03-11-2014, 05:32 AM
I just got back from the speedway guys, all I can say is, Bike week is much smaller than in years past.....Here are a few points, high and low;
No KTM anything
No BMW anything
No Aprillia anything
No Ducati anything
No Triumph anything
No Honda Demos
Indian, Victory, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Can Am (Spyder) and Harley all have demo's set up. Get to what you want to ride early, they fill up fast!
Did the demo on the Indian, I'll say it is OK, and just OK. It falls somewhere in between a Harley and a metric cruiser.. Heavy bike, clunky trans. $18K - $22k is too much for OK....
Yamaha FZ9 is a blast, try it!
Saw and sat on the new Valkyrie and it is kick ass. Just feels right when you sit on it. Reminded me of the Rune......WANTED TO RIDE IT BAD.
Yamaha has a cool new retro, the SR 400 and it even has a kick starter! It was only on display and you couldn't demo ride it.
I want a Grom as a toy. First one I have ever seen. For $3K, you can't go wrong.
Don't kill me on this one guys. I saw the 2014 CB 1100 deluxe as well. I am glad I got a 2013. In my opinion, it has gone a little too silver. Silver wheels and all silver engine are a bit much for me. I like the "Sport" feel the black gives the 2013. The red is also different, not bad looking, but the Candy Glory just works...
I didn't got down to the beach, only the track.
No KTM anything
No BMW anything
No Aprillia anything
No Ducati anything
No Triumph anything
No Honda Demos
Indian, Victory, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Can Am (Spyder) and Harley all have demo's set up. Get to what you want to ride early, they fill up fast!
Did the demo on the Indian, I'll say it is OK, and just OK. It falls somewhere in between a Harley and a metric cruiser.. Heavy bike, clunky trans. $18K - $22k is too much for OK....
Yamaha FZ9 is a blast, try it!
Saw and sat on the new Valkyrie and it is kick ass. Just feels right when you sit on it. Reminded me of the Rune......WANTED TO RIDE IT BAD.
Yamaha has a cool new retro, the SR 400 and it even has a kick starter! It was only on display and you couldn't demo ride it.
I want a Grom as a toy. First one I have ever seen. For $3K, you can't go wrong.
Don't kill me on this one guys. I saw the 2014 CB 1100 deluxe as well. I am glad I got a 2013. In my opinion, it has gone a little too silver. Silver wheels and all silver engine are a bit much for me. I like the "Sport" feel the black gives the 2013. The red is also different, not bad looking, but the Candy Glory just works...
I didn't got down to the beach, only the track.