Author Topic: Best all around bike ever? (if there is such a thing) (Read 17179 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2019, 08:30:49 AM »

I'm thinking the (dare I say it?) V85TT would check all the boxes. Not for a Luddite like me that detests all the electronic gimmickry, but for *normal*

people, it looks to be a fine tool.

John A · « **Reply #31 on:** July 07, 2019, 08:41:01 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on July 07, 2019, 05:41:26 AM

There is no such thing.. <shrug>

I was going to say that it's the one you are riding but I think Chuck has explaned it way more better

Sheepdog · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2019, 08:53:46 AM »

I can't answer as I've only ridden a small selection of what has been available over the years. My KLR was set up for travel and could handle any road, but it did not exactly stir my soul. My Piaggio scooter gets heavy use, but it is really just a town bike. My BMW is superb, but I don't really feel good about riding it any less than two hours. That leaves my California Vintage. It's handsome, practical, and handles well...but that isn't the part that endears. The sound, the look, and the comfort is just right. That's the one bike that I will always keep.

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LowRyter · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2019, 08:58:46 AM »

for me, this. Most comfortable, best riding, safest bike I've ever owned, perhaps ever ridden. It could use 20 more or horsepower and carry another gallon of gas but the shortcomings aren't worth the tradeoffs.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2019, 08:58:46 AM »

LowRyter · « **Reply #34 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:00:12 AM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on July 07, 2019, 08:27:03 AM

IMHO, it has to be an adventure bike. While I really like traveling on my GS, I've had a Wee-Strom, Stelvio, couple KLRs, DR... along with many std road bikes.

I would say the BMW boxer GS (maybe the 100 or 1150 because of less gadgetry) just because they truly can do it all.

WHAT?? ???

You know it's the FJR.

kirby1923 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:12:15 AM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on July 07, 2019, 08:27:03 AM

IMHO, it has to be an adventure bike. While I really like traveling on my GS, I've had a Wee-Strom, Stelvio, couple KLRs, DR... along with many std road bikes.

I would say the BMW boxer GS (maybe the 100 or 1150 because of less gadgetry) just because they truly can do it all.

I'm with you Darren.

I've owned 4 GSs and been many places on this planet on same. Whether its a track day or a hooligan run with the sport bikes as long as the speeds are not over triple digits the GS will hold its own.

Pack it like a mule and flog it like a horse it will do the job.

:-)

Siamese · « **Reply #36 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:25:35 AM »

I sure do miss my 1972 Ossa 250 Pioneer.

rocker59 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:37:11 AM »

BMW GS.

SmithSwede · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:38:09 AM »

I’d vote for my 2013 V7 Stone, a lovely little small block. But lately I’ve been getting seriously distracted by a 1996 Ducati 900SS, so there may be competition for top spot. Far too early to tell.

There are a surprising number of Ducatis nominated on this thread.

T4halo · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:40:15 AM »

I’ll keep this one.

BrotherJim · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2019, 10:24:01 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 06, 2019, 09:03:39 PM

Whatever I ride NOW.

Ha, ha. Just what I was thinking. I ride my 30 year old "bug-out bike" most of the time, but like someone previously alluded to, it's not a very good street bike and not a very good dirt bike. It's still super fun!

JJ · « **Reply #41 on:** July 07, 2019, 10:31:33 AM »

2019 Triumph Bonneville Black...might do the trick if I was completely "bikeless" now...

Maybe also the V7-II Stornello Guzzi (?) However, make Chuckster is right...no such thing...

Also, I like that black & yellow Beemer GS with the hard bags...

RinkRat II · « **Reply #42 on:** July 07, 2019, 10:50:54 AM »

Cost to Coast. Pole to Pole and all points in between. Gets my vote. 31 years production with minor changes.

Paul B

LowRyter · « **Reply #43 on:** July 07, 2019, 11:28:25 AM »

I don't see dirt bikes and adventure bikes being the deal for me. I avoid dirt roads where possible and trails altogether. If I wanted to ride those, I'd get a dedicated machine but it certainly wouldn't be my best all-around.

Turin · « **Reply #44 on:** July 07, 2019, 12:06:07 PM »

Does everything well and damn near indestructible.

wittangamo · « **Reply #45 on:** July 07, 2019, 12:38:24 PM »

My heart seconds the vote for the Norton Commando. It formed a spiritual bond.
My head says the V9 Roamer I just sold was the right bike for me in so many ways.
But my butt and wrist are partial to the Harley Sport Glide I’m riding now.

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #46 on:** July 07, 2019, 12:56:47 PM »

Quote from: DougG on July 07, 2019, 08:18:56 AM

OK...maybe the best place to start is to describe the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles (for me, that is):

1. 500# max
2. 30" seat ht.
3. 50 mpg and 6 gal tank
4. 850 - 950 cc
5. easily detachable side and top cases
6. full electronics - cruise, abs, tract contrl, ride modes (all switchable)
7. adjustable windshield
8. GPS, personal audio through helmet spkrs
9. open tread pattern street/hwy tires
10. heated grips & seat
11. bar and heated pool (sorry, I got carried away)

IF ANYONE FINDS THIS BIKE...TELL MY DEAR WiFE THAT I WANT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAH, HALLOWEEN, KWANSA...I DON'T CARE ANY OCCASION WILL DO.

Be well,
DougG

You, sir, need an 850 Norge.

