In the recent thread discussing the new Africa Twin I said that it is likely to be the only current bike I would consider swapping my S10 for.
That got me thinking, what is out there (current/new) bikes that would serve the same purpose for me that the S10 does.
For me the S10 is big and comfortable, it's the bike I roll out when I have to do a 500 mile journey in a day. It has lots of room and with the Trekker Luggage I can disappear to Europe for a week. The engine is lazy but I like that.
Triumph Explorer is out as in my view it isn't VFM
Triumph 800 is under powered (in my opinion)
1050 Tiger, had one, really liked it but it often wanted to be going faster than I did
BMW (any) - There's lots of happy owners but for me there is too many horror stories, I won't be going there
V-Strom DL1000 - I'm not happy with the finish, there are too many owners with issues and even at the current price I'm not interested..
KTM - I have no experience of any road going KTM
Versys - hmmm old hat?
Crosstourer - same VFM concerns as the Trumpet
Discuss