I sold my Transalp AND Speed Twin 1200 for THIS!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- I swapped my Honda Transalp 750 and Triumph Speed Twin 1200 for this. Why? • Why I Sold my Transalp...
Transalp & Speed Twin 1200 now sold. Thanks to all who expressed an interest.
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Congrats!! I'll give this bike another 11 months tops.😂😂
9 :)
@@RocketMan_MotoI'm sensing a somewhat longer love affair...
@@RocketMan_Moto 7! :D
is the engine much more potent then transalp?
@@aGentleUser 108 vs 92? something like that.. not extremely.
@@aGentleUser Tiger has 14% more torque and 22% more horsepower than the Transalp. Pretty significant.
Congratulations on the formidable Tiger 900, well done. 🎩-Tip 👍🏼
Thanks :)
I honestly think you won't miss your Speed Twin. You clearly had great fun customizing it to your preferences, then started focusing on the Honda Transalp, customizing that. However, you seem to keep gravitating back towards Triumph, which may be a tribute to Triumph Algarve and their presumably stellar customer service. I know you have the added incentive of keeping your channel relevant, as well. So, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, despite a few niggles, is so you at the moment. I look forward to your videos of adventures with it, and the next plot/ bike twist in 12 to 24 months... 🙂
Thanks, very well put. Yes, Triumph Algarve are one of the best dealerships in the region :)
Congrats. I made the same choice. Got myself a Tiger 900 Rally Pro Ash Grey / Intense Orange about a month ago. Loving it so far.
Good to know you're happy with it. So am I, so far :)
You will be very happy with your choice. I have had this bike (well, 2020 model) for 3 years now. This is ultimate do it all machine. I use it in London, Sunday rides and trips to Alps, Pyrenees etc. Never got boring, it can ride dynamically, but equally you may just enjoy slow rides. I did alpine gravel roads, some off roading and travel on motorways, all with no issues what so ever. I think Triumph nailed it, especially with the updated model. I don't think you will miss your previous bikes.
Thanks. So far I'm very happy and don't regret parting ways with my Speed Twin. A beautiful machine, which I never used... :(
I had the 900 GTPro for 2 years, absolutely loved it. Just replaced it with a Street Triple 765 R.
I had a 765RS about 7 years ago. A fabulous scalpel of a bike! Enjoy :)
Did you make the wrong choice? What I know is I’ve had my 2024 Tiger RP since March and I can’t keep off it. One of the best bikes I’ve owned in 50 years of racing and riding motorcycles. Congrats on your new bike. Hope you enjoy it as much as I am.
Two months in and I'm loving it. Absolutely no regrets about trading in my beautiful, but ultimately superfluous Speed Twin. Thanks for your input :)
Ural with stealth sidecar option and optional smoke launcher.
Edit because I forgot the front and rear radar for detecting sharks with lasers.
Haha :)
Thank God you didn’t buy a BMW gs In my opinion those bikes are getting so big they’re starting to look ridiculous
I just picked up the tiger 1200 gt pro and I couldn't be happier. Triumph makes incredible bikes.
Yes, they do. Ride safe😊👍
Bonne nouvelle et bon super choix cette fusion des 2 motos en 1 seule qui couvrent de nombreux domaines que tu recherches.
Merci beaucoup :)
Excellent choice. I took delivery of the first red 2024 900 GT Pro from Triumph Centro in Portugal several weeks ago and love it. The RP was a bit tall for me and I'll stay on the tarmac with this bike so it's the right Tiger for me. Enjoy yours and maybe I'll see you down in the Algarve one day.
Thanks, Jack. I’m very happy with the bike so far, although all these showers we’ve been having mean it’s spent most of the week in the garage🤨
The loss of the grip angle will be hard to get over. Maybe there is something in the aftermarket that can remedy that.
Any pointers and I'll be all ears :)
Good choice sir. I’ve had mine for just over 2 years and still love it. Not exactly cheap but you get so many options standard I feel it is good value. I have the top box on mine which never comes off as it is too useful, although it is a bit dorky looking. It is nice having the one key for the ignition and boxes. Good luck with it!
