Ault Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Honda: CB750Suzuki: Bandit 1200Yamaha: 5 Valve R1Ducati: Sport Classic/Desmosedici can't decide BMW: K1200RTriumph: BonnevilleKawasaki: H1 Mach III TripleAprilia: Tuono V4R APRCHarley: XR 750Indian: Scout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I like the way you think Ault. (I have a cb750 and a bandit 1200)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Here's a secret. All Japanese bikes,........Are exactly the same. This might possibly be the dumbest thing you've said to date on this forum….but I'll gladly allow you to have your misinformed opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 This might possibly be the dumbest thing you've said to date on this forum….but I'll gladly allow you to have your misinformed opinion. I am hoping it was sarcasm given that he owns a Ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ault, The Ducati Sportclassic = not one of their best bikes ever. I have spent more in aftermarket parts for my sportclassic to fix all the problems it left the factory with than what I spent on the bike new. Now I will back that up with the statement that I can't imagine ever selling mine. There is certainly a mushy spot in my brain somewhere that wants me to ride that thing every chance I get. With the mods I have done it is now the machine Ducati should have sold in the first place and is both a proper cafe hooligan bike and a very capable corner carving machine. It just take several years and a bunch of parts to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Pretty Vague question. Best at what? Curves in the road & you gotta get to point B as soon as you can:Yamaha- R1MKTM- Super Duke 1290Ducati- SuperleggeraBMW- S1000rrAprilia- RSV4 FactoryHonda- CBR1000rr SPSuzuki- GSXR1000Triumph- Datona 675RHarley- N.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Yamaha- FJ-09KTM- Adventure 1290RDucati- HyperstradaBMW- S 1000 RAprilia- TuonoHonda- VFRSuzuki- SV1000STriumph- Street Triple RHarley- V-RodKawasaki- Ninja 1000/Z1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Remember also that we don't always get to see all the bikes a manufacturer makes. Lots of fun stuff out there. So, care for a VFR800X? A CB400 Super Four? CB1300 Super Four? Or either of those in Bol D'or trim? Or maybe a W800? A ZRX1200? That's just scratching the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't count the following as necessarily the BEST from each respective manufacturer, but they sure scratch an itch for me... BMW: Anything GS for their utility, any R series from the 70s for sheer beauty and several of the K series would make an awesome sport touring bikeTriumph: If they make the Bonneville with ABS next year, I might have to finally bite. I love that bike, including their scrambler model, but I can't see spending nearly 10k for something without ABS - the CB1100 is a better pick for now, as is the Scrambler Ducati if you can get into its weird stylingHonda: I really respect their balance of engineering simplicity, reliability and value. Not always the top styling and certainly not the cutting edge style wise these days with the exception of the great CB1100. They should be ashamed of themselves for lagging in the mid-sized scrambler and ADV trends given what they could do with the CB500 platformHarley: I have to admit that I'd probably totally enjoy a white Road King. Sure, it would be fat, heavy, expensive and a PIA to keep clean but they have amazing lines and can be exceedingly-well equipped for long trips. Still, I'd probably be better off with a BMW GS or K-series tourer for more upright ergos for my neck issuesYamaha: Star Bolt C-Spec. I'll probably catch shit for that one but I think it's underrated especially against the HD Sportster.Moto Guzzi: V7 Stone with a few personalizations. I know, not the best performer and doesn't have ABS but they really nailed the hipster/cafe style while delivering what should be reliable modernity. Fits my body nicely, at least in the showroom. There are so many more, but those are the ones getting my eye at the moment. Still in love with my DL650 though - I can't wait to spend another summer with her. :-) Edited March 28, 2015 by smccrory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 I would trade the Multistrada for a TigerXC. Other than that, I'm pretty well set for bikes.Then why don't you, 800 or 1200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I would trade the Multistrada for a TigerXC. Other than that, I'm pretty well set for bikes.Was talking with a 800 XC rider at MMM in Telico Plains Saturday. The only mods were Heidenau K60 tires,windscreen and LED driving lights. Says its the best bike he's ever owned. Looks pretty bad ass.Sounds sweet. Edited March 30, 2015 by rollnhot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Was talking with a 800 XC rider at MMM in Telico Plains Saturday. The only mods were Heidenau K60 tires,windscreen and LED driving lights. Says its the best bike he's ever owned. Looks pretty bad ass.Sounds sweet.Was his name Vince... shaved head, beard, tattoos, and piercings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 ∆ nope not the same guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.