Huzo · « **Reply #47 on:** July 07, 2019, 01:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Litre1000 on July 07, 2019, 07:49:32 AM

You had an MV Agusta F4 and got rid of it?! I’m shocked. I could never imagine letting that go. What happened ....?

Nothing mate..
It was a 750 SR, but I decided I wanted to tour Australia seriously and then see the world, so off she went.
Identical to this one in every way.

LowRyter · « **Reply #48 on:** July 07, 2019, 01:11:19 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on July 07, 2019, 12:44:56 PM

90%+ of adventure bikes might see light off road like groomed fire roads the same roads that a Honda Civic has no problem with. Less than 1% of adventure bikes get ridden hardcore off road.

I've had 4 of them and only 2 ever saw gravel roads while under my care. The other 2 were set up for pavement only from the day I bought them.

The beauty of the ADV bikes to me is upright seating. I can see better than trying to look through my forehead like on a sport bike. They have more comfortable ergo's, long travel suspension (this is a bigger for me) and typically have larger fuel cells. I have found I can ride ADV bikes faster and with more confidence than on sport, sport touring, café and/or standards.

When I 1st started riding a ADV bike or even a bike with panniers was something I would not entertain. After giving them a chance now I'd be hard pressed to buy something else.

Or you could get a dedicated sport touring machine without the gingerbread for going off road.

acogoff · « **Reply #49 on:** July 07, 2019, 01:27:13 PM »

For me, any bike would do that does not feel like I need a step ladder to get on the thing, and I have a 30 inch inseam! Rant, Rant, Rant.

LowRyter · « **Reply #50 on:** July 07, 2019, 02:13:31 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on July 07, 2019, 02:08:39 PM

Who makes a sport touring rig with long travel suspension?

long travel suspension, why?

inditx · « **Reply #51 on:** July 07, 2019, 02:16:41 PM »

Quote from: DougG on July 07, 2019, 08:18:56 AM

OK...maybe the best place to start is to describe the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles (for me, that is):

1. 500# max
2. 30" seat ht.
3. 50 mpg and 6 gal tank
4. 850 - 950 cc
5. easily detachable side and top cases
6. full electronics - cruise, abs, tract contrl, ride modes (all switchable)
7. adjustable windshield
8. GPS, personal audio through helmet spkrs
9. open tread pattern street/hwy tires
10. heated grips & seat
11. bar and heated pool (sorry, I got carried away)

IF ANYONE FINDS THIS BIKE...TELL MY DEAR WiFE THAT I WANT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAH, HALLOWEEN, KWANSA...I DON'T CARE ANY OCCASION WILL DO.

Be well,
DougG

Nice list

Huzo · « **Reply #52 on:** July 07, 2019, 02:35:52 PM »

Quote from: DougG on July 07, 2019, 08:18:56 AM

OK...maybe the best place to start is to describe the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles (for me, that is):

1. 500# max
2. 30" seat ht.
3. 50 mpg and 6 gal tank
4. 850 - 950 cc
5. easily detachable side and top cases
6. full electronics - cruise, abs, tract contrl, ride modes (all switchable)
7. adjustable windshield
8. GPS, personal audio through helmet spkrs
9. open tread pattern street/hwy tires
10. heated grips & seat
11. bar and heated pool (sorry, I got carried away)

IF ANYONE FINDS THIS BIKE...TELL MY DEAR WiFE THAT I WANT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAH, HALLOWEEN, KWANSA...I DON'T CARE ANY OCCASION WILL DO.

Be well,
DougG

Early reports suggested that it would never see the light of day, but rumour has it that Guzzi are bringing out a thing called a V85..
Would that go near ticking enough boxes ?

slopokes · « **Reply #53 on:** July 07, 2019, 02:59:17 PM »

The 650 vstrom—- but my next bike will be the v85

guzzi ride · « **Reply #54 on:** July 07, 2019, 03:23:26 PM »

This one does it all.

Knuckle Dragger · « **Reply #55 on:** July 07, 2019, 03:52:45 PM »

Suzuki's ultra-cheap DR650, esp. if purchased used & modified inexpensively, represents one of the most universal dual-sport tourers ever made.

Huzo · « **Reply #56 on:** July 07, 2019, 03:59:53 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on July 07, 2019, 03:56:46 PM

The joys of riding a motorcycle with long travel suspension go far beyond nonpaved surface.

Yes.
As long as it doesn’t translate into wallowy handling, then it really does contribute to long distance touring comfort.
The general tensing of your body preparing for impacts, contributes to fatigue I reckon.

T4halo · « **Reply #57 on:** July 07, 2019, 04:05:27 PM »

Quote from: Knuckle Dragger on July 07, 2019, 03:52:45 PM

Suzuki's ultra-cheap DR650, esp. if purchased used & modified inexpensively, represents one of the most universal dual-sport tourers ever made.

If you love plastic and ugly. I had one for 6 months. It did nothing for me.

Huzo · « **Reply #58 on:** July 07, 2019, 04:09:10 PM »

Quote from: T4halo on July 07, 2019, 04:05:27 PM

If you love plastic and ugly. I had one for 6 months. It did nothing for me.

Yeah, you still have to be able to look at it while you’re having lunch.
I’m reminded of the old adage..
“Whatever you do...
Don’t look down..!”

guzzi771 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 07, 2019, 04:22:18 PM »

That would be the Suzuki DL 650 my 2013 was amazing my MG V7III is to new to tell how it will be

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