Good luck with that.
I am thinking a 3rd gen C14 is probably in the works for 2014.
I thought the BMW was a "Bus" too until I bought mine. Don't underestimate it. On the road it does not ride like a bus at all.
You left out your picture from the front where the size difference is most obvious. :-) (Yes, I lurk on the K1600 forum, too. Sorry, to rat you out ;-) ).
The last thing us grown ups need is a shorter bike. I don't mind adjustable, but definitely not shorter.
Hi! Max, is it possible to send me a copy of the survey, via e-mail? I'm very interested to this subject. Thanks.
You left out your picture from the front where the size difference is most obvious. :-) (Yes, I lurk on the K1600 forum, too. Sorry, to rat you out ;-) ).
I will attempt to ignore the insult part.
At least give me credit, I admitted it looks like a bus to me too.
Yes, you did do that. :-)
IMO, there is negligible difference in slow-speed maneuvering and normal riding. Can't say anything about high-speed as I haven't had a chance to do that on either of them. To me, the difference is just a visual one.
They did a fantastic job on the look/style of the C14, even after all these years, it still looks just as vigorous, modern, and impressive as ever. Personally, I think they need to retain as much of the same look as possible when adding stuff additional "stuff".
I will attempt to ignore the insult part.
I seriously doubt them redesigning the frame slightly to enable the option of a lower seat is going to hurt any "grown ups", regardless of their leg lengths. Choice is good. And even if the seat were lower, standard, then it is no big deal to get a taller seat. Getting a LOWER seat *is* a big deal, because you can only go so low before there is simply no padding left. That said, I think an adjustable seat, that can also go at least 2" lower than what the C14 comes now and can go at least 1" higher than what the C14 now comes with, would be a great thing.
Boo hoo,
There are quite a few bikes that are lower. I chose the Connie for the seat height and added more.