92Merc Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Looks like Kawasaki will be releasing a new sport tourer with SuperCharging. "..it will be a sport tourer that emphasizes “low-to-mid range pulling power”" Interesting... http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/10/kawasaki-will-introduce-supercharged-sport-tourer-next-month-with-video/ Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 She ain't the prettiest face in the crowd but man, sounds like she could rock (ooh supercharged ) your world! Looks like there's a Z 900 RS Retro on the way also. Pat Link to comment
92Merc Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Where did you see that picture? I find it interesting that this picture shows a windshield very similar to the RT shield with the two black strips. The GoldWing spy photos are showing the same strips. I guess everyone has decided BMW must know something. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Looks like a YAHB (Yet Another Heavy Bike) Edited October 11, 2017 by Dennis Andress Link to comment
randy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Dennis I agree, how come we cannot get a nice 900cc 475 lb wet ready to ride sport touring bike. Maybe a 750 triple S1000XR with bags and 4.5 gallon tank at 475 lbs. This is why I ride a 2007 Aprilia Tuono, 85% of the comfort of a R1200GS but at around 35lbs lighter weight. I will note, 2 up on the Tuono is not possible, so it does lack in that area. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Where did you see that picture? The guys over at ADV rider find everything, they're good new bike detectives! WWW.MOTOSTATION.COM was on the bottom of the pic. French I believe. Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 how come we cannot get a nice 900cc 475 lb wet ready to ride sport-adv bike. Link to comment
randy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Not sure if my data is wrong but a F800GS naked with no side bags is 505 lbs. Not sure about the KTM Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Same fishing hole. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/september/kawasaki-z900rs/ Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Not sure if my data is wrong but a F800GS naked with no side bags is 505 lbs. Not sure about the KTM BMW says: Dimensions / weights Length 91.3 inches (2,320 mm) Width (incl. mirrors) 37 inches (945 mm) Height (excl. mirrors) 53 inches (1,350 mm) Seat height, unladen weight 34.6 inches (880 mm) low seat: 33.5 inches (850 mm), rally seat: 36.2 inches (920 mm), comfort seat: 35.2 inches (895 mm) Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 456 lbs (207 kg) Dry weight 2) 408 lbs (185 kg) Permitted total weight 954 lbs (443 kg) Payload (with standard equipment) 502 lbs (236 kg) Link to comment
roadscholar Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 ^^ Now that's purty! Not sure if my data is wrong but a F800GS naked with no side bags is 505 lbs. Not sure about the KTM It's hard to get accurate weights on bikes because there's no constant but I usually use this site, seem to be better than most. https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bmw_f_800_gs_2009.php https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ktm_950_adventure_black_2005.php The KTM is significantly quicker than the 800 but I like the 800 better offroad, it's easier for me to manage. Had one of these for awhile, had to sell it though, too scary.. Learned the safest thing was to just leave it in rain mode all the time : ) http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/upload/275036/images/03aprilia-dorsoduro1200.jpg Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Bill, I didn't even know that Aprilia Dorsoduro existed. That's a great looking bike. I've been drooling over Tuono's for a while now, but I just can't let my 1200GS go. Too many Powerwheels, scoooters, and little pink bikes in the garage right now. Someday though.....someday Finally got my S1 back on the road last week, so I do have something quirky and fun to ride, but I wouldn't consider it reliable enough yet to get more than 30 miles from the house. Link to comment
randy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wow 456 ready to ride, I like that size. Maybe I should head over to BMW of Atlanta and check one of those out. not sure were I got my information but 50 lbs difference is huge. Link to comment
randy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wow 456 ready to ride, I like that size. Maybe I should head over to BMW of Atlanta and check one of those out. not sure were I got my information but 50 lbs difference is huge. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wow 456 ready to ride, I like that size. Maybe I should head over to BMW of Atlanta and check one of those out. not sure were I got my information but 50 lbs difference is huge. Morning Randy You are probably looking more in the 485-490 pound range fully fueled up & ready to ride. BUT, the fuel in the 800gs is carried low & under the seat & more to the rear so they ride a like a much lighter bike. If you remove the center stand, go to a Lithium Iron battery, remove the tubes from the tires & build them tubeless, remove the saddle bag racks, & convert to the older manually adjusted rear shock then you can get it down close that 456 range. A big help is to remove the very heavy stainless steel muffler & replace it with an aftermarket alloy muffler (not only removes weight but removes HIGH weight) . Problem is, the aftermarket alloy mufflers drone sound raspy, harsh, & pretty darn awful. Big problem in the USA is; unless special ordered (with little discount) the 800GS bikes come pretty well loaded so finding a base 800GS is like finding the Holy Grail. The new 2018 800gs has a lot of changes so maybe that one will come in lighter ready to ride (I haven't ridden or weighed the 2018 yet) Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wow 456 ready to ride, I like that size. Maybe I should head over to BMW of Atlanta and check one of those out. not sure were I got my information but 50 lbs difference is huge. Mine was a blast to ride. I sold it because my lower back hurt when sitting upright. The forks changed in 2013. They are still undersprung but damping is much better than the earlier forks. Handling with new springs was good, though limited by the 21" front wheel. The engine loves to rev. Dennis Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 A pleasant looker even though it's photoshopped. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/october/kawasaki-supercharged-ninja-h2-sx/ Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 A pleasant looker even though it's photoshopped. Pat That looks a lot like the current Concours. Link to comment
tallman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Did someone say 456 pounds? https://www.ultimatespecs.com/motorcycles-specs/bmw/bmw-r-100-gs-paris-dakar-1995 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Did you ever float a valve on one of those? Hard enough to crack the valve seat? Link to comment
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