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+1 for the Multistrada. I can't believe how good this bike is! It is a very upright riding position, and lots of leg room, only exceeded by the power. It makes my old Trophy feel cramped. Sounds great as well. Next on the list before I got the Ducati were the BMW R1200RT, followed by the...

It is probably mainly truck tires. I don't know if they are still legal, but truckers used to be able to put on just the tread (cap), or a tread moulded around to the sidewall area. The first let go more than the second. Overheating is the prime concern, which is why you see more in the...

As much as some love loud pipes, this at least establishes a measurement method that is standardized and repeatable, and will likely be the basis of further bylaws. If I am correct, it is based on an SAE standard, and is better than Denver's approach of "no aftermarket exhausts systems...

Ductati twins and Triumph triples are both magic motors, with character is spades. Can't go wrong with either one.

Bike we is about 280 lbs. So the weight of a rider makes a huge difference. Glad she likes it, they are a fun little bike.

Service this time of year can be troublesome, with people getting their bike out way too late. Then everyone needs service. I was fortunate with Peninsula, they got me in right away, but then asked for more time to perform some of the TSB's required. Fortunately, I was able to give them an...

I find I shift mine at about 7500 rpm in between every gear. I do not find it particularly weak in first gear, but a quick shift into second at 7500 rpm will lighten the front wheel. As will feeding the clutch in just so with the right revs in first gear. BTW, I'm 6'1" and just under 200 lbs...

I've been dealing with Sturgess for about 5-6 years, ever since McBrides went under. All in all, a good experience, and I trust them.

Fozzy sounds like a keeper. And it was Lake Couchiching you camped on!

Welding those will be tricky, even if you know what the metal is. The problem will be getting the angle right, which will be needed to get it to fit properly. I've tried welding the support for the top bag on the Trophy, and so far I've made two attempts - once freehand, once with a jig I...

I would trailer it, or second choice have someone ride it (I'd rather be the first if it were me!). Then ride around the roads at home, out of traffic. Better to make some mistakes there than on a major road like Steeles. My first bike I used my brother's pickup to bring it home, then got on...

The tent was set up and a park bench across the drive with a GTAMotorcycles.com sign. Hard to miss, except if you were too busy looking at bikes and other "attractions".

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I would think you would be fine. I used to have a GR650 (aka Temptor) which was not much bigger or more powerful, and it was good. Some advantages to a smaller bike is it is easier to ride smoother, and with two up smoothness can be the key to avoid a) bumping helmets and b) dropping her off...

The perception has hit that I have one too many bikes (some people seem to think 3 or more = collector), so after some debate, I have decided to sell the Honda CRB125R. About 1,500 km, in good condition. Great gas mileage (much better than my keepers, but that's another story). Looking for...

The Duc and Trophy seem to be running around 5.8 - 6.3 l/200 km. I've seen abut 4.8 on the Trophy on a steady highway run, no city, no braking. Baby bike seems to run around 95 mpg or 3 l/100 km, good enough I figure I should be riding it more, but she's not a happy camper on the highway to...

I do about 98% solo riding, but then I use my bike mainly for transportation, point a to point b. I love being out in the country and being the only vehicle on the road! Other bikes can make me nervous, especially if the riders are not disciplined (only bicycles are worse!), it can be worse...

When it's cold or wet I try to ride with the shield cracked, and chin vent open to deflect the air up the shield rather than into my face - that's with an Arai, with two setting for the chin vent, don't know about other helmets. At stops I routinely pop the shield open more to prevent fogging...

I used to keep a jacket or two at work with the dress shoes, wear the tie, dress shirt and pants under the leathers. Now being more business casual I just leave an emergency tie at the office.

The EX500 is a good recommendation. My first bike was a Suzuki Temptor 650, and my brother, who lurks around here, still has it. The temptor is reasonable in weight, middling power, but will certainly keep up with traffic. I called mine a 80-100 km bike. 120 was possible, but not the natural...