Author Topic: If you could keep only one (Read 3381 times)

faffi · « **on:** October 30, 2025, 01:39:22 PM »

Of all the bikes you have owned, which one would you pick if it was going to be your only motorcycle for the next decade? Let's pretend all of them where brand new at the beginning of the decade.

cliffrod · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:51:43 PM »

No contest. My 1973 V7 Sport is my forever bike. Always has been and it’s hard to imagine not having it, just like it is, until I die.

Our 1974 FLH is a close second because that’s the bike my wife and I can enjoy together. But the CX100 is pretty special….

Huzo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2025, 02:23:37 PM »

My ‘07 Norge.

michaell32 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2025, 02:26:34 PM »

My dr650. I can go on any paved or unpaved road without any worry.

RinkRat II · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2025, 02:43:44 PM »

Easy, I've owned my K75s since new, fits me well and trouble free.

Paul B

bacongrease · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2025, 03:18:54 PM »

1990 HD FXRS.

Close second.....04 Stone.

MikeP996 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2025, 03:29:24 PM »

My '21 V7 850 Special! :)

Rebochi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2025, 03:45:50 PM »

Quote from: faffi on October 30, 2025, 01:39:22 PM

Of all the bikes you have owned, which one would you pick if it was going to be your only motorcycle for the next decade? Let's pretend all of them where brand new at the beginning of the decade.

I recently made that decision and kept my 08 1200S / 2013 Griso Frankenstein bike .

turboguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:15:15 PM »

My 1986 GSXR750, sadly he is RIP

bad Chad · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:38:59 PM »

That's a tough question faffi! I have enjoyed so many. Emotions, and the rose colored glasses of hindsight have a big effect my thinking.
I really have nothing but great memories of tooling around as a young punk on a 78 Suzuki GS1000. That bike really could do everything I asked of it back in the day, and I think it would still be fantastic if it was a new bike. But I also really dig my 25 V85tt, and really great bike in so many ways. But nostalgia is powerful, I think I would go with the big GS1000!

guzzisteve · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:53:28 PM »

It would have to be 2, I need my sidecar rig for when I get old & can't walk. But the "1" would have to be my baby of 50,000mi going to rallies.
1984 White LM3 with Sport 1100 (95) stuff on it, front end & wheels with a custom swingarm made by Ed in CA- Problem is it's a progect from 07 crash.
No $ means it sits. Got a new Jackal block that was stripped when new by mfg, have sensors & all covers to make my LM fuel inj., guts go right in.

Enjoy your dreams I lived most mine especially Guzzi ones.

bad Chad · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:55:59 PM »

Oh, I would love to have a LeMans III with all the up grades that could be done. To me, that is the sexiest, most cool motorcycle ever made!

inditx · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:57:34 PM »

Still looking lol
inditx

n3303j · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2025, 07:27:00 PM »

'77 T3. It just feels best.

But the Ural will probably be my last.
As close to a mobility scooter as I want to get.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2025, 08:42:38 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on October 30, 2025, 04:55:59 PM

Oh, I would love to have a LeMans III with all the up grades that could be done. To me, that is the sexiest, most cool motorcycle ever made!

Insurance paid me all but $200 less than I paid for it new, then I bought it back for $600. Not a normal title but I can use it. One reason I'm selling the 700's, I'd like to ride it before I die. Cal2 needs a drivetrain replacement, lasted 80Kmi since last done. It's also also a keeper w/Kurts sidecar on it, only so many of those. EV is my favorite for turn key & go. At 350,000 Guzzi miles ain't going to catch Karl's million

snobear · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2025, 09:04:39 PM »

It would have to be my DR650 at this point, it simply does everything without issue.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2025, 10:02:44 PM »

My Road King because I don't have to drive 500 miles for service on it.

-AJ

MikeP996 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2025, 04:30:29 AM »

Re old memories/bikes...I rode my Kawasaki 125cc two stroke across the USA when I was young. Great memories to have...but I sure don't wish I still had it. ;) There is no old motorcycle that I wish I had kept or would buy. Not true of cars but as far as motos there are none that I miss.

