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If you want a mile eater, you want a Goldwing.
You can buy one in any price range you'd like.
The new ones are $30k.
1 Gen old ones (pre 2018) can be had for $8kish.
2 Gen old ones (the 1500) can be had for $2kish.
You're going to say no. That's cool.
Keep in mind that I've done tens of thousands of mile commuting on a GL1800.
I feel like there are some BMWs (like 'bubs mentioned) that would fit the bill as well. I don't know enough about them to help.
What about a 2014/15 DL1000? They are a little more exciting than the 650's
'15 Ducati Scrambler, '13 Multistrada 1200S, '07 VFR, '14 CRF250L/M, '15 FJ-09, '23 Tuareg
If i was gonna get something goldwing-esque id get a road glide. Its not that i dont like them. Its just a lot of bike. I did start browsing some bmw GSs and i found some well equipped in my price range. Even some without 50-75k on them. Lol
While the 2nd gen DL1k is a little more visually appealing and it checks the power to weight ratio boxes, im still not convinced its the bike for me.
I'd get another 'wing in a heartbeat. Cheap stupid fun.
2021 KTM Duke 890 R
2020 BMW R1250GS Adventure Exclusive
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
you can do all of those bikes...but honestly any of the newest bikes are just easier to ride. sure they don't have 170hp, but the mapping, suspension, brakes, and clutch are just so damned smooth and simple feeling the way a camry runs. I'd say get the newest 700-900cc twin standard you can afford.
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If new was an option i wouldnt be here. It just simply isnt.
Personally, I've been looking for a Suzuki Boulevard M50. 800cc, shaft drive and FI since 2005. Doesn't really get any lower maintenance than that. No, it probably doesn't have any real get up and go, but I spend half my commute sitting still and the rest at normal car speeds. Maybe one of the other larger displacement shaft drive Japanese cruisers like a Shadow or something would fit the bill a little better?
I think any bike that is especially optimized for dirt isn't going to be ideal for commuting/slabbing and vice versa.
How about a Ural?!
Last edited by golden chicken; 04-07-19 at 03:09 PM.
What's the difference between a bolt and a screw?
First you screw, then you bolt.
I dont want a cruiser. If i was in the market for a cruiser then id get a road glide.
A ural? Really?
I dunno, man. I'm sure you don't intend it, but you're kind of all over the place. You want power but you don't want a fast bike. You want to do highway but you also want to do dirt. You want a super ADV but think they're ugly or too much money. I don't know what's left.
What's the difference between a bolt and a screw?
First you screw, then you bolt.
Not really. I dont want a 70hp 500# bike. A 100hp 500# bike is more acceptable.
I dont want some super tourer or sport tourer that will easily cruise at 140 all day without even realizing it.
I only think the DLs are ugly
I cant afford a brand new $13-25k bike. Im probably pushing it at $8k tbh.
At this point im still in the blueprint stage. Ive just begun looking for employment out of my locality.
Gearhd6- thats a nice set up. Price too. Tigers are on my radar too.
Didn't you graduate from MMI?
You asked for advice and yet every time someone gives you advice you brush it off with some excuse or another. You apparently know what you want to get and should just go get it. Don't worry we will all get a good old NESR chuckle if you wind up selling it because it didn't really do what you wanted it to do even though everyone told you that in this thread.
We’re all looking for the unicorn.
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Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
This is how I wound up with a Hyperstrada 821 with a touring screen, and why I'm in no hurry to part with it.
Relatively light for a bike with luggage, plenty of power without being a cruise missile, just enough wind protection to bomb down to NYC.
Not really suspended or shod for the dirt, so maybe the Tiger is better.
-Jared
ZX-4RR, R1200GSW, 701 E/SM, Hyperstrada 821 (FS!)
I guess you can say I was looking for something similar... a good commuter, dirt roader, and something I could tour on while still having fun. I bought a Gen1 Triumph Tiger Explorer (Tiger 1200). It's big, it's heavy, but I love the shaft drive, cruise control, heated grips/seats. I got like 40k on mine now and if for some reason I'd have to replace it, I'd just get the newer model. I turn the traction control off for some fun and hit the twisties and still pass about 90% of the sporty bike riders here in SoCal. I have 5 other motorcycles right now and yet I always seem to grab the Tiger. Just a thought.
The Tiger 800 posted above would be sweet too.
You want to be on a comfy bike without too much power
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yes i did. Ducati wasnt part of the curriculum. Not to say i couldnt do it. Time is usually my issue. I asked for advice regarding adv bikes not goldwings or shadows. Ive never bought a bike that didnt do what i wanted/expected it to do.
ive actually been thinking about that 800xc all day
Ive heard nothing but good about those, but not the adv style i want.
This was unclear to me. You said
Originally Posted by SVRACER01
I didn't take that as constraining the problem to ADV bikes, just what you had explored.
I mistakenly thought you were looking for a great commuter, not a great commuter that is an ADV bike.
I misunderstood. Apologies. I'll go away.
Last edited by jasnmar; 04-08-19 at 05:46 PM.
might I suggest a front wheel drive car with snow tires? have we officially arrived here now?
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Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
He should buy that old GS500 that Kurlon and Ripper both had. Just cause.
2021 KTM Duke 890 R
2020 BMW R1250GS Adventure Exclusive
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
You would fit into California quite well
Wait, I cannot believe nobody said it yet
Busa
Tiger is a pretty good option...forget the Wee strom...maybe the 1000...S10
How about a 1290SAR![]()
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Its fine. It may have been my fault. Since i cant afford to buy a touring bike and a hardcore adv bike, id rather have the adv bike as i think ill get more use out of it. My original question was aimed at the 9x0s just because they are so dirt oriented that i wasnt sure how they faired as a highway hauler. I know the multi, gs and tigers are great at both, i just have always really liked the 9x0s but im starting to think it may be a bit too dirt specific for my needs. Just like i think the multi is at the opposite end of the spectrum by being a bit to pavement specific.
I think i need some seat time on the tiger and GS.