|
Author |
Message |
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:02 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: V4 cruiser (or tourer too) |
|
|
I like the idea of V4 cruiser, if I have a chance I wanna try it someday.
Super Magna
I think this is very good style. and V4 power.
https://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/kawashima_/supermagna.jpg
I don't like this type of recent skinny V2 cruisers.
What's the point?
not at all comfy riding position.
too far away foot pegs.
https://www.bikebros.co.jp/vb_img/eimpre/img/139/intro01_b.jpg
I hope honda makes new V4 cruiser with VFR1200 motor.
I also hope yamaha makes new V4 cruiser with new VMAX motor.
If I was honda or yamaha, I would make several models with the same engine.
Don't you think them cool? ____________________ 2020 Touring Serow 250
,past 2012 YB125SP, 2008 TDM900 2005 W650, [url=d], 2002 LS125R, 2002 CB400SF, NS50F, C50 / Trip to UK(2009), Hokkaido touring(2013) |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:11 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
Can't say I don't like the way the current V-Max looks.
https://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/2010-yamaha-vmax.jpg
Whether or not they make something with its engine...
I don't know. There's a fairly limited marked for machines with such petrol thirsty engine out there methinks. ____________________ 09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
pits |
This post is not being displayed .
|
pits World Chat Champion
Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:16 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
These are some bloody nice roads
Forget what I've said, taking cruiser to such roads would be a blasphemy! ____________________ 09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
pits |
This post is not being displayed .
|
pits World Chat Champion
Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
stinkwheel |
This post is not being displayed .
|
stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:19 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
That's Honda trolling Yamaha. They wait for each model of V-max to come out then release a bike that would eat it for breakfast.
I'm still waiting for my VFR1000.
Basically, I want something exactly like a VFR750 but with a 1000cc engine. The 1200 is an enormous disappointment to me. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:19 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
map |
This post is not being displayed .
|
map Mr Calendar
Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:31 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
pits wrote: | Kawashima, I can understand your reasoning for a cruiser, personally not my type of bike.
I assume this is for riding through towns and cities? I think it would be more pesonal preference as to which bike you would prefer, the Honda is a good bike and you should get better riding from the V4 as opposed to the V twin, if it is the VFR motor it is a very good motor.
But if you're intending to ride through the beautiful countryside of Japan I feel that you perhaps should be strapped to the front of the Shinkansen to make you think properly, because a cruiser on roads like these would be against the law of biking
It requires some sort of sports bike |
For me not for towns and cities, but for high speed touring.
I'm not good at twisties and I nearly gave up my skill.
I am becoming lazier and lazier, and prefer comfy riding position. ____________________ 2020 Touring Serow 250
,past 2012 YB125SP, 2008 TDM900 2005 W650, [url=d], 2002 LS125R, 2002 CB400SF, NS50F, C50 / Trip to UK(2009), Hokkaido touring(2013) |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:37 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
I may be too lazy (and gay), even my TDM has sporty position for me.
TBH I want more upright relaxed position like R1200RT.
When I was thinking of buying my TDM, I sat on used VFR750 at honda shop, I thought it too sporty position, I would die for neck pain. ____________________ 2020 Touring Serow 250
,past 2012 YB125SP, 2008 TDM900 2005 W650, [url=d], 2002 LS125R, 2002 CB400SF, NS50F, C50 / Trip to UK(2009), Hokkaido touring(2013) |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:38 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
Well, Ducati tried to do something about touring aspect of Diavel but they ended up with this... (2013 model if my memory serwes me right)
https://www.neocarmodels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Ducati-Diavel-Strada-Touring-Front.jpg
I think they're both intended to be power cruisers, and as such are supposed to look good and ride hard, without much consideration for long range riding.
I'm sure you could do something with them with aftermarket bits and bobs though.
P.S Wait... there's more relaxed position than on R1200RT? ____________________ 09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A
Last edited by Knightsy on 15:39 - 04 Dec 2012; edited 1 time in total |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
pits |
This post is not being displayed .
|
pits World Chat Champion
Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:38 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
kawashima wrote: | pits wrote: | Kawashima, I can understand your reasoning for a cruiser, personally not my type of bike.
I assume this is for riding through towns and cities? I think it would be more pesonal preference as to which bike you would prefer, the Honda is a good bike and you should get better riding from the V4 as opposed to the V twin, if it is the VFR motor it is a very good motor.
But if you're intending to ride through the beautiful countryside of Japan I feel that you perhaps should be strapped to the front of the Shinkansen to make you think properly, because a cruiser on roads like these would be against the law of biking
It requires some sort of sports bike |
For me not for towns and cities, but for high speed touring.
I'm not good at twisties and I nearly gave up my skill.
I am becoming lazier and lazier, and prefer comfy riding position. |
Kawashima, you're a bad man you can't ride those awesome roads on a cruiser, when I am over to Japan next I would like to take a sports bike through some of the roads, I would have invited you but I am not sure my reputation would be intact afterwards, perhaps I ride ahead in front and pretend to break down whilst you catch up
You should buy what ever you like the most and what ever is comfy, for touring I would personally be looking at the VFR800, or a ZZR1200
For those interested that one road
https://69.73.142.249/c/9243/japan_motorcycle_route_from_fukushima_to_kitakata_on_the_bandai_azuma_skyline_and_lakeline_rated_the_best_motorcycle_road_in_japan ____________________ Stinkwheel: You have no right to free speech
00:32:08 Blau Zedong: yes, i am a massive CB400 fan and collector
00:33:00 Blau Zedong: the CB400 is my favourite road bike |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
G |
This post is not being displayed .
|
G The Voice of Reason
Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
stinkwheel |
This post is not being displayed .
|
stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:40 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks for the link pits. ____________________ 09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:46 - 04 Dec 2012 Post subject: |
|
|
Knight wrote: | Well, Ducati tried to do something about touring aspect of Diavel but they ended up with this... (2013 model if my memory serwes me right)
https://www.neocarmodels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Ducati-Diavel-Strada-Touring-Front.jpg
I think they're both intended to be power cruisers, and as such are supposed to look good and ride hard, without much consideration for long range riding.
I'm sure you could do something with them with aftermarket bits and bobs though.
P.S Wait... there's more relaxed position than on R1200RT? |
Wow this Diavel looks very nice. I didn't know this version.
I imagine R1200RT is the most tired-free bike for long touring. ____________________ 2020 Touring Serow 250
,past 2012 YB125SP, 2008 TDM900 2005 W650, [url=d], 2002 LS125R, 2002 CB400SF, NS50F, C50 / Trip to UK(2009), Hokkaido touring(2013) |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kawashima |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kawashima World Chat Champion
Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Knightsy |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Knightsy World Chat Champion
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 11 years, 196 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
|
|
|