R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:02 am (Last edited: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:02 am)
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I thought all this talk of a GSXR750 was nostalgia. We don't have the 2023 750 in the UK. We are getting this https://bikes.suzuki.co.uk/bikes/sport/gsx-8r/ Spam goes here |
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #31 that license plate holder is such an afterthought it baffles me. Sure you can get aftermarket with varying degrees of legality and MOT acceptance but can it be that hard to design one OEM that doesn't look like absolute ass...CBR650 had the same thing, 2021 at least put some effort with aluminum holders not just a slap of cheap black plastic I do very much (as CBR) like the stubby understated exhaust beneath the bike - i with the RS could be sorted the same way
Year-round riding enthusiast i.e. seasonal motorcycle popsicle.
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Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #32 Yamaha were first with this with the MT07/09 then Tracer. The inline engine, canted forward gives space to have the compact design, which was part of the reason I had the Tracer.
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Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #32Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #31 I believe regulations in many countries say the license plate has to be the most rearward part of the bike. If that's true, I'm not sure how you could design anything that doesn't look like ass except maybe have it on a hugger.
2020 R1250RS
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #34Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #32Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #31 That is what I was told by a California cop. That was the first I had heard of that regulation.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #35 I think BMW, Honda and HD need to recall a lot of tail boxes, if that's true. After a conversation with PA State Policeman, a Goldwing rider told me he couldn't add accessory Clearwater lights or wear earplugs. Neither of these is true. Old Forum Orphan |
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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #30 My mistake. I missed the switch in topics to the 750. The new GSX comes with side bags standard. |
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Zitat von TriangleRider im Beitrag #37Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #30 Understandable. The Bearr had mercifully moved those of us who are miserable as we look at yet more ADV bike ergonomics wasted on great technology that is labelled "sport[bike] touring." Unlike the R750Z, I see the 1000 as just another upright touring bike. (Blame it on the Multistrada's phenomenal success, and an aging group of riders with bad knees and bad backs who still consider themselves sportbike riders. Apologies - I know I will soon be in this group....) Which raises a question of symantics.... If one of our group was in his last year of life grinding the pegs in every corner and running triple digit speeds on every straight on a 1600 GT, should he still be considered a sport tourer? Probably so. I withdraw my comments above. It's what one does with a bike that counts. We can certainly label a rider a sport tourer, even his high horsepowered steed doesn't look the part. Have fun out there. “A good man always knows his limitations.” |
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I'm not sure what I had to do with moving anyone anywhere, but will venture an opinion that a "sport touring" bike is any bike that's ridden more than 100-200 miles in a day and can be fitted with enough carrying capacity to make such an outing enjoyable. One of my most memorable rides was a 300+ mile day on April 28, 2000, which (you may remember) was at the height of the COVID pandemic and accompanying hysteria. Normally late April precludes riding deep into the high mountains but for whatever reason that day was perfect. The pandemic eliminated traffic, and the skies were piercingly blue because of the lack of commercial air activity. Snow was piled 3 feet deep on each side of the road, yet the roads were dry and the temps were in the high 50's to mid-60's at 7,000 feet elevation. |
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Pre RS1250 purchase was given a new GSX1000GT with 4 miles on it to test ride for a day . It was a very capable machine and at 14,000 USD it was a very good deal. What eliminated this bike from my purchase decision was some engine vibration at 70 plus mph . USA ( Texas has many 75 and 80 mph limits ) . |
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Very impressive, C10! How did you deal with chain maintenance on the Hayabusa (Specifically on the extended Iron Butt trips)? |
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