Cold Feet

[Coyote Chris]

Market is not the issue, I had an opportunity to trade it in twice now. Once seven years ago when I bought my Big Versys 1000 SE And then again a year ago when I bought my NT1100. Both times it would have been a fair trade with the amount of miles at that time. I just could not let her go. But situations change and the sale or trade of the FJR is again on the mind. Maybe I should drain the fluids, disassemble her, take her down stairs to my family room, reassemble and use her for Still Art.

Well, as I said, this dealer also took in an NT with 100k on it....but that was then....this is now.....I was litteraly reaching for my checkbook when the salesman said he wouldnt take my bike in on trade for any price due to the high milage.

 

[Coyote Chris]

I happened to see a review of a slightly different Triumph, the Tiger Sport 800 Tour. Same triple engine. Full luggage. Cruise. Heated grips and seat. Centerstand. Looked very interesting to me.

 

[Coyote Chris]

For you, probably nothing. If you were to get into "adventure" riding you would find that it is a bit more stable off road. I don't know that I would be a technical enough rider to tell the difference. A thought just occured to me though..... what would your Asian <ahem!> harem say if they found out that you bought a Brit bike??!! After all these years and countless cruises cultivating the cuties it would be a shame to lose them all in one fell swoop...... I'm just sayin'........


Mike

You know what's big? RE. BWM, and Ducatis.

 

[Coyote Chris]

For you, probably nothing. If you were to get into "adventure" riding you would find that it is a bit more stable off road. I don't know that I would be a technical enough rider to tell the difference. A thought just occured to me though..... what would your Asian <ahem!> harem say if they found out that you bought a Brit bike??!! After all these years and countless cruises cultivating the cuties it would be a shame to lose them all in one fell swoop...... I'm just sayin'........


Mike

Actually, my first Harem member, Ruriko, has a Triump and a Hayabusa. She is married now and when the kid came, her husband bought her a Miata. But with the kid growing, she still posts vids. Love her youtube vids of touring Japan. Her husband rides also.

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[Coyote Chris]

For you, probably nothing. If you were to get into "adventure" riding you would find that it is a bit more stable off road. I don't know that I would be a technical enough rider to tell the difference. A thought just occured to me though..... what would your Asian <ahem!> harem say if they found out that you bought a Brit bike??!! After all these years and countless cruises cultivating the cuties it would be a shame to lose them all in one fell swoop...... I'm just sayin'........


Mike

Ruriko is a highly paid model with 100k followers on IG and many vids on youtube. Here she is at the Tokyo Motorcycle show giving lectures on touring Japan on a Triump. She brings out the crowds. Japanese motorcyclists love her narated vids using Gopros on her bike of Beautiful rural Japan. She might appear a bit over enthusiastic watching the sub titles and listening to her, but she is no dumb bunny

 

[Coyote Chris]

BTW, I probably should have said that the NT1100 with a standard trans is the first bike I would ride if it becomes available. It is much cheeper and has dealership locations.
If anyone hears a good rumor that they are bringing it to the US, let me know.
I am not 100 percent apposed to automatics....my Subaru CVT reads my mind I think for upshifts....and yes, I should ride an auto.

 

[Frosty]

I happened to see a review of a slightly different Triumph, the Tiger Sport 800 Tour. Same triple engine. Full luggage. Cruise. Heated grips and seat. Centerstand. Looked very interesting to me.

The Sport 800 has a wheelbase 5.8" shorter than the Tiger 900. Makes it more maneuverable but less stable straight down the road. More fun in the twisities.

 

[junglejim]

The Tiger Sport looks to me like it’s built on the Daytona frame. Shorter wheel base and steeper head angle. It’s going to handle a lot quicker. But I bet it is a hoot to ride.

 

[Coyote Chris]

The Tiger Sport looks to me like it’s built on the Daytona frame. Shorter wheel base and steeper head angle. It’s going to handle a lot quicker. But I bet it is a hoot to ride.

Frosty, Jim. It occurs to me that the NT1100 is $5000 cheeper than the T 900s. Which in Washington also means $500 less sales tax. The Honda luggage is cheeper, also.
It also occurs to me that I have no understanding on how one drives an NT1100. Perhaps someone at the Honda pavillion at Osh can explain it but I am going over to the NT1100 part of the forum and ask.

