Hi to all,
I to, am a 65 year old Australian and I have just about talked myself and my wife into buying a CTX 1300.....I currently own a triumph speed triple R and I need another bike that will comfortably take the two of us on extended trips. In the last 6 months I have just about test ridden every type of motorcycle on the market (Naked, tourers, sports) and I have owned 16 bikes in my 40 years of riding... from Harleys, BMW's, Honda, Yamaha's, Triumphs to Ducati.
I am having trouble deciding whether a new CTX 1300 is the way to go, or a second hand Yamaha FJR 1300 or Honda ST1300 will suit our needs.
I have 4 main concerns with the CTX 1300.....poor rear view mirrors, poor peg clearance and early scrapping and uncomfortable rear suspension with 2 up and finally handling (twisty roads)........am I right to be concerned ???
I to, am a 65 year old Australian and I have just about talked myself and my wife into buying a CTX 1300.....I currently own a triumph speed triple R and I need another bike that will comfortably take the two of us on extended trips. In the last 6 months I have just about test ridden every type of motorcycle on the market (Naked, tourers, sports) and I have owned 16 bikes in my 40 years of riding... from Harleys, BMW's, Honda, Yamaha's, Triumphs to Ducati.
I am having trouble deciding whether a new CTX 1300 is the way to go, or a second hand Yamaha FJR 1300 or Honda ST1300 will suit our needs.
I have 4 main concerns with the CTX 1300.....poor rear view mirrors, poor peg clearance and early scrapping and uncomfortable rear suspension with 2 up and finally handling (twisty roads)........am I right to be concerned ???