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Title: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: tjpgi on June 12, 2011, 07:26:27 AM: I am getting the bug to buy another motorcycle. I was considering the 2011 Ninja 1000 but may consider buying a Sport Touring bike instead. If you were buying another Sport Touring bike what would it be? Another Concours ( newer model compared to the one you own), Honda ST, Yamaha FJR or other? Or would you save your money and just buy beer??
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: booger on June 12, 2011, 07:34:58 AM: I have owned: Allstate, Cushman, Zundapp, Vespa, Lambretta, Royal Enfield, NSU, Bultaco, Hodaka, Husqvarna, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Kawasaki, Norton, BSA, Triumph, Suzuki.

Never had a bad brand. All of them were great in their own way. :thumbs:

Sport touring,stick with the C-14
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: sherob on June 12, 2011, 07:54:23 AM: I'd be riding another ST1300 if the dealer hadn't been such an ass ::) They had the only one in stock in town, and were playing MSRP and fees, then wifey pointed to the C14 and asked "What's wrong with that one? I like that one!"... not a damn thing!... so we left and I got a deal on a C14. 8)

I've also had a soft spot for the triples, so a Triumph could possibly sit in my garage too... even toyed with the idea of turning a Busa into a tourer. :o
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Scaffolder on June 12, 2011, 08:05:30 AM: A new C-14 every year would be perfect. I would love to see the new Triumph Trophy come out. Or the new Motus MST looks sweet (the American sport tourer).
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: roadkoan on June 12, 2011, 08:17:09 AM: only reason I'd buy another bike is if I had $20,000 and a need for more off-street riding. then it would be one of these:
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs28/PRE/f/2008/144/0/e/BMW_GS_1200_Adventure_by_mrspockofvulcan.jpg)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Bob on June 12, 2011, 08:38:35 AM: FJR

I like it better than I did the C14! It may be an older design and technology. But I think it being smaller and more nimble IMO is a big thing. And by far better fit and finish over Kawasaki. I expect the flames now from someone who may take offence. But that's the truth. At least for me! And anyone who has ridden with me will tell you that I can keep up OK! 8)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: CigarSki® on June 12, 2011, 08:50:26 AM: Lol! No offense here...
I looked at the FJR when I was looking for an ST bike. It's a great bike, but the higher price and lack of "newness", pushed me in the direction of the C14.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Strawboss on June 12, 2011, 08:55:53 AM: I like what I have, 2001 C10. But if I was independently wealthy, I'd own the new BMW 1600GT. But, I'm not so I don't.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: gtr1000 on June 12, 2011, 08:58:52 AM: Given the $'s, which I don't have, I really fancy the latest Honda http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/sporttourer/# (http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/sporttourer/#)!/vfr1200f/ 8) 8)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Pokey on June 12, 2011, 10:05:40 AM: I sure like that Multistrada, for whatever category its in. ;)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Pfloydgad on June 12, 2011, 10:34:32 AM: Like Strawboss, that 6 cylider BMW looks awfully sweet. I have read quite a few reviews, and it is doing just fine so far. The jury is still out on its rear calipers and drivesaft though, so we will see how it pans out.
Some farkles on a new C14 would do just fine though, I need a little more room, personally.
Ride safe all.
Greg
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 12, 2011, 11:33:38 AM: Quite frankly, none but the C14.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Scaffolder on June 12, 2011, 12:10:32 PM: Eric Buell is looking to market bikes again. I think they are going to compete with Ducati more than any other brands. I saw pricing in the $30,000s though. That was the scary part.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: JetJock on June 12, 2011, 12:31:53 PM: BMW GS and a 5-week trip up the Alaskan Highway and similar destinations.

Make that 8 weeks . . . ;D
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Strawboss on June 12, 2011, 12:42:42 PM: Scaffold, try again on the pricing of the new Buells, up it another $10-15,000 from what I read last week.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Scaffolder on June 12, 2011, 03:11:23 PM: Yeah, I saw $39999 + $4000 for carbon edition, but cheaper bikes to come in the future.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Makz58 on June 12, 2011, 03:12:03 PM: One of each for me if money was no object...maybe the BMW 1600...or the ST1300 or the Triumph...or...or. ;D 8) :P The other day I was fueling up and I heard this sweet real mellow sound and yes maybe a Ducati would fit the bill also.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: George R. Young on June 12, 2011, 03:44:32 PM: Nobody seems to make exactly what I would like.

