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Mechanics have just done servicing and MOT on a beemer, and the guy testing it fuuuuuucking hated it. Apparently nothing feels right on them. Also the engine makes them want to do their own thing in the corners he said, which sounded awful.
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What do you really want out of it? Where do you really see yourself spending most of your time?
It's a question I've been pondering a lot lately having gone through a few bikes and wondering what I really need and where my capabilities lie. I remember riding S/E Asia very fondly on 150cc machine ragging it through terrain it wasn't designed for.
No offence to everyone rating a CRF, but outside of @Jung who here has the proper free range terrain to really exploit it. I feel like modern motorbikes have a bit of an identity crisis perpetuated by youtube and the 'feel' for adventure.
I'm all for creature comforts, but weight and simplicity of design really appeals.
Current crop of bikes, the Tenere 700 really appeals for it's capabilities and all around goodness. Still retains some of that old school bike simplicity with improved tech.Older bikes, the Versys 650 is very capable when you dig through forums. Still has character from the motor and does all terrain very well. Easy to repair too.
GS is arguably one of the best bikes ever made, but it's one of those things like modern cars, servicing is a terrifying experience. The ABS servo alone just leaves me cold, random final drive failure just ended it for me; unless you have the cash to support it.
Not sure where I'm going with this, but I'll go back to where I started. What do you really want to do with the bike?
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This came up on the TET gear exchange. May be an option??
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Looking for a new (to me) adventure bike.
Current considerations are :
Honda Crosstourer (VFR1200)
Yamaha Tracer 900
BMW R1200GS
Anything else spring to mind?
Including trade in on my bike, I have around £5000 to play with, but can stretch a little for the right bike.
I am leaning toward the Honda as I know how industrial the engines are, and how shit I am at maintenance schedules.
But BMW does have a "fuck off on a ride across the country" vibe to it.
I'd like a big old screen, heated grips, luggage, etc. but they can all be easily retrofitted
Edit: I am 198cm/ 6'6" tall, so need something roomy.