Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Which Bike?
New bikes arriving soon - Suzuki, BMW, Yamaha and what else? New bikes arriving soon - Suzuki, BMW, Yamaha and what else?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Which Bike? Comments and Questions on what is the best bike for YOU, for YOUR trip. Note that we believe that ANY bike will do, so please remember that it's all down to PERSONAL OPINION. Technical Questions for all brands go in their own forum.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
Page 4 of 8 123 4 5678
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #46  
Old 17 Sep 2007
Contributing Member
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryland, USA
Posts: 8
I rather like it. I like the KTMish wind screen/front profile.

Any idea what the price point will be?
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 17 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Hi Kyler,
Can't disagree about the looks (the KTM front-end was the first thing that caught my eye), but the first view of the real thing is the acid test!

Said to be about £5000 here in the UK, which equates to about $10000 at present. But, big but, bikes are cheaper in the US (ain't you lucky).

As a point, this thread is putting rumours and stories about: the Tenere was officially announced for Europe a week ago and there is quite a bit of discussion for it on the Yamaha tech forum; it's worth a look!

Cheers,
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 17 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
Exclamation "new improved" bikes
In my humble, and maybe wrong opinion, all these "new improved" bikes sometimes leave a lot to be desired..... RTW with a fuel injected 450 husky? cant strip a fuel injection like a carb, can you? electronic gizmos? I wish my XT600 had good old points like my old BMW GS had..... monoshock...... whats really wrong with two easily replaceable and cheaper units?? am I the only Biker on the planet that at the grand old age of 43 (ok I will be 44 on wednesday) looks back with fondness to the days when bikes were EASY to fix?
Rant over!........
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 17 Sep 2007
Contributing Member
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryland, USA
Posts: 8
Quote:
Originally Posted by Martynbiker View Post
am I the only Biker on the planet that at the grand old age of 43 (ok I will be 44 on wednesday) looks back with fondness to the days when bikes were EASY to fix?
Rant over!........
- I have longed for my old '53 IH pickup where I could flip the handles on both sides of the hood, remove it, sit on a fender with my legs dangling in the engine compartment and work on the engine. But I worked on it a LOT ... hmmm....

I've gotten rather fond of FI and not so fond of carbs. I'm not thrilled with ABS but am willing to make an exception for FI.
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 17 Sep 2007
Dodger's Avatar
Large Golden Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 1,085
Quote:
Originally Posted by Martynbiker View Post
In my humble, and maybe wrong opinion, all these "new improved" bikes sometimes leave a lot to be desired..... RTW with a fuel injected 450 husky? cant strip a fuel injection like a carb, can you? electronic gizmos? I wish my XT600 had good old points like my old BMW GS had..... monoshock...... whats really wrong with two easily replaceable and cheaper units?? am I the only Biker on the planet that at the grand old age of 43 (ok I will be 44 on wednesday) looks back with fondness to the days when bikes were EASY to fix?
Rant over!........
No . My bike has carbs , points and twin shocks .Twenty years from now it will be a valuable classic ,right now it's invisible and untrendy .
But I can fix every damn thing on it without the need for a technician or a diagnostic computer .
__________________
Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light. - Spike Milligan
"When you come to a fork in the road ,take it ! When you come to a spoon in the road ,take that also ."
Reply With Quote
  #51  
Old 18 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
at least im not alone......
Thanks Dodger! you made my day!
Reply With Quote
  #52  
Old 19 Sep 2007
Dodger's Avatar
Large Golden Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 1,085
Quote:
Originally Posted by Martynbiker View Post
Thanks Dodger! you made my day!
Likewise !
and Happy Birthday .
__________________
Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light. - Spike Milligan
"When you come to a fork in the road ,take it ! When you come to a spoon in the road ,take that also ."
Reply With Quote
  #53  
Old 21 Sep 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: chch,nz
Posts: 89
Cool bmw gs800 dakar
looks like the new dakar will be inline twin same as f800s due early 2008 same weight as gs650 dakar
Reply With Quote
  #54  
Old 21 Sep 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: chch,nz
Posts: 89
honda xr250l
can you buy one of these in the uk or is there another 250 dirtbike you can register, these are $9000 nz
Reply With Quote
  #55  
Old 21 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwiron View Post
can you buy one of these in the uk or is there another 250 dirtbike you can register, these are $9000 nz
kiwiron,
Here's what Honda are importing into the UK, officially, at present:-

Honda (UK) - Motorcycles

Not a very inspiring range for dual sport, considering how little things have changed for so long now (that will be another new paint colour for this year then!); maybe Honda are happy with their sales figures and won't change, but you might think there would be some developments and announcements soon, in light of what their competitors are doing (not to mention Euro 3 exhaust emission rules which should turn everyone toward FI).

For the "08 Dakar": have you heard something new? There are lots of stories around (see my post of about 3 days ago on here).

Cheers,
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #56  
Old 21 Sep 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: chch,nz
Posts: 89
new dakar
the dakar info was from a local dealer that had an e-mail from bmw,looks like yam will have a wr250 road legal in uk/us.
Reply With Quote
  #57  
Old 21 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwiron View Post
the dakar info was from a local dealer that had an e-mail from bmw,looks like yam will have a wr250 road legal in uk/us.

True = WR250R.
There is at least one other thread asking questions about this bike; it weighs about 20 Kg more than the F model, but I have no idea where that weight comes from!


Footnote.
There is a thread running in the Yam Tech that tells the tale about the weight; an Alu frame has become steel basically.
__________________
Dave
Last edited by Walkabout; 22 Sep 2007 at 00:30. Reason: Add a footnote
Reply With Quote
  #58  
Old 22 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Wink Anyone got a good camera?
Someone needs to go there and get some pics!

2007 Mondial Du Deux Roues
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #59  
Old 23 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Thumbs down Oh Well
No sign of a dual sport/adv version of the Versys for 08 (not so versatile as it might be then! Versys = versatile system apparently).

Nor will a new KLE be available in the UK next year (and I guess in Europe as well - Euro 3 regulations).

New models: 2008
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #60  
Old 23 Sep 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
New Beemers for 08
I almost forgot; in visiting a BMW dealer yesterday (simply because my wife has one), the sales staff there were quite content to state that there are 6 new models on the way for 2008 - could bike sales staff be exaggerating?

Regarding the 800GS; it is about ready to be announced but they are "biding their time" - if a picture gets out, then it will be shown at the next available bike show.

Yep, a new 1200GS is on the way as well.

That particular dealer sees no way that they will deal in Husqvarnas; they don't want to train the staff to either service them or sell them, nor do they want to stock the spares or get extra tools to work on them.
Basically, they are too busy selling Beemers.
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 4 of 8 123 4 5678

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:54.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top