after a year of physical therapy, I can ride again! (ice climbing accident) I need something to replace the k1200rs I sold when I thought I would never ride again. The k1200rs was a wonderful bike but I want something a little more peppy and easier to toss around. I dont plan to go on 6 hour rides anymore and I dont need to haul the tents and gear.
The ducati monster is a good looking bike but I get mixed reviews on its reliability or more correctly, they need a tune up after every ride. The buell firebolt seems to be very similar to the monster for less cash. Buell is a snazzy harley so once again I question reliability. I have never ridden a v-twin bike but I have been to plenty of buell rallies and I see how fun the low end torque is. I have also seen parts fall off of brand new buells on a regular basis.
Then there is the k1200s. Much more expensive but Im guessing the power band and ride will be similar to the k1200rs only more nimble and more power. Its more expensive and the reviews I read on this site suggest that it is not as rock solid as my k1200rs was.
SO.......... opinions on these three bikes? Pros and cons? reliable not reliable. I would probably buy a 2 year old bike with low miles and shoot for the 1000+-cc mark not the 600's.
thanks
The ducati monster is a good looking bike but I get mixed reviews on its reliability or more correctly, they need a tune up after every ride. The buell firebolt seems to be very similar to the monster for less cash. Buell is a snazzy harley so once again I question reliability. I have never ridden a v-twin bike but I have been to plenty of buell rallies and I see how fun the low end torque is. I have also seen parts fall off of brand new buells on a regular basis.
Then there is the k1200s. Much more expensive but Im guessing the power band and ride will be similar to the k1200rs only more nimble and more power. Its more expensive and the reviews I read on this site suggest that it is not as rock solid as my k1200rs was.
SO.......... opinions on these three bikes? Pros and cons? reliable not reliable. I would probably buy a 2 year old bike with low miles and shoot for the 1000+-cc mark not the 600's.
thanks