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williamshanejackson
Rate these bikes made in the same era from best to worst-BMW LT-HONDA VFR-DUCATI 996-TRIUMPH TRIPLE
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Wazza
You can't, they all serve different requirements. You might as well ask with is the best tool. A hammer, a screw driver, a shovel. Take your pick.
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Uneasy_Ryder
I agree with @Wazza . The answer would be subjective at best.
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jzeiler
It is easy... the LT.
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jzeiler said:
It is easy... the LT.
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Correct answer sir...
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If you had of said a GWing instead of a VRF...........LOL
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meese
If you ask my wife, it's the LT hands down.

You just can't beat those passenger accommodations.
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meese said:
If you ask my wife, it's the LT hands down.

You just can't beat those passenger accommodations.
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Correct only if you're riding two up, otherwise the Triple would be a very good one-up bike as compared to the other bikes listed.
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meese said:
If you ask my wife, it's the LT hands down.

You just can't beat those passenger accommodations.
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That's definitely the advantage of LT's.
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meese said:
If you ask my wife, it's the LT hands down.

You just can't beat those passenger accommodations.
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You can but it's on a different breed lol.Plus you get a bike that will do 300 k without any major engine work.It's far easier to ride also.Sorry I know it's a BMW site and my 1200lt is Ok but it is no Wing.
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CVX20 said:
You can but it's on a different breed lol.Plus you get a bike that will do 300 k without any major engine work.It's far easier to ride also.Sorry I know it's a BMW site and my 1200lt is Ok but it is no Wing.
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I think you're one of the first ones to say the GOLDWING is better-remember they don't make the LT anymore-so compare year for year
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williamshanejackson said:
I think you're one of the first ones to say the GOLDWING is better-remember they don't make the LT anymore-so compare year for year
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My LT is an 02 and my Wing is an 04.That 300 k miles was a statement from Honda when they brought out the Wing in 75.The LT is a decent bike but harder to handle and not as dependable.Sorry wasn't trying to start anything.It's just my opinion having and riding both right now.
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CVX20 said:
My LT is an 02 and my Wing is an 04.That 300 k miles was a statement from Honda when they brought out the Wing in 75.The LT is a decent bike but harder to handle and not as dependable.Sorry wasn't trying to start anything.It's just my opinion having and riding both right now.
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I wasn't trying to start an argument or anything,I enjoy talking bikes with people.I just think the handling,sound at redline,and looks,the front of the LT is its most attractive view in my opinion,is better than the GOLDWING-And prominence of knowing your bike is a BMW and not a HONDA-Just joking on the last part
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williamshanejackson said:
Rate these bikes made in the same era from best to worst-BMW LT-HONDA VFR-DUCATI 996-TRIUMPH TRIPLE
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Too hard. They're all great bikes.
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Of course it’s horses for courses but I’m sure the original post assumed this and was simply looking for views.
I’ve never ridden the LT, but it strikes me as a big touring bike and clearly very capable. I owned a Yamaha FJR1300 for nearly 20 years (4 in all) and that’s probably my nearest experience. Awesome bike.
Rode a VFR a couple of times and it was smooth and reasonably comfortable, but had the worst torque of any bike I’ve ever ridden. Required far too much gear changing for my liking.
Haven’t ridden a modern Triumph triple but have owned a few Triumphs, including two with triple engines, the Explorer (I loved that bike and the engine was awesome), and a Rocket - not as punchy as a 2300 engine should be, ridiculously heavy, and extremely thirsty, but sort of fun.
I’ve never ridden a Ducati at all that I remember, but I did lust after the 916 when it was released. I’d love to ride the 996 but no way would I buy one.
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Booger man
Non of the above….. it’s the K 1600. ……..let the fight begin. Marquess of Queensbury rules. No biting ,poking in eye or hitting below the belt. All combatants to their corners please.;)
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Booger man said:
Non of the above….. it’s the K 1600. ……..let the fight begin. Marquess of Queensbury rules. No biting ,poking in eye or hitting below the belt. All combatants to their corners please.;)
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I would probably agree because it was the next step forward from the K1200.
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Wazza
williamshanejackson said:
I would probably agree because it was the next step forward from the K1200.
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More of a sidestep really.
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Ok boys and girls I guess I out!Traded the Beemer for an Electra Glide Classic.It's been a slice and I thank you all for the support.For anyone in Ontario I have a nice chrome hitch you can stop by and pick up
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CVX20 said:
Ok boys and girls I guess I out!Traded the Beemer for an Electra Glide Classic.It's been a slice and I thank you all for the support.For anyone in Ontario I have a nice chrome hitch you can stop by and pick up
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