You should name all your bikes 'pigskin'. Because when you ride a motorcycle, you look like a monkey humping a football!I've already picked out the name for my new Beemer: Gisele. I just love the ride reports and specifications on "mir Gisele."
Compared to an FJR, C14 or a ST, the $20,000 price tag seems high. However, feature wise, it compares more closely to a Goldwing and actually has some nicer features than the Wing. Honda sells the heck out of Goldwings and those folks dont even seem to think twice about the insane price on them.You should name all your bikes 'pigskin'. Because when you ride a motorcycle, you look like a monkey humping a football!I've already picked out the name for my new Beemer: Gisele. I just love the ride reports and specifications on "mir Gisele."
Other than that, you're nuts. Did you read that review? The reviewer said the RT is a more comfortable tourer. Did you actually look at the rear-set pegs on that thing? How can you tell me that YOU are going to find that comfortable for even a mile, much less a hundred?
And at at $20,000+ for a fully loaded model? Youse got to be freakin kidding me.
Ahhhhhh, but it's missing the Wing's most important feature - comfort!!! Why do you think folks buy wings? Comfort! So, I'll reiterate, have you looked at the rear-set pegs on that thing? And let's not even go down the 'two-up' road. Did you read the article about the RT being more comfortable? That's why BMW sells a K1200LT - to compete with the wing.That being said, getting all of the great features of a Goldwing in a performance package, light weight, high power, etc - doesnt seem so unreasonable.
The features +light weight and sport touring style is the main reason my brain keeps going back towards BMW whenever I contemplate what my next bike is going to be. The reliability issues that seem to be all over the net are what keeps my body away from BMW dealers. Lovin' the FJR so far, but I sure do wish they had a set of features like one can find on a fully, or even 'partially' loaded BMW bike.Compared to an FJR, C14 or a ST, the $20,000 price tag seems high. However, feature wise, it compares more closely to a Goldwing and actually has some nicer features than the Wing. Honda sells the heck out of Goldwings and those folks dont even seem to think twice about the insane price on them.
That being said, getting all of the great features of a Goldwing in a performance package, light weight, high power, etc - doesnt seem so unreasonable.
Well, heated grips, heated seat (both front and rear), cruise control, electronic adjustable suspension, etc - all add up to a lot of comfort on a bike for me. Frankly, the Wings massive size, weight and compared handling are uncomfortable as far as I am concerned. The way I see it, the K1300GT has a large dose of comfort even beyond what a Wing has to offer me.Ahhhhhh, but it's missing the Wing's most important feature - comfort!!! Why do you think folks buy wings? Comfort!That being said, getting all of the great features of a Goldwing in a performance package, light weight, high power, etc - doesnt seem so unreasonable.
Agreed. Very different bikes.Gosh:
Comparing a K1300 to a 'Wing is like comparing apples to...I don't know what. Moving to a 'Wing is a whole 'nother trip.
To each his own...but if you think a wing cannot handle, you might get unpleasantly surprised.Frankly, the Wings massive size, weight and compared handling are uncomfortable as far as I am concerned.
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