What would you like on your next motorcycle?

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Staff member

• Mar 8, 2020

• #1

Seems like here on the forum, new purchase postings are frequently for an older bike like a K-Bike/Airhead or Wethead. One of the things I would be looking for is tubeless tires. Another would be a seat that would be comfortable from the start.
Other considerations-
Better touring capabilities?
Better dirt or dual use performance?
Something a lot lighter and easier to move at slow speeds- or in the garage?
Less (or more) technological gadgets?
Perhaps going electric?
Ability to service on your own?
What are you thinking for your next ride?
OM

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Mar 8, 2020

• #2

More power
Less weight
Heated seat
Better instruments with a mount for the GPS above the instrument panel

 

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BC1100S

Left Coast Rider

• Mar 8, 2020

• #3

A suitable replacement for the K1300S - big power, less weight, shaft drive, sport tourer.

Good topic!

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Mar 8, 2020

• #4

BC1100S said:

A suitable replacement for the K1300S - big power, less weight, shaft drive, sport tourer.

Good topic!

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Yep, drop the weight to 500 pounds, add cruise and don't make it look like a adventure bike.

 

stevenrankin

Active member

• Mar 8, 2020

• #5

Get rid of the fancy luggage

Get rid of the stylish luggage and put practical luggage on the touring bikes.

Pretty sad when I would have to buy a GS to haul luggage when the bags on an RT are so damn small and useless.

Other than that, cruise control and navigation. St.

 

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BostonG

New member

• Mar 8, 2020

• #6

Better rear lighting. And the sensing technology used on cars to provide a better sense of surroundings. And sure, less weight, more power and lower price....

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bigjohnsd

'21 R1250 GS Adv

• Mar 8, 2020

• #7

I have three requirements:
Comfortable seating position - feet under me, upright, shoulders back.
Cruise Control
ABS

 

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RadioFlyer

Right2Repair

• Mar 8, 2020

• #8

A seat that isn't a plank?

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skibumwi

New member

• Mar 8, 2020

• #9

A really beautiful woman with questionable morals.

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Mar 8, 2020

• #10

skibumwi said:

A really beautiful woman with questionable morals.

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Damn I must be getting old, I didn't think of that reply

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Mar 8, 2020

• #11

BostonG said:

Better rear lighting.

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Good point.
BMW spends millions on safety devices but has very poor rear lighting.
They are getting better with headlights but I would like to see extra lights to give a triangle or train effect.

 

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BC1100S

Left Coast Rider

• Mar 8, 2020

• #12

skibumwi said:

A really beautiful woman with questionable morals.

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Those come with the territory when you ride a K bike.

 

exgman

Active member

• Mar 8, 2020

• #13

bigjohnsd said:

I have three requirements:
Comfortable seating position - feet under me, upright, shoulders back.
Cruise Control
ABS

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+1

 

akbeemer

SURVIVOR

• Mar 8, 2020

• #14

bigjohnsd said:

I have three requirements:
Comfortable seating position - feet under me, upright, shoulders back.
Cruise Control
ABS

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I am quite sure that there is a fourth..... lets just say "ample" horsepower,
and a fifth..... retina detaching brakes.

 

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vtbob

wanderer

• Mar 9, 2020

• #15

I'm pretty satisfied with my 2016 R1200RS overall but I would improve it with

50 lbs less weight

truly premium suspension ..beyond the current. adjustable rebound dampening front and rear

substantially larger sun immune display. integrate GPS and normal operation choice via wonder wheel in one display

power is fine for me never really need to go faster than 135

 

pglaves

#13338

• Mar 9, 2020

• #16

Electric with 300 mile range.

 

azgman

Addicted to curves

• Mar 9, 2020

• #17

Electric with 500 mile range

 

cjcs

Active member

• Mar 9, 2020

• #18

Electric and self-charging

 

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junkjohn

Watch This!!!

• Mar 9, 2020

• #19

Nitromethane and wheelie bars

 

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royce

New member

• Mar 9, 2020

• #20

Guess I am an outlier. Never in my riding experience have I needed more power. So here's my wish list:

Less weight.
Better illumination front and back (bigger, brighter).
Run-flat tires.
Fully enclosed electrics so can ride through a carwash.