Thanks. Yes, top boxes are super practical. I’ll see…😊
I got it wrong, but I'll be the first to admit that's a nice looking bike, hope you enjoy it... my local dealer has a big banner outside of it announcing its arrival. I should probably go and have a closer look.
Thanks. Give it a try, you might be smitten😊👍
Good choice especially if you do go off-road once in a while. Another Triumph at least 😉. Will you miss the Speed Twin? Sometimes, yes. The Speed Twin is a real looker and rips when you want it to. Dealer availability and serviceability cannot be overlooked when choosing a new bike.
Yes, Triumph has one of the best dealerships in the Algarve👍😊
So glad you got this bike. Your reaction when you raised the seat and found at last a bike that fitted you was exactly how I felt sitting in the showroom on one. I will watch your videos with great interest on the Tiger as I recover next week from a heart valve operation. The comparisons to the Transalp will be very interesting...comfort especially. This bike excites me so much more than the Transalp, and I feel it is worth the extra cost given it is so well equipped as standard. I understand your reluctance over the bmw due to how it is viewed, but also I feel the Triumph is much better value for money. Just don't do too good a job with tempting me to get one as I have 3 months of recovery ahead before I can ride again!
Thanks, Adrian. It is significantly nicer than the Transalp, that much I can feel already, especially as I still have the Honda in my garage. All the best with your operation. See you on the other side :)
Good choice! Years ago I had a Tiger 800. I could cruse at 75 to 80 mph all day on the interstate here in the U.S. in comfort. I'm sure the 900 is even better.
Thanks, Hank. So far it's all I hoped for :)
I rode the tiger 900 gt pro and it was the most comfortable adv bike i have ever ridden because of my height at 5'8 .
Yes, they are exceptionally comfortable. Bettered only by the Tiger 1200, imo (excluding rolling sofas like the Goldwing, of course😉)
I have a tiger 800, had a demo ride on te 900 and I didn’t like the drumming in the motorbloc. Will keep to my tiger 800. Going to the Ardèche and the Cévennes next. Maybe also a little of the Pyrenees.
Yes, the 800's engine was wonderfully smooth. Enjoy your trip :)
Great choice..... hope the sometimes tardy Triumph main dealer customer service doesn't spoil your enjoyment. From a minter 2009 15 Aniversary SE Speed Triple owner. The Triumph spare part availability isn't always up to very much at times. But I love their bikes. 😂 Just hit 60 mark and looking to downsize to a middle weight soon......
Triumph is one of the best motorbike dealers in the Algarve, hence my patronage :)
@@RocketMan_Moto Enjoy 😉
Thanks😊
Congratulations 🎉 next, please review the Zero motorcycle; I've heard from quite a few people now how zero is the best they ever owned. 🧐
Lol, no dealers in Portugal😉
Love the white and green!
Thanks, Ronnie😊👍
Congratulations on a great new bike. Just wondering....did an F900GS feature in your decision making?
No. I had that engine in my F900XR and didn't gel with it at all :(
Good choice. I thought the GS, but I was wrong. Fair play and hope you enjoy. Cheers!
Thanks :)
Great decision 👏🏻 👌🏻 Delighted for you, wishing you miles of smiles 😃
Greetings and Gratitude from Ireland 🇮🇪 .
Regards,
Tony K.
Thanks, Tony :)
Lovely bike. I know very little about adventure bikes. Enjoy 👍
Thanks, Chris. Even Michael Neeves loved his Tiger 1200. I think once you've tried one and got over the image problem, they're a bit of a no-brainer.
@@RocketMan_Moto yes. I know they are a well received bike. And anything Triumph is alright with me. Haha the image. I think it looks good. It’s got all the good stuff on it.
