Took some bikes for a test ride today

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by azoomm

My husband just rode my F800 after riding his HyperMotard. He says the BMW is not buzzy

I like the new Tiger - it's a VAST improvement over the last model. It's nice to see an OEM pay attention to feedback and actually DO something about it.

Hey Moira, I forget, was the new Tiger part of that Triumph demo at Lone Star or was it not on the demo truck yet?
If it was, I really should've taken it for a spin.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Hey Moira, I forget, was the new Tiger part of that Triumph demo at Lone Star or was it not on the demo truck yet?
If it was, I really should've taken it for a spin.

Yes.

And, yes...

Lone Star has one for you to sign up and take out. Just sayin'

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Lone Star has one for you to sign up and take out. Just sayin'

Get thee behind me.

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by Switch

I tested the Triumph Tiger 800 XC first. It was smooth and had more power than I thought it would have. The transmission was great and everything about the drivetrain felt "silky".

Then I tried to BMW F800GS... first turnoff were the controls on the levers. Dammit BMW snobs, just leave the controls alone! It was tough for me to maintain a constant throttle and hit the right turn signal and/or cancel the signal as they are both under the throttle. The next thing I didn't like: it was buzzy. Lots of vibration and just felt like a constant buzz. Third, not as much power and the transmission is jerky (I promise it wasn't my wrist).

Then after work I took the Triumph back out and over to some gravel/dirt areas:

http://goo.gl/maps/QotV

It was fun and I think it will be my next bike. Unfortunately, everyone is sold out, but I'm ok with waiting.

It's OK to wait for a superior bike.