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Hey all, I am new to the forum and just wanted some advice. I am considering a few different bikes and the GT1000 is one of the front runners.
I am 95kg and about 6"5, I do not have much experience on a geared bike, but have travelled about 50,000km in the last 2 years on a 500cc scooter. I am looking for a bike to use as everyday transport, and as a weekend ride, and occasional tourer. Wife on the back one a week. So pretty much an allround bike. Should cover about 20,000km per year. My commute is not really in heavy traffic. At the moment my scooter does all this. I am not really interested in having 2 bikes, and I hate driving the car!
I love the style of the SC range, but figured the GT would be the best option for my likely use. Being more relaxed in riding style.
My questions are:
-Is the GT1000 comfortable for someone of my stature over a longer ride (feels good in the showroom)?
-Is the GT1000 comfortable(ish) 2 up?
-What kind of mileage can I expect in the city, and on the highway?
-Is the thruxton/bonneville better suited to this use?
-Is the GT1000 suited to this use?
-Will I be ok to "learn" (have spent only about 15 hours in geared bikes) geared riding on a GT1000
-Am I completely barking up the wrong tree?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please be kind, and thanks!
Adam
I am 95kg and about 6"5, I do not have much experience on a geared bike, but have travelled about 50,000km in the last 2 years on a 500cc scooter. I am looking for a bike to use as everyday transport, and as a weekend ride, and occasional tourer. Wife on the back one a week. So pretty much an allround bike. Should cover about 20,000km per year. My commute is not really in heavy traffic. At the moment my scooter does all this. I am not really interested in having 2 bikes, and I hate driving the car!
I love the style of the SC range, but figured the GT would be the best option for my likely use. Being more relaxed in riding style.
My questions are:
-Is the GT1000 comfortable for someone of my stature over a longer ride (feels good in the showroom)?
-Is the GT1000 comfortable(ish) 2 up?
-What kind of mileage can I expect in the city, and on the highway?
-Is the thruxton/bonneville better suited to this use?
-Is the GT1000 suited to this use?
-Will I be ok to "learn" (have spent only about 15 hours in geared bikes) geared riding on a GT1000
-Am I completely barking up the wrong tree?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please be kind, and thanks!
Adam