Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: TJ on July 16, 2014, 01:56:46 PM
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I am moving to Tennessee in less than 2 years to retire and if there is a BMW dealer within 50 miles I plan on buying a 1600 GTL. But if Honda ever up's the horse power of the Wing I might get a Wing instead. Also looking at maybe buying a Kawasaki KLX250S if the deal is really good.
Your turn.
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First off, where in TN?
Second, the new BMW/RT or possibly a VFR. By the time I'm done with the C14 the rear shock bugs will be fixed. I want a smaller bike, and definitely don't want to go over the 1400cc mark on the engine.
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Crossville, it is about 80 miles east of Nashville. We bought 42 acres there and fell in love with the area.
I like smaller as well except love the full dressers with all the options and perfect ergonomics for my old back.
Recently sold my Connie and now just ride my Triumph XC, which I love. It fits me very well and has plenty of power and is easy to flick through the curves.
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The Catoosa Wildlife area has some gravel to explore. Crossville is a good base camp for some fun riding.
I test rode a '13 Explorer XC today. Definitely not as refined as the Concours, and it felt a little on the large side to me. I like that it is TPMS ready once you add the sensors. If they would have been close enough on the difference I might have traded the Connie in for it.
My next bike will either be a Café project bike, or an Adventure Touring bike.
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I need something w/ a bit more power than my C14, yet be able to haul the wife in comfort... hmmmmmm.
I'm thinking a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat... ;D
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Thinking there's either a KLR or a Wee Strom in the not too distant future. Opinions? :chugbeer:
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Both are nice bikes. KLR's are a cult bike and priced nice. But the Yamaha Super Tenere now comes with electronic cruise control:)
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The wing - I test drove one and kept looking for sixth gear. Brought it back and never looked back.
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Another ST bike, I really like the new liquid cooled BMW RT, I REALLY like the Triumph, but after the initial release hoopla.........crickets, guess they want to stop selling it here with marketing like that, but the price of the Kawasaki will most likely keep me on a Kawasaki.
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Thinking there's either a KLR or a Wee Strom in the not too distant future. Opinions? :chugbeer:
KLR is way better off-road. WeeStrom better at speeds above 65mph.
I sometimes regret parting with my heavily modified '08 KLR. Wish I could buy a KLR with the Versys engine.
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KTM 1190 ADV-R....
http://www.ktm.com/travel/1190-adventure-r-eu/highlights.html (http://www.ktm.com/travel/1190-adventure-r-eu/highlights.html)
I refuse to ride one until it is time to pull the trigger... I will give it another year and then it's on 8)
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Just added a 2012 new leftover Versys, the yellow one. 8)
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Can Am Spyder RT for two up. Going to keep the Connie for solo.
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My next bike is already bought - just waiting on my buddy to ship it in his household goods.
2012 XR650L, has 700 miles on it. Was afraid they'd quit making it before I got back stateside, so went ahead and grabbed it.
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Just added a 2012 new leftover Versys, the yellow one. 8)
Awesome! You will enjoy it. I have way more $$ in mods on the Versys than I do on the Concours.
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My next bike is already bought - just waiting on my buddy to ship it in his household goods.
2012 XR650L, has 700 miles on it. Was afraid they'd quit making it before I got back stateside, so went ahead and grabbed it.
Saw a new one turned into a Supermoto at the Honda dealer in Chattanooga. Looked interesting. You bringing it over to Europe to enjoy while you finish your tour?
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I believe my next bike doesn't exist yet.
I have no plans to get rid of my current '12 C14 for at least another five years.
So, who knows what will be in production in 2019? :-\
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I am waiting to see what the next Victory Vision will look like. I like the idea of the fixed fairing with electric windshield, and passenger comfort is a must that I just don't see happening on my Connie no matter how much I spend on it!
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I am waiting to see what the next Victory Vision will look like. I like the idea of the fixed fairing with electric windshield, and passenger comfort is a must that I just don't see happening on my Connie no matter how much I spend on it!
What makes you think that Victory will be redesigning the Vision? Looks like Polaris shrinking their Victory lineup while they are expanding their Indian lineup. I agree that the Vision is a better handling cruiser than the handlebar mounted offerings. The Victory prices are creeping up on the HD prices, and the HDs don't depreciate as much as other offerings. The Road Glide is going through or has just completed a redesign. Might be worth a look.
Of course the Voyager won't be parting my garage anytime soon unless the reliability takes a dump as the miles climb.
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Awesome! You will enjoy it. I have way more $$ in mods on the Versys than I do on the Concours.