I’m just stuck on sporty middle weights like the street 765 , mT09, duke 890. One day I shall explore on an adventure bike I’m sure 👍
I’ve owned those too and loved them. I’m getting a bit old and creaky now, though🤦♂️😂
Congrats! They (the various reviewers)do say the tiger is the optimum adventure bike. Seems you made a wise choice. Enjoy!
Hope so :)
Well, its a nice bike, especially since their 3 cylinders now sound so much better since the Tiger 850/900. But I would have stuck with the Transalp, looks better in blue and gold. Though personally in this class I would pick a Moto Guzzi v85TT, great styling, great twin motor and shaft drive. Seeing them on a motorshow last month, I liked its styling even more than the Stelvio, which is no slouch itself in the styling department.
Guzzis are show queens. When you wrote in favor of the Honda, I figured you value reliability...you had me until you chose Guzzi.
I really have heard very good things about the reliability of the V85TT when you look at reactions online, mcn owner reviews etc@@ernieschatz3783
Thanks, Jacob. Nothing wrong with the Transalp, but I was looking for something a bit more premium😊
@@ernieschatz3783 Strange comment, with so many happy long term owners of a Guzzi V85TT?
I solo tourered Germany and Switzerland on an Africa twin was was shocked at the hate I heard towards bmw gs whilst chatting to people about bikes
I know. Odd really because they’re fantastic bikes😉
@@RocketMan_Moto it's probably the same as people not liking Man city! Too good at everything...too expensive
No doubt
Did you ever consider the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE? Or even its street biased base version with the 19” front wheel? Congratulations on the new ride! Been watching since your F900XR videos, I got rid of my XR for the same reasons!
Thanks. Nice to know I have a few long-term followers. The V Strom is a great bike, if a little long in the tooth now. Main problem here are the lacklustre dealers.
I hope you like it. Nick
I do so far. Thanks, Nick😊
Woohoo :D I guessed it. Oh well, may you enjoy your new toy.. Hopefully at least as long as the Transalp.
Thanks :)
great choice. It was also on my list along with the new gsa900, but I went for the KTM 890 SMT in the end. As I don't ever go off road, it suits me much better...
The 890 is a brilliant engine :)
@@RocketMan_Moto For some reason my bike doesn't like to go slow...
Haha, I bet😎
Nice choice.
Thanks😊
Congrats on the new Tiger 🐯 👍 great colour
Thanks, I watched your video on it the other day :)
Obsessive compulsive bike swapping syndrome - in a good way! Maybe at last you've found the bike for you. It is a very impressive machine. Maybe you will stick with it? It looks to be amazingly comfortable with great wind protection and plenty of character. 900cc is all anyone could possibly need. It looks fabulous.
Very nice to ride. Pity the weather here means it's stuck in the garage :(
Why wasn't the DesertX on your shortlist?
I like the Triumph. The 900's engine is a lot nicer than the 800 that left me cold.
Desert X, like all Ducatis I’ve tried, gives off too much heat from the engine. No good here in the long hot summers 🥵
Congratulations !
Thanks :)
Congrats mate !!
Thanks :)
Absolutely fantastic choice .enjoy ❤
Thanks :)
... and I have started to follow you just yoday for speed twin 😂
Oops😂
Love the colour, great choice of bike.
Thanks :)
Nice bike RocketMan. Congratulations👍👍
Thanks :)
Beautiful bike! Looking forward to the videos :)
Thanks :)
I somewhat hope that you do miss the speed twin. Your review made me want to get one…
Fantastic bike, no doubt about that… but I just never rode it😟
Nice one RocketMan !!👌🏻👍🏻 Understandably You for sure have made the right choice especially going down to one bike as everyone wants one bike that can do it all right?🤔 And bang on with your choice!! 👌🏻 👍🏻
Thanks, Dave :)
@RocketMan_Moto You're very welcome indeed enjoy & full review soon we hope!!🤞🏻👍🏻😃
Coming soon😊👍
Nice looking Tiger.
Good on you.
