New Bike (already).. Head Or Heart?

Get extended test rides on both, then decide.

I would pick Tiger over Speed Twin simply because I prefer that type of bike of the retro stuff, and I think the Tiger is a bit less demanding in the keeping it clean dept!

 

Sounds like you've made your mind up.

But.... you can do anything on any bike. I done big motorway miles on a cruiser and on a big uncomfy naked bike, both will do the job, but get to a nice twisty road and which will be more fun? Get panniers/luggage to fit all bikes, so all can be adapted to work.

Ask yourself, which one will I walk away from, stop, turn around and admire every time ??? B*W GS is supposedly a great bike, but would anybody actually say it looks good? Even after 2 years of ownership, still love the way my Tuono looks and can't help admiring it every time.

That's the bike to go for, the one that gives you that 'FIZZ', not the practical one. Bikes are for fun

 

Go on
You know you want to

 

I know you'll find it hard to believe (deep breath) but the Rocket 3 ain't everyone's cup of motorbike!


PS - that doesn't necessarily mean they are gay either!

 

Have to say that heart over head has always been my ultimate decider. If I get a buzz from riding it and just looking at it, I'll choose that over practicality every time!

Logically, a bit stupid.

 

Hi and welcome, good luck with your final choice of bike....

 

Love the look of the new Rocket 3, but does anyone else think its a copy ot new Diavel?

 

That back end definitely is
The rest of it is much better looking I think

 

I think that has always stopped me buying a Tiger (or any traillie type bike). They are fantastic bikes, and as a second / third bike, I would like one in the garage to do some big miles, but in looks they just don't give me the 'FIZZ' I am looking for.

A motorcycle for me is a toy, a plaything I can afford to go out and have as much fun on as possible. Being practical doesn't come into it. The Tuono is for carving up bends and making a glorious noise, the KTM is about going out and getting dirty, finding the biggest puddles & streams to ride through and not worry about falling off.

 

Don't listen to him, he bought a B#W !!!!

 

Good luck on your ultimate decision welly and welcome aboard the forum.

 

Recently traded in my 2016 Tiger 800 for a Speed Twin. Loved the Tiger, great motor, had the ergos set up just right. A bit tall and top-heavy for me, but once you got going it was wonderful. Not the kind of bike...at least for me...that I felt I could just throw a leg over and make a short ride to nowhere....but I had bought it thinking I was going to do a good amount of day-long riding....which never really happened. One sit on the Speed Twin and that was 'the bike'. Over 60 mph the breeze becomes a factor, so you might want to add a screen of some type....or just enjoy the ride. So, yes, ride both.....and if you still can't decide, go with your heart....or else start saving for a second bike

 

I feel your pain, I have a Street Twin, but convinced myself I need a Tiger 800 for longer trips. ridden one and its okay. For me I need my bike to be sexy, Tiger type bikes just aren’t, practical, comfortable yes, sexy nah. Bit like a comfy practical fast Volvo (which I have) vs a low end F type Jag

 

You should try the tiger sport 1050, it will definitely make you smile a hell of lot more that a street twin, and I'm just running. It does not look as sexy, but what a ride.

 

Its on my list, they say its the best of all worlds

 

Yep, it has an amazing triple engine. I had the original ST Sprint 1050 and this new version of the engine is a lot better...