(05-13-2015, 11:12 PM)the_undecider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I am really interested in this bike, but I think I may be disappointed with the wind protection compared to my V-strom. Truth be told, I have no real need for the off road capabilities this probably possesses. A mega motard based on this might be fun.
I am still waiting to see if Yamaha throws their hat into the middleweight ADV category. Something based off the FJ09 would be hard for me to resist.
From everything I've read, it's more likely Yamaha will make a mid-size ADV twin based on the FZ-07 motor, which I have to admit probably appeals to me even more than this Honda 1000. I also think if they price it right, Yamaha dealers will be flooded with KLR650 trade ins!
(05-14-2015, 03:11 AM)Scoobynut_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (05-13-2015, 11:12 PM)the_undecider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I am really interested in this bike, but I think I may be disappointed with the wind protection compared to my V-strom. Truth be told, I have no real need for the off road capabilities this probably possesses. A mega motard based on this might be fun.
I am still waiting to see if Yamaha throws their hat into the middleweight ADV category. Something based off the FJ09 would be hard for me to resist.
From everything I've read, it's more likely Yamaha will make a mid-size ADV twin based on the FZ-07 motor, which I have to admit probably appeals to me even more than this Honda 1000. I also think if they price it right, Yamaha dealers will be flooded with KLR650 trade ins!
From everything I've read, it's more likely Yamaha will make a mid-size ADV twin based on the FZ-07 motor, which I have to admit probably appeals to me even more than this Honda 1000. I also think if they price it right, Yamaha dealers will be flooded with KLR650 trade ins!
I have heard more in the way of a FZ07 based adv bike, but I want that triple. The FZ07 does make about 10 more hp and few lb ft of torque than the V-strom 650. That said, I don't think I'd be enticed enough to let go of my Strom for one of those. With the way Yamaha has been making some cool products, I would expect such a bike to be nothing less than a hit.
(05-14-2015, 11:00 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: [ -> ]New video with some pretty good views of the new bike.
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/05/t...something/
Yep, saw that this morning. I watched all the other videos too. In one of the videos one of the development riders -- who had also been a development rider for the original CBR900RR -- stated that this new CRF will be a game changer like the 900 was. Being sceptical by nature I will wait and see, but in any case that's a pretty bold statement. I'll bet KTM is nervously awaiting the release of this bike...
Stubby legs, boy can I relate! It is a big problem with a lot of bikes I thought I would like, UNTIL I sat on them.