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Only true when you're talking about the majority of non-metric cruiser riders. This article is proof yet again that motorcyclists don't have the same rights and protections under the law as car drivers / passengers. I always say, if you want to kill someone, run them down on their motorcycle, take the slap on the wrist, and you can literally get away with murder.

I'm pretty new around here, so I don't know you, but I gotta say you're an inspiration. Friggin' awesome to see you doing what you love and not letting your accident keep you down. We ALL get why you're still riding. Very very cool.

That might be some of the best advice given to someone who has a sportbike. Same goes with turns... if you get in too hot, get your ass off the seat and LEAN and look through the turn. It's when you give up that you crash.

THANK YOU for this information. I'm assuming this will work on my 09 Triple... am I wrong?

I know how this guy feels. It does come off as a little impotent to throw a bunch of shit around, but I guess it's better than pulling a pistol and killing everyone. He would have been better off to go off and self medicate for a while... now he's facing multiple lawsuits, and probably time in the looney bin. Aerik, I hear you about the soul eating.

Add me to that list.

If you are liter bike type of rider, you will likely want the 1000. The 650 handles a little better and is much easier to ride, but it doesn't have the liter bike kick or low end torque. The 1000 is a better highway bike, although the 650 will do it just fine- just a little doggy at high speeds. I have a 1 tooth larger front sprocket on mine to give in a little longer legs... makes it feel less frantic and is better at highway speeds and above. Just keep in mind that 65 horsepower is just 65 horsepower. The flat torque curve makes it a very useable 65hp, but it's not going to charge out of corners like a more powerful bike. It's strange how different the two bikes feel (1000 and 650). The weight difference feels quite significant at slow speeds, and fast switchbacks. I like the lighter feel of the 650 better, and find it has enough motor for any riding I do. It's not as sharp a tool for twisties as my Triumph, of course, but it's VERY capable if you are a good rider; feels very planted (although some suspension work really makes it much better- fork brace, cartridge emulators), but takes more effort to turn in than a true sport bike. I have surprised quite a few people with what should have been much faster bikes. I took it to a track day at Beaverrun in PA, and in the beginner class I was constantly being held up in turns by guys on real sport bikes (that couldn't ride, obviously). The problem was, I could easily pass them in the tight areas, and they would blow by me on the straights, so I had to get around them again on each turn. The experience did not shame the bike at all in the handling department. I laid it over hanging off until the pegs were grinding hard, and it was as stable as could be... a lot of fun, too. I really don't think you will go wrong with either DL for what you are looking to do. If you want to sacrifice a little comfort and versatility, the SV is a great bike as well. The DL is a better do-it-all. If I had to give up one of my bikes, it would be the Speed Triple. I love it, but I love the DL more, if that tells you anything.

I love my DL650. If I only could have 1, it would be the one. I know you will think I'm full of it, but I can keep up with most guys on sport bikes on just about any twisty road in Ohio. On the straight sections, not so much. It won't out accelerate anything, but it has just enough motor to be fun, and handles really well. It's also really comfortable. Last weekend I did a couple hundred miles, including 5-10 miles of gravel / dirt roads, and 80mph tight sweepers. It's really the best do-it-all bike I've ever owned.

One Big- Ass Mistake, America

I already do bad things. Will it make me do worse things? I hope so.

Make: Triumph Model: Speed Triple Year: 2009 Mods: none yet Mods to Come: exhaust and tune, bigger rear sprocket

Bike number 1: VStrom 650: practical, reliable, comfortable, do-it-all. Will go most anywhere, gets good mileage, easy to mount luggage on. bike number 2: Speed Triple: not very practical, brings out the best (worst?) in me. Second gear wheelies are fun! 2 total opposites, and I love them both for that very reason.

I'd go with the Honda if I was your size. I've always wanted one of the 600 supersports, but when you're 6'4" tall and 230lbs...

what about this?

I miss my '95. It was a lot of fun.

Chicken strips are the outer part of the tire that doesn't get used if you don't lean your bike over very far... looks like unworn strips on the edges of the tire.

Had the same thing happen on the way home from work about 2 years ago. It was on a turn, I was doing about 55, and a car is coming at me head-on in my lane. I went through someone's front yard and out into a corn field, turned around and chased the guy down. It was a high school kid that pretty f'd up... drunk or high on something. I was so pissed that I knew I would hurt him bad, so I got on the bike and went home. I didn't want to go to jail for putting a minor in the hospital. I should have called the cops, but I was shaken up good and didn't have my cell on me.

I don't doubt it. I followed a group of sport riders in my Buick that obviously had never used the outer half of their tires. They were holding me up in the turns!

I've found that to be the truth. I'll give them the benefit of a doubt... let's go 98%.

Just found the site the other day and started checking it out. I'm in Paris Township, near Newton Falls. My rides are a 650 V-strom, and a Speed Triple, depending on the mood. I'm always up for finding a new twisty road, so PM me if you want to ride some weekend.