DC international motorcycle show - Page 3

marko138 · 01-09-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I have having birthday festivities here on the saturday after I go tot the show on the 20th

Well the 20th is out. I'd have to take off work. That's not happening.

tommymac · 01-09-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Well the 20th is out. I'd have to take off work. That's not happening.

I am going to the show on friday then having the festivities at my place on saturday

Papa_Complex · 01-09-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I wouldn't worry too much, its only the best bike EVAR!

Seems like a bit of a boat to me. Not at all like the 2-wheeled 535i that I've come to expect from BMW.

azoomm · 01-09-2012, 08:46 PM

Triumph and Aprilia were at Long Beach. They will probably be in New York.

derf · 01-09-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Seems like a bit of a boat to me. Not at all like the 2-wheeled 535i that I've come to expect from BMW.

Nope, it handles like a sport bike, rides like a caddy, and has the storage space of a semi

Trip · 01-10-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

The GTL is was designed to take on the goldwing, there is no doubt in my mind about that.

I think it's a little too sporty to be a direct goldwing competitor. It's more inbetween a goldwing and something like a Busa.

Concours competitor basically.

derf · 01-10-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I think it's a little too sporty to be a direct goldwing competitor. It's more inbetween a goldwing and something like a Busa.

Concours competitor basically.

And I keep seeing it as their shot at building a goldwing fighter. Yep its more sporty, but it has a huge amount of storage, is super comfortable to ride, has all the same accessories, similarly priced, and seems to be going after the same market.

Papa_Complex · 01-10-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

And I keep seeing it as their shot at building a goldwing fighter. Yep its more sporty, but it has a huge amount of storage, is super comfortable to ride, has all the same accessories, similarly priced, and seems to be going after the same market.

That's the way I see it too.

Trip · 01-10-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

And I keep seeing it as their shot at building a goldwing fighter. Yep its more sporty, but it has a huge amount of storage, is super comfortable to ride, has all the same accessories, similarly priced, and seems to be going after the same market.

I don't think it appeals to the same crowd. The wing dingers are a different bunch. It's definitely a really nice sport tourer though.

tommymac · 01-10-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I don't think it appeals to the same crowd. The wing dingers are a different bunch. It's definitely a really nice sport tourer though.

the ST market doesnt seem to be doing that well sales have been down from what I read and I even think triumph is done withthe gt after only one year

01-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#24
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Triumph and Aprilia were at Long Beach. They will probably be in New York.