Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?

kongjie · 12-21-2013, 12:49 PM

I have been thinking about this question for a few months now. I'm waiting until after my taxes are done to see what the damage is. For now I'm considering the following upgrades:

Kawasaki Versys ABS: not my idea of a beautiful bike, but I went to the IMS and took a test ride, and loved it.

Triumph Scrambler: love the looks, but it's heavy, expensive, and lacks ABS.

V-Strom 650 ABS: not quite as ugly as the versys…or is it? Still, a solid machine.

Honda NC700X: again, not my style preference, but a lot of people rave about this bike. Great fuel economy. My issue is that I would like ABS but the only U.S. ABS option on this bike also has DCT and I can't imagine not shifting my bike.

BMW G650 GS 74 mpg and includes ABS. Not sure how this would be as a daily commuter or on a longer tour. And with a BMW my service costs are going to be high, probably. Still, one can dream.

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone: love the way it looks, and reportedly a lot of fun to ride. But the mileage is average, and the price high considering ABS is not an option.

so that's where I stand. The taxman will have the last word…possibly leaving me on my GZ250 for another year LOL.

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12-21-2013, 12:49 PM	#7
kongjie Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portola Valley, CA Posts: 37	I have been thinking about this question for a few months now. I'm waiting until after my taxes are done to see what the damage is. For now I'm considering the following upgrades: Kawasaki Versys ABS: not my idea of a beautiful bike, but I went to the IMS and took a test ride, and loved it. Triumph Scrambler: love the looks, but it's heavy, expensive, and lacks ABS. V-Strom 650 ABS: not quite as ugly as the versys…or is it? Still, a solid machine. Honda NC700X: again, not my style preference, but a lot of people rave about this bike. Great fuel economy. My issue is that I would like ABS but the only U.S. ABS option on this bike also has DCT and I can't imagine not shifting my bike. BMW G650 GS 74 mpg and includes ABS. Not sure how this would be as a daily commuter or on a longer tour. And with a BMW my service costs are going to be high, probably. Still, one can dream. Moto Guzzi V7 Stone: love the way it looks, and reportedly a lot of fun to ride. But the mileage is average, and the price high considering ABS is not an option. so that's where I stand. The taxman will have the last word…possibly leaving me on my GZ250 for another year LOL.
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