What newer bikes have you ridden ? Compare to GS

[Anonymous]

THE NEWEST BIKE I'VE RIDDEN

a month ago, my two brothers and I linked up, rare because we are 1000 klms apart... that is ..V star is 1000 south and ROCKET 111 is 1000 north.
During the early stages of our 4000 klm round trip, I tried the V star ( 2003 yam 1100 cruiser ) :? ... it was unusual to me, feet forward, etc etc. It had low down grunt, easy cornering, quite comfy after a while. 2 days later, I pushed John off his 1 week old ROCKET 111 8O ........well, what can I say...... awsome.....absolutely awesom!!! Ok, so the foot pegs were in a diferent place again, the bars were strange but WHO CARES..
All I can say is, if you ever get 1/2 a chance to beg, borrow or steal one , take it !!!
Honestly, we were doing 110 ks ( probably 70 mph ), I was behind the other two, about 50 yards apart, 100 all up, :twisted: when I thought about twisting the go handle a bit, geez louise, by the time I was ready to do it, I was past them both and 1/2 a mile in front !!! AND ..I hadn't changed down a cog either !!
What do you reckon I wanted to do next ??
Trade in......... I thought about it, while trying desperately to wipe the grin off my face, but no ........ the old girl has served me well, besides, I can't afford a parachute, let alone a rocket.
Fairdinkum dudes,The ROCKET 111 is in a world of its' own.
By the way, we chrisened ( spelling ? ) her " RHINO " meaning.........
a broad arse and pure muscle.. not to mention... nothing scares it !!

Well, that's it.... THE NEWEST BIKE I'VE RIDDEN.

Hope you like the story, it's all true .

 

[Anonymous]

Geez, newest bike I've ridden?? well last May you could have seen my fat ass on my grandson's JR50. No comment on the handling and power thank you...

 

[Anonymous]

depends on the day, but the "Latest Model" would be my 2000 Hayabusa

 

[skip]

te nwest I rode is my current ride, 2003 zrx1200. I can only compare it to the gs1150 I used to own. Its the same bike only lighter, better handling, ( Maybe cause its new ) and more low end grunt wich last later into the power band. I love this bike It is A GS reincarnated. ! and well priced too

 

[zstanisi]

About four years ago, I was able to trade bikes for a short ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway on a BMW RS1100 rented for the day by a good friend. Not in the contract, but what the heck. The handling is impressive, and I LOVED the brakes. I've always said my GS850G is a poor man's BMW, and I would have a Beemer RS in my garage if they weren't so %#@! expensive to maintain. Shafties rule!

I had similar experiences with RS1100, beautiful bike with great brakes and confidence inspiring handling. Didn't like the vibrations, was a bit unconfortable (although same riding position as GS750ES), and the windsheeld look sort of unusual when sitting on it.

Also had a very short spin on my friends Ducati ST4, but it was similar to BMW (with no shaft).

It seems that twin engines are not for me, am looking to test ride the VFR800, that bike is beautiful and it seems to suit me fine. And I don't worry if it does not have a character, neither do I