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Garnet wrote:
Haven't ridden it yet, but have sat on one and the ergos are good.

Oh ya, Slipper clutch with feather light operation, so light even a girl could ride one.

I'm sure that's a great bike. Cycle Canada sure liked it. Still there is no center stand and taking a trip two up would be tight. I would like a bike with compliant adjustable suspension. I rode the Ducati Multistrada and it is a reasonable weight. In many aspects it seems the answer but.....The dealer told me that the first major service costs $1800. Apparently the Ducati must be plugged into the computer to check tappet clearance. The new Panagalli has had 5 safety recalls. Doesn't really give on confidence and the only Ducati dealer who is also the Shitzuki dealer did not do my service on my GSF1200 though they certainly charged me.

SteveD wrote:F800ST is faster, more nimble, better brakes and even lighter than a R100. I had one as a loan vehicle last year whilst getting some work done on my R/RS, and whilst the initial seating position didn't thrill me, it was an excellent and comfie too!

Someone, somewhere said wrote:The German motorcycle comes with a weight of 182 kilograms while a 798 cc DOHC engine is able to deliver 85 horsepower and 86 Nm of torque.
The model is fitted with a six-speed toothed belt drive transmission while the Rotax engine benefits from a cooling system using water.

I think that model is discontinued though it does seem a good choice. I enjoyed the F800R on my Alps trip very much.

http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/bikes/F800ST

Garnet wrote:http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/bikes/F800ST

Does look a bit smallish for a 195 pd guy.

Zombie Master wrote:

enigmaT120 wrote:My Bonneville is much lighter than my R65 -- both air cooled 650s. We'll see what I think when I finally get around to getting the Home market 5 (US) gallon tank painted and installed on my Triumph. I do want more range on that thing.

What do you intend to do for brakes?

I wasn't going to take them off, though they are heavy. 1970 twin leading shoe brakes work great.

enigmaT120 wrote:

Zombie Master wrote:

enigmaT120 wrote:My Bonneville is much lighter than my R65 -- both air cooled 650s. We'll see what I think when I finally get around to getting the Home market 5 (US) gallon tank painted and installed on my Triumph. I do want more range on that thing.

What do you intend to do for brakes?

I wasn't going to take them off, though they are heavy. 1970 twin leading shoe brakes work great.

The 1970 Triumph twins seem to be the ones to own and ride. I'd really like the TR6. If I see one that's fully restored I might let it adopt me.

I was going to be a wise ass and post a pic of the new BMW automatic:



Then I looked at the specs. 550lbs dry! WTF

I wouldn't mind taking a closer look at the brunette.

An inspection of the final drive unit may be in order. However, I wouldn't suspect that has anything to do with the higher than expected wet weight.

Chuey

Garnet wrote:I wouldn't mind taking a closer look at the brunette.

Zoom, Garnet... ZOOOOM!