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[Grumpy Goat]

Grumpy. I don't see the Himalayan type bike being any good in Texas. The small displacement thumpers are not good on the interstate. Max comfortable cruising would be about 65mph. Unless you are right nest to the hill country. About the tiger, everyone I know that bought one of these soon parted with it. Don't really know why. I'm in the BMW club, so maybe that was part of it.

That was my real hesitation with the Himalayan ... on the highways we have it would be no good, and driving long hours loaded at 65 mph seems like it would be too much of a strain on my and the motorcycle. Here you need to ride highways to get to anywhere decent to ride so good highway capabilities (and cruise) is a must.

The Tiger has its strengths and seems like it would suit my style perfectly. Lovely engine and decent off-road capabilities which would far outstrip my off road competence. It seems to be more biased towards road use and that suits me perfectly. The reviews seem to be pretty good on the bike too. I am still playing with the idea though ...