False Neutral #12: Best Bikes For Your Buck, Part 2

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In this continuation of last week’s sesson, we talk about what good (and not so good) values are to be found at the high end of the motorcycle market, both new and used. Our picks encompass standard street bikes, adventure (and faux adventure) bikes, sport tourers and even three-wheelers, somewhat unexpectedly nominated not by Spyder owner Pete but by Garrett.


False Neutral – The Best Bikes For Your Buck, Part 2

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All images are standard press kit/website photos used courtesy of the respective manufacturers.

Triumph Street Twin
Triumph Street Twin
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
Kawaski Versys 1000
Kawaski Versys 1000 LT
Can Am Spyder RT
Can Am Spyder RT
Can Am Spyder F3
Can Am Spyder F3
Yamaha FJ-09
Yamaha FJ-09
BMW F800GS Adventure
BMW F800GS Adventure
BMW C650GT
BMW C650GT
Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide
Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide
Vespa 946 Emporio Armani
Vespa 946 Emporio Armani
Ducati Monster 821 Stripe
Ducati Monster 821 Stripe
Honda CB1000R
Honda CB1000R
Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl
Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl
Triumph Trophy SE
Triumph Trophy SE
Yamaha FJR1300
Yamaha FJR1300
Bimota Impeto
Bimota Impeto
1993 Yamaha GTS1000
1993 Yamaha GTS1000

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5 responses to “False Neutral #12: Best Bikes For Your Buck, Part 2”

  1. mechman Avatar
    mechman

    I haven’t listened to this episode yet – planned for the afternoon commute – but my question is more for going forward:
    What’s the team’s feeling on the “higher quality” asian bikes coming over these days?
    I’m specifically thinking of the CSC and Kymco bikes, but I’m sure there’s others that are claiming good a good value proposition.
    I’m especially interested in the CSC RX3 as a light adventure/commuter bike.
    Keep up the great work!

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    1. Garrett Michael Avatar
      Garrett Michael

      a good review was done on the CSC RX3 recently. You can find it on our twitter page @thefalseneutral

      I think it is a cool bike that is priced well. Sounds like spare part support is good too.

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  2. SlowJoeCrow Avatar
    SlowJoeCrow

    The GTS-1000 is quite a surprise, but I guess old and weird translates into cheap. Also keep in mind that the road versions of the BMW F800 are considerably cheaper than the GS. My local dealer has a new F800R for $4k less than the F800GS and and a used R1200R for the same as a new F800GS if you want the full boxer experience.

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    1. The Real Number_Six Avatar
      The Real Number_Six

      The GTS1000 is a wonderful bike, and holds up today. However, parts are becoming rarer than hen’s teeth.

      As for the BMW x800x – they’re a solid bike but I don’t know how anyone lives with the motor. It’s so appliance-like as to make want to jump off into a hedge after a few minutes, just to get away from the crushing averageness of it. The Triumph Tiger 800 brings similar performance and capability but has bags of character and a really cool exhaust note. Plus there’s no BMW tax on parts and labour.

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  3. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    I’ve always kind of dug the Can-Am Spyder (except that we get kind of hosed on the price, even though we make them), but then again, I was a supreme riding n0Ob the first time I rode one, so there was no muscle memory or anything to overcome. I’m a little bummed that they held an on-track test ride (one at Mosport!) a couple weeks back, but on a weekday, which made attending a little unfeasible.

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