How good is the FJR1300?

[Brick]

I'm not in the market for a Tenere...but still...that seems like too good to be true. Wonder if there's a catch?

Well, its 1.5 years old for starters.

??? He said it was a new 2014... How is that 15 years old? Am I missing something?


I am out riding my Super Teneré'!

[Bob]

Yes you are definitely missing something. Lol. Ditch that tapatalk so you can see better. Or do u need new glasses?

[PirateRiderBen]

My Tapatalk works fine haha


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[Brick]

But I saw a brand new '14 Super Tenere in Matthews Fun Machines for $9,500 and was thinking maybe time for a change.

I'm not in the market for a Tenere...but still...that seems like too good to be true. Wonder if there's a catch?

Bob, this is what I was commenting on... it's NOT 15 years old.

[Bob]

Brick, I know that. But it does not say 15 years---it says 1.5 years. You even quoted me correctly. (thats one decimal five years, as in 1 and 1/2 years)

Sorry for dragging it out, I shudda said this the first time but I thought you'd see it the second time.

[Brick]

Oops... I need glasses. Tapatalk works fine.


I am out riding my Super Teneré'!

[007]

All bikes have problems / compromises. Buy something that is the right tool for a relatively specific job. Don't waste time or money on bikes not intended for a particular job. Nakeds offer poor protection, sportbikes are poor tourers, and no matter how fast adventure bikes look in the hands of accomplished riders, they are not track weapons. There are all sorts of bikes on a track. While there may be good riders piloting them, and it is a great way to learn the limits of a particular bike, there are bikes better designed for that purpose. No reason to compromise for specific purposes, especially if you are lucky enough to own two bikes and can have them for different reasons. Or rent a bike you will rarely use (like I do at the track). I would love a Ducati but my neck and back would hate me, and I just think BMWs are high maintenance. Hammers and screwdrivers are rarely interchangeable. Choose wisely for your purpose and bank account. Still waiting on the Crossrunner 800 to come overseas, myself...

[Brick]

Oh speaking of the Crosstourer 800... on my trip to ride the Alps my friend Chris is renting that bike for his 3 week ride. I too am anxious to try that bike!


I must be out riding my Super Teneré'!

[007]

Whoops - CrossRUNNER

[007]

The exception to the rule above for buying a bike for a specific purpose is always a VFR. Without having a Crossrunner shipped here, the easier and less expensive route may be to buy a well maintained 6th gen VFR used and add some upright bars. The 6th gen has fairly good wind protection in stock form, and a Givi touring screen with the MRA Vario or Xcreen attachment would look a little funky but be absolutely fantastic for the more upright position. This falls short of electric adjustable touring comfort, but still great.

[Brick]

Yes, that is correct as the Crosstourer is the 1200cc VFR engine.

Whoops - CrossRUNNER