What bike do you want today? - Page 164

opmike · 11-18-2012, 10:00 PM

I've spent a week trying to get my SV back operational as some electrical problem has put it out of commission. Right now, I just want a bike that works.

ThomasOz · 11-18-2012, 11:18 PM

I have been in Hong Kong for 4 months now, without a ride. So for me, it would have to be "any of the above and others"

cls · 11-19-2012, 04:53 AM

I have the hots for the new Ducati Hypertard 820 SP. It appears to be a very nice, all-around, balanced machine. The big question will be: What kind of gas mileage does it get, especially in regular commuting mode. Yes, I'm to the point where it matters. These bike folks have gotten more than enough of my money over the years. I want it all!

brentde3 · 11-19-2012, 08:57 AM

Cheap, theoretically dependable, logical. Ugh, Mondays.

Splisken · 11-19-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by brentde3

Cheap, theoretically dependable, logical. Ugh, Mondays.

I concur..cost effective, amazing gas mileage (if it meets projections up to 73mpg), and Honda reliability...hard to go wrong. I wonder if a 6'5" frame would be comfy on one? Guess I'll have to go by the shop to find out.

Nitro1970 · 11-19-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brentde3

Cheap, theoretically dependable, logical. Ugh, Mondays.

What is it? Crosstourer?

Grainbelt · 11-19-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitro1970

What is it? Crosstourer?

NC700X with all the factory goodies bolted on.

Nitro1970 · 11-19-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

NC700X with all the factory goodies bolted on.

Gotta ya... Ain't that the one with the tank under the seat??

brentde3 · 11-19-2012, 10:32 AM

It is indeed. So, one can grab a six pack and put in the "tank." See? Logical.

Grainbelt · 11-19-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitro1970

Gotta ya... Ain't that the one with the tank under the seat??

yep. pop the pillion seat off to fill up.

Pretty short wheelbase, I dunno that I'd put much more than a rain suit in the topcase. Then again, with the big storage space in the faux tank, not sure I'd opt for the topcase anyway.

brentde3 · 11-19-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Splisken

I concur..cost effective, amazing gas mileage (if it meets projections up to 73mpg), and Honda reliability...hard to go wrong. I wonder if a 6'5" frame would be comfy on one? Guess I'll have to go by the shop to find out.

I'm 6'2" and I sat on one the other day. It was pretty damn comfy, actually. It also looks better in person. Of course, there's also this, as an option:

It has a "real" tank though.

Nitro1970 · 11-19-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brentde3

I'm 6'2" and I sat on one the other day. It was pretty damn comfy, actually. It also looks better in person. Of course, there's also this, as an option:

It has a "real" tank though.

Now yer talking...

mike884 · 11-19-2012, 11:39 AM

while discovering what how i like my 94 so much, I was looking into these....

popular opinion is that the experience is no where near the same though

Unleaded · 11-19-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mike884

while discovering what how i like my 94 so much, I was looking into these....

popular opinion is that the experience is no where near the same though

Definitely not the same. But if you can get past the styling, the new VFR is a fantastic bike, IMO, and lightly used examples present a really good value in the sport-touring category.

DAKEZ · 11-19-2012, 08:37 PM

11-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#2446
opmike Choosing to be here. Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast, US Oddometer: 285	I've spent a week trying to get my SV back operational as some electrical problem has put it out of commission. Right now, I just want a bike that works. __________________ “The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” ― Terry Pratchett

11-19-2012, 08:57 AM	#2449
brentde3 Should be outside Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Oneonta, NY Oddometer: 447	Cheap, theoretically dependable, logical. Ugh, Mondays. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X '90 PW50 IBA# 49512

11-19-2012, 10:32 AM	#2454
brentde3 Should be outside Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Oneonta, NY Oddometer: 447	It is indeed. So, one can grab a six pack and put in the "tank." See? Logical. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X '90 PW50 IBA# 49512

11-19-2012, 08:37 PM	#2460
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	__________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

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11-18-2012, 11:18 PM	#2447
ThomasOz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 228	I have been in Hong Kong for 4 months now, without a ride. So for me, it would have to be "any of the above and others"

11-19-2012, 04:53 AM	#2448
cls Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: N GA Oddometer: 196	I have the hots for the new Ducati Hypertard 820 SP. It appears to be a very nice, all-around, balanced machine. The big question will be: What kind of gas mileage does it get, especially in regular commuting mode. Yes, I'm to the point where it matters. These bike folks have gotten more than enough of my money over the years. I want it all!

11-19-2012, 11:39 AM	#2458
mike884 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Oddometer: 140	while discovering what how i like my 94 so much, I was looking into these.... popular opinion is that the experience is no where near the same though