Looking at new bikes at dealershow

[wildbill]

Today and tomorrow there is a dealershow at the fairgrounds at Gray,TN.I looked at the new Hondas,Suzukis,Kawaskis,Triumphs,Harleys,Buels and Big Dogs.There were more than a few that caught my eye.The Triumph Bonneville T 100 and the Suzuki Burgman were 2.I could be prefectly happy with either.Give the Burgman a good look when you get a chance the same for the Bonneville.Getting the itch again O no.Nice to look and keep up with what is going on.

[kf4anm]

dealer expo

we just had a similar show here in indy 2 weeks ago. it was pretty cool to see all the new models. to me there seemed to be a real shortage of true standard street bikes. everything has gone cafe racer or cruiser. honda killed the nighthawk 750, the triumph still has the bonny which looks great but i am taken with the suzuki v-strom 1000.

[wildbill]

standard street bikes

Now that you mention it there is a lack of them.Most you see are crusiers,some I like others I just care much about.Whats the deal about the oversized chrome headlight?Don`t they know that in bright sunlight the glare off of that can distract a rider.Funny thing the only standards I saw were the Bonneville and the basic HD sportster.I guess bueaty is in the eye of the beholder.

[Geezer]

Another thing that is missing (not that I'd buy one) is small bikes like the ones I started with. Anthing under 600cc in a scooter and I'd question the manhood of any guy that would ride one of those. ;o)

Geezer

[Robert Haller]

Originally posted by Geezer
Another thing that is missing (not that I'd buy one) is small bikes like the ones I started with.

Geezer

I remember when 500-650 cc was considered middleweight and 750-1000 cc was heavyweight. Now the classifications have doubled in size!

[kf4anm]

bigger

i would imagine its only a matter of time before we see a small v-4 or v-6 in the 3 liter range in a production bike. since they are already jamming big block v-8s in the boss hoss.

[wildbill]

There were a few small bikes.Suzuki 250s a 650 Savage and the Kawaski 500 mini. crusier and 250 Ninja.When I first learned how to ride, I did on a Suzuki TS 100,back in 73.The 250 Ninja is a very good bike{I used to own one}rode the parkway and thru the smokeys.Light on gas but for me a little cramped.Got gas mileage in the low 60s and with a 4.5 gal. tank had good range.The Burgman that caught my eye was the 650.Hard to think they weigh over 500 pounds.All the beginners need something light and easy to handle.

[kf4anm]

starting out

i think a good starter would be the 650 savage. true its a 650cc but the hp rating is under 30. that single would produce some great low end torque but not enough speed to get carried away.