Thread: If you were going to ride one motorcycle forever...

What would it be?

My choice - BMW R1250GS.

That’s a great choice.

I’ve had many motorcycles and being a little vertically challenged, my choices are somewhat limited. I always wanted a Honda Gold Wing but man they are big and heavy but supposedly super reliable.

I also have an obsession for the twin cylinder BMWs. I haven’t ridden in years and miss it very much.

Originally Posted by joeinid

That’s a great choice.

I’ve had many motorcycles and being a little vertically challenged, my choices are somewhat limited. I always wanted a Honda Gold Wing but man they are big and heavy but supposedly super reliable.

I also have an obsession for the twin cylinder BMWs. I haven’t ridden in years and miss it very much.

I sold my BMW K1600GT-S and bought a new GS1250ADV. It is tall, but the suspension can be lowered, as well as the standard seat. There's even an option for a shorter seat, which when combined with the lowered suspension should fit most people who may be a little shorter. I ride with the standard seat set to the high position and I'm not quite 6' tall. It truly is one of the most all around capable bikes out there.

Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning - YouTube

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My first and only motorcycle was a Honda 50 I bought for $99 in 1967. It was brand new and someone had won it in a raffle and didn't want it. I was just starting grad school at UC Berkeley and rode it to campus and even strapped my golf clubs on the back and rode it up into the Berkeley Hills to play at the Tilden Park golf course. Quite amazing for a 50cc displacement 4 stroke engine. Maybe a decade later I gave it away.

Larry

Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield

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That would be a GREAT track bike!

Originally Posted by slowgeezr

That would be a GREAT track bike!

Misano test looked promising.
A tag on the rear, daylight only riding and using hand signals, maybe a nice street bike too 😎

It would be a waste on the street. You simply can't ride it like you can on the track. But, you would have the coolest bike around!

I really enjoy my Yamaha Tmax 530 DX 2018 alot, most bikers don't think it's a real motorbike, but I love touring with it, so comfortable, and fast were it counts (imho)
Even when it gets a bit colder, the bike is still usefull with a electric adjustable windshield, cruise control and heated grips and seat.

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Has anyone tried an electric motorcycle? Do any of these have accelerations like a Tesla (especially a Tesla Plaid - 0-60 in 2 seconds?). I read about something called a Livewire, I think by Harley-Davidson. Thanks, Larry

Originally Posted by astrotoy

Has anyone tried an electric motorcycle? Do any of these have accelerations like a Tesla (especially a Tesla Plaid - 0-60 in 2 seconds?). I read about something called a Livewire, I think by Harley-Davidson. Thanks, Larry

Electric motorcycles don't seem to be catching on. They'd be great for getting around in the city and for short rides, but I think they are still very limited in range.

It really depends, I like my 1290 sas better than the 1250 gs, but when I'm in the mountains I always want the 1290 SDR. Cross country I love the k1600 gtl. 1 bike forever? first gen 2300 c.c. Triumph R3 standard.

I have always been partial to British Bikes. My first bike was a '66 BSA Goldstar 250cc. Had a Suzuki GS1000 for a while before picking up my 1975 Norton Commando which I loved for many years. I sold it and bought one of the first Gen Suzuki Intruder V-Twins which I had for a whopping 6 days before I was run down by a cager with no license or insurance. That was in 1987 and the last time I rode. I walked from 2 accidents and was not going to tempt fate for a 3rd strike.

If I had to pick a bike today, it would probably be a Indian Springfield. If forced to go Electric and had the cash, it might be the Curtis 1 at $115K

that streetfighter v4s, if it had 50 miles more tank range I might have tried it over my 1290 evo

I currently have a KTM Duke 890R.

But a final bike might be something like a Africa Twin or 890 Adventure R.

Bikes over 1000cc really make no sense to me, especially for all road bikes.

I thought it was going to be this one

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I had an old BSA royal star that I took the pistons and heads of a 650 motor and bolted on, eazy peazy and the giddyup was crazy!

Originally Posted by steve59

I had an old BSA royal star that I took the pistons and heads of a 650 motor and bolted on, eazy peazy and the giddyup was crazy!

These old Thumpers were a lot of fun. No battery, just a big blue can. I had a few others before my 75 Norton
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And my last bike was a new Intruder I had for 6 days before being run down. Sadly that was my last time on 2 wheels.
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Norton Commando 961

Originally Posted by a.wayne

Norton Commando 961

A real beast, but lacks the classic looks

Originally Posted by Shadowfax

A real beast, but lacks the classic looks

Connect past and present well I think , lovely stuff ...!


Regards

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Easy...my 5th Gen Honda VFR800.

The 5th Gen has an 800cc V-Four engine with 360 degree crank in perfect primary balance with gear-driven cams and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment. This bike was the result Honda's Endurance Roadracing (think Suzuka 8-hour, Bol d'Or 24, 24 Hrs of Le Mans, etc) program. This motor runs and runs and runs and....NEVER breaks.

Mine has an Ohlins shock and the front forks re-valved for my weight. With fuel injection, a superb suspension, and 100 HP at the rear wheel on tap.

Rode (and roadraced) bikes for many years, as well as many, many trackdays...mostly on Honda CBR600s. Here's a shot from a track day at Miller on my 600RR...


And...my VFR is the BEST motorcycle I've ever owned, or, ridden. I wanted one for 20 years before I bought one. When I finally did, I was asking myself, "Why did you wait 20 years to buy one of these?"







Out during peak mustard...


Evening ride Wooden Valley Road, between Napa and Suisun valleys... end of day, beautiful light, beautiful countryside, beautiful road, beautiful bike...👍



Best damn bike I've ever ridden....

Brother had a VFR1000 , torque beast ..!

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The gen 1 SDR had a (more) standard riding position that allowed for hwy mile munching and light off road. My replacement gen 3 SDR is more aggressive and gave me the excuse to add a more versatile ride to the garage.

Originally Posted by slowgeezr

What would it be?

My choice - BMW R1250GS.

One of these passed me yesterday on I-95 outside of Daytona in the outside lane. BWM R18-B. Quiet, looks very smooth

As cool as that massive boxer is I struggled to tip it off the side stand and that was when I was in shape!