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School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

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    School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    I’m considering making the transition to a “Dad” bike though I don’t have (That I know of) or plan to have kids in the foreseeable future and looking to see if there are any bikes I’m unaware of.

    I have the “whored” 03 SV built by a fellow inmate now and it’s nice but think a stock pipe on a moderate sport touring/adventure bike would be more suitable and keep the speed on the tracks.

    Looking for: upright-like stance, somewhat reliable, not loud, I’d say 90/10 pavement to dirt road capabilities, nothing over 500#, something you can still power wheelie 2nd gear at a minimum, something I can put a good top box and run my soft panniers for a weekend.

    Budget: something close to 6/7k used market.

    Bikes on the radar: FJ-09, Multistrada, vstrom, versys. Carbs don’t worry me but no DR/KLR’s anymore.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    The 2014+ Vstrom 1000 is right around 500 lbs, seen a few recently posted on ADV for 5-6k. Engine is plenty torquey, but it’s smooth, so it doesn’t really “feel” fast. Pretty decent stock suspension and brakes (at least compared to the 650). Not sure if you can power wheelie one, didn’t try on my demo ride.

    The Tiger 1050 would be a good choice too, engine is way more fun than the DL1000 and definitely has a sportier feel with the 17” vs 19” front. Try to find a 2010+. Supposedly the stock suspension is pretty shitty (mine was upgraded) - I actually saw a 2010 on marketplace with Ohlins suspension for 5k.

    The Versys 1000 I think is a closer to 550 lbs. Haven’t ridden one, or the FJ09 yet. You got twins, triples, and I4’s on your list - what engine style do you like best?


    Edit: Here's the Tiger1050 I mentioned above. Looking at the pics, it appears that this bike has a bunch of other mods the guy doesn't know about (Brembo brakes, looks like the newer Tiger Sport headlight, SW Motech crash bars and skid plate, wider pegs, powdercoated bits, axle sliders). This is setup almost exactly like my old Tiger; I'm willing to bet that this bike was owned or worked on by Jim Hamlin.
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7007404025546/

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    I don’t think I’d go back to an I4 again but I wanted to be inclusive to anything. I had an 03 650 Stromboli and it was sweet but sold it to clear some student loans out.

    I rode an FJ and likes it. Seems like a Poor Man’s Mulitstrada which was appealing. A nice balance of power & ergos. I’ve seen a few 1050’s out there with high miles which makes me think people enjoy them and actually ride them.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    The ultimate dad bike is an NC700 DCT.

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    ^^^ Not holding out much hope for the power-wheelie in that case, but otherwise "true facts." The dad-est rider at my employer rode one of those before he retired to a sailboat.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Africa twin? There are some in the 8-9k range, but you might find one a little lower.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    I own a DL-650, and my brother has a DL-1000 - neither will satisfy your wheelie requirement. Of your list, the only bikes that would satisfy that are the FJ-09 and the Multistrada. You may also want to consider a KTM 990 SMR, or a Duk Monster.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Tiger 800? I think the later models came with cruise control but not sure if those it would fit your price range.

    Also, if you want to save on some coin, I'd look into 07-09 FZ6. I loved mine with a top case. I suspect the FJ-09 is the modern equivalent though. I do love the CP3 engine in my XSR.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    I just bought a 1st gen Multistrada. Has big time New Balance vibes yet still offers proof dad used to slay back in the day.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    tell you what, my SV650 was a better offroad bike than my pig heavy V-strom,

    V-strom is great for gravel roads, off road, not so much

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    KTM 990 SMT. Shoulda grabbed this one 2010 KTM 990 SMT

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    I see that and raise you the 2021 Multistrada V4S

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    I went for the multistrada. Stupid power, holds a ton of stuff, conspicuous looks.

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    Yeah I like my 1200s. Maybe for sale soon.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Was in the market last year for something similar minus the dad part. It was between the Multistrada 1200, Super Duke GT, and S1000XR. Ended up with an S1000XR. No regrets.

    Came down to reliability, dealer network, and maintenance. The BMW ticked all the boxes plus it's prob the fastest of the bunch.

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    I had no desire for the off road thing. and being a dad it was to cover several bases. vfr1200 was one hell of a gentlemen's express.

    but i would say multistrada for sure.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by jhawley View Post
    vfr1200 was one hell of a gentlemen's express.
    That was a fun bike capable of ludicrous speed, but no way was that an “upright-stance” bike - maybe compared to a R6 or 600RR. But that was way more sporty than my FZ6, pretty close to my F4i. Google says close to 600 lbs, but it definitely didn’t feel it.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    You could possibly find a used 1290 Super Adventure T for that price. It is the ultimate hooligan commuter.

    Alternatively, the 1190 Adventure S would be my next go-to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post
    That was a fun bike capable of ludicrous speed, but no way was that an “upright-stance” bike - maybe compared to a R6 or 600RR. But that was way more sporty than my FZ6, pretty close to my F4i. Google says close to 600 lbs, but it definitely didn’t feel it.
    Similar position to a 'busa maybe a hair more comfy. as much i say i want something with handle bars; i just cant do it. they just weird me out...

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Found me a nicely suited FJ with all the goodies including full suspension work down south for a deal. Would be curious how a suspension tuned FJ handles over a Multistrada.

    First Fly & Ride is coming end of the month for it.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by SRTie4k View Post
    You could possibly find a used 1290 Super Adventure T for that price. It is the ultimate hooligan commuter.

    Alternatively, the 1190 Adventure S would be my next go-to.
    Very nice bikes. But I think finding any of them in this $6-7k budget would be quite the find!
    The 1290 started life priced north of $16k just 4 years ago.
    I've had a hard time finding a 990 or even a 950 in that range.

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by Crconnor18 View Post
    Found me a nicely suited FJ with all the goodies including full suspension work down south for a deal. Would be curious how a suspension tuned FJ handles over a Multistrada.

    First Fly & Ride is coming end of the month for it.
    Nice! Is that the red one in NC?

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    Re: School me on the Ultimate Dad Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    Very nice bikes. But I think finding any of them in this $6-7k budget would be quite the find!
    The 1290 started life priced north of $16k just 4 years ago.
    I've had a hard time finding a 990 or even a 950 in that range.
    True about the 1290, I have seen a few 1190's at that price point though. Probably not in the best of shape...

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post
    Nice! Is that the red one in NC?
    Yes it is. Seems to be a solid package and with the suspension setup for my weight already I can’t see a reason not to give its maiden voyage an 800 mile trip back to Boston.

    There was a spotless one for sale in Wilmington on FB but for the same price I’d rather have some scratches and farkles than a garage queen.

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