12-09-2020, 07:35 AM
Interesting question as I’m trying to narrow down choices. My approach has been to eliminate what I don’t like and see what’s left. Want something above middleweight and below massive.
Tired of in-line four power band (sacrilegious!) would love a V4 water cooled.
Prefer shaft drive. Want to avoid the Gold Wing, just too massive for this old man to try at this point in life.
Parts readily available - well developed dealer network. That eliminates a lot of the exotics and all the Italians.
Honda has several options - brand new ST1300’s still available, the CTX1300 is a contender, VFR1200F Hondas still pop up occasionally.The proposed 2022 Honda with the AT engine could be a winner. Curious to sit on a 1200 Rebel and see how it fits.
Lots of BMW’s available with quite low miles or good prices but I’ve had several and just can’t get excited about the brand again.
Finding several CTX1300’s around semi locally with around 5,000 miles on them. Right now that’s the leading contender.
Tired of in-line four power band (sacrilegious!) would love a V4 water cooled.
Prefer shaft drive. Want to avoid the Gold Wing, just too massive for this old man to try at this point in life.
Parts readily available - well developed dealer network. That eliminates a lot of the exotics and all the Italians.
Honda has several options - brand new ST1300’s still available, the CTX1300 is a contender, VFR1200F Hondas still pop up occasionally.The proposed 2022 Honda with the AT engine could be a winner. Curious to sit on a 1200 Rebel and see how it fits.
Lots of BMW’s available with quite low miles or good prices but I’ve had several and just can’t get excited about the brand again.
Finding several CTX1300’s around semi locally with around 5,000 miles on them. Right now that’s the leading contender.