« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Two New Vehicles  (Read 9685 times)

Offline Triple Bob

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18139
  • Carma: +308/-574
  • Gender: Male
  • Profesional Dash Stroker
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Tundra, GTI, Triumph Tiger, KTM, C63 AMG, FZ-09, Triumph Speed Triple, VW Golf Wagon TDI, BMW 535i, Honda CRF250L, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Mitsubishi Outlander, Lotus Exige, Subaru Impreza, Peugeot 106, BMW Z4, Toyota MR2 MKIII, Ford Sierra Sapphire
Two New Vehicles
« on: June 13, 2020, 11:10:04 pm »
I'm super fortunate to have managed to pick up two new bikes this week.  So I sold the FZ09 last November, and I also traded in the Honda CRF250L, and replaced them both with a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and a KTM 300 XC-W TPI.

So bye bye this:



And this:




And hello KTM!







This is a 2 stroke, so is wicked fast, but really light! I nearly bought a Beta but Ron convinced me otherwise.


And Hello Triumph!
















It's such a great bike, still learning all the various electronics, but it's so good on dirt roads!
Logged


Choosing a car based on reliability is like choosing a wife based solely because she is punctual. There is more to it than that...

Offline Gurgie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 14394
  • Carma: +309/-518
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2019 Honda Passport
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2020, 11:15:16 pm »
Nice work! Looks like a lot of fun.

Sent from my SM-G970W using Tapatalk

Logged
You live everyday. You only die once....

Offline Arthur Dent

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 9294
  • Carma: +186/-80
  • Gender: Male
  • 42?
    • View Profile
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2020, 11:27:58 pm »
Very nice. That last Triumph photo is excellent.
Logged

Offline HeliDriver

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 10836
  • Carma: +176/-235
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2023 Crosstrek Sport 6MT; 2011 Yukon XL 2500
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2020, 11:31:21 pm »
Great choice on the replacements!

Good move to go hard core on the dirt side with the KTM, and the Triumph kind of splits the difference between the CRF and the FZ09. Got all the bases covered there.

On those tires, I bet the Triumph is even plenty of fun on the pavement.
Logged

Offline PJungnitsch

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 12941
  • Carma: +170/-337
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
    • Travel in Africa
  • Cars: Subaru Crosstrek, Lexus RX350, Evolve Carbon, Biktrix Juggernaut, Yamaha TW200
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2020, 12:27:11 am »
Wow, nice bikes and your picture taking ability is still amazing
Logged

Offline dkaz

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13967
  • Carma: +289/-389
  • Gender: Male
  • Flip flop
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 12 Mazda 5 GT 6MT
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2020, 12:53:23 am »
Nice bikes and photos! I never knew I wanted my bike to call me tiger until now. [emoji234]
Logged

Offline ktm525

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 15962
  • Carma: +117/-442
  • Just walk away!
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Land Rover LR4, Honda Ridgeline, Husqvarna FE501
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2020, 01:23:55 am »
I like that Triumph. Good work.
Logged

Offline BWII

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6209
  • Carma: +188/-376
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2020, 02:01:40 am »
A. How was that FZ09?  I've got 8 yrs on you...am I officially too old?  :o :P

B. How's the Tiger in comparison? Slower, sure...but overall?  Gotta be a totally different riding experience.  Or not enough time on it yet I suppose.  Are Brit bikes at least better than Brit cars?

C. Damn...your pics ALWAYS look so feckin' nice.  :thumbup: Too bad Chaos wasn't nearby...anything you seem to take pictures of could sell without the obligatory YouTube vids.  You've got a gift for sure.
Logged

Offline Jaeger

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18965
  • Carma: +707/-12404
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD, 2016 Honda Fit EX-L Navi, 2019 Genesis G80 3.3t Sport, 2021 Honda CB650R, 2023 Honda Monkey
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2020, 06:20:52 am »
I know squat about bikes but that Triumph is facking gorgeous.  Congrats!
Logged
Wokeism is nothing more than the recognition and opposition of bigotry in all its forms.  Bigots are predictably triggered.

Offline Bubba

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 19152
  • Carma: +382/-442
  • Gender: Male
  • Vice President, Autos.ca Arizona Operations
    • View Profile
    • My photo site
  • Cars: 2013 Toyota Corolla LE
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2020, 06:54:04 am »
Congrats on the new bikes!  I was just wondering about your kids the other day, so it's nice to see a pic of your son.
Logged
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. - Thomas Jefferson

Offline Triple Bob

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18139
  • Carma: +308/-574
  • Gender: Male
  • Profesional Dash Stroker
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Tundra, GTI, Triumph Tiger, KTM, C63 AMG, FZ-09, Triumph Speed Triple, VW Golf Wagon TDI, BMW 535i, Honda CRF250L, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Mitsubishi Outlander, Lotus Exige, Subaru Impreza, Peugeot 106, BMW Z4, Toyota MR2 MKIII, Ford Sierra Sapphire
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2020, 09:27:45 am »
Quote from: HeliDriver on June 13, 2020, 11:31:21 pm
Great choice on the replacements!

Good move to go hard core on the dirt side with the KTM, and the Triumph kind of splits the difference between the CRF and the FZ09. Got all the bases covered there.

On those tires, I bet the Triumph is even plenty of fun on the pavement.

Thanks! Yes these tires are sort of 60/40 off/on, but they are also pretty hard wearing, so I should get 1-2 years out of them at least, maybe more as I'm splitting miles between bikes. They actually feel pretty good on the road too, and yesterday I was doing 80+ on dirt with no issues at all. They are very confidence inspiring.

