I have been on the hunt for sometime now (about 8 months) for a different motorcycle to replace my 2008 ST1300. I have looked at many, NC700X, FJR1300, FJ-09, Super Tenere, Versys 650, Gen8 VFR800, BMW F800GT and the VFR1200X. Yep the list is all over the board for size and style. There lies the problem when looking nowadays. There are just so many bikes to look at, each having attributes that seem to fit the ticket.
Basic requirements: Must have storage capacity, must be lighter than the ST, must be easier to move around when not running, must have enough power to keep up with the wife on her 2008 VFR800 (LOL), and must have some general all around attributes that allows for a detour every now and then (dirt roads, not backcountry). The rub is I really like the ST1300, great bike in it's day, and this is not meant as a slam against the ST.
My list of bikes finally got narrowed down to the Super Tenere and the VFR1200X. Honestly I was going to wait until the first of the year, but we all know what happens when we search Craigslist. Well last week something popped up locally at a dealer that I have done business with for several years. A 2016 VFR1200X with 4900 miles on the clock. It has the OEM full luggage set plus the Power outlet and accessory power cable. At the end of the day Friday, we worked a deal and I traded the ST1300. I never thought I would do a trade with a MC dealer but these guys had the VFR priced right and were willing to give a reasonable amount for the ST.
I have only got about a 150 miles on it since I got it, prior plans and extremely high winds (40 to 60 mile an hour) on Saturday put a damper on riding. But so far it was the right decision.
So here are a few pictures in my garage.
Basic requirements: Must have storage capacity, must be lighter than the ST, must be easier to move around when not running, must have enough power to keep up with the wife on her 2008 VFR800 (LOL), and must have some general all around attributes that allows for a detour every now and then (dirt roads, not backcountry). The rub is I really like the ST1300, great bike in it's day, and this is not meant as a slam against the ST.
My list of bikes finally got narrowed down to the Super Tenere and the VFR1200X. Honestly I was going to wait until the first of the year, but we all know what happens when we search Craigslist. Well last week something popped up locally at a dealer that I have done business with for several years. A 2016 VFR1200X with 4900 miles on the clock. It has the OEM full luggage set plus the Power outlet and accessory power cable. At the end of the day Friday, we worked a deal and I traded the ST1300. I never thought I would do a trade with a MC dealer but these guys had the VFR priced right and were willing to give a reasonable amount for the ST.
I have only got about a 150 miles on it since I got it, prior plans and extremely high winds (40 to 60 mile an hour) on Saturday put a damper on riding. But so far it was the right decision.
So here are a few pictures in my garage.
