Topic: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?

[dirtyjeffer]

Be careful on that XSR900, lots of torque compared to what you're used to.

The real question is, how did I manage to stall a bike with that much torque?

most "sporty" bikes are actually fairly easy to stall...many don't have tons of torque, and the torque they do have is usually fairly high in the RPM range...most sport bikes have short strokes, which allows higher horsepower and RPM capabilities, but reduces torque output...conversely, most cruisers have longer strokes with their Vtwin engines, which is why they offer really nice torque numbers, but red line at like 7000 rpm.

[dkaz]

That makes sense. I found it difficult to feather the throttle all test ride long, but it was still fun.

Here's a video of my test ride of the 2016 Yamaha XSR900 -- aka "A Noob Stalls a 900 Triple"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeOo1zOZC5I

And to continue the shameless plug train, my review of the 2016 Honda CBR 500R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2MF-BI7eDA

[mlin32]

I saw today a R1 at an intersection......drooooolllll.

I know I'm nowhere ready yet, but the R1 looks damn sharp and i know it's quite a good ride too based on what I've read.

[Triple Bob]

I saw today a R1 at an intersection......drooooolllll.

I know I'm nowhere ready yet, but the R1 looks damn sharp and i know it's quite a good ride too based on what I've read.

I sat on one, rev'd it, realised I'd kill myself, got off. 

[whaddaiknow]

Checked out these two earlier today.
FZ-07 and FZ-09 side by side.

I am very afraid that if I take one for a test drive, I will buy it.
M-u-s-t   r-e-s-i-s-t    t-h-e   t-e-m-p-t-a-t-i-o-n

[Fobroader]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

[Triple Bob]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

[Fobroader]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

Can't do it...I would die 

http://www.theonion.com/article/breaking-friend-who-just-got-motorcycle-already-de-29685

[johngenx]

One of my neighbours brought home an FZ-09 this morning.  Noooooooooooooo....

[Triple Bob]

One of my neighbours brought home an FZ-09 this morning.  Noooooooooooooo....

Yay! Let the modding commence!

You'll have to show him my thread... 

[Triple Bob]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

Can't do it...I would die 

http://www.theonion.com/article/breaking-friend-who-just-got-motorcycle-already-de-29685

Ugh... Normally I'd laugh at that, but it's a bit too close to what I saw on HWY 3. 

[Fobroader]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

Can't do it...I would die 

http://www.theonion.com/article/breaking-friend-who-just-got-motorcycle-already-de-29685

Ugh... Normally I'd laugh at that, but it's a bit too close to what I saw on HWY 3. 

  Sorry man....

[Triple Bob]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

Can't do it...I would die 

http://www.theonion.com/article/breaking-friend-who-just-got-motorcycle-already-de-29685

Ugh... Normally I'd laugh at that, but it's a bit too close to what I saw on HWY 3. 

  Sorry man....

No probs.  Haven't even told the girlfriend about that, don't want her to worry.  My friend broke down and told his wife about it a few days ago.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Whatever the hell Triple Bob rolls on....I like that oh so very much!!! 

Do it!  Either are ridiculous fun, but the one on the right has the best engine ever! 

Can't do it...I would die 

http://www.theonion.com/article/breaking-friend-who-just-got-motorcycle-already-de-29685

Basically what my cousin did with his brand new Honda Interceptor, his first bike, the day after it was delivered to his house. Didn't have his license, no insurance, less than a block from his house. Spent a month in a coma.

He survived but he wasn't that bright before the accident, he was even worse after. 

Pretty well anyone who's spent time on a motorcycle knows of something like this. It just goes with the territory. 

[mlin32]

One of my neighbours brought home an FZ-09 this morning.  Noooooooooooooo....

Someone at work has one of these as well.......always nice to look at as I walk into the plant.

[rrocket]

I've been thinking lots about adventure riding/touring the last few weeks and how much I miss it.   For me, this was among the most fun riding I've ever done.  So I'm in the very early phase of possibly looking for an adventure bike.  I used to be the totally hardcore minimalist adventure rider.  I did many with nothing more than a dirtbike with dual sport tires and a backpack/seat pack holding my gear.  Those hardcore days are well behind me now..as well as my 20-something physique I had then.     So I'm looking for something a bit more "grown up", but there really aren't too many bikes that fit the bill.

The BMW GS is nice...but I can't stomach the $15K price.  And even used they are $8k plus with a bazillion miles.  I'm also not fond of the 500+lb weight.  This is relatively light for streetbike...but a tip over on a trail/gravel road is a huge PITA to pick up.  And you WILL fall over.

Since I'm a KTM guy, I'd love to have a 690 and it would be extremely competent off road, it's light, etc.  But it's not very comfy for long highway stints...which is a frequent part of the whole adventure riding thing.  They are supposed to come out with a 390 Adventure...which would be a dream come true!  But they've been talking about it since the 390s came out..so who knows if it will ever be available.  That would be my first choice.  But it (allegedly) won't be shown until the earliest at the EIMCA show..which is November 2016.  So that would mean no adv. riding for this year.

The revised-for-2016 Honda CB500X looks very promising.  There's already tons of aftermarket adventure goodies for it, since it's been on the market a few years. And owners report it's tough as nails and uber reliable (it's a Honda).  The engine isn't going to win any HP battles, but it will cruise at 125km/h all day and deliver in the 3s for fuel consumption and once into more challenging roads/trials, the power is more than adequate.  It comes with ABS too.  And the weight is 430lbs..ready to ride.  Not too shabby.  All this for $7k CDN brand new.

So the question is....do I wait for the KTM?  Hmmmm....

[Triple Bob]

You need one of these...

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/fleet16/ktm-1290-super-duke-gt/mcn-fleet-ktm-super-duke-gt-aka-worlds-first-hooligan-tourer/

 

What about the Africa Twin?

[rrocket]

You need one of these...

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/fleet16/ktm-1290-super-duke-gt/mcn-fleet-ktm-super-duke-gt-aka-worlds-first-hooligan-tourer/

 

What about the Africa Twin?

That KTM is a sport tourer, not an adventure tourer.  But yea..it's pretty wicked!!  That should be your next bike!!

Africa Twin is amazing.  But 1) All allocations are sold out for Canada (allegedly) 2) $15K   So no good. 

If I'm dropping $15K, I'm going to say "Screw adventure touring, give me a Duke 1290R, please!"

[mlin32]

Saw an example of "the other" choice I had.......RC390.

[rrocket]

Saw an example of "the other" choice I had.......RC390.

Yummy....