Dear Mr Honda...

[White trash]

Sounds like you want a new Yamaha XTZ12 Grem'?

Almost al the attributes you require, without the Honda gayness.

[DMNTD:Me]

Sounds like you want a new Yamaha XTZ12 Grem'?

Almost al the attributes you require, without the Honda gayness.

Ever thought that Mr Grem' actually likes the pole?

[White trash]

Ever thought that Mr Grem' actually likes the pole?

I've often wondered, he's not afraid to show his true feelings like you and me bro.

[AllanB]

Allan... the Crosstourer (1200) is not to be confused with the Crossrunner (800)

Linky: http://www.webbikeworld.com/eicma-20...a-crosstourer/ (first part of the page)

Only a video and some teaser shots exist so far, but it seems its already up to a rolling demo, but no press release like the crossrunner.

Interesting indeed - didn't know about the 1200.

I do like the spoke wheels!

Interesting use of the V4, I'm still waiting for them to supercharge the V1200 and pop it in a truly naked bike ...... it is just a idea I have Mr Honda.

[DMNTD:Me]

Interesting indeed - didn't know about the 1200.

I do like the spoke wheels!

Interesting use of the V4, I'm still waiting for them to supercharge the V1200 and pop it in a truly naked bike ...... it is just a idea I have Mr Honda.

Sadly NZ will not be seeing the Crosstourer any time soon.

[zeocen]

Heres the dirt on the Crossrunner.

Of no interest to me - looks more like a crossdresser IMO.

I'd say it is 95% road and 5% off-road, with off-road being that bit of council land between the road and the start of your property .......

But I may be wrong.


And it is fat - way too heavy for my size (somewhat less than your strapping 6'3).


It may well be the motorcycle equivalent to one of those big urban 4WD's the knobs use to drop their kids off to school in.

I think you'd be better off sticking some adventure tyres on the Hornet and making up a big alloy bash plate for under the engine - light, nimble and I bet it will handle off-road better!

Linky

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...ner/15275.html

I don't believe that, it's quite similar to the Versys in some regards and that has to be one of the funnest bikes I've ever ridden. It was an absolute blast. It's by no means a true dual sport, or a motard. It was just a great upright road adventure bike that was an absolute blast to ride.

Granted I have reservations about the engine in such a bike (hell, I even have a VFR800 and have always fantasized about having the Hornet engine inside such a machine because I prefer IL4 over V4 - personal opinion), but I'm absolutely holding reservation on two things; how it rides on a test ride and the price.

I personally can't see a VTEC engine being good for anything other than road unless it is extremely refined and polished, but I'm still pining for a test ride.

[Gremlin]

I've often wondered, he's not afraid to show his true feelings like you and me bro.

How about I put the two of you in a ring and the winner gets the sale? I'm not defining winner either Either way, the money will be well worth the entertainment. Trashy, don't have a Yamaha dealer up here I trust. Considering I can visit a dealer twice in a month, or every 1-2 months is pretty usual for servicing, yeah, gotta be a dealer I completely trust.

Sadly NZ will not be seeing the Crosstourer any time soon.

Shush... no negative thinking here. Define soon as well. I can wait till 2012. Well, if the KTM still loves me long time. If not... uh, not a lot of option in my books.

[White trash]

How about I put the two of you in a ring and the winner gets the sale? I'm not defining winner either Either way, the money will be well worth the entertainment. Trashy, don't have a Yamaha dealer up here I trust. Considering I can visit a dealer twice in a month, or every 1-2 months is pretty usual for servicing, yeah, gotta be a dealer I completely trust.

Well I sugest you jump on the KTM for a weekend, get your arse down here, ride the XTZ and see if it's for you.

If you wanna make the change, I've got the contacts to ensure you're looked after service and backup-wise. Ya know me, and you know that I wouldn't talk typical salesman shit.

[Gremlin]

Yeah, no worries there. Chain drive and small fuel tank are the current problems with it that I can immediately see.

Looking for a large fuel tank to make it more viable. Anyone know if there is a large tank for the Tenere?

shouldn't have gone visiting the touratech site, I just lost half an hour

[TOTO]

there is a bike that kinda fits what you are asking for, but you get a second job coz its covered in spaghetti

[Little Miss Trouble]

there is a bike that kinda fits what you are asking for, but you get a second job coz its covered in spaghetti

They wheelie good!