 

[Mellow]

A few guys I've met w/NT1100 really like it a lot... definitely worth a look.

 

[Chucksklrst]

When I picked up my NT1100 from the dealer they did not give me a walk through. I rode home in Auto Drive and then later experimented with the other drive selections and modes. Took about two rides to Deckers to figure out what suited me the best.

 

[Frosty]

Frosty, Jim. It occurs to me that the NT1100 is $5000 cheeper than the T 900s. Which in Washington also means $500 less sales tax. The Honda luggage is cheeper, also.
It also occurs to me that I have no understanding on how one drives an NT1100. Perhaps someone at the Honda pavillion at Osh can explain it but I am going over to the NT1100 part of the forum and ask.

Apples to Apples?
Empire Cycles has a new 2025 Triumph Tiger 900GT, 3 cyl for $13,895 which includes shipping and dealer prep. The 2025 NT1100 is $11,900 + Power Sports dealer charges $800 for shipping and $600 for "dealer prep". Triumph $13,895 vs Honda $13,300. Both bikes need a center stand, protection bars and luggage.
I'm not interested due to the Honda being 13% heavier (547 - 483 = 64 # wet). Same fuel capacity, about the same seat height (my lower version is much lower). There are more Honda dealers but the Triumph is made with quality components, designed in England, assembled in Thailand.
The dual clutch system would not stop me from owning one if the bike fit.

 

[Coyote Chris]

A few guys I've met w/NT1100 really like it a lot... definitely worth a look.

Absolutely. While with my physical limitations would like an NT 800 that is 50 lbs lighter, the bike is selling like hot cakes. NO rebate for blue 2025s. I think Honda was caught with its panzers down with how popular this bike is, looking at the US and World FB pages.

 

[Coyote Chris]

Apples to Apples?
Empire Cycles has a new 2025 Triumph Tiger 900GT, 3 cyl for $13,895 which includes shipping and dealer prep. The 2025 NT1100 is $11,900 + Power Sports dealer charges $800 for shipping and $600 for "dealer prep". Triumph $13,895 vs Honda $13,300. Both bikes need a center stand, protection bars and luggage.
I'm not interested due to the Honda being 13% heavier (547 - 483 = 64 # wet). Same fuel capacity, about the same seat height (my lower version is much lower). There are more Honda dealers but the Triumph is made with quality components, designed in England, assembled in Thailand.
The dual clutch system would not stop me from owning one if the bike fit.

Chuck says Honda provided a center stand. All these bikes should come with stands. You cant do proper chain maintenance and alignment and adjustment and cleaning without one. It cant cost $100 at the factory to put one on. Yet they will gladly sell you one for $280. Those of you who race can take yours off. Also, some sort of minimul plastic protection ala NT700v. is welcome too.

 

[Coyote Chris]

When I picked up my NT1100 from the dealer they did not give me a walk through. I rode home in Auto Drive and then later experimented with the other drive selections and modes. Took about two rides to Deckers to figure out what suited me the best.

Revzilla Zack and others provide good learning tools and I think its important that one is not distracted on the first ride. Subaru has many features that the salesmen dont even know about.
The e-clutch Honda makes is not intuitive. Underway, the clutch works if you want to use it. Stopped, it is disconnected. Unless you throw a switch. Then it works all the time.
All this auto tech comes at a price of pounds and complexity. And computers. And cost.

 

[Chucksklrst]

Took a ride with my 2013 V-Strom. Basic cable clutch. Was very happy with it. It got me to my favorite route down to Deckers and back home. No issues and lots of smiles. Can't beat simplicity.

 

[Coyote Chris]

Took a ride with my 2013 V-Strom. Basic cable clutch. Was very happy with it. It got me to my favorite route down to Deckers and back home. No issues and lots of smiles. Can't beat simplicity.

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Love mine. Mine has launch assist, which I didn't really care about but works seemlessly in the background. Great for new riders. I now love it and Suzuki kept it to this day.