550 cc, shaft drive, six speeds, 500 lb., sport touring comfort, fairing and riding position.

The Deauville comes close, but pricey and only 5 speeds.

1000 cc is already too much for me, although it does make for relaxed engine speeds.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: gPink on June 12, 2011, 04:39:08 PM: monoshock r100rs airhead bmw
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: justbob on June 12, 2011, 04:42:41 PM: The new 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere looks really interesting, so much so that I ordered one, it should be here in August.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: frogrider on June 12, 2011, 04:54:45 PM: Quote from: justbob on June 12, 2011, 04:42:41 PM
The new 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere looks really interesting, so much so that I ordered one, it should be here in August.

Me likey that bikey!
What an awesome Adventure bike!

(http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/yamaha-super-tenere-xt1200z-0.jpg)

Or this one....

(http://193.105.21.101/image/18046/ducati_multistrada_1200s_touring_1_1680x1258.jpg)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MIST on June 12, 2011, 05:59:05 PM: If money were no object it would either be the K16GT or an RT. But for right now the C14 fits the bill quite nicely.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: JetJock on June 12, 2011, 06:33:49 PM: Quote from: George R. Young on June 12, 2011, 03:44:32 PM
Nobody seems to make exactly what I would like.

550 cc, shaft drive, six speeds, 500 lb., sport touring comfort, fairing and riding position.

The Deauville comes close, but pricey and only 5 speeds.

1000 cc is already too much for me, although it does make for relaxed engine speeds.

Honda made it. The Pacific Coast.

My wife had one. It was definitely a girl's bike. I hated it with a passion.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Raycad on June 12, 2011, 06:58:08 PM: Honda NT700V (Deauville in Europe). A sensible sport tourer for a frugal guy....

Ray
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MiniCog on June 12, 2011, 07:17:40 PM: Quote from: George R. Young on June 12, 2011, 03:44:32 PM
Nobody seems to make exactly what I would like.

550 cc, shaft drive, six speeds, 500 lb., sport touring comfort, fairing and riding position.

The Deauville comes close, but pricey and only 5 speeds.

1000 cc is already too much for me, although it does make for relaxed engine speeds.

Ninja 500 or 650...
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on June 12, 2011, 07:32:19 PM: After the Motus MST V4 is available I will want one! Or at least dream about taking one for a ride.

It has an LS7 derived V4 motor.......... need I say more?

(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/36250947/122_1106_6966_o+MST_motus+.jpg)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MiniCog on June 12, 2011, 07:35:10 PM: NS7 as in out of an NSX? You ricer... ;)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on June 12, 2011, 07:50:58 PM: Quote from: MiniCog on June 12, 2011, 07:35:10 PM
NS7 as in out of an NSX? You ricer... ;)

Nope...... LS7 as in Corvette Z06. The NSX used the C30A or the C32B, but who is counting anyway....... ;)

Just a little backround on the bike: Pratt and Miller (the same guys that work on the C6 race program) have consulted and helped engineer the motor. Those guys know their stuff!
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: timmerz on June 12, 2011, 08:40:25 PM: It has been brought to my attention lately that Suzuki has indeed made the Bandit 1200 into a ST...
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: medicevans on June 12, 2011, 08:51:01 PM: GL1800 with a little (lot) of engine work.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MiniCog on June 12, 2011, 08:52:46 PM: Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on June 12, 2011, 07:50:58 PM
Nope...... LS7 as in Corvette Z06. The NSX used the C30A or the C32B, but who is counting anyway....... ;)

Just a little backround on the bike: Pratt and Miller (the same guys that work on the C6 race program) have consulted and helped engineer the motor. Those guys know their stuff!

Hahaha, I'm kidding! ;D

That's a sweet bike!
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: stevewfl on June 12, 2011, 09:18:48 PM: My other brand sport tourer/adventure bike:

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/20110419-DSC_0076.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/20110501-DSC_0090_1_2_tonemapped.jpg)

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250313_1865752118157_1071635590_2048782_4485923_n.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/20110419-DSC_0061.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/20110419-DSC_0026.jpg)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Strawboss on June 12, 2011, 10:26:46 PM: Other than an aluminum V motor, I'm curious as to what was used in the design of the Motus from an LS7 motor. Thats the first I had heard.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MiniCog on June 13, 2011, 07:06:45 AM: Quote from: Strawboss on June 12, 2011, 10:26:46 PM
Other than an aluminum V motor, I'm curious as to what was used in the design of the Motus from an LS7 motor. Thats the first I had heard.

