2010, 01:18 PM | #10 |
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That would be my #1 non-BMW to choose...
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May 9th, 2010, 01:36 PM | #11 |
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May 9th, 2010, 01:41 PM | #12 |
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There is something about that bike I like a lot, Alex.
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May 9th, 2010, 02:17 PM | #13 |
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Alex, Gorgeous bike. What is the seat height on that bike? I only have a 30" inseam and have problems with the current crop of BMW. Wish I still had my R-50. That went across the US twice with a sidecar.
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May 9th, 2010, 02:21 PM | #14 |
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KLR doesn't really have enough horsepower to make it a nice long range machine. The constant high(ish) RPMs will grate on you after enough time. They also tend to wallow a bit when loaded down with a lot of luggage. The one my brother has is decent, but I wouldn't try to take it from coast to coast, same as I wouldn't try to take my Firebolt coast to coast. BWM and the Goldwing really have the long distance stuff figured out. Some of the Victory Cruisers would be a decent choice if you wanted a cruiser style.
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May 9th, 2010, 02:22 PM | #15 |
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I didn't even think of a sidecar, that would bring in a whole other bunch of options.
http://www.dmcsidecars.com/Sidecars/sidecar.htm |
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May 9th, 2010, 03:51 PM | #16 |
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May 9th, 2010, 04:18 PM | #17 |
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That may just be it.
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May 9th, 2010, 05:05 PM | #18 | |
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May 9th, 2010, 05:52 PM | #19 |
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BMW K1300S easily. I rode one two weeks ago and it's the sickest thing. Effortlessly eats comfortable miles, accelerates like a jet when you twist it and corners like it thinks "RR" is in it's model designation.
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May 9th, 2010, 06:14 PM | #20 |
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Mostly because the large touring bikes just wont work well for someone who is built like a jockey. |
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May 9th, 2010, 06:15 PM | #21 |
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Alex - I'm not sure what the spec is for it. The seat can be put in 2 different positions, and you can also get a different low-style seat from BMW to put in those 2 positions to lower it as much as possible. I have a pretty short inseam myself, but still have the custom seat a bit higher than stock, and keep it in the highest position as well. I can get my toes down on both sides, and that's been more than enough. Having it up that high makes for maximum comfort once underway and also makes me feel more at home when leaning the bike over.
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May 9th, 2010, 06:17 PM | #22 |
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You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get deathray lasers through CA inspection.
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May 9th, 2010, 06:50 PM | #23 |
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No love for the Big K? I would think about selling my kids to get a connie |
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May 9th, 2010, 07:04 PM | #24 |
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Connie14 for me as well, its a freaking beast in a cadillac suit
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May 9th, 2010, 10:55 PM | #25 |
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When I seen the thread title this is the first thing that popped in my mind.
Although I think its just about the ugliest thing on two wheels(No offence to Wing owners.) Look it can even tow a car.
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May 10th, 2010, 06:50 AM | #26 |
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Look, they have machine gear... Isn't that sweet.
I think I would have gone the other way and towed the bike. |
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May 10th, 2010, 07:06 AM | #27 |
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I'm just not a GW fan. Those things are huge. I'd consider touring with a ZX14, but I'm not even sure about the Concours. It does look better than the GW by far...
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May 10th, 2010, 08:05 AM | #29 |
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This is my choice,
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May 10th, 2010, 10:43 AM | #30 |
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My choice, Triumph Sprint ST. I'm a sucker for Triumphs.
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May 10th, 2010, 01:37 PM | #31 |
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Blackbird
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May 10th, 2010, 01:47 PM | #32 | |
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May 10th, 2010, 04:57 PM | #33 |
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The new hona vfr is pretty sweet with its 3 stage trans and 1200 engine.
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May 10th, 2010, 05:54 PM | #34 |
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^^ forgot about the new VFR 1200F. I think that one goes on the list as well.
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May 10th, 2010, 06:30 PM | #35 |
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This is a tough question....mostly because I don't know how any of these bikes suit me.
The upright position sucks for me because it puts a lot of weight and pressure on my lower back and butt....but is easier on the hip flexors and legs. The aggressive SS position on my gixxer alleviates the lower back/butt problem...but fatigues the hell out of my legs. Also, the wind protection is better. For the moment I appear to be a supersport kinda guy....so I'll go with the ZX-14R: I sat on one of these and the seating position is a little more upright than a typical SS....but definitely not as upright as a typical standard. Also...I'm not really a busa fan |
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May 11th, 2010, 11:31 AM | #36 |
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How can nobody have posted this yet???
Second choice would be the R1200GS |
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May 12th, 2010, 03:17 PM | #37 |
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I'd love to toss on a comfy seat and give it an Iron Butt try my the Ninjette. I do have a soft spot for Honda, especially now that they are selling a bike in the States again that I would actually buy. The new Deauville is perfect for chewing up the miles, just needs a top case, tank and seat bags for some seriously long riding. Like Goldilocks said, it's just right.
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May 12th, 2010, 04:26 PM | #38 |
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January 13th, 2011, 07:31 PM | #39 |
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The question comes with a qualifier, which in this case is unspoken - that gasoline remains in plentiful supply. If the condition now changes to one in which gas is in very short supply nationwide, and/or has become extremely expensive, then none of the afore-mentioned bikes would fit the bill. This is not an unlikely scenario either in the not too distant future, and the fact that one is contemplating riding a bike across the continent instead of driving an SUV could be taken to mean that fuel economy is a factor. In such a scenario, without prejudice or favoritism, I would choose the very bike that I currently have - the Ninja 250, the smallest bike that is highway-potent, with its 75+ mpg fuel economy (possibly 80+ mpg with a 15-teeth front sprocket). I wouldn't do it for fun, but if having enough fuel to finish the trip and get to my destination is the prime concern, then the Ninja 250 would be my choice.
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January 13th, 2011, 08:22 PM | #40 |
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