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herbie · 07-22-2023, 05:26 PM

Where’s the c10?

Sport Rider · 07-22-2023, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie

Where’s the c10?

long gone but not forgotten. I did love that bike.

Thumper · 10-23-2023, 08:18 AM

How about a Bonneville? Euro- standard. A bare naked cafe.

Sport Rider · 10-23-2023, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

How about a Bonneville? Euro- standard. A bare naked cafe.

no pure cafe. my back can't handle the position any more. I have eyed the bonnies for some time. however, I like the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor too.

Thumper · 10-23-2023, 10:17 AM

That Royal Enfield 650 is nice. Quite comparable to the Bonnie

There's a 2012 BMW 1200RT listed on Craiglist for $8,750. Loaded with ALL options and a few aftermarket things. Reviews are very good. They all comment that it feels lighter and much more agile than the size and weight would suggest. The low center of gravity helps. Electric adjustable windshield, heated grips and seats. They say wind management is amazing. It apparently does well sport riding if your keep the rpm over 4500 in the twisties.

Even if I could afford it, my wife won't get on any motorcycle. It is a shame! I'd love to take some touring rides with her on that bike.

Sport Rider · 10-23-2023, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

That Royal Enfield 650 is nice. Quite comparable to the Bonnie

There's a 2012 BMW 1200RT listed on Craiglist for $8,750. Loaded with ALL options and a few aftermarket things. Reviews are very good. They all comment that it feels lighter and much more agile than the size and weight would suggest. The low center of gravity helps. Electric adjustable windshield, heated grips and seats. They say wind management is amazing. It apparently does well sport riding if your keep the rpm over 4500 in the twisties.

Even if I could afford it, my wife won't get on any motorcycle. It is a shame! I'd love to take some touring rides with her on that bike.

I was actually looking at the RTs. there are several R1150RTs (2001 to 2004) at really good prices. they would make a better option than the GW. they are lighter and still have good characteristics for touring. More along the lines of my old C10.

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10-23-2023, 10:17 AM	#5
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,289	That Royal Enfield 650 is nice. Quite comparable to the Bonnie There's a 2012 BMW 1200RT listed on Craiglist for $8,750. Loaded with ALL options and a few aftermarket things. Reviews are very good. They all comment that it feels lighter and much more agile than the size and weight would suggest. The low center of gravity helps. Electric adjustable windshield, heated grips and seats. They say wind management is amazing. It apparently does well sport riding if your keep the rpm over 4500 in the twisties. Even if I could afford it, my wife won't get on any motorcycle. It is a shame! I'd love to take some touring rides with her on that bike. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it Last edited by Thumper; 10-23-2023 at 12:54 PM.
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