Motorcycles
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Visordown have done a video review of the Yamaha XSR700.
@Giles might be interested because they compare it against the Ducati Scrambler, and the XSR comes out as a better bike.
Me, I'd save up for its big brother, the XSR900, which was one of the stand-out bikes at EICMA last week.
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Great thanks. That is a much less expensive option for me…...I'm in the process of having one of these delivered, so I have something to rude between my CBT and proper test....Once I pass, I can either flog it (and lose no money) or keep it as the work runaround (guess which I favour?).....
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The Yamaha XSRs look like fun bikes. They seem to be getting a lot of positive press, as does the MT-07 and MT-09 that act as the base.
It's quite a different experience riding a big bike than a 125. That might cloud your judgement once you've got your license.
Bike EXIF posted their top ten of EICMA, and had this to say about the baby Ducati Scrambler:
_Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 Ducati have finally confirmed rumors of a smaller Scrambler with the Sixty2. Think of it as ‘Scrambler Lite’—a 400cc variant making only 41HP and weighing about 7lbs less. Ducati have kept costs down with cheaper right-side-up forks and less powerful brakes, and they’ve ditched the swappable side panels on the tank.
The hope is that a cheaper (and less intimidating) Scrambler will help breed new Ducatisti. But considering that the Sixty2’s set to be priced at just $500 less than a ‘regular’ Scrambler, we’re not so sure._
I'd probably stick with the full fat Ducati as a result.
Of the other Scramblers (it appears to be a trend), I like BMW's take. But I wish that they'd do a bike that marries the old school aesthetic with the modern technology they've got in shop. An R nine T with the R1200R's water-cooled engine and electronic suspension would really appeal.
The Benelli Leoncino is really cute.
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I think 'cute' can be an issue here. I'm 6'3 and when I sat on a Ducati Scrambler earlier this year, it felt like a tiny ickle toy. It would never be a problem getting comfy or actually riding the thing, I'd just feel a bit daft.
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japanese harley owners nothing like being slightly over the top :o i saw these on my recent trip there
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my thoughts exactly
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I've seen quite a few custom bikes around town, which have a similar sort of look to them. This one's by Deus, who're pretty famous these days. Sorry for the blurred photo.
Whilst this one used to be a fairly generic Yamaha.
I think that @Giles's Auto Fabrica is nicer than both of the above.
The customising scene has influenced mainstream products. This is the BMW R nine T, with the optional aluminium tank, and now heated grips!
The aluminium tank comes in two variants, and the salesman reckoned that the version with the visible seam (not the one pictured above) is nicer.
I wish that BMW had built the bike with their new watercooled engine and the trick electronics and suspension off the R1200R. Yes, I know it's meant to hark back to its heritage, but I'd like to see something a bit more forward looking. The K1600 based Concept 101 is heading for production, and could well be a more high-tech take on a customisable design.
Lastly a Ducati Scrambler modified by Skunk Machine. I like the fact that this has a retro-modern look, and it's possible that this one is going into series production.
There's rumoured to be another model unveiled in about a week, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Ducati come up with.
I'd actually dropped by the dealership to find out more about the XDiavel. I think that's a more interesting machine as it's modern, but it's got that emotional connection. I'd just need to put the foot pegs in the right place!
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good luck and remember forward planning and observation and soon enough you will be terrorising the streets on your nsu quickly ( which i happen to love and would like one myself )