Forgot how light these are, really forces you to relax on it to avoid abrupt rider input! 8)
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Forgot how light these are, really forces you to relax on it to avoid abrupt rider input! 8)
I went to the Kawasaki ticket to ride event in 2011 thinking I would replace my Ninja 650 with the Ninja 1000. I test rode the 1000, the Concours, the Vaquero, and then I had one ride left so I decided to try the Versys. The bike power wheelied in first gear and put a huge smile on my face. It felt like you could jump curbs and just have a blast on it. I knew from the test ride that I wanted a Concours for touring, but had to buy a Versys the next day. 26,000 miles of smiles on it.
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Had a little mishap with my bike (struck from behind) and there was some question that the bike would be wiped. That got the thought process going of course and so took a look around. Skipped the FJR (viable but not the equal of a C-14 IMO), skipped all the BMW's (not really looking to store German hardware while they redesign it over and over again- though the K1300GT was a really nice ride), skipped the Oldwing again- great motorcycle but it does not really do it for me and then got stuck on a VFR1200. Pretty motorcycle IMO and a good performer. Lighter than a C-14, little more power and overall excellent performance. Tempting.... very tempting! But they have a lot of drivetrain lash and that just cannot be fixed or addressed in any way I know so.... I ended up right back at the C-14 (OK, after a minor detour on a ZX).
But the '08 isn't scrap yet so it is going to get a work- over this fall / winter. So I guess my next bike is.... the same bike.
Brian
I am moving to Tennessee in less than 2 years to retire and if there is a BMW dealer within 50 miles I plan on buying a 1600 GTL. But if Honda ever up's the horse power of the Wing I might get a Wing instead. Also looking at maybe buying a Kawasaki KLX250S if the deal is really good.
Your turn.
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There is an '03 ST 1100 on an auction that I often buy/sell some snowmobiles at coming up on Monday Sept 1. Unable to attend, but if I can get some pics and info from them, I will make a proxy bid. This time of year in northern Mn not many are looking to store a bike until spring.
You never know what can happen.
The V4 smoothness and sound has always been interesting.
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An emerald green 1999 BMW R1100RT. It's all I can afford, but it has the more upright seating position and a lower CG than the '06 C10, and I need both.
Picking it up this evening :-)
Funny how parting is always hard... I rode the Connie the 360 mile trip down to Illinois last night after doing valve clearances, carb balance and oil change this weekend. It's so beautifully smooth right after I do that work that I don't want to let her go. Economics and comfort ultimately get the upper hand, though. She's been good these past 33,000 miles...
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Saw a new one turned into a Supermoto at the Honda dealer in Chattanooga. Looked interesting. You bringing it over to Europe to enjoy while you finish your tour?
Yep! Just left the states this week, should be in Europe by the time I get back from asscrackistan. Should have about a month to try it out on the mountain fire roads before the rain starts.
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Short term - either a Voyager X!! or GL1200. Long term - GL1800.
Mostly 'cuz I need the comfy passenger accomodations.
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Short term - either a Voyager X!! or GL1200. Long term - GL1800.
Don't know where you are located, but there was recently a very low mileage '02 Voyager in Huntsvile, AL craigslist.
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Triumph Trophy! Rode one recently and loved it! Doesn't have the power the Connie has but everything else was great! I've ridden the K1600 and as nice as that was I still liked the feel and look of the Trophy better. But, I still have a lot of miles to put on my Connie so who knows what will be out there when that time comes.
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I'm thinking the Ducati Scrambler might be my next bike. The urban enduro.
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Hoping they are able to build another track here in Calgary then I'll need a track bike.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2015/2015-Yamaha-YZF-R1M.htm (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2015/2015-Yamaha-YZF-R1M.htm) 8)
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I acquired a 2006 SV650N, I have always wanted one. Fun bike to ride......really fun, and lots of aftermarket goodies available. I still really like the Super Tenere, would very likely replace my V-Strom one of these days.
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Another low mileage C10 but not for awhile. I only have 89*** on my 1999 and 56*** on my 2000. Each one is set up a little different than the other. Both are a good ride and know how to work on the C10. At 73+ years old I don't have the reflexes to scrub my knees any more, so anything sportier is a waste for me. Any thing heaver is no fun.
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Will be a time until I'm ready, but, I think my next bike will be smaller/lighter but roadworthy...
Perhaps a 650 Versys.
Ride safe, Ted
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Will be a time until I'm ready, but, I think my next bike will be smaller/lighter but roadworthy...
Perhaps a 650 Versys.
Ride safe, Ted
Great choice, but the 650 V-Strom is even better. ;)