The handlebar mount of this Triumph is certainly beautiful in the old Soviet-Union sense of sparse being sexy, but what the hell? It’s a handlebar mount!

The era of the tall motorcycle is over for me, and I am now looking at larger BMW models that can be lowered an inch or two. This is in response to arthritis that is spreading far up into my back and other joints.

I am not yet ready to thrown in the towel.

I must say I am impressed with how you show up at Kissell Motorsports, with your hat and cup in your hand, and get a new motorcycle to ride around on everytime. I am going to try that same approach at a New Orleans cathouse next week.

Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisated Roads

I look forward to hear what else you have to say about the Triumph. I’ve had a lustful eye on a 1200GS from BMW for quite some time. I love the 650 that I have, it’s forgiving, nimble and pretty quick, but it’s not really the best for all-out dirt brawling.

The more I see these dual-sport come into vogue, the more they look like SUVs in the suburbs. I’ve owned my F650 for about a year and a half, and I only first took it off road a couple of months ago. I’m very tempted to get into more adventure riding (though after a few incidents riding fields, I think I’ll take it easy)

The 650 is a little too light for road riding and the 1200 is way too big for real off-roading. Did you take this guy off road at all? I’m curious how these machines do out there.

Brady
Behind Bars – Motorcycles and Life

Seems like more manufacturers are going the way of Suzuki with the newest V-Strom. Most dual purpose riders don’t really explore the off-raod part. Suzuki decided to heavily favor the stree side this time.

Hope you enjoy the test ride! If you can ever get out of bed, that is.