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

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.
 
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joeinid said:
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.
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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.
 
Vincent Black Lightening:rolleyes:

Never owned but ridden friends ones in my youth

Bruce
 
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
 
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
 
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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
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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

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My heart wants an Aprilia RSV. My body wants a Multistrada V4
 
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.
 
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