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newagetwotone · 02-28-2008, 09:08 PM

Looking at the Duke Hypermotard and the Buell XB12STT i really like the motard style but i may be driving 120-180 miles a day to work for the next 6 months i would like to have bags.

Anyways. any opinions on to two? Which would YOU have? any reason why one, or the other is a horrible choice?

longride · 02-29-2008, 04:54 AM

My thought is for that kind of mileage they are both horrible choices. I haven't been to the gym in a while, so you can't take what I say seriously.

The_AirHawk · 02-29-2008, 05:33 AM

That kind of miles? - Honda Pacific Coast.

Only, you'll have to buy it used.

It's the minivan of motorcycles. Oh sure, people will think you're all stodgy and nerdy at the Rally's.

That is, 'til you show up with a trunkful of ice-cold beer............

longride · 02-29-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

That kind of miles? - Honda Pacific Coast.

Only, you'll have to buy it used.

It's the minivan of motorcycles. Oh sure, people will think you're all stodgy and nerdy at the Rally's.

That is, 'til you show up with a trunkful of ice-cold beer............

Then you will be the stodgy, nerdy guy with the beer!

Buzglyd · 02-29-2008, 06:08 AM

I've ridden 'em both and either one would be a fun way to get to work. You might have to find a comfort seat option, as the Duc's seat is narrow and hard to permit hooligan antics.

The Hyper is a very tall motorcycle so hopefully you can get your toes down. The mirrors fold in for lane splitting.

In my opinon, the Hyper is way better looking that the TT with those odd "number plates" hanging off the side. The Buell will be cheaper to maintain.

I almost bought a Hyper but didn't want to sit on a waiting list (at the time) and got offered a heluva deal on a GT1000.

acecycleins · 02-29-2008, 06:20 AM

Your Duh! button must be stuck. The answer to your question is the MultiStrada. Mr. MTS1100 or his cousins the MTS1000 (used, obviously) are the cross over bike you seek- grasshopper.

pushrod · 02-29-2008, 07:15 AM

120-180 mpd?

You're going to want something that'll protect you from the elements. Fatigue may (literally) kill you.

My answer is neither bike. I'd recommend a Sprint ST (I know, you are all shocked!) for long distance comfort, great fuel economy, low maintenance and utility (you can hang hard bags and top box on them).

I prefer the '02 through '04 version, for looks and comfort, and to a lesser extent, the bags are much better.

You can find them on eBay or Cycletrader every day, usually less than $5K.

My other suggestion would be a big Suzuki Burgman. Sort of a modern PC800.

120 - 180 mpd? Where do you work, Atlanta? I hope you meant "per week!"

pplassm · 02-29-2008, 08:09 AM

Concours's are cheap and plantiful, but not in the same league.

The_AirHawk · 02-29-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longride

Then you will be the stodgy, nerdy guy with the beer!

At least I'll be popular.

'Til the Beer runs out, anyway.

newagetwotone · 03-01-2008, 03:03 PM

To be clear, I'm talking about 60-90 miles each way with a 6-8 hours break.

I'm in PA so lane splitting is illegal.

As for the size of the Hyper I'm 6'2 220lbs, I'm pretty sure though not positive that i'd be able to mount it feet flat. I actually don't mind the number plates that much on the TT, just would need to find something to put on them... maybe a "Darwin" or "Cthulu" fish

02-28-2008, 09:08 PM	#1
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Any thoughts.... Looking at the Duke Hypermotard and the Buell XB12STT i really like the motard style but i may be driving 120-180 miles a day to work for the next 6 months i would like to have bags. Anyways. any opinions on to two? Which would YOU have? any reason why one, or the other is a horrible choice?

02-29-2008, 04:54 AM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	My thought is for that kind of mileage they are both horrible choices. I haven't been to the gym in a while, so you can't take what I say seriously. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-29-2008, 05:33 AM	#3
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	That kind of miles? - Honda Pacific Coast. Only, you'll have to buy it used. It's the minivan of motorcycles. Oh sure, people will think you're all stodgy and nerdy at the Rally's. That is, 'til you show up with a trunkful of ice-cold beer............ __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

02-29-2008, 06:08 AM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	I've ridden 'em both and either one would be a fun way to get to work. You might have to find a comfort seat option, as the Duc's seat is narrow and hard to permit hooligan antics. The Hyper is a very tall motorcycle so hopefully you can get your toes down. The mirrors fold in for lane splitting. In my opinon, the Hyper is way better looking that the TT with those odd "number plates" hanging off the side. The Buell will be cheaper to maintain. I almost bought a Hyper but didn't want to sit on a waiting list (at the time) and got offered a heluva deal on a GT1000. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

02-29-2008, 06:20 AM	#6
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Your Duh! button must be stuck. The answer to your question is the MultiStrada. Mr. MTS1100 or his cousins the MTS1000 (used, obviously) are the cross over bike you seek- grasshopper. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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02-29-2008, 07:15 AM	#7
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	120-180 mpd? You're going to want something that'll protect you from the elements. Fatigue may (literally) kill you. My answer is neither bike. I'd recommend a Sprint ST (I know, you are all shocked!) for long distance comfort, great fuel economy, low maintenance and utility (you can hang hard bags and top box on them). I prefer the '02 through '04 version, for looks and comfort, and to a lesser extent, the bags are much better. You can find them on eBay or Cycletrader every day, usually less than $5K. My other suggestion would be a big Suzuki Burgman. Sort of a modern PC800. 120 - 180 mpd? Where do you work, Atlanta? I hope you meant "per week!" __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

02-29-2008, 08:09 AM	#8
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Concours's are cheap and plantiful, but not in the same league. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

03-01-2008, 03:03 PM	#10
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Just to be clear... To be clear, I'm talking about 60-90 miles each way with a 6-8 hours break. I'm in PA so lane splitting is illegal. As for the size of the Hyper I'm 6'2 220lbs, I'm pretty sure though not positive that i'd be able to mount it feet flat. I actually don't mind the number plates that much on the TT, just would need to find something to put on them... maybe a "Darwin" or "Cthulu" fish