daxamundo
New member
Hi All, I'm new to the forum, and hopefully soon I will be a new (used) BMW owner. I'm looking to part ways with my 2006 Honda VFR800 and purchase a 'hexhead' RT. I've got my eye on a few 2007 - 2009 models in the area.
I previously owned a Yamaha FJR1300, and during that period I took a few trips: Austin to Colorado, Austin-Arkansas-Oklahoma, and I once took a solo 'soul searching' trip out to Big Bend and then up to Roswell to look for alien life
For whatever reason, I decided I didn't need the larger sport tour bike and I went back to the Honda VFR800. The VFR800 is a great bike, but not the bike I remember (previously owned a '98 VFR). My wife enjoys riding, but the VFR feels way too cramped for two-up riding, thus I am hunting for a comfortable and capable two-up machine. I also hope to get back into sport touring, because I really miss the longer trips.
I'm also considering the K1200GT bikes. I haven't done enough research to know the pros/cons of the K vs. R bikes, but the R1200RT seems to be a great all around bike.
Past bikes:
2007 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
1998 Honda VFR800
1987 Suzuki Savage 650
I previously owned a Yamaha FJR1300, and during that period I took a few trips: Austin to Colorado, Austin-Arkansas-Oklahoma, and I once took a solo 'soul searching' trip out to Big Bend and then up to Roswell to look for alien life
For whatever reason, I decided I didn't need the larger sport tour bike and I went back to the Honda VFR800. The VFR800 is a great bike, but not the bike I remember (previously owned a '98 VFR). My wife enjoys riding, but the VFR feels way too cramped for two-up riding, thus I am hunting for a comfortable and capable two-up machine. I also hope to get back into sport touring, because I really miss the longer trips.
I'm also considering the K1200GT bikes. I haven't done enough research to know the pros/cons of the K vs. R bikes, but the R1200RT seems to be a great all around bike.
Past bikes:
2007 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
1998 Honda VFR800
1987 Suzuki Savage 650