Yes, that is a good thought.
Timing is excellent with the Show on this weekend.
Thanks all.
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Seeking help in looking for a Sport Tourer
- Thread starter Merkid
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Yes, that is a good thought.
Timing is excellent with the Show on this weekend.
Thanks all.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touring/city-of-toronto/bmw-gs-1200-stock-spoked-rims/591698019
2006 BMW GS1200, low mileage, $9K. I've heard that these are nice.
(edit: better URL)
2006 BMW GS1200, low mileage, $9K. I've heard that these are nice.
(edit: better URL)
The new Suzuki GSX 1250 line has always appealed to me.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...ed/1041790947?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
2010, $7600
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...ed/1041790947?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
2010, $7600
Thanks for the link.
I owned many Suzuki GS1100's from the '80s/'90's and during 2000's, the Bandits 1200 over the years and found the bikes very dependable.
I still keep an original '83 GS1100ES . Easy to work on and indestructible.
CDN-GTR
Well-known member
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned a Concours14. It Concours14 puts Sport in front of touring as compared to most (eg. st1300) that puts touring in front of sport.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...ed/1038853912?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
I've done 1400km South Carolina to London Ontaro in 11.5hr in one day, so they will get the job done.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...ed/1038853912?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
I've done 1400km South Carolina to London Ontaro in 11.5hr in one day, so they will get the job done.
I don't post much but wanted to second on the Connie. I got a 2013 and the thing is sweet! First trip was to The Deals Gap last June. Try to get a 2010 and newer if you can - they fixed the heat blast from the fairings issue. I really miss riding this right now....
As you've expected, there is quite the range of responses. Everyone likes different things. Since you asked specifically about the larger VFR's, I'll give you some thoughts. Picked up a 2010 VFR1200 last year, coming from a 08 1000RR that is now a track only bike. Of course both the newer and older 800's may also be interesting. The new 800 is pretty much the same as the old 800 with a couple tweaks. As for the 1200
good:
- power, lots of it, V4 is absolutely sublime, not eyeballs in the back of your head acceleration, but picks up speed deceptively quick
- price point, you can get almost brand new bikes for very good prices, the bike never sold well
- enough power for 2 people, still fun at Deal's Gap, great around town, without the SS seating, more of a gentleman's express than a rocketship
- sound cheesy, but the paint finish is unreal
bad:
- transmission does not like to be rushed, sport side of sport touring, but not race bike by any imagination even if some people track them
- stock fueling is complete junk. IMO slip on, 1st+2nd gear derestriction, fuel controller and a custom midpipe (cat removal) is a must (optionally, ECU is flash-able)
- heavy, maneuvers well compared to bikes of similar weight, but there is just no need for it to be so heavy, they could have put lighter parts on it for a "flagship" product. If you just cruise around town, no worries, if you like ripping up a canyon, you'll notice.
- fairings are very difficult to remove, stupid plastic clips and fingers everywhere. Although to be fair the 1000RR is just as dumb.
good:
- power, lots of it, V4 is absolutely sublime, not eyeballs in the back of your head acceleration, but picks up speed deceptively quick
- price point, you can get almost brand new bikes for very good prices, the bike never sold well
- enough power for 2 people, still fun at Deal's Gap, great around town, without the SS seating, more of a gentleman's express than a rocketship
- sound cheesy, but the paint finish is unreal
bad:
- transmission does not like to be rushed, sport side of sport touring, but not race bike by any imagination even if some people track them
- stock fueling is complete junk. IMO slip on, 1st+2nd gear derestriction, fuel controller and a custom midpipe (cat removal) is a must (optionally, ECU is flash-able)
- heavy, maneuvers well compared to bikes of similar weight, but there is just no need for it to be so heavy, they could have put lighter parts on it for a "flagship" product. If you just cruise around town, no worries, if you like ripping up a canyon, you'll notice.
- fairings are very difficult to remove, stupid plastic clips and fingers everywhere. Although to be fair the 1000RR is just as dumb.
That guy has really done his up. I have had the 2008 C14 since about 2 minutes after it was released and it's fast, comfortable and remarkably good on gas for the size.
Saddle bags are huge. Has some techo-crap I could live without - Kipass and TPMS are just not needed, would rather have had cruise...
Lol. Hi there. My name is apparently "no one" now, but why are you surprised?
Check out the fjr1300. I've been riding one now for two years absolutely love it.
RedDogDarren
Well-known member
Have you decided which person has told you what bike you want?
Yes, Mathew came thru with this link:
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touring...ationFlag=true
I looked it over yesterday and bought it. It may have been taken off line now but was an advertisement for a low mileage 2012 Suzuki GSX 1250FA Sport Tourer, with touring bags and all. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I am very familiar with the GS in-lines so decided to stay with what I am comforitable with
So thanks Mathew and all that contributed....great feedback !
CDN-GTR
Well-known member
Well No one I missed that post on the quick read through the post. Have a great new year Baggsy. From CDN-GTR
Did you check the GVWR to make sure you can two up, before buying it?
Umm, Ad link says 2010 not 2012.
If thats ok and you are still happy. Congrats on your new bike.
Enjoy.
Wrong link. This was the one:
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...fa/1041548015?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Gone now however.
RedDogDarren
Well-known member
Congrats man, never heard anything negative about those bikes.
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