The r3v motorcycle thread

[LateFan]

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[Ryan...]

That Indian ftr1200 prototype is an awesome looking bike, it looks like roland sands got his hands on it, too bad it will likely look different. If I wanted to drop money on a new bike that would be the one.

Sweet looking bikes from what I've seen so far, but that exhaust has got to absolutely cook the inner right thigh

[Todd Black 88]

Do you harness the "dual sport" by going off road at all? (gravel, trails etc.)
I know these bikes are very popular now. Just not sure it's worth it if most ppl use them mainly for staying on pavement.

Yes I do. I agree most I have seen spend all their lives on the road, but I have put hidenau k50 knobbies on mine, and a new heavy duty bash plate to replace the plastic garbage it came with. I recently picked up some off road light to help see critters on the trail at night.

So far I have only spent about 10% of my time off road camping, but I hoping to do another trip before summers end.

I plan to do the two “local” sections of the tcat trail next year, once I do some suspension upgrades.

[Mediumrarechicken]

That Indian ftr1200 prototype is an awesome looking bike, it looks like roland sands got his hands on it, too bad it will likely look different. If I wanted to drop money on a new bike that would be the one.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Try a BMW f650/f800gs. I love mine. Not overpowering for a beginner, and adequate for a seasoned rider considering what it’s designed for.

Do you harness the "dual sport" by going off road at all? (gravel, trails etc.)
I know these bikes are very popular now. Just not sure it's worth it if most ppl use them mainly for staying on pavement.

[Todd Black 88]

They work surprisingly well on road, and off, although the stock suspension is suspect for hard riding.

I went for a run into the mountains a few weeks back in mine, with a few buddies.

[Todd Black 88]

Make sure it’s a 08 and newer f650gs and not the early one that was built until 05. That one was a single, and while the later versions ,03-05, were pretty good, they are ball numbingly buzzy.

The f650gs twin runs 87 octane compared to the f800gs. Same motor, different tune.

[wworm]

Try a BMW f650/f800gs. I love mine. Not overpowering for a beginner, and adequate for a seasoned rider considering what it’s designed for.

these pop up as basket cases every so often on the cheap here. I've thought about it, and also looked into k75s for a bit....hmmm hmm

[Todd Black 88]

Try a BMW f650/f800gs. I love mine. Not overpowering for a beginner, and adequate for a seasoned rider considering what it’s designed for.

[Cayoncrusier93]

I know this isn't gonna be different for me, but at least you live in california-How much are you paying in insurance? That is, if you dont mind divulging that info. I only have my old shitbox motorcycle (also registerd in RI) to base it off of so I have no idea what insurance on a newer bike would be.

I pay $88 a month for full coverage (collision and comprehensive) on a 2017 FZ09, clean driving record, 9k miles a year, 25 years old, 1 year of having my M1 license.
I did pay 130$ per month for the first year, then it dropped to $88 after i turned 25. I need to pay it off and take off comprehensive.

[wworm]

Anything over 3k is considered desperate territory here in Socal unless it's immaculate and low mile.

I know this isn't gonna be different for me, but at least you live in california-How much are you paying in insurance? That is, if you dont mind divulging that info. I only have my old shitbox motorcycle (also registerd in RI) to base it off of so I have no idea what insurance on a newer bike would be.

[ak-]

Anything over 3k is considered desperate territory here in Socal unless it's immaculate and low mile.

[wworm]

I also think the 2003+ styling is way better, although the first gen frame does have some charm. Fuel injection is nice too. My grandparents have a cabin up in the sierras and I've always wanted to do a trip up there on a motorcycle but I've been wary of a carbureted bike pooping out at altitude.

Just gotta figure out how to budget this in....lol

[ak-]

I have an sv650 and I can't recommend them enough if you're a beginner who already knows how to ride.
Todd is right about the suspension though and it is people's first choice of upgrade if you like riding spirited. I'm 190 and feel like it's holding me back.
The bike also has a lotttttt of engine braking which is great for beginners imo.
2003+ are the fuel injected ones. 2003 had the oddball frame, so try to purchase a 2004+ so you have parts readily available.


Yellow bike.

[TeXJ]

A SuperMoto is fine depending on the riding you'll be doing. If it is all back road/side streets...basically no freeways/high speed constant riding.

yeah the Duke and hypermotard from ktm/ducati are much more highway friendly.