What's the best bike for me?
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:18 pm
New at this, thanks for any input. I live in the Boston area and plan on riding to work (into the city) as often as possible starting this spring. I started looking at a Tiger (right price range) then a GS, Capanord, Multistrada, V-Strom, and eventualybegan looking at sport-tourers; ST3, VFR, etc. I've been riding a 94 Intruder 1400 (NOT a good highway/commuter bike!) for 5 years.
I'm 6 feet, 195 lbs. I ride fairly conservative. I don't need to go 120 mph, but wish to have plenty of power for the highways. I would like good, locking, removable bags. I want pretty decent mileage (above 40mpg would be nice). I want good protection from wind/rain. I would also like a bike that doesn't mind if I forget to cover it all the time. Something that won't cost an arm and a leg for routine service. There are dealers for every major manufactuer within 35 miles.
Funny, I came full circle to the Tiger in the last couple of days.
Any thoughts?
I'm 6 feet, 195 lbs. I ride fairly conservative. I don't need to go 120 mph, but wish to have plenty of power for the highways. I would like good, locking, removable bags. I want pretty decent mileage (above 40mpg would be nice). I want good protection from wind/rain. I would also like a bike that doesn't mind if I forget to cover it all the time. Something that won't cost an arm and a leg for routine service. There are dealers for every major manufactuer within 35 miles.
Funny, I came full circle to the Tiger in the last couple of days.
Any thoughts?
