<!--quoteo(post=173187:date=Sat 7th Aug 2010, 08:14 AM:name=whichwaywasit)-->QUOTE(whichwaywasit @ Sat 7th Aug 2010, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I have been reading this thread for about three lifetimes now. I cannot understand why anybody would buy this bike. If you wanted a bike of this size, weight and cost. You would buy a BM. The Super T wont be noticeably different/better than the BM and having spent your hard earned money, only you and a few strange people (you know the sort who ride TDM's) will know or care what it is. Where as, if you have a big BM. most of the world will recognise you as either a round the world adventurer or affluent.
While I am on a rant. Yamaha have quite clearly abandoned the TDM, shame because with relatively minor design changes (lower centre of gravity, better wind protection, a reasonably priced off road upgrade kit with easily removed fairing,) It clearly would be the best bike in the world.
Instead they continue to suport the fazer, which is indistinguishable from,honda/kwak/suzuki .
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It's far too expensive and doesn't capitalise on what makes the TDM so loved by many--especially on the continent.
One of the first things I looked when looking for a replacement for my Transalp, was weight. I'm only 11 stone and wanted something that wasn't cumbersome. The Super T is heavy, the TDM is relatively light for a big bike. The next thing I looked at was MPG, my TA was thirsty at touring speeds, the Super T doesn't come near the TDM for frugality from the figures I've read. And it's over-complicated. I struggle to work on the TDM, so I'd really get in a mess with the Super T.
I like what you say about fairing, all the bikes I've owned could easily be improved in functionality in this department. I hate this plastic shite that motorbike manufacturers insist on using. It makes bikes look cheap in my opinion. Also, as I found out recently, it shatters too easy. I'm sure there must be more flexible materials.
While I am on a rant. Yamaha have quite clearly abandoned the TDM, shame because with relatively minor design changes (lower centre of gravity, better wind protection, a reasonably priced off road upgrade kit with easily removed fairing,) It clearly would be the best bike in the world.
Instead they continue to suport the fazer, which is indistinguishable from,honda/kwak/suzuki .
This letter is the opinion of the writer and does not in any way reflect the opinion of the forum hahahahahaha (cant do emicons)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's far too expensive and doesn't capitalise on what makes the TDM so loved by many--especially on the continent.
One of the first things I looked when looking for a replacement for my Transalp, was weight. I'm only 11 stone and wanted something that wasn't cumbersome. The Super T is heavy, the TDM is relatively light for a big bike. The next thing I looked at was MPG, my TA was thirsty at touring speeds, the Super T doesn't come near the TDM for frugality from the figures I've read. And it's over-complicated. I struggle to work on the TDM, so I'd really get in a mess with the Super T.
I like what you say about fairing, all the bikes I've owned could easily be improved in functionality in this department. I hate this plastic shite that motorbike manufacturers insist on using. It makes bikes look cheap in my opinion. Also, as I found out recently, it shatters too easy. I'm sure there must be more flexible materials.
Blue 04 TDM,PR2 rear Roadsmart front, Yamaha topox, Givi E360 panniers, PL pannier holders, BMW handguards, Yamaha touring screen, Scottoiler, 12v ciggie socket, carbon core HT leads
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