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(08-14-2019, 05:34 AM)BobAintStoppin Wrote: Agree. I couldn't handle the white frame. If it ain't red, it's wrong
The colours of your bike do work very nicely, I must agree.
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(08-16-2019, 01:16 AM)sanemancured Wrote: I do think that the Tuono is an awesome road bike. Very different to the RS though. Not sure how easy it is to secure luggage and that chain is more hassle but for a different role it's perhaps unbeatable.
And that is exactly how I approach buying multiple bikes. I will not have 2 bikes with the same use profile - makes no sense to me. The Aprilia Tuono / BMW S1000R / Honda CB1000R are all 4 cylinder roadsters that are best in the sort of urban / suburban settings in which I do 90% of my riding. I would not want to do long distance on them.
As for luggage - that is a great point since I do not like using backpacks, especially in my warmer climate.
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(08-16-2019, 01:20 AM)sanemancured Wrote: On an aside, I have discovered that I do just fit a GSA with a low seat in the low position........ I feel strangely drawn. I've owned a GS and I've no wish to repeat the experience but a GSA? Maybe.
I too feel strangely drawn to a GS / GSA, but for its "go anywhere" character. For me, riding a motorcycle has a lot to do with the sights and the destinations, and that includes motocamping and light off-roading to the really nice spots. Perfect for an adventure bike.
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I've owned a CB1000R and ridden a friends a fair bit. Sanitised Honda in a good way. Underrated bikes.
My first track day had me leaving a pair of Repsol Fireblades and a GSXR750 behind. But that may not just be down to the bike. My lack of sense may have helped.