Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Regarding the Honda CrossTourer 1200;

I test rode one about 5 years ago for a good 40/50 miles, I simply couldn't believe that V-4 engine, such a flipping peach..!!

So jumping from my V-Strom DL1000 to the CrossTourer 1200 test-ride was like day and night engine wise alone, butterly smoooooth and the 127bhp was more than enough compared to my Strom's 95bhp. The shaft-drive unit works for me compared to chain drive, it's the hassle free maintenance I'd love compared to chain etc...

A machine that's a brilliant all rounder with an amazing engine..! I wouldn't mind trying the DCT version at some stage.

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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macvisual wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:12 pm Regarding the Honda CrossTourer 1200;

I test rode one about 5 years ago for a good 40/50 miles, I simply couldn't believe that V-4 engine, such a flipping peach..!!

So jumping from my V-Strom DL1000 to the CrossTourer 1200 test-ride was like day and night engine wise alone, butterly smoooooth and the 127bhp was more than enough compared to my Strom's 95bhp. The shaft-drive unit works for me compared to chain drive, it's the hassle free maintenance I'd love compared to chain etc...

A machine that's a brilliant all rounder with an amazing engine..! I wouldn't mind trying the DCT version at some stage.

mac

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Another vote for the S10 mine has now done 108000 miles . Have thought about changing it but can't see the point It rides as good as when I had it new
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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Another post in support of the S10.
I've only had mine for a couple of months and 1000 miles of winter riding.
It's 6 years old and brimming with after market bling. I wanted a big adventure bike and had a 6/7K budget.
These S10's are great value secondhand, they're generally in good shape, have "essential" extras already fitted, they have decent mpg and they're comfortable.
So it was a purchase with the head rather than the heart. I didn't expect to actually particularly like riding the bike.
Before riding one I'd already formed the opinion that they were a bit characterless and flat.
Mine's been a revaluation, loads of torque, nice handling, easy 55mpg and fast.
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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Those S10's reminds me of a beefed up TDM900 on steroids with a shaft-drive unit.

Probably the best touring machine I've personally owned over my time/experience has to be the Yamaha TDM900, simply loved it for it's comfort/economy/handling and generally a brilliant all rounder, great brakes.....I'd have another tomorrow!

85bhp that can be used or abused as much as you like, deceptively quick in the right hands, the only upgrade I had done was fitted a K&N air filter etc... An awesome machine. I appreciate they're now getting long in the tooth but can still hustle.

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Another happy S10 owner, really good value for money, the Gen2 (2014 on) is the way to go if the budget will stretch. Take one for a long test ride though, at first they seem a bit average but they really grow on you. Ultra reliable too.

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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Will;

I'd reckon the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer would be a fantastic contender Adventure bike wise. Not overly priced along with a healthy 115 brake ponies.......superb Triple cylinder engine.......what's not to like.....!!

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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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dave h wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:05 pm

Dave.
Ooooh look, it can do a wheelie. Now I want one :roll:
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Re: Tiger 1050 vs crosstourer 1200 vs v Strom

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