anyone tried 17 inch front wheel yet?
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You’re more than welcome to tell me to bugger off,
But,the number one aim of a super Moto is lightweight,punchy and agile,
Wheelies,stoppies,etc etc
Fun ,hooligan etc.
A bulky 230 kg bike is never really going to be a super Moto.
Ignore me,I’m just having fun
But,the number one aim of a super Moto is lightweight,punchy and agile,
Wheelies,stoppies,etc etc
Fun ,hooligan etc.
A bulky 230 kg bike is never really going to be a super Moto.
Ignore me,I’m just having fun
Apart from that hill climb one that beat the XR…..You’re more than welcome to tell me to bugger off,
But,the number one aim of a super Moto is lightweight,punchy and agile,
Wheelies,stoppies,etc etc
Fun ,hooligan etc.
A bulky 230 kg bike is never really going to be a super Moto.
Ignore me,I’m just having fun
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Reggie353 has your answer. Although he’s also slow along with Mikeys points
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Oh I dont know the big G can get pretty lively if you try
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My thoughts entirely,
The whole point of a GS,is that it’s a GS.
I see the point of the hill climb bike but I’d hazard a guess it’s been on a bit of a adkins diet.
Loads of red meat and weight loss
I've owned a few supermotos,
Yes light weight is obviously good, but I think the upright riding position and long travel suspension is an intrinsic element too.
So a heavy supermoto isn't going to be thrown about and backed into corners by your typical rider, there is still fun to be had.
A better base would be an R12 G/S although the 1300 will have more go.
Either would be surprisingly quick on a mountain road.
Yes light weight is obviously good, but I think the upright riding position and long travel suspension is an intrinsic element too.
So a heavy supermoto isn't going to be thrown about and backed into corners by your typical rider, there is still fun to be had.
A better base would be an R12 G/S although the 1300 will have more go.
Either would be surprisingly quick on a mountain road.
people use a Gs for different things. that's the best thing about them; they can do so much. I use mine for off road trails and hooning around. it makes me feel like a kid.
I've much faster bikes than my Gs (panigale v4 SP for one) but enjoy the motocross style seating position, bit of comfort, noise and the immense low down torque. i use it more than my other bikes just for fun
I've had a gs1200 for years but have a 1300 coming beginning of December.
just wondered if anyone here had tried some 17's with sticky boots.
I've much faster bikes than my Gs (panigale v4 SP for one) but enjoy the motocross style seating position, bit of comfort, noise and the immense low down torque. i use it more than my other bikes just for fun
I've had a gs1200 for years but have a 1300 coming beginning of December.
just wondered if anyone here had tried some 17's with sticky boots.
Here you go.
Test fitted my 17 inch wheels today at my local dealer. Everything (nearly) fits straight in. Just need a 2mm shim to the rear wheel and a 1250 ABS ring. Wasn’t sure about the Trophy but I think these photos have changed my mind.
Will decide what colour and spec to order over the weekend for 1st March delivery.
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Will decide what colour and spec to order over the weekend for 1st March delivery.
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Larry Langford
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I doubt if the tire size is really going to make that much difference imo especially in a non racing situation. I've had no trouble at all powersliding with a 21 front on the old XT 500. Sure it might make a tiny difference but the 21" is awesome in the dirt sections with bumps, big tires/wheels roll over stuff much better ....
Larry Langford
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I thought we were talking supermoto, which is half dirt half road .... but that said those wheels do look nice, and green is a great color ....
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