Hello all.
Looked at the latest Sled at a bike show. I liked the look of it. Looking at, against owning can be different though.
To clarify i'll note thoughts on some bikes I have had in recent times.
Bmw R1100GS. Great bike, engine smooth (but not sporty when revved). Went off road well but not ideal for lone riding. Sold at 50k miles.
Bmw moto x 650. Great fun, engine smooth low down. Just ran out of steam a bit too soon. Small tank a pain. Wrong tires and wheels but still no stress on easy off road trails.
Aprilia Dursadoru 750. Looked great, awful suspension and felt heavier than figures suggested. Soon changed.
Ktm smcr 690. Great fun, travelled fine with a small screen. Engine great when revved. Only dislike was wouldn't chug happily in town or when just chilling on a back road. Limited tire choice if wanted more grip on dirt.
Bmw R1200GS adventure. Just does everything so well. Long distance, twisties, camping, slow speed chugging. Only downside is heavy if have to turn around in a dead end while exploring. A bit heavy to risk too much off road if alone.
I have had few enduro bikes also but service intervals are pain.
Tried the various options above looking for the perfect do it all bike. Fun on road, capable of exploring when the tarmac ends, able to do a few weeks touring.
Reluctant to change the GS as its just faultless except its weight at standstill. Gets used for trips abroad or camping but not for exploring small roads/tracks which I miss. The mix of grunt and natural engine braking make them very swift on mountain roads.
So, what might I think of a Sled in comparison. Its cold here now and some distance to test ride one unless serious.
Id be giving up a lot in power/practically and capability from the GS.
How many miles will a Sled do to a tank full when touring?
Is the fuelling smooth a low speed?
Thanks Rob
Looked at the latest Sled at a bike show. I liked the look of it. Looking at, against owning can be different though.
To clarify i'll note thoughts on some bikes I have had in recent times.
Bmw R1100GS. Great bike, engine smooth (but not sporty when revved). Went off road well but not ideal for lone riding. Sold at 50k miles.
Bmw moto x 650. Great fun, engine smooth low down. Just ran out of steam a bit too soon. Small tank a pain. Wrong tires and wheels but still no stress on easy off road trails.
Aprilia Dursadoru 750. Looked great, awful suspension and felt heavier than figures suggested. Soon changed.
Ktm smcr 690. Great fun, travelled fine with a small screen. Engine great when revved. Only dislike was wouldn't chug happily in town or when just chilling on a back road. Limited tire choice if wanted more grip on dirt.
Bmw R1200GS adventure. Just does everything so well. Long distance, twisties, camping, slow speed chugging. Only downside is heavy if have to turn around in a dead end while exploring. A bit heavy to risk too much off road if alone.
I have had few enduro bikes also but service intervals are pain.
Tried the various options above looking for the perfect do it all bike. Fun on road, capable of exploring when the tarmac ends, able to do a few weeks touring.
Reluctant to change the GS as its just faultless except its weight at standstill. Gets used for trips abroad or camping but not for exploring small roads/tracks which I miss. The mix of grunt and natural engine braking make them very swift on mountain roads.
So, what might I think of a Sled in comparison. Its cold here now and some distance to test ride one unless serious.
Id be giving up a lot in power/practically and capability from the GS.
How many miles will a Sled do to a tank full when touring?
Is the fuelling smooth a low speed?
Thanks Rob