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09-13-2010, 04:19 PM | #46 | |
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I looked at that too. 23K+. When you compare to a K1200LT or Gold Wing, it's missing a lot of nice features for the same money, not mention it doesn't have the stonk the other two have or handle as well at speed. the conclusion I came to looking at and riding an Ultra was that they are pretty bikes, nice paint, fit and finish, have great low speed handling, but otherwise are behind about 10 years for sure. I haven't ridden the voyager, but that bike compares favorably with 5-6K less to spend than an EG Ultra.
What I found is that there are over $20K tourers and under $20K tourers. The HD belongs in the later and it's price knocks it out of consideration. Quote:
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09-13-2010, 04:26 PM | #47 | ||
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True it's light years behind the gold wing.... every bike is for that matter! Just trying to stay true to the V twins!..... I like the fact that it's not water cooled and none of the "broken thermostat, water pump failure, leaking radiator and/or hoses" comes with the package. Simple by design.
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09-13-2010, 04:29 PM | #48 | ||
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I would say the K1200LT is right up there with it. It has a higher top speed, handles better, and is lighter. It also has some things the gold wing does not. That being said, the K1600GTL is coming out next year. 6 cylinder inline, 160HP, 129ft/lbs of torque and it should be a monster of a touring bike.
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09-13-2010, 05:04 PM | #49 |
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Ponch I came this close: to getting that Beemer boxer.... If the dealer hadn't try to slap an additional 800 bucks as I was ready to sign papers I'd have one...
I guess I was destined for Nomad Nation
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09-13-2010, 05:39 PM | #50 | |
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The one thing that bothers me with BMW is that the lack of a large dealer network. We just got a local one here in Des Moines last year. The other 3 dealers are 120 miles east, west and 200 miles north west. In NY, we had 4 BMW dealers in a 25 miles radius. That lack of density creates a non-competative atmosphere, IE, we charge list. It also makes for a long drive just to test drive something. That being said, the new local dealer doesn't have the K1200LT in stock. Oh well. I really wanted the R1200GS Adventure, but the wife hates it.
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I think this thread has run off its track and has become very, very offensive!!!
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09-13-2010, 06:08 PM | #52 | |
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I'm ok with it, you?
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Look here mister....
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09-13-2010, 06:59 PM | #55 |
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your talking about your harley again?
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09-13-2010, 07:13 PM | #56 |
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I like the colors HD offers.
Anyone looked at or tried a Victory Vision or the Cross something or other?
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09-13-2010, 07:59 PM | #59 |
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I'm glad you got that off your chest!! ::) ::)
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I don't need sportbike fast, but it's nice to know if you had to scoot from 80 to 120+, you can and in a hurry.
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