Dr Gil Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 It's apples and oranges. No comparison is possible no matter how hard you try. Richard Egan maintains that everyone needs 5 (at least I think it's 5) motorcycles; a sport bike, a cruiser, dual-sport, vintage bike and a work-in-progress (or something on that order). Point being, "Congratulations you now own two of them."
edge Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 GTO = Grand Touring "Oldsmobile"?? How about GTO = Grand Tourismo Omologato with the Pontiac GTO being the "hot rod" you were probably referring to. Having been a previous '66 "goat" owner I couldn't let that one slip Enzo... Please ride safe on the 51 and I hope you can get some track time as push the preverbial envelope...
stormsedge Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 "...everyone needs 5 (at least I think it's 5) motorcycles; a sport bike, a cruiser, dual-sport, vintage bike and a work-in-progress (or something on that order)..." Has me wondering if my V11S is the sport bike or work in progress...LOL
Enzo Posted August 13, 2005 Author Posted August 13, 2005 Yes, that's right - Pontiac. Couldn't remember so I took a stab at it. I had the right car in mind, though. What bike is the V11? I say it's the sport/tourer. Even mine which is a 'chopped,' 'street fighter'......it's still really a sport/tourer.
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 GTO = Grand Touring "Oldsmobile"?? How about GTO = Grand Touring Omologato with the Pontiac GTO being the "hot rod" you were probably referring to. Having been a previous '66 "goat" owner I couldn't let that one slip Enzo... 57745[/snapback] GTO = Gran Tourismo Omologato
edge Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 GTO = Gran Tourismo Omologato 57750[/snapback] I knew that...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 I knew that... 57751[/snapback] I knew you knew that.....
txrider Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 It's apples and oranges. No comparison is possible no matter how hard you try. Richard Egan maintains that everyone needs 5 (at least I think it's 5) motorcycles; a sport bike, a cruiser, dual-sport, vintage bike and a work-in-progress (or something on that order). Point being, "Congratulations you now own two of them." 57743[/snapback] Not to be picking nits but that's Peter Egan, one of my favorite cycle magazine writers. And I definitely suscribe to the multi bike garage.
richard100t Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 I'm all for having several bikes for different needs. My next bike to aquire is an 04 yamaha r1. After that I'll need a serious touring Goldwing type bike. Thats only three bikes though...hmmm I still need 2 more after that to make 5. Any suggestions? I say we hijack this thread lol & all post our 5 most (needed) bikes.
Guzzirider Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 I added a Jackal to my stable a few years back because my old 1100 Sport Corsa was crap for touring and rallies. I have just sold my Jackal because ever since I bought my V11 last year it has fulfilled the role of tourer as well as sporty (ish) bike. I am now edging towards the opposite spectrum and fancy a sports bike so my next addiion will be a Buell XB12R Firebolt as soon as the prices drop over winter. I think 2 bikes is enough for me. Guy
richard100t Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 I added a Jackal to my stable a few years back because my old 1100 Sport Corsa was crap for touring and rallies. I have just sold my Jackal because ever since I bought my V11 last year it has fulfilled the role of tourer as well as sporty (ish) bike. I am now edging towards the opposite spectrum and fancy a sports bike so my next addiion will be a Buell XB12R Firebolt as soon as the prices drop over winter. I think 2 bikes is enough for me. Guy 57776[/snapback] I seen an xb12r for sale for $8000 usd here in Ohio. I dont know if it was new or used though. I think you may want to speak with Nogbad about the xb12r. He's test ridden one & has an opinion of it. Its been awhile since I've heard him talk about it though.
Guzzirider Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 I seen an xb12r for sale for $8000 usd here in Ohio. I dont know if it was new or used though. I think you may want to speak with Nogbad about the xb12r. He's test ridden one & has an opinion of it. Its been awhile since I've heard him talk about it though. 57780[/snapback] I sat on one today in the HD dealer in Manchester- fitted me perfectly! Plenty of used ones around in the UK- I will wait until winter so I can pick up a bargain. Keeping my V11 naturally- she wil retain the position of number one wife. Guy
antonio carroccio Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 57785[/snapback] What's up with this pic's staedtler??? Do we have to compare these bikes and seek the differences???
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