I imagine subject may have been discussed previously so forgive me I'm a newbie.
Comparing a $15,600 bike to a $24,000 bike is ludicrous so given that POV do the members of this forum agree with
the reviewers comments on how the Connie handles? "It turns a twisty road into a high effort chore" "Indeed a long set of
switchbacks isn't something you look forward to on the Concours" ??
They actually suggest mounting a smaller rear tire to improve handling? I just put plates on yesterday and weather hasn't been
conducive to riding so I'm wondering what to expect. Please someone talk me down off this cliff...
Wayne
Thanks gentlemen. Brian, the current tires needed replacement so next Wednesday we'll be rolling on Michelin Pilot Road GT 4's. Your advice was music to my ears.
the current tires needed replacement so next Wednesday we'll be rolling on Michelin Pilot Road GT 4's.
Kawasaki really hurts themselves when after 8 years of riders and journalists telling them what a P.O.S. the Bridgestone 021's are, they still use them. DUH!!
Thanks gentlemen. Brian, the current tires needed replacement so next Wednesday we'll be rolling on Michelin Pilot Road GT 4's. Your advice was music to my ears.
I can't figure out why the motorcycle magazine writers are always under estimating the out the door cost of these bikes.Remember there're about 6 grand in options. It's the typical stupid game of mentioning the 'base' price, when basically no dealer ever orders a base model. In fact, most dealers order fully-optioned bikes to maximize their profits. And same with stupid magazines. They get fully decked bikes, and still mention (to keep manufacturers happy) the base price. That's why I never believe anything I see on TV, magazines, etc. All manufacturers picture a fully-loaded model, and still post the base price, only to find out in small print 'shown with optional equipment'. A 'base' BMW is absolute crap. The caps over the speakers and stereo switchgear on base bikes look cheaper than a Hyosung bike. And there's no TPMS, no cruise, no TC, almost no nothing on those bikes. That's why nobody orders them. The Connie and most others only come one way, and that's the way it should be IMO.
A friend of mine bought a BMW 1600 and he didn't pay $24,000 for it. By the time he was out the door it was in the neighbor hood of $32,000.
I can't figure out why the motorcycle magazine writers are always under estimating the out the door cost of these bikes.
They are great bikes but I'll take my Kawasaki 1400 any day.