Making a List & Checking it Deuce

[WhiteNoise]

Here's my recent list of "Must see bikes"
In no special order:

1. 2014 Suzuki Burgman 200
2. 2014 Can Am Spyder RT
3. 2014 CTX700 DCT ABS
4. 2014(5) Yamaha Tri-City 125 (three wheeler) IF it ever gets to the U.S.
5. And of course 2015 Honda PCX

I'm all over the map with these choices, I know. That's me. So much curiosity. Went out yesterday to two dealers. 1st dealer, I looked at & sat on two CanAms. One fully accessorized. OMGosh, just beautiful and so comfie! The 2nd CanAm was naked and still very nice. Nearby was a Zuma (what a sweet little throw around) sat on it for fun. Nice toy!
Headed over to second dealer 25 minutes away to sit on an CTX700. Store was closed. Sign said, "Out Riding." I peered through the door and wouldn't you know that staring right back at me were four of them! Two reds, a black and a white? For Pete's sake! I could touch them if the damn door weren't there! TEASE!! They Looked Amazingly Cool! Just as I imagined.
Headed back to my truck then home. But....I will return!!

Still no 2015 PCX's around. Waiting game continues.
200 Burgman is here, but dealer Whitey, is still waiting it's arrival.
Tri-City? Not sure it will even get to the States.

I can't be the only one with bike desires......

[dustin91]

Ha! I did the same thing on Saturday myself!

I've been a 150 owner (and rider in general) for a year next month, and already yearn for more power and a bigger bike (and tank). I originally wanted the Forza until I saw it's size (as a comparable Kymco at the time) and thought it too big for the garage (11 y/o son with a ton of crap), so I went for the 150 and fell in love. Now, after just 2,500 miles, I'm already googly-eyed at skipping the Forza and looking at the CTX700 DCT ABS. Much as I would love the coolness factor and rumble of a manual motorcycle (maybe a Rebel like I used in the MSF course), I love the idea of feeling more safe with an automatic like the DCT. I'd just consider it a very full-sized scooter. If I went for the Forza as an upgrade, I'd see little reason to keep the 150, and probably use it as a trade-in. But if I went up to the CTX, then I'd probably keep the 150 just for quick jaunts to the store and the like, and keep the CTX for longer rides and touring.

I guess it's better than wishing between a Porsche and a Ferrari!

[gn2]

You bought a PCX because you have no room to store a Forza but you will have enough room to store two bikes one of which is bigger than a Forza?
Doesn't make any sense.

[kramnala58]

A friends wife has a Can Am Spyder and loves it ... but there is a huge gap between that and a PCX. So I guess it depends on what you want it for.

[dustin91]

GN, I'll *make* room now that I've got the bug!

[gn2]

Well make room for something decent then!

[dustin91]

As far as I'm concerned, a decent bike is one I enjoy riding and feel safe on. But suggestions are welcome!

[Mel46]

I wish the European version of the CTX 700 DCT were available here. I think they renamed it the Integra. It has all the 'Tupperware' That makes it cool as a scooter.

[dustin91]

Like what? I'd have thought maybe yet moved the rear take to the left handle. I love the overall look regardless.

[gn2]

The Integra is one of the NC (New Concept) range and the CTX is the subsequent american version of the NC.

[dustin91]

Gotcha... kinda looks like the child of a PCX and a CTX. Interesting concept.

[WhiteNoise]

Who's on First?
OMG, too confusing (2me).
Reminds me of stuff like this:
When one has a discussion with someone else explaining who will be best man at his wedding:
"Yeah, so it's my friend John's friend Peter's wife Susan's brother Erik who will be Best man at my wedding."
I was lost after Peter. (Creeping age thing, I guess )

gn2, I'm "very glad you" are a member of our forums! Knowledgeable you are!

Here's the Beautiful 2012 Honda Integra w/luggage

[gn2]

Of course that's old hat now that there's the new 750 Integra

Linky

http://www.hondamc.eu/wp-content/galler ... 014sba.jpg

[WhiteNoise]

Ah yes, I see. Very nice, nice and very nice! V.N. gn 2

Let's take a lookie at the 2014 CTX700DCT ABS (how did I forget to post a pic? Slip...ping)

[dustin91]

Yep... wouldn't kick that out of my garage for eating cookies.

[you you]

Not for me. What a mess

[WhiteNoise]

A mess? Please clarify 2yous. The entire bike is or what?
I finally got inside Dealer's door yesterday and sat on a naked & dressed CTX (for at least 30 mins.). Will share more later. Running late to nursing home.
Please share

[JoshM]

I rented a CTX700 DCT a few weekend ago. The DCT was quite enjoyable. "Sport" mode is definitely the way to go. "Normal" has you in 3rd gear before even exiting a parking lot.

The seat, seating position, , etc, was very comfortable.... most of the time. I found myself resting my feet on the passenger pegs from time to time to take some pressure off my back. But this was only after riding over 500 miles in a weekend. I'm use to my 30 mile/day commutes

[dustin91]

I guess opinions on what constitutes a good looking bike is like what Jesse Helms once said about porn... you know it when you see it.

[you you]

A mess? Please clarify 2yous. The entire bike is or what?
I finally got inside Dealer's door yesterday and sat on a naked & dressed CTX (for at least 30 mins.). Will share more later. Running late to nursing home.
Please share

Clarify what? In my opinion it's a styling shambles. I've trodden in better looking things

To each there own tho