What kind of bike is it?

[lastparrot]

Today I had my pleasure of attending my second Gymkhana. For those that don't know Gymkhana is a skill building event to work on slow and accurate motorcycle handling. It really does help all avenues of your riding and I recommend to every rider to participate in this and other skill building activities whenever you can.

But, before the event I was meeting some guys to take the 2+ hour trip up to the event. While I was enjoying my breakfast I looking in the parking lot and noticed the following:

you could almost read there lips. What is it? Looks like a dirt bike, but those tires are more road? After the pictures one of them came in and looked at me and looked at the bike and gave me a smile. I wanted to ask if he had any questions but my group arrived.

 

[shrekonwheels]

Love those look over by the old dudes, happens whenever I am loaded down traveling.

 

[SuperJimbo]

Even odds one of them made the remark 'that's a nice Bmw'......

 

[AKC Tenere]

" What model bike do you think this motorbike is Ted ? "

" About 5 past ten George "

 

[Yamaray]

Love those look over by the old dudes, happens whenever I am loaded down traveling.

Old Dudes, They look younger than me :'(

yamaray

 

[Tyke]

" What model bike do you think this motorbike is Ted ? "

" About 5 past ten George "

 

[AKC Tenere]

Not only do they look younger than me, i bet they are fitter than me also!
I couldnt bend down like that to have a close look!
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[itlives]

I've gotten "looks a BMW" remark more than the "what is it" question.

I just say it's a Yamaha. Then, if they want further 'splaining, I'm happy to go there!

 

[BaldKnob]

Not heard the dreaded "Nice BMW!" in a while but it was very common when new. Lately, the most responses I get are to the type of bike it is. Cruiser riders and sportbike guys want a more comfy ride or a bike that doesn't weigh 800lbs.

I really like that Yamaha didn't plaster their name all over the machine (Triumph) as that makes people look a little closer. Those in the know see the tuning forks on the tank and then give a solemn nod of approval. I love that nod.

 

[RCinNC]

I made this decal for my topcase, just to head off that inevitable question, "is that a BMW?"....

 

[AKC Tenere]

It couldn't be a BMW.........................it arrived there.
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