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You really can't compare it to bikes such as KTM 1190 Adventure, Multistrada, BMW GS's and even Tenere. The whole point and reason why this bike caught my eye in the first place is it's price tag and overall fit and finish. I couldn't believe the price when I saw this bike, it's unreal. It's...

danp, did you get a chance to test it on the highway as well? Just curious about the wind protection or lack of it.

That would be quite a big difference in bike style (supersport vs adventure), as far as ergos and over all riding position difference goes. You should definitely test ride it.

Excellent replies, thank you Mike and kwt. Tenere looks like a more capable bike, but it's also priced quite a big higher and it's also (as far as I know) a bit taller too, and when you are a shorter guy, that comes into play and decision making.

I have a 2010 Ducati streetfighter, a blast to ride but not exactly a comfy bike. :)

I do a lot of riding, but need to take many breaks, especially if it's straight highway riding. Longer trips are tough as there is virtually no wind protection on my bike. Need to get a comfier bike, that's for sure.

I'll have to take one for a test ride, it seems like a lot of bike for the price. I actually saw that thread you are talking about Starship right after I created this one. Seems like so far most are happy with theirs.

If so, is the bike a good tourer? How is the wind protection at highway speeds? Worth the $$? Anything else you can tell me about the bike is much appreciated, if there are any owners here to begin with. :)

Wish I could join you guys, but 5+ hours on my bike is pure torture. :(

Nice, lot's of multiple bikes here, right on guys. Insurance is a ***** though.

Out of curiosity, how many of you people have multiple bikes? I spoke with a few guys at a bike meet and it seems like there are quite a few people with multiple rides these days.

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What do you ride jiayi?

There are certain coolness standards/levels that must be met in order to fit in with the riding crowd, at a riding meet. :) I think my coolness levels are not high enough, any tips? :D

lol :)

I am very friendly and easy to get along with, but I have been at a few meeting spots where people won't even acknowledge someone who is new there. It's sad really, people won't even say hi. Most seem to stick with their own little group and to hell with outsiders. :)

Going to regular meeting spots and not knowing anyone there is kind of awkward, in my opinion at least. There are a lot of nice riders but a lot of ********** that won't even chat with a fellow rider they do not know.

Current bike 27 000km+

That's a lot of riding, your skill levels must be unreal. :)

Nice to see so many riding for such a long time. Lot's of people out there that don't ride anymore, so I was curious. I lost interest a few years ago and was away from riding for a while, but then the urge came back over time. I guess once a rider, always a rider. :)