Does a faired bike help in a hot climate?

[sapaul]

I rode in Namibia on my GS in 35C heat. Even the Boxer motor sticking out the sides like that, still kicked the heat back up

[sunshine229]

Thanks for all the great responses!

Dr. Bar - I don't like the idea of having to upgrade a bike (I really like bikes just stock) but it's good to know that there can be some options if needed.

Really every bike is somewhat different and without riding it you will not be able to tell. Kind of a cop-out, but there's more to it than black or white.

If this is true (and I'm sure it is!) then does this mean I should just buy what I think I want and then sell it on if it sucks? Or is there any kind of litmus test that might work?

I plan on buying used so perhaps I'll have the chance to test ride each model before buying but this might not be the case. I really don't want to get stuck with a bike like my UK Suzuki!!!

[High_Side]

Thanks for all the great responses!

Dr. Bar - I don't like the idea of having to upgrade a bike (I really like bikes just stock) but it's good to know that there can be some options if needed.

Really every bike is somewhat different and without riding it you will not be able to tell. Kind of a cop-out, but there's more to it than black or white.

If this is true (and I'm sure it is!) then does this mean I should just buy what I think I want and then sell it on if it sucks? Or is there any kind of litmus test that might work?

I plan on buying used so perhaps I'll have the chance to test ride each model before buying but this might not be the case. I really don't want to get stuck with a bike like my UK Suzuki!!!

You would look great on the new MV Agusta F3. They are supposed to be under 15 grand too! Better get your $$ down...

[madjak30]

I just watched an MCN review/comparo between the F3 & Daytona 675R...their conclusion was that the MV was exotica and acted like it, tempermental and didn't like to be ridden at city speeds...and the Daytona was smooth & refined...their money was on the Triumph...



Just sayin'

Later.

[High_Side]

I just watched an MCN review/comparo between the F3 & Daytona 675R...their conclusion was that the MV was exotica and acted like it, tempermental and didn't like to be ridden at city speeds...and the Daytona was smooth & refined...their money was on the Triumph...



Just sayin'

Later.

Both awesome bikes - and even though I would expect MCN to pick the Triumph but after watching that it seems like their 675R kicks butt on the MV.

Sunshine has soo many choices

[sunshine229]

Sunshine has soo many choices

Yes but toooooooooooooo many choices!!!

If I were getting an MV Agusta it would have to be this one:



Brutale 920

[Amdonim]

Thanks for all the great responses!

Dr. Bar - I don't like the idea of having to upgrade a bike (I really like bikes just stock) but it's good to know that there can be some options if needed.

Really every bike is somewhat different and without riding it you will not be able to tell. Kind of a cop-out, but there's more to it than black or white.

If this is true (and I'm sure it is!) then does this mean I should just buy what I think I want and then sell it on if it sucks? Or is there any kind of litmus test that might work?

I plan on buying used so perhaps I'll have the chance to test ride each model before buying but this might not be the case. I really don't want to get stuck with a bike like my UK Suzuki!!!

IF you want to know for sure, you'll need to test ride. My concours doesn't seem that bad until it's been running for about 20 minutes. After that if it's really hot, like 95-100, it floods heat onto my shins.

[Johnj]

My concours doesn't seem that bad until it's been running for about 20 minutes. After that if it's really hot, like 95-100, it floods heat onto my shins.

Do you still have the "wings" on the side of the fairing? If you do it sounds like they're in the winter position, ie directing heat to your lower legs. Turn them over, and change them to the other side of the bike and they'll move the heat around your legs.