Recent content by Blackrider

I have had both bikes. Currently own a 2009 BMW G650GS and a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300. I do like the 650 better for more passing speed in the higher gears and higher rev limiter. Both bikes (NC and BMW) are very similar. I like the seat on the BMW better. I miss the frunk greatly. The NC700x...

The add says "most versatile sport tourer". It only gets 44 mpg. I don't see where it gives any indication of the gas tank size. I wouldn't spend that kind of money for a touring bike that only gets 44 mpg. My BMW G650GS gets 60-70 mpg and only cost me $6000. It is great for touring. Comes...

Currently I don't ride an NC700x anymore. But it will give you pretty much everything you want. The front trunk is also great for extra baggage space. There are a few bags you can buy that easily strap on the back. It is great for commuting and traveling. The rev limiter may be the only draw...

Thanks for the link. That is pretty expensive though. I was going to try to save for a Sergeant seat first.

I have put 2000 miles on the BMW 650 with no problems so far. Riding in cold is good too as the engine generates heat near your legs and the tank seems to keep the wind off my upper legs. I use shin guards that sort of act as fairings. Just wish it had a better sounding tail pipe.

Been riding the 2009 BMW G650GS and so far it is a great bike. No problems at all. I put a Ztech windshield on that is great and installed much larger foot pegs. There are things I miss about the NC700x but then if I lost the BMW I would miss things about that bike. They are very different...

Congrats! I liked the looks of the Triumph but our local Yamaha dealer would not let us test ride any bikes. So never went back there.

I have gotten burned by not having full coverage on cars. So now I make sure I have full coverage on everything. Rider Insurance covered the full price of my Bell helmet, jacket and gloves and sent me a check to replace them. Deductible on the totaled bike was $50 and they gave me $6,106 for...

The actual bike: And possibly my second bike whenever insurance sends me my check:

Well, on the BMW the turn signal is aligned directly to my thumb. On the NC700x it is not. The horn is in direct alignment with my thumb. (Maybe I have different sized hands...)

I'd love to have another NC700x but they only have a red one there and the new ones only come in black and red I think. I do not like those colors. Plus near $9000 out the door now. Then I have to get my heated grips put back on. The G650GS is much easier to flick around and has higher gears...

I think more like 50 HP and 44 ft/lb. of torque from what the manual says. It has better passing speed than the NC700x. It feels slightly faster. Also no short rev limiter to annoy me. Yes, I am giving up the frunk. What expensive future repairs am I getting into? Many around here run them and...

Glad you are o.k.! My bike didn't do as well against hitting a deer spot on. Bent my forks and pretty much mashed all the front plastics. They totaled my bike. :( Wearing gear is a good idea for anyone. I was riding for 3 years and no accidents until the deer came along.

I guess I made the mistake of taking the BMW for a test ride. :o

The seat on the BMW is comfy but does slope down. I wanted a silver NC700x.