JoeB · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2025, 05:33:11 AM »

Timely topic as I planned to be down to one by now. The 2000 Suzi 400 drz would get the nod as it easily handles anything I am doing now. Getting up there and I appreciate its weight. Maintenance is easy and I still get satisfaction from turning a wrench or two now and then.
I was thinking strongly of selling the EV as I wasn't putting any miles on it the last few years. Felt it was getting too heavy and not being able to firmly plant my feet started to bother me. On a whim took the faring and top box off, and replaced the seat Mr. Maund did with a stock one. That lowered my stance over an inch or so and seemed to handle lighter. World of difference for me.
Like to keep the tank full and have a gas station about 5 miles away. Ended up riding all afternoon. It ran sweet and I wondered what in the heck am I thinking.
Started working out again and hope to have enough confidence next spring to really enjoy it.
I know my marathon days are done but I am looking forward to some decent day trips now.

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2025, 05:53:39 AM »

One?

I have yet to find the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles.

Too many variables.

MerleLowe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2025, 07:18:41 AM »

I'd keep my 2022 V85TT. Comfortable enough to tour on, characterful enough to make me want to keep it. Can cross the country on it or just across town to get groceries. Easy maintenance, sounds great, good fuel economy. Can ride a BDR on it and Appalachian twisties (even on the same day).

The other 7 bikes in the garage have a narrower range of applications.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2025, 08:20:20 AM »

Always an interesting question and is ever changing based on age and where you are on life"s riding curve. My three bikes are currently 2020 V 85, 2024 Triumph 400 X and 2025 CF Moto 450 Ibex. I am 73 and healthy and active and still working part time in my profession, so very fortunate. I have made the conscious decision with my last two purchases to go smaller and lighter. What I currently have are the last I will own, and if I had to choose one
it would be the CF Moto. While it is still early days and only 3 K miles, the bike really fills my "what a motorcycle needs to do" list. I now ride primarily
secondary, county and gravel roads. Long hauls on the interstate no longer has any allure. The CF is nimble and capable on gravel, very flickable in the
twisties, can cruise on the slab at 75 mph when needed, and can wick up to 85 mph no problem. Very easy to move around the garage. The spec sheet on the bike is amazing for $6,500.00. I found my Unicorn bike. Like I said, I have only had it since March so long term reliability is an unknown. Of course, the same can be said for me.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2025, 08:28:40 AM »

Quote from: faffi on October 30, 2025, 01:39:22 PM

Of all the bikes you have owned, which one would you pick if it was going to be your only motorcycle for the next decade? Let's pretend all of them where brand new at the beginning of the decade.

The new Kawasaki KLE 500 is the best compromise bike for the riding I enjoy.

Stretch · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2025, 08:44:16 AM »

Probably my KLR650.

-Stretch

MikeP996 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2025, 08:49:40 AM »

I said I wouldn't want any past bikes back and that's still true but I was rather fond of my Ducati 996...;)

YellowDuck · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2025, 09:28:54 AM »

Ugh what a question.

I have owned the 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 since new and have never fallen out of love with it in almost 20 years so I guess it would be that one. But it's kind of a toxic relationship TBH. The V7 850 is a lot more suitable for the type of riding I actually do, and will likely do in the future.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2025, 09:53:48 AM »

The one I have had since 1997 - my '69 Ambassador. Currently at 111,000 miles.

PeteS · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2025, 10:11:28 AM »

If you asked me two years ago it would have been my ‘76 LeMans but now its the V85tt. Go anywhere, do anything and I can ride it all day long day after day. Something I can’t do on the LeMans anymore.

Pete

kidsmoke · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2025, 11:50:18 AM »

Quote from: YellowDuck on October 31, 2025, 09:28:54 AM

Ugh what a question.

I have owned the 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 since new and have never fallen out of love with it in almost 20 years so I guess it would be that one. But it's kind of a toxic relationship TBH. The V7 850 is a lot more suitable for the type of riding I actually do, and will likely do in the future.

IMHO, the perfect LOOKING bike. Never ridden one, but they take my breath away. Local guy has one that's got lots of custom bits without taking away from the stock feel. Strikes the perfect balance between sport/std/naked/cafe whatever.

What's the toxic part?

Tkelly · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2025, 11:55:13 AM »

Since I just bought a really nice Roamer the SP,T3 ,and Stelvio would have to go but I love them all.Anyone interested,all are good runners with high miles?My wife want them all gone.

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