Fantastic performance and comfort
OEM brake pads wore out at 5k.
Replaced clutch cable at 11k.
Great bike. Excellent performance and all around very comfortable. Could use a little work in the FI mapping, as the on/off throttle transition is not very smooth. Better wind protection could make this bike a 10.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th April, 2012
Dual sport dream bike
Have had ignition problems with the kick stand safety switch. This was a minor electrical issue, but dealer has had a challenge to resolve the problem.
I'm a big guy; 6ft, 280lb, and this bike is very comfortable, easy handling, and I've ridden from coast to coast, and love to tour this frame.
Sits up high, motor is very quiet, and the overall bike is a pleasure to ride.
Back passenger seat is only good for about 2 hours or riding, while the front seat is great for 6+ hours.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th April, 2010
The urban SUVs of bikes
Nothing to date, other than batteries and tires.
A great bike, I've taken it to Alaska, to Vancouver, to the Maritimes, and to Sturgis. It has never let me down.
At the race track it will take most bikes, including the Hyabusa up to 100km/hr. Obviously it is not a sports bike, but it will keep up with most of them.
It absorbs potholes and other bumps. The 24L tank means a long trouble free ride. The comfy ride position is a plus also.
For negatives, I would say it is not a dirt/sand bike. Being top heavy, it is very difficult to maneuver.
The gas mileage is great, it consistently gets 47mpg whether going slow or fast.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st November, 2005
As the original poster, I can assure you it will beat most sport bikes off the line. Having huge low end torque, weight distribution, and a long wheel base gets it going while the sportbike beside you tries to keep his front wheel down. I'm not disputing the obvious fact that a Hyabusa will beat it in a 1/4 mile, I'm saying for the first 100ft nothing comes close.
A Rocket III Touring will beat it off the line. I have owned both. Viva Triumph.
Great all-rounder
High oil consumption. Fixed under warranty.
Great all round bike for city, town, motorway and country roads.
Very comfortable.
Upright riding position.
Comfortable for pillions.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th January, 2005
This is an SUV of motorcycles, and a good one at that
The seat could have been better, but it was better than most. I'm picky about my seats.
The fuel injection was flawless. Ran well at all times, no matter how cold or hot it was. Roll on was some of the best I've experienced.
Loved how I didn't have to dodge rough pavement or pot holes.
The Metzler Torrance tires never disappointed me.
Even though it felt a little heavy at slow speeds, it was very stable as it got faster. Also, the wind didn't push it around all that much.
Wished it was a little lower at slow speeds, but that wasn't an issue after speeding up.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th January, 2005
27th Aug 2006, 20:09
A rather quick steed for its type, but 'busa beater? Me thinks not. Unless the "eye-abuse"-a pilot has no skill.