New Bike Conundrum

@learningtofly Good luck with your new or second bike search. You deserve it my friend,

 

Thank you, Joe!

 

Thanks very much, Sandi. I really miss my TTR as well, but I'm trying not to allow myself to just take the path of least resistance (hence keeping a very open mind if I can). It's all quite exciting though

 

Well, as mentioned on another thread I've now managed to swing my leg over a Multistrada V2, and I could certainly get both feet on the ground. If the low seat wasn't too plank-like I'd probably be able to flat foot it, so the next step, I think, is to take one out on a test.

Markus did mention elsewhere that he would go for the V4 but I don't need the extra power (I never carry a pillion or load myself down with massive amounts of luggage) and can do without the extra 20kg of weight plus the slightly higher/bigger all round design. The 890 engine seems to be very highly acclaimed too, by virtually everyone who's reviewed it.

I still think it may be bigger than I want in an ideal world, though.

 

Hmmm… it’s expensive, but this might just be the one. I love it!

 

@learningtofly:
I rode with my wife the "normal" BMW R12 Nine T for 7.000 kilometres last year. It was cool to ride!

 

Good to know, Markus. Of course I owned a classic R9T for a year or two as well. Fantastic bikes.

 

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Oooh, that's a beauty, Tony! Have you test ridden one yet? Better to spend a bit more and get a bike you truly love. I did that with my Speed Triple RS which I've owned since 2018 and have no interest whatsoever in replacing it with something else. Please keep us posted! P.S. Love that color combo, too.

 

I just watched the Missenden Flyer review of that last night. He loved it apart from the price!

 

I haven’t test ridden it yet, @Sandi T, but I certainly will. The colour reminds me of my former R9T ( Tangerine Dream), and I think it’s the only paint job it comes in right now.

 

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Looking forward to your test ride report, Tony!

 

Thanks Rev, and I’m glad you like it too. Not much to dislike about it, really, although I’ve not yet tested it as yet.

To be honest I’m not sure that I should be ploughing that much money into a second bike, but YOLO

 

YOLO!

 

Unless you're a Buddhist....

 

Or a Christian, which I am. But I always think of it as YOLO--on this planet. Which the way things are these days doesn't bother me that much.

 

Have to say, this R9T 100 Years is rather nice. Could well end up vying with the R12 S, I think.

 

Did the Tiger Sport 660 or 800 cross your radar?

 

Yes, I have considered the Tiger (having owned a 900 GT Pro in the past). The truth is, though, that I don't do long tours that would be outwith the scope/capability of the T120.

 

Well, I'm booked in to see this beauty on Saturday. Have to admit I'm just a tad excited.

 

I'm not up on BMW models - RnineT or R12nineT?

My cousin got an R12nineT this year - and is absolutely loving it!!

Only problem he had was a flat battery because the BMW charger didn't work with the standard BMW socket and they had to fit a second connector solely for the battery conditioner..... mechanic apparently said, no, it never works with that socket!