[acecycleins]

The motor is a spin-off of a Rotax design. Bullet-proof. It's going to be a fine bike. Worth the money? Depends- if you're looking for dependable low cost, low re-sale go KLR. If you're looking long-term and expect decent resale value the BMW will work fine for you. If you buy every other year- KLR. IF you keep what you buy- BMW. See where this is going. Some people don't like BMW because they think they are expensive to maintain. BS- really. OEM parts do cost slightly more than other OEMs but all in all the bike should last longer than the competition- life's a trade off. Long term or short term should be at the top of the list for things to consider. BTW- look for a demo model. You'll get the factory warranty and get the bike for $1500 less in some cases.
Kirk

 

[acecycleins]

Could you explain that one to me? sorry, im not sure i understand what you mean.

He's not a technology geek. Fear of machines taking over the world or some horsesh*t like that.
Computers and bikes are here to stay. Will you encounter a problem because of it? Unlikely- but possible.
Just like modern automobiles the CPU is here to keep an eye on you. Some people don't mind. Others believe it's just something else to fry your bike. You decide which century you want to live in. Me, I have no issues with better biking through electronics. But that's just me.

 

[acecycleins]

hm, I'm trying to find i REALLY like thats not something like a Ducati Hypermotard which i really love but with its engine I'm a little afraid it will be too big powerwise.

I've ridden it. 92 hp at the crank sounds like a lot, but in reality it's pretty docile in power delivery. I like the "dirt bike" riding position and the thing handles great (even for my large frame). All in all, I believe that this is a prefectly acceptable ride. The Xcountry will probably be more comfortable if you want to use it for commuting, but if it's a second bike you're looking for the Ducati would be a great add.

 

[acecycleins]

That street Triple does look like a really awesome ride. i was honestly afraid of how cramped it would be (like the little Monster.) I'm about 6'2 220 and was worried about leg room.

Hm, as for the Hypermotard and commuting. I have a job prospect (upstart company, so heres hoping) that is about 80 or so miles from my current apartment. Most days a bike won't be an option because of moving photo equipment down near the job but there will be times that i can. Considering the guy opening the company has been riding (and racing) for years and owns a 'Busa. he'd understand.

How is the Hypermotard going to be for that long? i rode my cousins CR2XX for about an hour or so and i was pretty sore but that was also totally off road bouncing over rocks and roots.

The seat is pretty comfortable for the type of bike. It's the position that might drain you. Check a used MultiStrada out. Very similar in stance, but the ergos are better for the long haul. You can also get bags for it. For about $8k you can find 04-05 models. The unsung hero in my future is the first generation FZ1. I like the old tube frame bike and you can find them for $4k or so all day and night. But for the entirely strange the Buell Uly will cover long distance, take you down fire roads and get great mileage. Not a bad option for a guy looking to spend $8k on a BMW. You'll be suprised if you go take a test ride on one.

 

[acecycleins]

Does anyone know if you can get bags a top box for a Hypermotard? I honestly think a tank bag would be fine for anything i would need but just in case.... And to be honest a friend of mine wants to go coast to coast so if i can get bags and a top box... though i'd prefer if it was something easy to remove that doesn't leave god awful brackets behind. Am i asking for the impossible?

Yep- you can get bags and a top box- It's called the MultiStrada. You keep throwing out ideas, but in the end the bike you need IS the MTS1000. Just think about it for a minute. Same motor, same basic frame, slightly different brakes (but optional ABS), same tube bar- what else do you need? The Milti is perfect for you.

 

[acecycleins]

to be honest with you the only reason I don't like the multi strada is that is really fugly... not in a way i like. though I'm sure i could get used to it...

Yeah, I thougt my 21yo K100rs was ugly when I bought it. I, also, thought it was top heavy. Weird how things change......

 

[acecycleins]

Is that a typo pushrod? Valve clearance every 6K? That seems really frequent to me. The Strom calls for 15k, and most people don't bother with it until 30-40k from what I'm seeing on the boards.

The early triples were a bit of a handful. The current 1050 models are not nearly as bad. I believe the interval is 12k. It just a shim and bucket set up so little difficulty for the mechanically inclined.
BTW- Ducs were 5 or 6k and the current air cooled bike is 7500. You know what Ducati did to space the interval- changed the manual. Nothing mechanical changed. Go figure.