Been looking at a middle-weight for a while now, the GTR, however good it is as an all rounder is a bit of a beast in urban / slow M'ay traffic.
Have me old GSX750F which was used regularly as a commuter, a tad small for me tho' and getting unreliable.
So, test rides, here we go! :biker3:
Versys 650, love the agility and nimbleness, bars OK but not brilliant - buzzy on the pegs, on both occurrences I have ridden......hmmmmm
Tracer 900 - my, what a tool!, good position, cracking engine, jus a bit too close to the GTR in wanting to go, don't think I'd get much in m.p.g. commuting on that! Great fun tho! :scooter:
Honda NC750X, again does what is says on the can - a commuter - DCT, yep, quite nice for urban work, but OMG BORING! In sport mode a tad better but.......... :sleep1:
VStrom 650............talking boring......just can't get to like it......like the K1600, a tad soul-less.
Tiger 800, again, great bike, been there before, pins and needles in the throttle hand, same as the Explorer and VFR800 I had - think that's CTS in my arm....do I have surgery? :death:
So, called up local BMW Motorrad, asked what they have in used commuter stylee, advised that F700GS, ex-dem fully loaded, up for sale!
Test rode, enjoyed, SWMBO liked the back (with comfort seat added, standard is a plank with some vinyl fitted!) good reviews and m.p.g., low depreciation, and longer service intervals than the Versys and cheaper too!
So deposit paid, just waiting for prep and collection! :clap: Where can I get this thing called "patience"?
The extreme "dark side" not for me, tried, impressive, but characterless, so have I entered the "TWILIGHT ZONE"?
Sounds like it to me buddy....good luck with your lightweight :oops: sorry your twilight BMW :biker3:
Quote from: snowr0 on July 01, 2016, 03:04:56 PM
Been looking at a middle-weight for a while now, the GTR, however good it is as an all rounder is a bit of a beast in urban / slow M'ay traffic.
Have me old GSX750F which was used regularly as a commuter, a tad small for me tho' and getting unreliable.
So, test rides, here we go! :biker3:
Versys 650, love the agility and nimbleness, bars OK but not brilliant - buzzy on the pegs, on both occurrences I have ridden......hmmmmm
Tracer 900 - my, what a tool!, good position, cracking engine, jus a bit too close to the GTR in wanting to go, don't think I'd get much in m.p.g. commuting on that! Great fun tho! :scooter:
Honda NC750X, again does what is says on the can - a commuter - DCT, yep, quite nice for urban work, but OMG BORING! In sport mode a tad better but.......... :sleep1:
VStrom 650............talking boring......just can't get to like it......like the K1600, a tad soul-less.
Tiger 800, again, great bike, been there before, pins and needles in the throttle hand, same as the Explorer and VFR800 I had - think that's CTS in my arm....do I have surgery? :death:
So, called up local BMW Motorrad, asked what they have in used commuter stylee, advised that F700GS, ex-dem fully loaded, up for sale!
Test rode, enjoyed, SWMBO liked the back (with comfort seat added, standard is a plank with some vinyl fitted!) good reviews and m.p.g., low depreciation, and longer service intervals than the Versys and cheaper too!
So deposit paid, just waiting for prep and collection! :clap: Where can I get this thing called "patience"?
The extreme "dark side" not for me, tried, impressive, but characterless, so have I entered the "TWILIGHT ZONE"?
No, you have entered the Dark Side :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on July 01, 2016, 06:37:49 PM
No, you have entered the Dark Side :mfr_lol:
Transition has happened, I'm 50% in the dark side!
Took possession of the F700GS tonight, and I must say, really quite pleasant!
Need to plan a grand day out in the Welsh borders, just 4 night shifts to get through first! :undecided:
16 Litre tank 😨?
Shame you didn't try the Versys 1000. Very different to the 650. In a good way
Quote from: Birdpilot on July 06, 2016, 10:39:12 PM
16 Litre tank 😨?
Indeed, 3.4 gallons, but should return 50+ mpg so will be fine as the commuter I bought it for.
Quote from: Burchy on July 06, 2016, 11:06:45 PM
Shame you didn't try the Versys 1000. Very different to the 650. In a good way
Agreed, but I was after a middleweight commuter, Gtr a tad big for commute in heavy / city traffic, 1000 versys would be better but too close to the GTR in how it does it, like the Tracer I rode, great bit of kit but not what I was after, now if I was replacing the GTR versys 1000 would be definite option!
:185:
To The Dark Side............so a double agent like myself. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Charlie747 on July 08, 2016, 12:02:53 AM
:185:
To The Dark Side............so a double agent like myself. :mfr_lol:
:agree: "A foot in both camps" - :clap: - Loving it!
The little BM showed it's worth tonight on the work run, basically indicating 60mpg steady 70 on the M54, we'll see how real that is when I fiil up!
Just got to "bling" it up now.......dam those engine bars are expensive light hangers! :undecided:
:biker3: really happy in the twilight zone!
OK, F700GS - 800cc and only 75 horses, but smile inducing, ear to ear!
Used last 3 nights for work, 38 miles each way, did 5 journeys (189 miles)on a tank (and 20 miles in reserve) at 65m.p.g! :banana:
M54 - sits at 70 (+ a bit!) easily, and will readily overtake, M6, through the queues like a hot knife in the butter! :yes:
Ticking all the boxes for what I wanted it for........apart from ............the seat! :no:
.......why, oh why, oh why do we have to buy a "comfort" seat! :taz:
But, what bike will I be using for Normandy, the NC500 in September and general hooning........................GTR! :punk:
Still very, very fit for purpose!
You have to buy a ' comfort seat' so BMW can make more money out of you.