Thanks :)
did l miss something , thought you had ordered the Africa Twin !!! lve got the 900 rally (last year model) too very pleased on your choice , and yes ,id of unsubscribed if it was the GS too 🤣
Haha :)
great fun bike the tiger 900 is, but i think it will steep the learning curve on the offroad department.
I only do the weediest gravel tracks. Any rocks/stones bigger than my fist and I turn round, lol :)
I wil have always a soft spot for any guzzi (I own a 2022 v85tt, and still in love). But appart from guzzi, thats the one I would go for for sure :) By the way, going to algarve from porto next month. Cheers RocketMan! ✌
Hope the weather has improved by the time you get down here, rain forecast all this week. The Tiger's stuck in the garage :(
Nice choice. I rode the transalp for the first time at the weekend and found it a bit bland, it’s good but nothing special in my opinion.
It does what it says on the tin, nothing more :)
I have a 2021 GT PRO and love it. The only thing that annoys me is the Bluetooth will no pair to my iPhone. I hope this one’s a keeper for you 😂
I haven't had any problems with the BT connection so far, but have yet to use it 'in anger', so we'll see
It's got to be a Himalayan 450 because no other bugger in Europe has seen one or ridden one!....😊😊😊 its mythical!
👍😂
They were exposed at EICMA, half a year ago.. so at least they were seen, if not ridden yet :). But I'm curious too of that toy..
@@MarianChicu apparently 6,500 delivered to customers in India .....😡
@@Grumpysprout wow.. that's quite a lot. That's more than half of what is sold in Romania in a full year :)).
I guess it's worth being produced there in India.. but tbh I expected at least some to be delivered in the EU too, at least for showroom/tests, but nah, nothing of that sort.
@MarianChicu with a billion people it's no many 😉
Nice one, Great choice, I did guess correct.
Well done!
that is 2023 TIGER 900 RALLY PRO ASH GREY / INTENSE ORANGE
Wow, you can even see the colour? Impressive😍
I had 50% chance to guess with year, and I thought that you will pick "last year model price reduction" and 33% chance to guess correct colour :P I failed LOL but green one would be my very last guess for you, and I my very last pick If I ever buy new bike because matt paint is very easy to scratch. I scratched dealer bike with my glove (top side plastic slider) during test ride. It was Honda with "matt blue jeans" paint, he didn't noticed and I got back my deposit but I still feel guilty 1 year later
I actually wanted the gloss black, because I'm not a fan of matte paint from a maintenance point of view, but there were no black Tigers available in Portugal or Spain, so they gave me the green 'for free' (normally €300 extra)
So you asked what would this bike be..?......well a Tiger 900 fits the bill. You like the brand and you want a practical, do it all adventure bike. But you're selling the Honda and the Triumph, so that could add up to a BMW 1250 / 1300 GS? I hope not as the excessive weight, cost etc. Could reduce the practical fun. So it's a Triumph 900. Question is now, road focused GT Pro, or the off road Rally Pro? taller, spoked wheel model? I'd go for the GT Pro as the majority of your miles will be road and a minimal compromise with off road.
Good arguments😊 All will be revealed tomorrow
I hadn't studied the picture, but reading other posts, re spoke front wheel and your height, it's a Rally Pro. I've had my GT Pro for 18 months now and it's pretty much a do it all bike and excellent to rack up miles on a long journey. I miss the low down grunt and flickable handling of my Yamaha FJ1200 though ( which is why I kept it)
I really liked the 900 GT Pro when I tried it👍😊
That handguard, the short exhaust, the large luggage rack... It's a Stelvio.... If not, I'll have to eat carrots for a week 😉
👍😊
RM replied in the survey Moto Guzzi were running too hot. I'm starting to believe some of you guys got the write answer and didn't get credit for it LOL.
@@simonbravo2825 the bets are open 😉
@@simonbravo2825 also. The character of the Stelvio for an adventure travel bike is what his triumph is for naked cafe racer bike.
Damn. There we go. Soup for one month.
