The 5 Best Distance Bikes Under 500 Pounds

SpudRider · 03-04-2014, 03:25 PM

Here's a link to an interesting thread on the 5 best distance bikes which weigh less than 500 pounds.

http://rideapart.com/2014/03/five-be...-bikes-500lbs/

I really like the new, Honda CB500X.

I was aware of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 and the Kawasaki Versys.

However, I was pleased to learn of the Ducati Hyperstrada and Triumph Tiger 800 XC.

FastDoc · 03-04-2014, 03:44 PM

I enjoyed that article too.

I did not know the Triumph was so light. I love it's 'openness' and sparse bodywork ane exposed frame.

Also, the Triple sounds nice. As one would expect it had aural features of a Ducati and a GSXR, leaning towards the twin. It is unique and soulful and interesting.

As you know, I like interesting.

The performance of that Ducati is of course awesome, but I think it's a pretty expensive item.

I also like the Honda. Honda is resetting the whole concept of value, practicality, and utility in the modern motorcycle market.

The Kawasaki is a great bike, but as long as looks count I can't live with it. They look even funkier in person than they do in pictures.

pchitti · 04-11-2014, 08:29 AM

Love the honda, the ducati is killer but not for double the cost.

FastDoc · 04-11-2014, 11:21 AM

The experience is worth double the cost.

The homecoming queen and the president of the high school chess club can both accomplish the same mission, but the execution of the mission is very, very different ;-)

pchitti · 04-11-2014, 11:26 AM

Lol, maybe when I can do that saving thing I always hear people talk about.

03-04-2014, 03:25 PM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The 5 Best Distance Bikes Under 500 Pounds Here's a link to an interesting thread on the 5 best distance bikes which weigh less than 500 pounds. http://rideapart.com/2014/03/five-be...-bikes-500lbs/ I really like the new, Honda CB500X. I was aware of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 and the Kawasaki Versys. However, I was pleased to learn of the Ducati Hyperstrada and Triumph Tiger 800 XC. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-04-2014, 03:44 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I enjoyed that article too. I did not know the Triumph was so light. I love it's 'openness' and sparse bodywork ane exposed frame. Also, the Triple sounds nice. As one would expect it had aural features of a Ducati and a GSXR, leaning towards the twin. It is unique and soulful and interesting. As you know, I like interesting. The performance of that Ducati is of course awesome, but I think it's a pretty expensive item. I also like the Honda. Honda is resetting the whole concept of value, practicality, and utility in the modern motorcycle market. The Kawasaki is a great bike, but as long as looks count I can't live with it. They look even funkier in person than they do in pictures. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-11-2014, 11:21 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The experience is worth double the cost. The homecoming queen and the president of the high school chess club can both accomplish the same mission, but the execution of the mission is very, very different ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-11-2014, 08:29 AM	#3
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	Love the honda, the ducati is killer but not for double the cost.
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04-11-2014, 11:26 AM	#5
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	Lol, maybe when I can do that saving thing I always hear people talk about.
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