BoomerE30
New Member
Hello guys,
New Super Ten enthusiast here. I have been doing tons of research and comparison of adventure bikes and the Super Ten certainly stands out to me above all others. I am hooked and looking to buy one as soon as I get my first bonus at work.
I have several questions and would highly value any input from experienced riders:
I am 6,2", 225 lbs, with no riding experience. Is it reasonable to start off with with such a (relatively) heavy bike as my first? If so, I am aware of safety riding schools as well as about all the protective gear requirements both for myself and for the bike. However, the question still stands. Should go for the S10 or start of with, perhaps, a KLR 650 and then move on to the much heavier Super Ten? What other considerations I should keep in mind?
The other question I have is about the 2013/14 models:
I have learned about all the differences between the new (2014) models and earlier ones. Would you suggest that as a new rider, an adjustable suspension and other nice additions of the 2014 ES would be a major plus or I wouldn't really see the difference, providing that I don't have experience riding and don't really know what is "good" or not so good as far as suspension and other components go on the bike? There is a major price difference between models. I have seen new 2013 models going for as for less than $9k while 2014 ES models are all around $13-14K.
I hope to join this amazing community very soon with my own bike!
Many thanks for your input,
Happy holidays!
New Super Ten enthusiast here. I have been doing tons of research and comparison of adventure bikes and the Super Ten certainly stands out to me above all others. I am hooked and looking to buy one as soon as I get my first bonus at work.
I have several questions and would highly value any input from experienced riders:
I am 6,2", 225 lbs, with no riding experience. Is it reasonable to start off with with such a (relatively) heavy bike as my first? If so, I am aware of safety riding schools as well as about all the protective gear requirements both for myself and for the bike. However, the question still stands. Should go for the S10 or start of with, perhaps, a KLR 650 and then move on to the much heavier Super Ten? What other considerations I should keep in mind?
The other question I have is about the 2013/14 models:
I have learned about all the differences between the new (2014) models and earlier ones. Would you suggest that as a new rider, an adjustable suspension and other nice additions of the 2014 ES would be a major plus or I wouldn't really see the difference, providing that I don't have experience riding and don't really know what is "good" or not so good as far as suspension and other components go on the bike? There is a major price difference between models. I have seen new 2013 models going for as for less than $9k while 2014 ES models are all around $13-14K.
I hope to join this amazing community very soon with my own bike!
Many thanks for your input,
Happy holidays!