The test non-ride

The obvious alternatives are (in no particular order)

BMW R1200GS (standard)
BMW F650GS
Triumph Adventurer
Suzuki DL1000

Go and test ride them


G-S

 

Um, you mean the Triumph Tiger and the KTM Adventure, right, GS?

 

That was the same reason I made a mistake in buying an R1100GS, it seemed
fine on the test ride, handled well etc. The next day after an hour in the
saddle, I had a sore back and a sore arse. Just a bike that didn't fit me.
I sold it after 6 months cause I just couldnt ride it any distance.

Al

 

Triumph Adventurer? wassat?

Al

 

I've taken a bunch of Ducatis out on a ride day with the local dealer without
this hassle. A disclaimer for the first $1,000 damage and show up with
license, gloves, helmet, boots. That was all they needed. Sign up for each
bike on the roster for the day and off we went. I took four different bikes
out over the day, although the rides were all supervised follow-the-leader
stuff.

Kim

 

And the new model Tiger is out and Triumph had done a good job. It
doesn't look nearly as awkward as the previous models.

Nev..
'04 CBR1100XX

 

It's now a straight roadbike though Nev. It's a Multistrada competitor now
not a BMW-GS and KTM competitor. 17" alloy wheels aren't real dirt
friendly. Better for the Euro market though as a pretend dual purpose bike.
Looks like a comfy tourer though.

Al

 

Pity Procycles doesn't sell Moto Guzzi. I have had several long rides up
the old road on expensive BMWs (HP2 being the most fun). Just be back
before we close is their usual remark.