GTR v Versys v GS Adventure

[PRD]

So which is the better bike?

[O.C.]

It depends what you are looking for Peter, I loved every GTR I owned they are a stunning bike and made me smile every time I rode them, they also have a superb presence on the road

BUT the Versys is so much lighter and more comfortable for both rider and pillion, I have owned three since 2012

The latest incarnation which I am proud to say I have just purchased is a stunning bike which has astounded me with its qualities

To any potential purchaser I would say " go and try one"        

 

[PRD]

I thought you would be on. Let's see what the others think.

[nightrider]

It's like comparing a  bmw 320 v 635  or burnley v Man City  both are good at what they do ,blasting down to the south of France quick as you can then the gtr is the one to be on coming back over the alps then the versys would be a better choice , this is why adventure bikes are all the rage , this is why you need more than one bike ,,

[PRD]

I'm not rich enough to run more than one bike!

[nobody]

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[O.C.]

My sunglasses aren't dark enough for a Versys.

I know adventure bikes are all the go, and are perfectly functional - but why do they have to look like they were assembled by a one-armed man and his guide dog, out of a container of parts from Midnight Spares and with instructions in Japlish?

Surely Michael Bay is ready for another Transformers movie, so the scribblers and doodlers can bugger off to Hollywood and the real bike designers can get back to work?

Slightly dramatic methinks     

[nobody]

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[O.C.]

Oh, ok then. I think it is bloody ugly. 

There's no accounting for taste        

[aljaxon]

I once tried asking a pal why he bought an old fazer 600 as opposed to a zx6r- same as mine that he'd test ridden and enjoyed

he said he thought the front was ugly

I replied you cant see it whilst you are driving  just the clocks bars etc so it doesnt matter what  the front looks like. he looked at me funny.

his 2nd gear went (common fault) and then his next bike was a zx6r same year as mine


as to what it looks like whilst you are off it,  that kind of thing is irrelevant to me. once ive got past the initial few glances. I am ugly and have got used to living with ugliness (my wifes pet name) and so I downplay looks all the time. if anything the uglier the better. for styling effect I once rammed a bog brush under the seat of my rd350

wooden, none of your cheapo ugly plastic garbage

[nobody]

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[PRD]

Gtr pretty!! My Gtr is called Alfie and he is handsome!

[O.C.]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder          

[BigAlan]

I really like the KTM 1290 super GT but for the life of me hate the vertical lights on those Austrian bikes, all of them, front end horrible and yes I know you don't see it while riding it but I can "think it".

[O.C.]

I really like the KTM 1290 super GT but for the life of me hate the vertical lights on those Austrian bikes, all of them, front end horrible and yes I know you don't see it while riding it but I can "think it".

Yep, I know what you mean Alan,  I've heard that light configuration likened to a ladies 'private parts'      

I changed a ZZR1400  for my first GTR back in 2007 because I loved the look of the GTR, for me it is still a very good looking bike