Thank you very much Jersey87. That was the experience I have been looking for. I am going to Spain to a relatives later this year, which would mean travelling through all of Belgium and France. I really wanted to go on my bike but was worried to the point of thinking of doing the unthinkable - chang...

Looked at one about a month ago, in dealer in Malton. I'm 5'8'' and would have needed steps to get my leg over.
But was a really nice bike, but to be honest its that China issue that I couldn't get out of my head.

Thank you. I never considered the NC750 - until now !!!!!

I've finally decided to change my bike BUT can't decide which one.
could I have an honest opinions which way to go.
I am a little short in the leg (read short arse) 5'7". and replaced right knee.
BMW F750GS or Triumph 800 Tiger XC.
I just can't decide. Help much appreciated.

I really like that Voge 500 and if I could see in the flesh so to speak and it ticks all the boxes will seriously consider. As for Kawasaki triples. I used to have a KH400, that was the dogs b...... is those days. But handling was something you had to get used to and you had to plan the ride for ben...

I am serious looking at getting the V7 I really like it and it suits my height and ever increasing years, and as for my last ever bike it will do me nicely. As for Italian electrics, in the early 80's I had a Moto Morini 3 1/2 well if I was riding that in the rain and turned the indicators is was po...

Yesterday evening and again this morning, saw a fella on a 650 ADV bike. On an A road and then onto a B. I could see he had grey hair, so guessing old enough to know better. I know they were hottish days and I was getting warm in my trousers, jacket and boots. But why the hell would you ride with T ...

Makes interesting reading, whether anything comes of it - who knows.

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Many many years ago I had a Moto Morini 350, called a three and half.
Lovely bike and handled really well BUT if used it in the rain anything could happen, lights go out, turn indicators on and headlight flashed.
Interesting

ViaMichelin is really good - BUT I can't find a way to use without it using data. Unless of course I am doing it wrong.