Thinking about a 2013 Fjr1300

[Busabim]

Didnt want to offend any owners so I modified the original post.

I think I would prefer the K1600 if it werent so bloody overpriced, gotta love an inline 6 if I was looking for an FJR style bike...

http://http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/comparisons/122_1304_bmw_k1600gt_vs_kawasaki_concours_14_vs_triumph_trophy_se_vs_yamaha/viewall.html


And that's because the BMW simply dominates. It is dynamically superior--faster in the real world away from the dragstrip and overflowing with charisma--but also packs a host of well-considered features designed by people who clearly ride these things for a living. It's crazy fast for an ST yet gives up nothing in comfort.


The BMW does both, spanning more of the sport/touring spectrum than anything else you can buy. The only compromise is cost.



BB

 

[proud dad]

Didnt want to offend any owners so I modified the original post.

I think I would prefer the K1600 if it werent so bloody overpriced, gotta love an inline 6 if I was looking for an FJR style bike...

http://http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/comparisons/122_1304_bmw_k1600gt_vs_kawasaki_concours_14_vs_triumph_trophy_se_vs_yamaha/viewall.html


And that's because the BMW simply dominates. It is dynamically superior--faster in the real world away from the dragstrip and overflowing with charisma--but also packs a host of well-considered features designed by people who clearly ride these things for a living. It's crazy fast for an ST yet gives up nothing in comfort.


The BMW does both, spanning more of the sport/touring spectrum than anything else you can buy. The only compromise is cost.



BB

I agree with that it is a sweet ride.The price makes me walk away. I'll keep a cut off on price on 1 bike so I can own 2.

 

[LCB]

I don't think you offended anyone, not me anyway. Being owners, we have first-hand experience and tend to sort out the fact from the fiction & speculation.

Weight comparison is unavoidable when you look at the sport-touring segment and there are lighter bikes than the FJR but that hardly matters once you get the bike all loaded up for what it was made for. Others may get better mileage on paper but everyone knows your mileage will vary based on riding style, etc. Looks are subjective - everyone thinks they know what the new hotness is but someone else is always willing to argue. The Feej also has the larger capacity fuel cell, it's easily modified with lots of aftermarket options and has a very good reputation for reliability. So, decide where you will or won't compromise and go from there to find what makes you and not anyone else - happy.

If I were in the market right now, I'd have a hard time choosing between the Triumph Trophy and the 2014 FJR based on price, features, dealer support and long-term maintenance &/or repair costs.