Looks like dangerous fun and while I’m sure it’s an adrenaline rush, no doubt my sphincter would’ve been so tight, it would’ve looked like it was cauterized by the time the drive finished.

Every single fucking time someone in car sales mentions “investment” when referring to buying a new car I get an aneurysm. Let me be veeery clear and repeat after me: BUYING A NEW CAR IS NOT AN INVESTMENT*

Maybe all that cholesterol is clogging your brain and you didn’t see the source literally in my comment from the product page. By the way, it’s an industry textbook, not some random forum post from seven years ago.

You did a bad job looking, carnist dude.

Look up the Alien Moto suit. They say it does have notably better abrasion resistance. And it’s price competitive and more comfortable.

Nah not scared of serial killers, just pointing out how bizarre and fucked up it is to wear the skin of another animal in 2017, when adequate alternatives are available. That’s not to mention the industry and process itself. It’s archaic and there is no need for it whatsoever.

Synthetics also aren’t creepy as fuck like a serial killer, à la Leatherface or Buffalo Bill.

I know right? Who wants all that power and proven reliability in an exotic? If it isn’t always in the shop, you didn’t pay enough for it.

The EcoBoost engine is probably lightweight and 400 HP is more than enough for this thing to haul ass, as the 0-60 time implies. This isn’t “cost cutting”, it’s a smart engineering decision.

Honestly, the face that its called the “Stinger” and not the “XG70 B.spec iGo” gives me hope that its got some character baked into it!

No, many of us on Hondas. Although it’s Klim Gear, Shoei helmet (with integrated comms), on an NM4. And these days, with a layer of Warm ‘n’ Safe heated gear.

When I got married they asked “Are you selling the bike?”

Software engineer with bike here ... I ride an RSV4, tour with it and even take it camping, it’s never been to a coffee shop.

When my son was born in 2008 motorcycles became off limits for me until 2028 or so. As such I haven’t paid much attention to the developments in the world of motorcycles. I used to watch Dakar On TV and loved the old Africa Twin, so a few weeks ago when I came to an intersection and saw a guy riding a new one I was…

One question from an overall usability standpoint... I wonder how legible this is in mid-day sun?

I don’t know what half of that snot is supposed to mean, but I’ll appreciate the chance to buy a used AT.

the cool thing is while you’re busy judging everyone, that software engineer gets to ride around on an Africa Twin.

My former coworker (on the right) rode a GS to work on the nice days

Need a shootout with this and the Ténéré 700

I like its utilitarian looks.