True that, the little bikes are amazing for places with nice twisty roads or tracks and Ontario doesn't deliver there. Seems like it's not a sportbike thing rather just an Ontario thing, you can't find any use for em here better off cruiser or adventure and if you want the power just go hypernakeds better comfort similar thrills
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True that, the little bikes are amazing for places with nice twisty roads or tracks and Ontario doesn't deliver there. Seems like it's not a sportbike thing rather just an Ontario thing, you can't find any use for em here better off cruiser or adventure and if you want the power just go hypernakeds better comfort similar thrills
I was in this camp.
Until I rode the current gen S1krr. Usually i last 30mins on a super bike, but i managed about 4 hours on one straight with no complaints.
I’d consider it to replace the XR.
combined with the VVT it's probably got some lower range grunt as well, and it comes with heated grips and cruise control
It made decent power throughout the rev range, all the tech of course. Coming from the XR that was expected, but the level of comfort was not. It was also ridiculously easy to throw around, but that’s another story.
I'm with Greyghost on this one. I'd never buy a cruiser. I had a sport(ish) bike and it became frustrating to ride knowing any time I was having fun my license was on the line. Now I can get all the fun I need from about 40HP with my KLR - except touring 2 up. Still need to crack that nut.
All that said if you want to ride with me I don't care if you do it on a cruiser, but be warned there may be gravel...
All that said if you want to ride with me I don't care if you do it on a cruiser, but be warned there may be gravel...
If you're short and lack self-confidence, a cruiser may be a better choice. Also style. Some people need the look.
I didn’t mind the Rebel, if you consider it a cruiser, but the seating position, comfort, power were all lacking.
My X has the same power plant but much more comfortable, better on the highway, and I can rack up the miles way better than the Rebel.
Maybe I’d need to try another cruiser, but for now I’m sticking to the X.
My X has the same power plant but much more comfortable, better on the highway, and I can rack up the miles way better than the Rebel.
Maybe I’d need to try another cruiser, but for now I’m sticking to the X.
Rebel is a cruiser fo sho. They make an 1100 version pulled from the Africa Twin
I’m sure the 1100cc version would make up for a lot of the deficiencies in the 500.
Almost certainly the frame would be bigger as well, so maybe more comfortable.
Mad Mike
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I like cruisers -- don't currently own one but never felt the bike was a liability when riding one. I had a little Virago 250 when I was teaching my kids to ride -- way better in the city than a Ninja. Cruisers are much easier to ride for beginners - a big reason why Harleys appeal to middle age beginners. Cruisers have gobs of torque making them easier to get rolling, and forgiving when you're learning to match revs to speed, most riders can flatfoot them (easier for stoplights, duckwalking, and backing up), forgiving fork rake helps keep the bike upright.
I don't know why so many folks dis cruisers.
I don't know why so many folks dis cruisers.
I think it's more to do with the Harley crowd image and douchebaggery that's portrayed more than the actual bikes. Mind you the hipsters do the same with their exclusionary 'Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride'.
Lots of wannabe Sons of Anarchy once that show came out.
It is bigger, all around. Still not very comfy if you are taller due to the mid mount controls and low seat, definitely for shorter riders. But it's a blast to ride...aggressive handling and the torque is addictive. The DCT is actually quite brilliant, but I still prefer manual.
The 500 is a cool little bike but the 1100 is definitely built to higher level, 60% higher price you would expect that.
I'm not a cruiser guy but if I were, the 1100 would be at the top of the short list.
I like cruisers too. They don't suit my style of riding, but I get why they do for many people. My Virago 1100 could move pretty good and handled quite nice in the corners.
Mad Mike
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I have a standard version of that bike, they are great.I like cruisers too. They don't suit my style of riding, but I get why they do for many people. My Virago 1100 could move pretty good and handled quite nice in the corners.
HD parts aint cheap!My insurance went down a couple hundred a year when I went from a 2006 HD Roadglide to a 2016 KTM 1190 adventure
Didnt make much sense to me but I will take it
Mad Mike
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I think they did, it flopped .I always thoughts the V45 Sabre/Magna was a cool bike with the V4 engine
Why couldn't they make a cruiser with the V4 from the VFR? Cruiser + V4 + VTEC
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