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Post by floridagull on Jan 21, 2016 19:44:22 GMT -5
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Post by kevinharrell on Jan 21, 2016 20:19:30 GMT -5
Genuine has come out with a motorcycle you should consider. See the link. link |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jan 21, 2016 23:34:35 GMT -5
I would get a Honda Grom and a ST70, I have a thing for small bikes  |
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Post by Paladin on Jan 22, 2016 0:05:48 GMT -5
Suzuki S40 -- 652cc single cylinder cruiser, just 380 pounds, wet. A Sheep in wolf clothing, about 30 bhp. You don't sell the same motorcycle for 30 years if it is garbage. Mine was a 2000, I rode it for 30K miles/8 years. Others got 60 mpg, I got 50 mpg -- rather frisky. Want to be lazy? Thump Thump Thump Thump, shift, repeat. Yeah, eight revolutions each gear, 16 thumps, and you will be doing over 40 mph and shifting into gear for cruising. Or, when the traffic signal goes green, you can do zero to forty in first gear, before crossing the intersection. There is no replacement for displacement.
38% displacement, a bit heavier, the SR400 is *NOT* retro. Originally in 1978 and has been produced in Japan since. Which is why it doesn't have an electric starter, it IS a dinosaur.
I like the looks of the V-Star classic V-Twin cruiser, and Suzuki's true standard. Along with Genuine, SYM has the Wolf 150 Classic.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jan 22, 2016 0:32:02 GMT -5
Suzuki S40 -- 652cc single cylinder cruiser, just 380 pounds, wet. A Sheep in wolf clothing, about 30 bhp. You don't sell the same motorcycle for 30 years if it is garbage. Mine was a 2000, I rode it for 30K miles/8 years. Others got 60 mpg, I got 50 mpg -- rather frisky. Want to be lazy? Thump Thump Thump Thump, shift, repeat. Yeah, eight revolutions each gear, 16 thumps, and you will be doing over 40 mph and shifting into gear for cruising. Or, when the traffic signal goes green, you can do zero to forty in first gear, before crossing the intersection. There is no replacement for displacement. 38% displacement, a bit heavier, the SR400 is *NOT* retro. Originally in 1978 and has been produced in Japan since. Which is why it doesn't have an electric starter, it IS a dinosaur. I like the looks of the V-Star classic V-Twin cruiser, and Suzuki's true standard. Along with Genuine, SYM has the Wolf 150 Classic. I do love the big singles!
Also, my dealer sells SYM and had a Wolf 150 last summer. It was a GEM! In person, looked SO British... Very reminiscent of a vintage Triumph.
I know China makes a number of nice-looking single-cylinder cycles too, in the 150-250 class. I have not heard of their "clutch n' gears" cycles having nearly the level of problems as their scooters, either. Many of these Chinese motorcycles come in varieties ranging from "bobbers" to "sport-bikes" at affordable prices.
Lots of choices in the $2-3K price range!
Leo
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Post by rockynv on Jan 22, 2016 1:05:05 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 23, 2016 9:01:05 GMT -5
I would likely go with the S40. Its light, simple. bullet proof and affordable. I do like the Enfield "C5 Classic" with the single seat.  |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 23, 2016 10:56:34 GMT -5
I have ridden in groups with the Boulevard 650 and 850 while on the Aprilia 250 and it got a bit frustrating after a while listening to the clunky transmissions shifting and dealing with the gas fumes along with having to hold back on the throttle. The Boulevard 850 riders were the ones most prone to sliding off the road more than likely due to the harder tires they were using to offset the wear from the extra weight. When the roads got interesting that was when things got the worst as they could not attack the corners on a twisty road on those bikes like the Aprilia can. Got a bit tiring watching the slow motion slides as the 850's went off the road and the group would have to stop while they got it back on the road. If I got a motorcycle it would have to perform at least as well as the 250 cc scooter I am already riding which will do 0 to 50 crossing an intersection. I do at times regret not getting an Aprilia Mana 850 with the ECVT when they were on factory incentive for around $5,000 for the naked. Currently the $6,995 Aprilia Shiver would be the entry level Sporty Bike to look at if you weren't set on a Classic Cruiser.  ecotbinventory.com/listing/2015-aprilia-shiver-750-red/ |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 23, 2016 11:41:54 GMT -5
Is the regular maintenance as expensive on the Aprilia Shiver as the Ducati Monster? Valve adjustment intervals and costs prevent a lot of people from buying the Ducatis.
My daily commute involves so many traffic light stops, that I would look for something with a CVT like the Mana or a DCT Honda.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 23, 2016 16:03:55 GMT -5
Is the regular maintenance as expensive on the Aprilia Shiver as the Ducati Monster? Valve adjustment intervals and costs prevent a lot of people from buying the Ducatis. My daily commute involves so many traffic light stops, that I would look for something with a CVT like the Mana or a DCT Honda. Aprilia is considered by many to be the Honda of Italian motorcycles. Parts are fairly reasonable and available through your local dealer or AF1 Racing online. If you do your own maintenance then the cost difference will be very minimal if there is any difference at all between them and a Japanese bike. More bang for your buck from Aprilia. For a while Suzuki was providing Aprilia with engine castings in trade for Aprilia assistance with tuning the Suzuki engines. Aprilia really pushed the envelope when they took the Suzuki 250 and made a 150+ mph screamer with it in their 250cc Chesterfield. That being said many Aprilias use the same valve buckets and adjustment procedure as most Japanese bikes so cost of paying a shop to do the work should be similar. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 29, 2016 13:13:56 GMT -5
I now have a greater respect for the Royal Enfields.
Check out this Republic Day video from India where their Border Security Forces showed us how to ride last January:
The BSF have some amazing riding skills I was really impressed with them and the bikes.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Feb 2, 2016 22:29:33 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Feb 3, 2016 1:42:22 GMT -5
Be nice if they made it to the US this year however 2016 appears that they will only be available in India.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Feb 7, 2016 18:20:49 GMT -5
I hope they sell it here in 2017 (and add a little chrome somewhere to make it look more like a Royal Enfield).
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Post by rockynv on Feb 8, 2016 13:46:00 GMT -5
I hope they sell it here in 2017 (and add a little chrome somewhere to make it look more like a Royal Enfield). It would be nice to be able to see one up close. More of a pack mule of a bike for off road mountain riding then the Bullet is. |
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- but my favorite is the Suzuki TU250X, followed by the Rebel and the Yamaha SR400... 