Prediction: You will miss the TransAlp more than the speedtwin... 😁
Possibly, but tbh I don't think I'll miss either :)
03:00? lol I'll be asleep. I'll check it out tomorrow.
I hope you get a good night's sleep, what with all this excitement ;)
Assuming that’s a photo of YOUR new bike, my bet Tiger 900 Rally Pro, that front wheel is not from a GT model, well unless you ordered to swap them 😅
Logical reasoning😊
So not the Multistrada V4. Maybe next year 🙂
Too much engine heat for the summers we have down here :)
the best choice 👍
Thanks :)
I'm in Wales. Oh how I'd loved to be coated in a fine layer of Sahara dust now.
If it makes you feel better, we've got rain forecast here all this week. And a max temp tomorrow of just 15. It should be 10° warmer by late March :(
Dude, I just boight a Transalp after your glowing report and you swapped bikes..duh 😂
Nothing wrong with the Transalp, Steven. Enjoy😊👍
@@RocketMan_Moto I did look at the Tiger 900 as well but its $10 k more than the transalp here in Oz..
Which is exactly why I went with the Transalp a year ago. I can only afford the Tiger because I sacrificed my Speed Twin as well :(
Very very nice
Thanks, Timothy :)
Triumph Tiger?🤔🤔🤔
900 or 1200?
Its the 900 because i know you would choose the more reasonable one
👍😊
TRIKE!!!
Ural + sidecar!
Great choice, lovely colour. Can’t wait to see the comparison video with the Transalp👍😃
Coming soon!
Congratulations with the new Tiger. I think it is an excelent choice. One do it all bike is better than several bikes in the garage than doesnt get used.
Thanks :) Yes, my thoughts exactly
I don't think that a "one do it all bike" has ever existed and will ever exist. Let's see what RocketMan will do in - let's say - 10 months ...🙂
Yes some people have more demands from their bikes than others.@@mogoduc
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Looks very much like a Triumph tiger 900 rally pro with lower engine bars ….not sure if it’s previous gen or new..even if it’s not enjoy your new bike ..I’ve gotta wait for 1st week in June for my bike to be built 😁
The anticipation is half the fun. What are you getting?
Mines predictable a green GS1300..strangely 2 test rides giving really different rides …and the importance of actually understanding how the electronics alter the bikes comfort ..
Lovely bike. I think you’re right: you need to ride/own it for a few days to learn all the features and get the most from it. I only tested one for a hour. Anyway, enjoy. I’m sure you will😊
British bloke, using triumph rocket as nickname, bought Italian? German? Austrian? or British bike?
Let me guess…
Implacable logic :)
I am so eagerly awaiting a video about your
Transalp vs ur Triumph.
Can't help but wonder how different those 2 are.
And which is better
And at what.
Btw.. Back here in specific ( hot) parts of India..
Triumph engine scorches and can't be ridden in slow city traffic despite protection
And triumph sales and service centers have failed miserably forcing triumph to outsource both sales and servicing to bajaj ktm group who are in line to fix things by 2025/26.
These are the 2 reasons why I didn't even bother test riding triumph before I bought the Transalp..
Also if it's available in ur country then pls do test ride the new bunch of
BMW 900 and 800 and 700 gs and compare it to the Transalp.
The new crop of bmw gs will grace us only sometime after July 2024
I had an F900XR a couple of years ago which had the same engine as the new 900GS. I sold it after 5 months...
Do you notice the weight difference at all between the TA and Tiger? It's only 20kg, but I'm trying to come back to riding, and getting into dirt (limited), and trying to keep it as light as possible, but knowing I'll still be doing a lot of freeway miles.
The Tiger definitely feels like the bigger bike. Not heavy per se, but heavier than the Transalp, for sure.
How long will you keep this one ???
3 weeks
Xmas day has arrived early ☺🤔
It has :)
With the GS motorcycle being extremely popular in South Korea, Tiger is not an easy choice to buy as it is a non-mainstream motorcycle. Tiger is also expensive among its class motorcycle lineups. So I'm considering buying a used 1250GS as a solution. The used price of the GS is similar to Tiger's new car price. Buying a used GS can also be a good option to prevent double investment.
