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Doh! On the way to texas world speedway today. Buddy's 1198 in white looks mighty fine next to mine.
Should get a great comparo of the 675 to the 848 today. 
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I loved my Duc. Perfect fit at 5'9", 160. Bigger riders look like carnival bears riding mini-bikes on these things. Sold my Duc and bought a Triumph Tiger. Think GS w/ a lighter feel. The triple is a great motor- sound, power-very nice. Makes me want a speed triple.
The '01 thru '06 Tigers are best IMHO. Kinda scarce but worth a look at about 2/3rds of GS prices. Comfort = speed. A good rider on a GS/Tiger will give the sport bike guys a good run for their $$ in the twisties- off road capabilities to boot.
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Ya know, the OP has been awfully quiet. Last time he showed up with a sparkling new V-rod. What say ye Doc. . . .Duc?
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Although it's a great bike for cruising and carving turns, it's not a sport bike. I rode my friends Triumph Speed Triple and it got my wheels turning... I need TWO bikes! So... I'm looking at BMW R1200 R's and maybe another Ducati. Hyper Motard or Multistrada?
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Hyper is a funky riding position and you get 80 miles out of a full tank. PITA. Multi is a brilliant bike. I'm not crazy about the looks of the R1200R, but rather think that Rick's bike (the R1200S) is drop-dead gorgeous.
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I'll look at the R1200 GS and the K1200's. But my love of naked bikes draws me to the R1200 R. Maybe I need to switch it up. I already have a naked bike.
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The thing with the GS is brilliant performance no matter what you want to do, and the ability to slap bags on and ride 2-up most anywhere. When you're on the bike you can't see it so the look isn't as big a deal
 Hyper is fun but a one-trick pony. It is a fun trick though...but the small tank gets razzes from every owner I know. There is a tank change you can do to extend the range though. If you love naked then Speed Triple and Street Triple are other things to check out. I find the Street Triple to be a pretty small bike though - same monkey banging a football fit for me as the Monster. |
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This K1200 looks FUN!
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That's one of my favorite naked bikes. Careful though, you might put an eye out with that thing...
I'm a sucker for orange though 
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it is a love it or hate it design. In person I think it looks bad ass. A neighbor had one at my old place. Angular, muscular, and scary fast. They also made a half-faired version for a year (K1200R sport). Another guy I met on the road flat out loved that bike
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Ride that K bike and I'll bet you bring it home. It does everything you like about your V-rod, 100x better. Goes, stops, handles on an entirely different level. Remember...I walked in your shoes. Had an 07 V-rod for about a year. After about 3 months the K completely won me over. Ride the K (R or S). I dare ya!
The S has a bit more of a sporty riding position and a few more horsepower, along with a fairing that slices the wind and takes pressure off the rider. Both bikes can accept bags for touring and both will completely blow you away. Subscribed.
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 I rode a tiger, same motor de-tuned to 120 hp. I REALLY want to ride one!
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i test rode my ducati yesterday, 150 miles through wolf creek pass and back. can you say perma-grin?
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I guess it takes all kinds---that K-bike is as ugly as anything I've ever seen on two wheels. IMO, of course...
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the k bike is a bit 'busy' looking. that said, i like it. a lot.
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Not my bike but close
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