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11-15-2018, 06:25 PM | #46 |
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Second Bike
I started this thread last year when I still had a Vaquaro which I traded in on a BMW. I did end up finally getting a second bike. I wanted something lighter and sporty and chose a 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. While my BMW is my go to bike for longer rides o love my Triumph. It is funny that even though the BMW is a far more sophisticated motorcycle I hardly ever have strangers asking anything about it, but I have had many comments and questions on the Triumph. Just an observation
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11-15-2018, 07:30 PM | #47 |
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Congratulations on the Triumph.
The RT is a great bike, I'd be the odd ball drooling over it... :) Ride safe, Smokier |
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11-15-2018, 10:25 PM | #48 |
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Here’s my other bike. 93 750 Nighthawk
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11-15-2018, 11:06 PM | #49 | |
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11-16-2018, 09:19 AM | #51 | |
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11-16-2018, 11:32 AM | #53 |
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Same here for me and my 07 R1200RT. It handles great, has great highway power, is light, easy to maneuver, confidence inspiring, GREAT range and 48 mpg nearly always, just loves to run hard. I feel like attacking the road when on my R1200RT.
The VN1600 has a much more relaxed feel to it. On it I just want to cruise and enjoy the road/views. Good low end power but pales against the R1200RT for highway power. Biggest power difference between the two: the BMW is in the meat of its very liner torque output from 3000 rpm all the way to 7000 rpm, there is always power ready to respond. The VN1600 torque peaks at 2700 rpm and decreases from there to the max rpm. The Vn1600 is good and torquey at 50 to 70 mph, but kinda peters out from 70 and up. Other bikes? A bunch, nine actually. DRZ400E dirt bike, GN400 ice bike, 76 BMW R100RS, 94 BMW R1100RS, CB350F, XL600R, XR200, 64 CB77, GS1000 Suzuki
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11-18-2018, 07:08 AM | #55 |
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Kenda Big Blocks.
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11-18-2018, 10:10 AM | #56 |
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I've been riding my new 2019 Yamaha Tracer GT for the past 3 weeks, 4000 kms on it now. It would be in the same league as the new Versys 1000 and BMW XR1000 but a bit smaller and lighter (and a lot less money). A massive 400 lb weight loss compared to the Voyager that I traded in for it, and probably 400% increase in performance. The 847cc crossplane triple puts out 115 hp and the quick shifter is an absolute riot. 3 ride modes, 3 traction control options, modern adjustable suspension, cruise control, TFT dash, and the list goes on.
I do miss the low-down torque of a v-twin and the ability to stretch my long legs out on cruise pegs but so far the fun factor more than compensates. Chain maintenance tho........ not so much!
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You’ll be replacing the chain every 3-4 months at that rate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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11-18-2018, 10:25 AM | #58 |
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Ha, I already have a chain and sprocket kit and two new tires on hand!
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11-22-2018, 07:56 PM | #59 |
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I own a 21-speed mtn bike. Does that count? No bike for me at this time, but hope to get back on two wheels here soon.
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11-22-2018, 08:45 PM | #60 |
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Jared, We'd love to have you back in the Vulcan Bagger fold. Hope things are going well and the "soon" works out for you!
Regarding the thread... If there was a third bike in the stable, it'd be a dual sport. KLR650 maybe. Plenty of "B" grade roads around here to spend time on... Ride safe, Smokier |
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