SimpleSimon
Registered user
Hi folks,
Right, well I'm approaching the time where I'll be able to afford a new (second hand) bike to get me back out there after a few years off. Much groundwork has been done with the wife to get her final consent, and I'm now waiting for another vehicle to sell before I can go seriously looking at bikes.
I have three possible contenders, namely a 1200GS, a second generation (2015 or younger) VFR 800 crossrunner, or the Triumph Tiger 800. It will be my "one bike to rule them all" MOSTLY it'll be local ride outs of a couple of hours, but the odd longer trip with motorways and some light touring (no pillion) can't be ruled out. I will also commute on it a couple of days a week, but traffic is no issue on my journey.
GS
Very much has the reputation as a bike for every occasion, but they're a lot more money second hand and (no offence!) they're common to the point of being a bit dull...
Crossrunner
Middle price point. Honda quality. Never really heard of anyone not liking the V4.
Tiger 800
Cheapest (newer bike/lower mileage for same budget) Incredibly sexy engine sound. Factory luggage is ugly as sin (although I'd probably only want a top box anyway)
I'm not really interested in riding modes, electronic toys, etc. I just want a bike that will put a smile on my face, and that will be equally at home on a half hour blast round some local B roads as it would on a 3 or 4 hour run up the motorway.
What do I get?
Right, well I'm approaching the time where I'll be able to afford a new (second hand) bike to get me back out there after a few years off. Much groundwork has been done with the wife to get her final consent, and I'm now waiting for another vehicle to sell before I can go seriously looking at bikes.
I have three possible contenders, namely a 1200GS, a second generation (2015 or younger) VFR 800 crossrunner, or the Triumph Tiger 800. It will be my "one bike to rule them all" MOSTLY it'll be local ride outs of a couple of hours, but the odd longer trip with motorways and some light touring (no pillion) can't be ruled out. I will also commute on it a couple of days a week, but traffic is no issue on my journey.
GS
Very much has the reputation as a bike for every occasion, but they're a lot more money second hand and (no offence!) they're common to the point of being a bit dull...
Crossrunner
Middle price point. Honda quality. Never really heard of anyone not liking the V4.
Tiger 800
Cheapest (newer bike/lower mileage for same budget) Incredibly sexy engine sound. Factory luggage is ugly as sin (although I'd probably only want a top box anyway)
I'm not really interested in riding modes, electronic toys, etc. I just want a bike that will put a smile on my face, and that will be equally at home on a half hour blast round some local B roads as it would on a 3 or 4 hour run up the motorway.
What do I get?