The question is in the title. I am thinking of another bike a Honda nc750x DCT. But don’t know if either bike will get used enough. How many people have more than one bike and do they get used?
I’ve had more than one in the past but only tended to use one.
I own a 2014 BMW R1200GS and now a 2017 DS.
The BMW is great for long haul on tarmac roads but off road I find it too heavy for my riding skills. Relative to a BMW 2002 K1200LT I owned in the past, the R1200GS is not as comfortable to sit on for several hours and a not as stable when riding on busy highways with lots of trailers. Also, the lower screen shield results in heavy helmet noise at higher speeds (200 km/h). The R1200GS rides straight like an arrow, no power issues and comfortable for two to three hours stretches. My major issue with it is the weight: 240 kg dry, plus gas, top case, etc. Last year, in my garage at 0 km/h, I was unable to control the weight, dropped the engine head on my left foot and smashed my first metatarsian; ended up in surgery with a few metal inserts to remind me that lighter may be better.
That gave me the motivation to get the DS: it is 40 kg lighter, a little lower so I get a firm footing and it is
more fun to ride in Mexico City. It has power and comfort enough for two-to-three hours rides and adequate for light off roading (gravel roads). My major con on this one is the exhaust design that gets really hoy and too close to the leg; in traffic it is really bothersome.
I am also considering getting a 2011 KTM 990 Supermoto and, or a 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke, if I can get a hold of either one here in Mexico.
In general, I do three things to my bikes: K&N air filter, full exhaust system (collectors/headers + slip-on mufflers) and iridium spark plugs. No reprogramming or messing around with the electronics, natural born sensors usually do the trick and the performance I get is just right for me.
Best regards,