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Another Bike Wanted.
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:51 pm
by boxerscott
So after proclaiming to one and all that our two up bike tours are a thing of the past, guess what .. We have changed our minds again and to that end are having a flying visit to the motorcycle live show to check out the middleweight two up stuff.
In the frame, two bikes in particular have caught my eye, Honda vfr 800 (new model) V4 Yamaha Tracer( triple)
After our Spanish road trip this year I am not sure about the cruiser thing anymore but i have a liking for the big Triumph twins.
The power weight ratio of the Tracer and price are extremely appealing.
No intention whatsoever of parting with the little Italian thing.
Who has got or had a shot on the two middleweights?
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:30 pm
by Blackal
I had the two of you down - as lightweights
VFR is the one you need/want......
Al
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:35 pm
by andy griff
Tracer seems to be getting a good press..
Can I throw a spanner in the works ?
BMW R1200RS SE - have seen 2 @ £11k this week - signs of winter prices.
Yes, a couple more grand but different league off bike IMHO - shaft/cruise control ABS DTC - just the job for two up touring
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:42 am
by dave the german
The RWB R1100S. boxefcups are ok.
Mate has a tracer but I think. As previous poster said, used r1200rs. Would be worth looking at. When you going to Brum Chris? I'll be there 28th (and not driving so might allow myself to be ripped off for a pint)
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:04 am
by slparry
dave the german wrote:The RWB R1100S. boxefcups are ok.
Mate has a tracer but I think. As previous poster said, used r1200rs. Would be worth looking at. When you going to Brum Chris? I'll be there 28th (and not driving so might allow myself to be ripped off for a pint)
We're going the following Saturday Dave, the 5th December, leave some beer left for the rest of us eh
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:57 am
by dave the german
I'll only be having 1 - got to drive to my mates to get a lift but at least I won't be driving the bulk of the journey. you're going 2 days after my birthday Steve - hope my card and present don't get lost in the post
You'll be able to meet with your mates from the "other" club!!!
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:27 am
by slparry
dave the german wrote:I'll only be having 1 - got to drive to my mates to get a lift but at least I won't be driving the bulk of the journey. you're going 2 days after my birthday Steve - hope my card and present don't get lost in the post
You'll be able to meet with your mates from the "other" club!!!
Meet them, I've been contemplating signing up
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:31 pm
by dave the german
I think they require references - is it OK for me to put you forward as my referee?
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:54 pm
by slparry
dave the german wrote:I think they require references - is it OK for me to put you forward as my referee?
Haha .... you may want to hold fire on that one
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:01 pm
by boxerscott
Right when you two have finished your banter.... We are off on the 30th November avoiding weekend travel, crowds or buying anyone a pint.
I am having a break from BMW and at this moment in time and I am thinking 114bhp and 210 Kilos is the way to go with a bike such as the MT tracer. That is more than enough power for me.
The vfr although a higher quality is still quite weighty at 240 kilos and down on power against the Triple. I will know better when I see them in the flesh.
BTW Dave I suspect there will be a glut of Vale minature dolls for sale.. minus dummy and rattle.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:24 pm
by Boxered
Chris, While 114BHP on the Tracer is OK I wouldn't have thought 64 FT/LBs of torque would be suitable for two up work?
Pillion provision looks a bit sparse too?
Steve
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:29 pm
by Blackal
I wasn't aware of torque figs, but when I tried the Tracer - I thought it pulled like a train, in any gear - at any speed.
I know Chris - he wouldn't think of buying any model without giving it a thorough 2-up test. He'd probably make Amanda hold a couple of cases of beer on her knees to simulate their luggage............
I think the Tracer is worth a try, as would be the Triumph Tiger 800. VFR - nicer bike than I thought (the 2014> model).
I know he is excluding bikes where the pillion is perched "way up there" - like the Tiger ST etc.
Al
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:01 pm
by Corvus
boxerscott wrote:
....BTW Dave I suspect there will be a glut of Vale minature dolls for sale.. minus dummy and rattle.
.....but full of pins. Ha ha.
Come on admit it, you bought a vr46 tee shirt and it shrank in the wash.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:22 pm
by Al
I quite like the look of the Tracer, there are a lot of very low( less than 2k) mileage ones on ebay, just wondering why, can`t all be ex demo bikes.
Al.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:52 pm
by eyore
Some new 1200cc Triumph twins coming soon, wait and see before deciding.