Supercharger would be cool...
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on June 13, 2011, 07:25:48 AM: Quote from: Strawboss on June 12, 2011, 10:26:46 PM
Other than an aluminum V motor, I'm curious as to what was used in the design of the Motus from an LS7 motor. Thats the first I had heard.

I assume the term "based" was used fairly loosely. But supposedly it is a 1650cc pushrod V4 that uses some GM sourced products.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: JetJock on June 13, 2011, 02:08:57 PM: Stevewfl/wtf:

You need NEW photos. Preferably with attractive females with an aversion to clothing.

We've seen your XR about upteen-dozen times now.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Tom J. on June 13, 2011, 04:17:30 PM: Looking at that Motus bike... looks nice, but hey- you think the C14 puts out a lot of heat??? Wow, that think looks like it'll 'cook your eggs' -knowwhatImean, Vern??
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: roadkoan on June 13, 2011, 04:47:37 PM: Quote from: JetJock on June 12, 2011, 06:33:49 PM
Honda made it. The Pacific Coast.

Wasn't that an 800?
Besides the lines stink. integrated bags!?!? :o
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Son of Pappy on June 13, 2011, 05:10:02 PM: Same brand, but definately a differant model :) Hey Steve, do you have any suitable areas to ride that XR or do you just trailer it around for photo class? Well, it IS a Honda, so I guess your riding to it's potential 8)
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Boonedawg on June 13, 2011, 07:41:02 PM: K1600GT or GTL
Multistrata with ohlin system
MOTUS will be in the stall as soon as arrangements can be made.

Looked at a Ninja 14 today...kicking it around or a Busa....
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: tjpgi on June 14, 2011, 06:45:53 AM: Thanks for the opinions guys. I'll let you know what I decide.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: jayke on June 14, 2011, 09:57:20 AM: I owned a FJR first. Looks like you have a C14 already. If you are replacing the C14, check out the FJR.

My orginal plan was to trade between the C14 and FJR every 3-4 years but frankly they are so close it seemed pointless. I bought a KLR650 as a second bike, complete opposite of the C14 but just as fun.

If you are keeping the C14, buy something totally different as a second bike.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM: Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: JetJock on June 14, 2011, 10:30:42 AM: Quote from: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM
Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.

The GS can be ridden pretty much anyplace/anytime. I see plenty of them on the street and it's not like they're really a dirt bike. I believe the GS is actually their best-selling model (someone is sure to correct me if I'm wrong). I remember that "fact" from someplace or other.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Tom J. on June 14, 2011, 10:46:31 AM: I'm going to whisper this so 'Connie' doesn't hear me (she take's pretty darn good care of me)...I saw that new Beemer (K1600) on Jay Leno's Garage- Nice piece of hardware!!
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 11:35:56 AM: I see plenty of Electra Glides on the street, too, but they aren't sport touring bikes, either.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Son of Pappy on June 14, 2011, 11:38:44 AM: Quote from: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM
Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.
Looks pretty sporty to me ;D
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: CrashKLRtoConnie on June 14, 2011, 12:11:17 PM: V-Storm
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: Uglydog56 on June 14, 2011, 01:21:16 PM: I'm considering a vstrom as the final bike in my stable to facilitate a possible future south america trip.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: MiniCog on June 14, 2011, 06:52:18 PM: Quote from: CrashKLRtoConnie on June 14, 2011, 12:11:17 PM
V-Storm

Excellent. I can't believe I didn't think of that. It's the only bike (Besides the Connie) that my dad has had 2 of.
Title: Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
Post by: not2old on June 17, 2011, 08:01:29 AM: I sat on an f800st yesterday - I would buy that bike. I'd also like to try an nt700v but they don't sell them in Canada and the dealer in Grand Forks ND
won't sell one to a Canadian. I find the Connie a little intimidating at low speeds and would like to try a smaller bike.