Sounds like a plan👍😊
Good day sir, hope you are doing well! I am 61 and made myself a very nice gift in spring 2022…bought a brand new GS 1250 triple black with all the packs. Yes, it is expensive but I appreciate every once…although it weighs in at 550 pounds 😂 You should at least consider! À la prochaine, j’aimerais bien rouler avec vous en Algarve! 🏍😉🇨🇦 Marc Québec
Merci pour votre input👍😊
Congrats on your new bike.Hope it will give you the happy rides you seek!
In my opinion ,you made the best choice. I would do the same and i consider it as a total v.f .m bike especially for the equipment provided.
I also cound't agree more with the comment you ve mentioned "another boring gs rider"!
Have fun!
Thank you :)
Congrats! Enjoy the new bike and pls tell us how compare with the transalp! I’m looking to buy an adventure bike but I can’t decide which one…..
Ducati V2S
CF Moto 800MT explorer
Honda Transalp
Triumph Tiger
BWM F800GS
Honda NC750X
Benelli TRX
I really can’t decide….
Thanks :) Nice dilemma to have, though
Congratulations for your beautiful new motorcycle. Impeccable taste. Gorgeous color. I haven’t bet on the new Tiger 900. I was misled by the fact that you often say that you would prefer your motorcycle to have at least 120hp (or is it 150hp?). PS: don’t trust too much the reviews made by French journalists, even Axel Mellerin, the guy you once called « the French Neevesy ». You must really test ride a motorcycle yourself before deciding anything. I’m speaking here about the new and somewhat disregarded Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX.
Thanks, Hussein. Unfortunately, as nice as the GX looks, the Suzuki dealers here aren't very good, so I didn't really consider the bike that much :(
Great decision! Two years ago, I was torn between keeping my café bike (BMW R NineT) and getting a Tiger 900 Rally Pro, or selling the R NineT and just getting an R1250GS (current model at the time). I chose the GS, and then regretted it, buying back my R NineT and keeping the GS. Being a bit over budget, I ended up selling the GS two years later and keeping the R NineT. I’ve been thinking about that Tiger 900 ever since. Very happy to see you on it!
Sounds familiar. I don't regret my move so far :)
I have a Speed Twin 1200 2020 in grey, thinking of something similar but moving to a Guzzi V85tt. I have tried the Tiger 900 on the off-road course in Malaga and really liked it, but just not sure on ‘the look’. After I’d give it back for the day and hop on to my ST, what a fun ride it was and I just don’t know if I wanna get rid of it. However, that Tiger was very capable, did stuff beyond my dreams, so if I see a good sale you never know.
However I can’t help but look into 20-30 years in the future and just imagine I’d wish I’d kept it.
Haha, I had very similar concerns, but so far no regrets😊
I recently purchased a new 2024 V-Strom 1050. It is an amazing motorcycle in the sense that it checks ALL the boxes. Ride and review one if you ever get a chance; I expect you'll be pleased.
It’s on my list but the Suzuki dealer in Faro never has one on demonstration😟
Thought about trading my Tiger 1200 for one of these. I'd take a bath on value though. The keyless fob thing drives me insane (The Triumph fob communication issue persists with my bike). Key's still needed for fuel, so why..I just don't get it.
I actually quite like keyless, well at least on my Honda scooter. Don't know what Triumph's system is like.
Congrats, I just can not get around my mind that this costs more than a Stelvio or Honda NT1100, especially the Honda, a 900 that is 4000 EURs more expensive ? Nah is not for me.
Thanks :)
Congrats and I made the same choice for many of your similar reasons, though I went with the GT Pro. My of roading is limited to navigation mistakes and I don't want to turn around. I've owned two GS's in the past but when comparing the GS to the Tiger, I did not find $10k more bike in the GS. That's the approximate difference here in the US. The same with the bigger 1200 Tiger.
