08-16-2014, 10:00 PM
(08-15-2014, 09:59 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote:(08-15-2014, 09:37 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: "Adventure bikes". The motorcycle fad de jour. There's few things as amusing as a guy on a GS in full desert regalia riding aaround Daytona standing on the pegs. Ok, the Pirates are slightly more amusing...
So true, but they (ADV bikes) do make really fine touring bikes. Suzuki has equipped its' newest V-strom with tires that make no pretense to off road use. I rented a R1200GS for a day few years ago. I wouldn't have dared ride that heavy bike off road. That is for those with riding skills far better than mine.
No doubt; I rode my 07 DL1000 for over 60k miles and never considered taking it off pavement. But, OTOH, I also didn't look like I was 2 stages into the Dakar when I rode it.
Meh, whatever is fun. Better than strangling kittens.
