Motorcycles

[goosehd]

@endo How many km’s do you plan on doing total and what condition is your back in? The more aggressive the seating and style of bike will limit both of those for longer km days.

Also, how much and what kind of gear (clothing) are you bringing with you?

[endo]

It'll be fun driving in the sun, no special gear needed. Mountainous (vulcanic) island, lots of curves. My back is fine, and I'll have my love on pillion.

[goosehd]

@endo Two up and I would pick the middle bike (Supermeteor). Better riding position for both of you.

Riding solo with twisties and I would pick the scrambler.

[Dmart]

Me too for the scrambler. Test rode it this summer and had lots of fun on this bike.
If not, the Interceptor ist just such a classic.

[endo]

@Dmart said in Motorcycles:

the Interceptor ist just such a classic

that's why I'm leaning towards it, or the supermeteor for comfort, or the the scrambler for its power.

so it's basically style vs comfort vs fun, hmmm

[Jett129]

@endo If you,and especially your passenger are not comfortable,then it’s not going to be FUN.

[endo]

IDK @Jett129 would agree with a passenger, but when riding on my own comford is not most important, I like tough rides

[Choko]

@endo I would do the scrambler over any of the RFs. You’ll get really bored on those bikes. They’re pretty slow once you get used to them. The Ducati has better suspension and a bigger engine so that’s the winner in my book

[Jett129]

@endo I agree,as I rode Harley softails,and I always wanted to feel the road,but I never had anyone on the back.

[endo]

@Choko said in Motorcycles:

the Ducati has better suspension and a bigger engine

that‘s what I mean with fun. Does anybody know how they ride with a passenger?

[Choko]

@endo I just watched a video about the scrambler with a passenger and the guy said he doesn’t notice any acceleration issues with the bike with another rider. Bigger engine=less noticeable. I’ve ridden my buddies Royal enfield and it honestly didn’t have enough power for just me, let alone 2 of us!

[endo]

Thx @Choko

[motojobobo]

To be clear, I am assuming you will be riding with a pillion each time.
Either of the 650s will feel underpowered/dull very quickly on any ride longer than 15 minutes.
The Scrambler will be fun with the two of you aboard for up to 2 hour rides, your pillion will likely find it uncomfy soon afterwards.
At any rate, the trip on a bike will always be more memorable than in any car.

[motojobobo]

@endo took these pics yesterday at a bike event. They had REs so I had this friend pose on them to give you an idea about seating position on them. Bernardo is 180 cm height, 31 inch inseam.

Interceptor 650, mildly sporty seating position, very little body weight on handlebars at a standstill

Super Meteor 650; more laid back seating, legs at > 90 deg angle.

Too bad no Scramblers on hand to give you a full comparo.

[endo]

@motojobobo thank you so much, excellent! Brings me even more towards the Interveptor.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Jett129 if you wanna feel the road, hardtail all the way!!!

[Dmart]

@WhiskeySandwich if you want to feel your intervertebral disc too
I love hardtails but comfort is questionable at best haha.

[Jett129]

@WhiskeySandwich I had a Springer that allowed me to feel pretty connected to the asphalt. Loved that bike but after about 350 miles in a day,I was definitely looking forward to getting off. Still probably like a couch compared to the Hardtail.

[WhiskeySandwich]

I’ve never really been sofa surfing long enough to appreciate the cush, but if you do it right, hardtail can be hella comfy. Do we ride bikes for comfort, or the raw feel of the road? Which matters more? Laying down miles, or making every mile as fun as possible? It’s always a trade off.

[Dmart]

@WhiskeySandwich 100%
But I have never ridden a comfortable hardtail (and never owned one). But totally agree with the feel for the road and yes it’s a trade off.