Wow.. Haven't we come on.

[A100man]

2024..
https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/292524/820x0/835mm_seat_and_17in_wheels.jpg

28 years ago..

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3hwAAOSwhnNfjwvB/s-l1000.webp

If only we'd known about 'Adventure Sport' class back then.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Rob W]

Along comes chris-red in 3, 2, 1....
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'16 GSX-S1000F

[MarJay]

You're not talking about technological advancement though are you? You're not saying the TDM is more advanced (or as advanced) as the Tiger? You're talking about fashion which ebbs and flows and changes. All you're saying is that the TDM is ahead of it's time. I think nobody would disagree with that. It's also heavier and has less technology... but whatever.
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[A100man]

[MarJay]

[A100man]

Well, like you I prefer bike on the sportier side and I'm fucking ancient by comparison.

Why anyone would buy a Tiger 660 over the Trident 660 beats me. same as why anyone buys an SUV instead of an estate car I s'pose - form over function.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[DaddyStu]

[panrider_uk]

[ThunderGuts]

I have wondered a few times if I made the right choice going for the VFR800X rather than VFR800F; at the time, the F felt too aggressive (from what I can gather, they did make the 8th gen a bit more of a sportier riding position, presumably because the "comfy" riders could go for the X), probably not helped by the fact I was coming from a Bonny so was used to a sit-up position. I find the X I have to make a conscious effort to get into a sporty posture, but when touring and taking in my surroundings more than ragging it corner to corner the sit up position of the X is far better.

I assume the modern trend towards faux-adv bike styles is all down to the likes of the GS / Ewan and manufacturers are trying to jump on the bandwagon of those who want to appear like they're about to head off to Mongolia but actually are just going to the third aisle at J&S.
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TG.

[Polarbear]

[A100man]

[Polarbear]

[blurredman]

I prefer the look of the front of the new, but the rear of the old. Stupid number plate extender things on modern bikes are .
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 17k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 39k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 50k.

[A100man]

[Easy-X]

There is a grab handle on the Vitpilen but either it's a dealer option or people remove it to save weight. I have one on mind and it makes reversing the bike by hand a lot easier!
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Nobby the Bastard]