Trials
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Honda because they own and (now) actively sell Montesa, Suzuki and Kawasaki don't even have a go anywhere entry, Yamaha pretends like they don't make one and they never heard about Scorpa.
Only Japanese bike I'd be interested in would be the Africa Twin, so Honda for me.
Also, that NSX is pretty sweet too, so Honda fer sure.
You don't do any pavement only trips any more? I understand that with your current life situation you need a dual sport of sorts but do you ever miss sport bikes?
Still, with that said, if you have the means of bringing a true SS to a great twisty area then some fun can still be had.
I think, overall, most manufacturers could do better with DSs. It's the most versatile type of a motorcycle. If Kawasaki ever updates/upgrades the KLR650, I'd probably buy it again. Africa Twin is a beautiful bike just not sure if the range is good.
Sport Touring segment is also a bit poor.
Everyone seems to be about nakeds and retro nowadays. Unfortunately they offer little weather protection, almost zero luggage compatibility and tiny fuel tanks.
The midweight ST is a tough market in North America -- the WEE is the only bike that sells well, probably because it straddles the light ADV market.VFR800 is why I have beef with Honda. I even wrote them a couple of letters but I doubt these letters get anywhere far. Had meaningless responses from PR dept.
I had a 5th generation and all I wanted is for it to be a little bit lighter and a little bit quicker. What do they do? Make it heavier, take away the sweet gear driven cams, same power. Then that abomination of VFR1200 (sorry 1200 owners (if there are any of you)). Then they say they have re-designed the VFR800 and are bringing it back to North America. ... But no, re-design my butt, they have changed the damn plastics on it basically, and brought down the exhaust so it blocks the wheel again. Then they price it $2,000 higher than comparable bikes, offer it in friggin' white (who wants a white, fully faired touring bike???) and wonder it's not selling.