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On this forum, many of you keep your bikes for a long time, some for a verrrrrrry loooooong time. Which leads up to the question, if you were to have your choice of one last bike for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Any bike (past, present, or future) can be chosen.

For me being new and all, I couldn't decide what I'd REALLY like. I'd have to ride several kinds and models of bikes before I could make a decision. But I have a feeling it would be some kind of full fairing sport touring bike.

Hmmmm. Your 2002 Suzuki GS500K2 could very well become a Japanese classic. A future classic bike (or car) can be either a vehicle that is desired (but not easily afforded) or a vehicle that will later bring fond memories of a person's first memorable ride. It could also have a timeless appeal in its looks. It could be other things also.

As a bike manufactured for many years and ridden as a first bike by many, the GS500 could be a classic. Parts are also plentiful. This could be a lasting bike for you, but I doubt it. You'll probably move on to another bike someday and someday yearn to have your first bike back.

That said, I would choose an old BMW (say an R60 or R69S) for my last bike. Old bikes have a certain appeal and draw a lot of attention. Old beemers are simple to work on and parts are still available (probably into the future too). While not good handling or performing bikes, the old beemers are reliable enough to satisfy touring or commuting urges.

Once you have an old reliable classic, you don't need another bike. Thats why I haven't been able to bring myself to sell my 74 BMW R90S. Nor have I had the desire for a newer bike. Lots of memories associated with the bike and it still looks good (even by modern standards).

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No contest. honda rebel.

i choose future bike. i want a hover bike!

I'd have to say the 203 HP 215 lb-ft of torque turbo charged Triumph Rocket III in this months Motor Cyclist.

That is a hard question to answer since there are so many models to try. However, I just bought a 93' GSX 750 Katana yesterday and I'm thinking that this might be the one. What a great bike!

No problem there... I pick big and with touring capabilities. At 807lbs dry this heavy weight is right up my alley...

Yamaha's Royal Star Midnight Venture...

Moshee is right - It would have to be a BMW airhead. I would prefer a GS, but my R80 suits me just fine for now. Really, any old air colled twin cylinder bike would be fine, but I think parts availability on the old beemers makes them the best bet.

Got to be the BMW 1200LT, just love all those gadgets taking me through old age. Heated seats and handlebars, full fairing and panniers, bult in cd changer, hydraulic centre stand. Electric windscreen, engine management, run flat tyres. When I get old I could have one of those and maybe even consider dressing like Wizzard. The image is cool!!!

Give me a Goldwing every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Those 05 Wings look sooooo sweet!