12-30-2019, 11:12 AM
(12-30-2019, 10:30 AM)Cactus Kurt_imp Wrote: Yes, I'm extremely happy with my KLR. I can see why there is such a cult following. I've ridden the Africa Twin and, while it's a great bike that fits my dimensions, it's way too heavy (500+ lbs) and powerful for an adventure bike, imho.
As a bonus, the KLR with it's prehistoric construction, is super easy to maintain and repair. One cylinder, carburetor... analog everything.
The KLR is a great commuter bike. 6 gallon tank/55 mpg = 300 miles between refuels. Tall riding position let's you see traffic. Small fairing blocks the majority of wind. Although it's kind of a pig as a dirt bike, it's tractor-like torque will handle most off-road situations.
I had my heart set on a CB1100, but the search for a retro road bike will continue... it's part of the fun! The Kawasaki Z900RS will be my next test ride, but alas, it looks kinda smallish too
I was curious if I remembered right [url=https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/bonneville-scrambler-1200]about the Scrambler 1200...the 2020 version has a seat height of 33.1" / 840mm, so a little less than I thought. While it is a good looker, the msrp is 14k!! They have a "Street Scrambler" at 11k, but it's seat height is only 31".
The seat height was the problem I ran into consistently when looking at "retro road" bikes. You can get taller seats and/or add pads, but then you might have to mess with handle bar height as well so that you don't feel hunched forward.