| Author | Message | ||
     Xl1200r |
I know this has been covered before, but it seems that so many manufacturers offer bikes in other parts of the world that we wish we had access to here in the States. Here's your chance to vent your frustration and show off your foreign desires. I go through what kind of bike I want about once or twice a week, but right now I'm really hankerin' for one of these: 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere - this one's loaded up with with every accessory in the Yamaha catalogue - luggage, tall windscreen, engine guard, lights, headlight protector, etc. 1200cc parallel twin.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
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| Trojan |
2010 Yamaha Super Tenere - this one's loaded up with with every accessory in the Yamaha catalogue - luggage, tall windscreen, engine guard, lights, headlight protector, etc. 1200cc parallel twin Overpriced, under equipped and not a patch on the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure or the new Ducati Multistrada according to most tests over here. Over here it is only available to order with no test rides available, so isn't a huge seller yet. I doubt it will bother BMW sales to be honest. The FZ1 is a similar proposition. Save your money, rip the fairing off your 'old model' R1 and you have one already  | ||
| Xl1200r |
I've heard it's more expensive than a GS in Britain, but also that it's less so in South Africa - hard to call with all the exchange rates, so we'll see. I'd have to be skeptical of comparo reviews - it's no secret that many are in bed with BMW (both moto and auto). In addition, I'd venture to guess it's criticized for being less off-road capable than a 990 and more than a Multistrada - but then again, that's exactly where it seems to have positioned itself. Would still be nice to have options, thought I'd like to see something like this bike but with about 100 lbs shaved off and a smaller engine to match. Basically, something to compete with the BMW F800GS. How do the Honda adventure bikes stack up over there? (Message edited by xl1200r on August 25, 2010) | ||
| Spiderman |
 one word, screech! | ||
| Hughlysses |
Somewhat motorcycle-related:  I want a freaking Ford Ranger with one of these! "Duratorq" 3.0-liter TDCi engine rated at 154 hp at 3,200 rpm and 280 pounds-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm. | ||
| Delta_one |
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| Cityxslicker |
Mid 80s there was the Honda 750 Adventure sport.... Canada only XRV750R rat bastards | ||
| Xl1200r |
Somewhat motorcycle-related: My best friend's dad used to have an old 80's diesel Ranger back when we were in high school. I have longed for a small diesel pickup in the country for a loooooong time. | ||
| 46champ |
The company line from any manufacture is they can't sell enough to warrant importing into the US. I've always wondered how many is enough 1,000 5,000 I'm sure 10,000 would do it. Does any one know? The little diesel pickup is held up by the California Air Resources Board regulations. I've been told no little diesel can ever pass. Without California it isn't a viable product. I would like one too. | ||
| Hughlysses |
The Indian company Mahindra (known for importing decent diesel tractors) finally got EPA approval for their diesel pickups last week. However, they are in a massive urination contest with their U.S. distributor, Global Vehicles. GV sued Mahindra a couple of months ago because Mahindra was farting around with the EPA certification for so long and has delayed U.S. introduction of the trucks several times over the past 2 years. GV has lined up a lot of potential dealers for the trucks who are understandably tired of waiting for a product to sell. IF they ever get around to selling the trucks here, I will at least look at them. The trucks are a little goofy looking (sort of like the early Japanese imported pickups) and all the specs are pretty much speculation as Mahindra hasn't released any hard info. What little info there is on the trucks can be found here: http://www.mahindrana.com/ (Message edited by Hughlysses on August 25, 2010) | ||
| Xl1200r |
The Indian company Mahindra No thanks. Nothing against India or anything, but that truck is so lame looking, lol. | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
Delta_one, NICE! There are many versions of the Ford Fiesta that we don't get, including a cool looking sporty one, and one with the ~80mpg diesel engine.    | ||
| Barker |
(climbing onto my soap box) Just to name a few bikes I would have liked to have purchased. Yamaha MT series bikes Yamaha XT660X Honda FMX 650 Motard | ||
| Danger_dave |
I've tested the Tenere, GS 1200 and the Stelvio this year. Moto Morini, KTM and a 1000cc Multistrudle last. >>not a patch on the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure or the new Ducati Multistrada<< Don't agree. I would buy the Tenere before the KTM and the Ducati. Numerous reasons - comfort - tyre availability - dealer support. Machines in isolation - Like R1200GS best. Stelvio least. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
as long as we are talking hooligans... the Yami 250 Trickster.... no skate park is safe. | ||
| Wheelybueller |
+1 FMX 650,that thing looks like a Trip to ride | ||
| Xl1200r |
Dave - I saw your 'quick review' over on the ADV board and you seemed impressed with it. I haven't ridden any adventure bike of any size or brand, so I can't comment, but the Yammi is the least offensive to look at and seems capable enough for what I'd want to do with it. No integrated heated grip option? Who cares - heated gloves are where it's at anyway. | ||
| Delta_one |
ok bikertrash now you got me started but its the focus RS that I always wanted  and the new one is even more lusty than the last  | ||
| Delta_one |
oh yea the bike I posted is a honda cb1000r | ||
| Delta_one |
lets not forget the soon to be sold to everyone but US (and Canada)RS500    or the EVO IX FQ series up to 400HP stock but I wont bother with pictures because it looks the same as the standard evo with only very miner changes to the exterior | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
That RS500 is HOT! I would LOVE to have that car!  | ||
| Cyclonedon |
a motorcycle test ride before I will comment on them because I learned my lesson when the Buell Ulysses first came out. I actually didn't care for the looks of it at all but after sitting on one and riding one, I purchased it and truly believe it;s the best damn motorcycle I ever rode. Still don't think it's the best looking but the ride is perfect for my type of riding. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
you know in all the need for the budgetary cuts.... I am all for removing every agency that stands in the way of us having good moto fun EPA, NTSB, Customs, ULabs, .... rat bastards, every one of em. | ||
| Danger_dave |
The way I see it is that; the more people there are - the people there are making rules. What do you reckon. Lord Howe Island next? (Message edited by danger_dave on August 26, 2010) | ||
| Brumbear |
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| Crackhead |
I wounder what the stig can do with the rs500. | ||
| Delta_one |
   man I need to stop this... | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
Out of all the stuff on here that givi helmet is the only thing I want. The rest of the stuff does not seem that great in the first place. Well that and them women...but here in the US we have a nice crop of those too. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
the military Jeep J8 scrambler .... apparently egypt gets em, we dont. |
