I also did a daily commute for 2 years, all weathers never let me down - it’s a Honda!!
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No, I meant is it a RR W model…… not important
I loved mine, it was a more comfortable, softer (relatively) model.
You could cover distance quickly without getting off crippled!
You’ll love it unless you’ve just come off a R1M or M1000rr then it might feel slow
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I also did a daily commute for 2 years, all weathers never let me down - it’s a Honda!!
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They have indeed! Still got my old R1100GS and R1100S that I chopped for the SP1.
All their bikes are top notch. You will be very happy I am sure!
So that's three old school Blades on the the thread!
I love mine, it was a bit cheaper than yours as it has a lot more miles on it (and is an RR-W which was less popular due to the R1 launch) it but rides and scrubs up like new. Such a joy to ride, as I have posted before there is so much value in these bikes.
Top tip: if you fill up having gone on reserve make sure you put the fuel tap back in the "on" position...😂
Heres my old bike, sold now but its 1999, the last of carb versions, think RRX from memory.
Great bike, I would say more usable on the road than modern sports, but then I bought a newer blade to replace it!
A run around Rothbury and Kielder today.......
Cheers. I've only ridden it home from the dealers but so far, so good. Tomorrow I'll be adding a couple of hundred miles so that'll give me a chance to get to know it a bit better.
Yes, in comparison with a GSA the tank seems quite compact.
Gents / Ladies I introduce my slightly heavier than a moped KTM390. 44 bhp 140kgs. Even whilst running in it accelerates and corners like a true lightweight. Great fun whilst speeds are nowhere near licence losing numbers.
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It handles really well. I like the way it’s keen to corner. No steering damper required either in my experience, although mine came originally with a Harris cowl stay fitted which allows one to go on if wanted. I bought an original black one to put back on though, for the classic cockpit look.
Thinking about getting a KTM 1290 Super Adventure to replace my stolen MT09.
Anyone got one?
I'm leaning towards the S model but the R is similar price.
I test rode the S. Build quality is poor, although the R looks fantastic. The 1290 is a very tall bike and carries it’s weight high (even with the new dual belly tanks). BMW 1250GS is less tall and fits normal size people, has lower CoG, better comfort for long days on road, higher quality fit and finish, and the 1250 boxer engine delivers more acceleration below 7k rpm vs the KTM. If you frequently ride above 7k rpm or are off road regularly, I would choose the KTM. Otherwise, the GS.
Mine would spend 95% of the time on the road which is why I was thinking S rather than R
I'm not super tall but should be tall enough that the height of any of these bikes should be fine. I felt quite big on my MT09.
One of the things which attracts me to the ADV category is the fact that they have expensive suspension on there. I'm quite heavy and I was likely over the ideal weight limit for my last few bikes.
I know a few older guys with GS1200's and 1250's and they love them, I feel like I have time to jump on one of these and like the more hooligan nature of the KTM's (I've had a couple of their smaller bikes)
I do like the look of the multistrada but I reckon the 1260 is slightly beyond what I want to spend.
The new Harley Pan-Am's have dropped in price though so might be worth a look. Anyone had one yet?
I know I know new top gun and now I want a GPZ900R the original one from the 80.
Anyone here have any experience or good sites to join so I can start the research and hunt.
Thanks
Rich
So let me elaborate on my experience with the MultiV4S: it has poor low speed fueling juddering and generally unhappy at speeds which the GS (and KTM too) were fine at. What the Multi did have, however, was the best aero of any adv bike I’ve tried: standard screen was brilliant - easy to use whils moving and very effective. The winglets down low gave a very pleasant controlled breeze and helped dissipate the heat well!
I am 5’10” with a 32” inside leg. I can flat heel both legs on a standard GS with the seat at normal height. On the KTM 1290R with the standard seat, I could only get one foot down and the bike would lean over. The front of the bike is physically a lot taller compared to a GS or MultiV4.
The Multi 1260 vtwin has a very low standover height and feels smaller than the V4. The 1260 is still a great bike and worth a look at.
Yes, I drained nearly 1/3 of the tank in the 2hrs I enjoyed it. Not good enough for a bike with any pretentions of touring imho.
Mmmm..............I have to say - I think you're heading into the Danger Zone.
That bike was very significant- Kawasaki was producing (power) with 2 valves/cyl - what the others were getting with 4-valve heads.
If you feel the need, the need for speed - then....................................
I sold my minty A8 earlier this year. Proper superbike with (by modern standards) very comfortable touring ergos. Gave an indicated 270kph and was still pulling strong. Great bike which are pretty bulletproof in terms of engine. The long lived 900 became the also long lived 1100 and shared a number of components. Suspension and brakes weak points. Parts are now becoming harder to come by - GPZone the best source for parts.
I'm 6'2" or so, so should be able to almost flat foot any of them.
I've always wanted a Ducati and that MultiV4s looks like it would fit the bill but I want to be somewhere around £10k rather than £15k hence the KTM
Price of fuel or touring range wouldn't bother me too much really though
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No, you’re wrong I’m afraid, the 900 was a sixteen valve engine. What they did in 1984, Honda repeated in 1991 with the first Fireblade.
They are still a good, useable classic which a couple of members in here own/have owned recently. 1990 models on have a 17” wheel and no anti dive which was a definite improvement.
I don’t know masses about them but they often have had a manual switch added for the radiator fan; the cooling system and electrics is quite complicated so the early models suffered from overheating.
Other than that, I’ve not heard of many issues with them other than the usual age related issues.
As always, buy the best example that you can afford and look after it. Prices are rising so you’re unlikely to ever lose money on it.
Just back from riding my 1968 Guzzi stornello 125 1000 miles.from Barcelona to Porto the lumpy way. What an amazing way to experience a country. For 3 decades I've been touring on motorcycles in Spain and it never disappoints.
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So your height should not be a limiting factor with any of the bikes - great. Between the KTM and MultiV4S, I think it is a tougher decision. The KTM has a broader spread of performance - only if you ride offroad, but the Ducati is also leaps ahead in terms of quality and finish. Ie, the controls on the KTM are very Fisher Price in comparison to the backlit Ducati switchgear. Touch points and finish quality are important imho from an ownership point of view on this kind of bike.
New copy of Bike magazine arrived today.
Their verdict on the 1250GS vs Tiger 1200 had me surprised, given their usual editorial stance.