Front is a Continental TKC80, rear is a Mitas E07+. Now I've got the bug to go exploring all the dirt roads near me.  ;D
Logged

Offline Triple Bob

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18139
  • Carma: +308/-574
  • Gender: Male
  • Profesional Dash Stroker
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Tundra, GTI, Triumph Tiger, KTM, C63 AMG, FZ-09, Triumph Speed Triple, VW Golf Wagon TDI, BMW 535i, Honda CRF250L, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Mitsubishi Outlander, Lotus Exige, Subaru Impreza, Peugeot 106, BMW Z4, Toyota MR2 MKIII, Ford Sierra Sapphire
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2020, 09:47:10 am »
Thanks for the comments guys, yeah I decided to take the good camera with me.  :rofl2:

Quote from: BWII on June 14, 2020, 02:01:40 am
A. How was that FZ09?  I've got 8 yrs on you...am I officially too old?  :o :P

B. How's the Tiger in comparison? Slower, sure...but overall?  Gotta be a totally different riding experience.  Or not enough time on it yet I suppose.  Are Brit bikes at least better than Brit cars?

C. Damn...your pics ALWAYS look so feckin' nice.  :thumbup: Too bad Chaos wasn't nearby...anything you seem to take pictures of could sell without the obligatory YouTube vids.  You've got a gift for sure.

The FZ-09 was really, really good. I had done a few mods such as a full ECU flash, exhaust, custom suspension etc. So it was pretty much perfect, I was very sorry to see it go. I still think it's one of the best engines I've ever heard/ridden. BUT it was a pure hooligan bike, and I'm getting older and slower ha ha, more aware of my own mortality. I get more thrills testing myself off-road than I do weaving between people looking at their phones.

The Tiger is for a different purpose. It's slower, more comfortable, quieter etc. but it's incredibly capable off-road as well as on. It actually sounds way better than I expected, as the firing order makes it sound like a twin rather than a triple, so it has more character than the regular 'whirring' Triumph triples.  It has: 888cc, 94hp, 64lbft torque, tubeless tires (which was a change over the Tiger 800), Showa adjustable suspension, Brembo Stylema brakes which are phenomenal, ABS and cornering ABS, Traction control, 7" TFT screen, and six riding modes that help switch stuff on and off for riding off road, rain etc. Last night I was using off-road (not off-road pro) which allows for a little bit of slip before reining you in with it's safety net, immense fun! (Pro turns all the electronics off)

It weighs about 450lbs, which is about 50lbs heavier than the FZ, which isn't too bad. It is high though so slow maneuvering takes some getting used to. It also has one of the best quickshifters (both up and down), which I haven't used yet as I'm still running it in.

So yes it's way different from the FZ, but I needed a change, and I love being out in the wilderness and being able to explore more.

This review got me hooked on the previous gen bike:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPRfTtLMAoc

And the new 900 is even better again.

This won't be a garage queen, I'm quite sure I'm going to be dropping it a lot ha ha! (More protection going on soon) But it will stay with me for a good few years.
Logged

Offline BWII

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6209
  • Carma: +188/-376
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2020, 12:08:17 pm »
Awesome. Thanks for the info 
Logged

Offline dirtyjeffer

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 17120
  • Carma: +296/-1312
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited, 2016 Kia Sorento EX AWD
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2020, 12:21:32 pm »
congrats on the new bikes...looks great and i'm sure will be lots of fun. :)
Logged
When you've lost the argument, admit defeat and hit the smite button.

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 76206
  • Carma: +1254/-7214
    • View Profile
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2020, 01:02:18 pm »
Real good garage!

Definitely explore every dirt road you can!  I'd explore dirt roads, get somewhat lost (or turned around) and find my way home. Definitely worse ways to spend an afternoon! I even had a word for these rides.."meander". No destination...no timeline. Just meander.

Did it on some dirt/gravel roads out your way in my 911 too!  Probably one of my favorite drives in my 911 if I'm honest...and it would have been better on a bike!
« Last Edit: June 14, 2020, 01:28:52 pm by rrocket »
Logged
How fast is my 911?  Supras sh*t on on me all the time...in reverse..with blown turbos  :( ...

Offline Guy

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7864
  • Carma: +481/-1215
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Mustang Mach-E Premium, 2019 Volvo XC40 Momentum
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2020, 07:39:38 pm »
That Triumph is a beauty.. :heart: :heart: :heart:
Logged

Offline Scaerio

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 11932
  • Carma: +193/-127
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2013 Volvo C30 T5; all my exes: 2005 Suzuki Aerio SE, '02 Renault Clio, '93 Volvo 850 GLT, '78 MB W-123 230
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2020, 09:56:40 pm »
Enjoy your new rides!
Logged
I'd rather be car-poor than house-poor...

Offline Great_Big_Abyss

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13884
  • Carma: +269/-457
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2019 Mazda CX-5
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2020, 10:03:34 pm »
I'm drooling over that Triumph!
Logged

Offline bridgecity

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6513
  • Carma: +126/-182
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2014 MDX; 2007 Tundra
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2020, 10:24:50 pm »
Awesome!  A couple of nice units for sure.
Logged
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.

Offline ktm525

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 15962
  • Carma: +117/-442
  • Just walk away!
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Land Rover LR4, Honda Ridgeline, Husqvarna FE501
Re: Two New Vehicles
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2020, 12:52:37 pm »
Did you look at the KTM 790 Adventure Rally?  I got a short ride on a Yamaha 700 Tenere and it was good. Will need to suss out one of these Triumphs.

Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »