What motorcycle would you buy next?

[KiowaEagle_imp]

2012 with the 103 is a nice Street Glide.
I'm Harleyless for the first time since 2004 having sold my Road King to buy a Goldwing.

Thanks and hey that’s a heck of a trade up going to a goldwing. If I did a lot of highway miles that would probably be my bike of choice. My first ride on a m/c was on a goldwing. I was around twelve (1977) and by my cousins house when his neighbor pulled his wing out to wash. After it was clean he gave us all rides - imagine that today without talking to any parents?

Never really cared for Harley’s. They always scream boomer bike with obnoxious pipes to me. I do like the v-rod and if I had the money I’d buy the Pan-America. Their normal line up imo is just ehh.

They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.

They are a traditional company and old traditions die hard. Who else would design a new 4 valve head and keep the pushrods?

I live in Dallas, one of the most pretentious city’s in the US so yes we have our share of what we call Rolex riders. Midlife crisis new biker with the H-D tattoo, wallet, boots and 3x5’ H-D sticker on the back of his Lexus SUV. Easy to spot so easy to avoid, it’s a shame they gravitate towards the H-D brand but hey they usually wind up supplying the used bike market with a lot of low mile examples with every gadget imaginable so no need to hate on them…

As far as the bikes, hey I would not wanna ride across the US on one, that’s what Honda’s and BMW’s are for. For cruising around town with your lady they are pretty cool. Low and slow kinda like driving a ‘57 Chevy vs say a GTR. For me as I’ve aged I’ve learned to just appreciate each machine for what it actually is and enjoy the ride.

[3rdbike_imp]

Well, it's been a while since I've been on the forum,, so this is an update on the stable.
What motorcycle would I buy next? In July of '21 I brought a 2015 VFR 800 Dlx home, it only had 353 miles on it. That's the first reason, the second is that I had a '99 VFR, missed it enough to get another.

Then in late November, '21 I brought a '21 Honda CB1000R Black Edition home. Just because I had the "hots" for one.

And I let my two old 850 T3 Guzzis go this year.

Now I have a fast bike with the CB1100EX.

I have a very fast bike with the VFR.

And with the CB1000R, I have a bike that is STOOPID FAST!!

[the Ferret]

Very cool 3rd bike.nice stable!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Currently riding a 2020 HD FXLR (my touring bike) plus my 2014 CB1100. Keeping the CB for around town bike.
Currently nothing in HD's line-up excites me much, we'll see what they come up with a few yrs from now.

Generally not a fan of HD, however next Monday or Tuesday I will be bringing up a 2003 VRSCA-VRod from its two year slumber. I expect a dead battery, flat tires, and very likely stale high-test gasoline. I think this could be exciting. Maybe I'll ride it too.

You can probably add brake fluid (careful it may be DOT 5) and coolant to flush out. Sounds like a cool bike is it yours?

Nooooo, not mine. Will update as I discover more.

Nooooo, not mine. Will update as I discover more.
I took the 2003 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson VRod out for a spin this morning. No photos or video until later some time. I am in a remote region.

Stored for two years. Battery weak, but I tendered it back to useable health. Tires were flat, but pressure added. I used the original two year old gasoline in the tank. Tank was full and tests appeared to indicate "okay". Probably high test fuel.

The Porsche engine fired up on the first try and idled smoothly.

The VRod feels like typical solid HD metal. Seat was comfortable and engine was surprisingly smooth. The gearbox and clutch were very smooth. Incredible, actually.

Pickup was nice, but I felt the Honda CB1100 and Africa Twin would leave this beast behind. However, this beast is something to look at and feel.

Later for now.

[Ollie]

My understanding is that engine and drivetrain in general is durable as heck. A friend bought one new a few years after the VRods came out. He didn't mind that it made its HP up in the rev range but most traditional Harley owners did. He was bothered that it only delivered around 35 mpg and it had troublesome fueling off idle and at lower rpm. A Power Commander remedied the lean fueling but MPG then dropped to high 20's to low 30's. He was short with bad knees that he couldn't keep bent for any length of time so the feet forward riding position worked for him. I never rode it but just sitting on the thing I could tell I wouldn't be comfortable at all like that.
Harley brought out a Street Rod version mostly for Europe with the seat raised up on top of a larger fuel tank, pegs moved back, lower bars, and reduced rake. I'd like to stumble upon a nice one for sale.

[alprider]

hornet 750

The more I walk around it, the more I start to brood

......I reach the ground with all my feet with my short 173cm....
people who have already ridden it say: power at low revs as well as at high speeds...and very handy and agil...very smooth motor

[peterbaron]

While waiting at a Honda dealer for tires replacement, I had a friendly chat with a salesperson and asked him about GB750 and Hawk1100 availability on the Canadian market.... and make a long story short, his answer was: we do not know or hear anything about it...you'll be very lucky if you have your question answered during upcoming this weekend moto show in Toronto. Good luck

[alprider]

but first i wait for this

my dealer gets one in round 1-2 months

[DutchRutter]

Sure looks like they are trying the same tactic that yamaha did with the SCR950/bolt/bolt r-spec/bolt c-spec.
Change a few things on a single platform and sell the hell out of it.

[alprider]

you cant have all

https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+cl...XozDDqov7M