What is the Ultimate retired racers sportcruiser?

Well, . . . . you could paint this, or source white bodywork . . . otherwise they are identical. Just forego the white and go with the real Honda color . . . Ride Red!

I also have a yellow 2000 VFR800. I'm with you: The Vtec was a bad answer to a question never asked. The yellow 2000 is a sweet ride and one of the reasons I'm thinning the herd.

Baconologist - Given the lack of success I've had in moving this well preserved and perfectly operating machine (I just put a new battery in it so I can keep riding it in the rotation - not periodically using a motorcycle is the worst thing for them), it will probably still be around in 60 days, and I'll be a motivated seller.

Back to the thread topic: Cruiser? Sounds like a V-twin to me. Cruiser sez style, comfort and not in a hurry. One V-twin marquee comes immediately to mind: Moto Guzzi. I had an SP1000 and a 1971 Ambassador. Style, comfort and not in a hurry. And there was never any question as to whether you'd changed gears . . . the resounding clunk turned heads from several lanes away.

Cheers,

Dave

 

I've been commuting on the Grom all week, what a blast. About the only thing that has put a smile on my face lately.

 

Another great bike would be the Tiger 1050. Handles good, great motor, can carry you stuff, do a track... it might be the do all bike to get.

 

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Anybody have any experience with the new ST bikes from MV?

They make a ST bike with the 800cc Triple. I can't remember the name of it, but it is supposed to be their competition to the Multistrada.

But from a power standpoint, it is nowhere close. I think it only makes like 115hp or some shit.

 

Long story, but no more racing and a need to change my rides so I got an r1200 GS. I've not regretted it at all. It can eat the miles, handle the twisties well and FS , logging, and gravel roads are quite doable. I've been amazed.

 

Hey Cam, any specific year of the Honder i should stay away from? Im looking at '08 and newer. How's the storage? How's the basic maintenance?

Planning it to take some stints to the beach and maybe some country sight seeing eventually.

 

1800 CC. I believe mine is a 2006. Huge storage. I can put any 2 full face helmets in the upper storage. Put clothes and jackets, etc in the side bags. Love the cruise control. What maintenance.... Change the oil, air filter, and tires. Do not skimp on the tires. Make sure you get proper tires for the big bikes and keep proper air pressure. I added the AUX and USB ports in the left front small box. Charge phone and iPod while jamming..... Everyone hates on me... Ha ha. Its not a "Harley" or a "Sport" bike.... I love riding it to work AND in the mountains.

 

So stay away from the 1800cc stuff?

 

1800cc is good. Sorry, confusing. I love mine. Fast enough and smooth.

 

he means his is an 1800. '01 and up is 1800. No "bad years" of GW that I've heard of.

 

Why is this thread 6 pages? I saw multistrada in the first posts, it should have been over then.

Its one of the coolest bikes I've ever owned. Its just so versatile. I can chase sportbikes up Palomar one day, and leave for two weeks in Baja the next. It's almost comical how good it is.

 

well, how many ticket so far on the FZ1?

 

Hanging tight so far, but I'll have to admit to quite a few 100+mph blasts to the office. Well, pretty much every morning There's a great
one lane ramp off the expressway near the airport that would be impossible for a cop to patrol. Any morning that I get a clear run it's triple digits all the way.

I'll have to say that the 1st Gen FZ1 is damn near the most perfect motorcycle I've ever owned. The only one better was my 1st Gen 900RR.

 

Thanks Cam and Tristan!

 

Agreed. I'd like a 92 like my old one or a 93 too. F3 forks, some rear shock,
840 kit and fuel injection...

 

To hell with all the above...Porsche Carrera Gt.

 

Honda Valkyrie isn't a bad ride, the newer gen, not the old one. They handle pretty good, great power, can get good tires and have plenty of storage.

 

ADV touring bike; GS/Tiger/Africa Twin...WAY more fun than should be allowed on the street.

 

A Multistrada and Triumph Sprint ST (not the bigass GT) are the 2 best all-around bikes ever made, IMO.

I've seen the Sprint hold its own in the Advanced group at track days, while also being able to handle cross-country trips easily (while being comfortable and getting 50mpg).

I've taken round trips from
NE TN to Galveston, Brownsville, and Houston many times. Plus lots of trips to MS and LA. It is great. I never do TDs with mine, for obvious reasons...but I would if I didn't have any other track bikes.

A Multistrada is the same. It can do anything you want it to do, and well.