Thanks. That was my thinking. The Tiger 900 is the sweet spot between the more basic adventure bikes and the super luxury heavyweights👍
Great choice of bike. I think the Speed Twin is a fabulous bike for sure, but I’m not so sure it’s an all rounder..whereas I think the Tiger is an all rounder. Also, I know the Tiger isn’t an African Twin or a GS, but the price point of the Tiger is so much more favourable.. enjoy the bike.. 😊
Thanks. Yes, as you say, the ST is fabulous, but I just never really rode it
Congratulations, beautiful bike that fits you in more than one way! Quick question though, what is your opinion on those tank stickers they put on new bikes? It seems their acreage is growing by the years 😂
Thanks :) The stickers were off within 5 minutes of arriving home. Even my dealer advised me to remove them as the glue isn't good for the matte paint :(
IMO... The Tiger 900 is a great choice/ great motorcycle and compared to the more costly bigger Adventure bikes, it's kind of a bargain these days.
I have to agree. The premium sweet spot?
One can Never change ones Football team. Jobs, Friends, Lovers and, yes Motorcycles?... Fair enough.
:)
Congrats! But what are those tires??? You need to fix that! :) What if there is a patch of gravel in front of starbucks?!
Haha, Mrs RM said the front wheel looked as though it had come off a bicycle :)
OMG! Will there be in the future any place to put manufacturer's decoration decals? I mean really, it began with [useless] fuel type sticker and now we see all sorts of stickers on tank with fuel, speed, helmet... ? What is next, one with condoms?
Haha, they came off as soon as I got home😉
It seems to becfun buying and selling bikes and spending much time thinking about it.
I have got a transalp like yours and I always feel that I should drive more. But since last june, when I got it, I was going about 5000 km which is not nothing.
I think of keeping it for ever!
I got mine about the same time and did less than 6000km. It's a great bike and I really enjoyed my year with it. I only really sold it because I wanted fewer vehicles in my garage :)
I get the feeling you will enjoy the Tiger 900. I think you will miss the Speed Twin to some degree. You seemed to fancy that bike. But.. as you say if you aren't riding it, its a lot to justify. I hope you get lots of satisfaction and use out of the Tiger. Nothing wrong with the Transalp but as you say, the Tiger is also a do it all bike but just a bit special. A bike that is more pleasurable to look back at when you've parked it.
Exactly. The ST was a lovely bike to own and tweak, but I was riding it less and less. I don't miss it really
I’m looking forward to your impressions of this machines capabilities in not too extreme off road conditions, particularly if things turn wet & muddy. Hopefully it should handle the going slightly better than my Honda goldwing 😊
I have a friend who frequently takes his BMW K1600 off road! Nothing crazy, but still…😳
I own a Tiger 900GT. It’s great bike…but gets a little boring. At least that’s my rationale to swap for a 1300GS!
Ride safe😊👍
the gs is poorly made rubbish , triumph is better , i would rather have your speed 1200 over any of these offerings by a country mile , in fact i don't want a adv [inc tiger 900 ] even for free ,,, this loud statement is to show everyone is different , and it seems you sound happy and cheerful with your choice = which is what matters ;;;
Yep, looking for more comfort and versatility now😊
Is the Tiger obviously heavier than the Transalp,and how would you compare the handling in town of the two.Do you have a different approach to riding on the Tiger?How does it make you feel compared to the Transalp?
The Tiger is more 'luxurious', more comfortable. Everything is nicer by about 20% - seat, power, fuelling, quickshifter 'softness', weight... this is a good thing on the motorway (more stable), less so off road, where the extra 20kg is noticeable. RE. town riding, tbh I rarely do any on these bikes, as I have my scooter for that.
Would like to hear what you think about the heat issues with the old Tiger. I’ve heard the fancy side vents don’t seem to do much for it.
We shall see in a few weeks. Unfortunately, the weather here is very poor at the moment :(