Motorbike and scooter owners.

[figbat]

I meant the traditional transverse twins, rather than the 900. Maybe I should consider that too.
A pal has one, but I think he said it was a bit buzzy at speed. Whilst he is talking about the autobahn, he meant sensible motorway speeds as we'd understand rather than crazy speeds. What is your view of this?

I have no issue with “buzz”. I’ve ridden it some decent distances at motorway speeds with no issue. The stock saddle is not the comfiest but I have an aftermarket replacement which is better. Same goes for the screen - the stock one I found a bit buffetty so I have a Givi one which works for me.

 

[Profpointy]

I have no issue with “buzz”. I’ve ridden it some decent distances at motorway speeds with no issue. The stock saddle is not the comfiest but I have an aftermarket replacement which is better. Same goes for the screen - the stock one I found a bit buffetty so I have a Givi one which works for me.

Thanks. I might consider that as an option, and ask my pal in Hamburg a bit more about his. There's a Honda equivalent another mate has which he was very pleased with and he said it was pretty much perfect for the mid-wales aA and B roads he mainly uses it on.

 

[Cavalol]

Despite until very recently deriding 'adventure' bikes, I've just bought a low mileage BMW 310 GS. I don't need a big engined bike, so hopefully it'll be ideal for some gentle long rides out on slower roads and the odd bit of green-laning.
Had bought an 11 month old Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (which are fantastic looking bikes, imho) but it was faulty so went back to the dealers 15 minutes after they dropped it off, as the driver put it straight back on his van.

Anyhow, just had my first proper ride of the GS, only about 8 miles but it was brilliant. The riding position is nice, the bike feels firm/stable and there's enough poke to get me about in the manner I plan to ride it. The brake pedal is stupidly low (seems a few have mentioned this) so I've bought a riser block for it and also a bigger screen, as being tall I think the replacement will protect me better from the elements.

 

[raleighnut]

Despite until very recently deriding 'adventure' bikes, I've just bought a low mileage BMW 310 GS. I don't need a big engined bike, so hopefully it'll be ideal for some gentle long rides out on slower roads and the odd bit of green-laning.
Had bought an 11 month old Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (which are fantastic looking bikes, imho) but it was faulty so went back to the dealers 15 minutes after they dropped it off, as the driver put it straight back on his van.

Anyhow, just had my first proper ride of the GS, only about 8 miles but it was brilliant. The riding position is nice, the bike feels firm/stable and there's enough poke to get me about in the manner I plan to ride it. The brake pedal is stupidly low (seems a few have mentioned this) so I've bought a riser block for it and also a bigger screen, as being tall I think the replacement will protect me better from the elements.

The brake pedal would be low for when you're stood up on the 'pegs', that will change the angle your foot is at.