Most Overrated Bike Commonly Discussed on STN

[R Doug]

The list above pretty much highlights the more popular bikes as owned and / or discussed here on STN.  Personally, I believe most of these bikes are worth the praise they receive.  However, there are a few that get a little more credit than they deserve.  What say you?  

PICK ONE and discuss.

[Jetpilot5]

Moto Guzzi not on the list.

 





 

[Orson]

Most bikes nowadays are so good in comparison to what was sold in the 1980s that, it's really, really hard to overrate a bike by much.

I would pick either the FJR or the beemer because their riders seem the most sensitive to criticism  

[Rincewind]

Moto Guzzi not on the list.

 





 

 

[squeezer]

I don't think any of those bikes are overrated. They're all excellent machines.

[RedSoxFan]

Most bikes nowadays are so good in comparison to what was sold in the 1980s that, it's really, really hard to overrate a bike by much. 

Thats a very true statement - I just got back into motorcycling after a 20 year layoff and bought older concours 10 which was a pretty good bike.  I just upgraded to a new bike (2010 14) and rode a bunch bikes before I settled on the 14 - the difference the new machines and the old connie is night and day. THere wasn't a bad bike in the bunch that I coinsidered.

[FiremanBob]

As a V-Strom 1K owner, I voted the V-Strom. I assume you mean the 1K model rather than the 650 which I think is a better machine.

[scottzilla]

Well, the XX isn't on your list but several stn'ers own them.  Overrated for sure.  Know way an antique big fat pig can be so fast, smooth and capable.

[R Doug]

I added "none of the above" to the options.  

Personally, I have ridden nearly all of the bikes on this list.  The FJR seems to be getting beat up early in the game.  I think it's a brillant machine but, as Orson noted, people may vote for it for other reasons.  

For me, I have owned and spent quality time with the VFR800 and the KLR.  Given my tastes, the VFR is a good bike but lacks in power for its weight and the KLR would not hold up to the off road abuse I put it through.  So, for my riding style, these two bikes didn't work for me.  Good machines, but a bit overhyped for how they were not able to meet my expectations.

[R Doug]

   The big GS is getting some votes early on.  I would really like to hear the reasoning.  I love that bike and can see one in my garage someday in the future.  

[sprint_st]

I voted VFR.  For oh so many years I read VFR voted MOTY here and MOTY there and for a long time I lusted for the old all white refrigerator model.  Back in 2003 I got a Sprint ST and listen to rag writers saying it was some kind of VFR wannabe.  Only one problem was that triple was a way better bike in every way than the VFR.  Not saying the VFR isn't an excellent bike, but it has bee waaaaaay overrated for a long time.

Now for those of you who voted for the FJR, I think Orson touched on it.  It is a fantastic bike, and IMO "the bike" isn't overrated at all.  It just attracts a strange assortment of riders.  I know I was one, until I gained my senses and went back to my triple roots.    

[1KPerDay]

You left off the obvious choice:

* Whatever County's riding

[mugwump58]

  Hey wait a minute, I own an FJR

[UFO]

most of those are damn fine bikes (not overrated at all).

So I voted KLR.

[Mr.Black]

ANY Guzzi.

[Orson]

If antiquated, air-cooled, 1950s technology is being perceived as overrated, then my faux-proselytizing may have been unintentionally too successful  

maybe I should tone it down a notch  

 

[Mac]

In the STN spirit of bashing what I do not ride, I choose your bike as the most overrated. Whichever it may be.

[R Doug]

In the STN spirit of bashing what I do not ride, I choose your bike as the most overrated. Whichever it may be.

I should have listed that reply as an option.  

[mugwump58]

In the STN spirit of bashing what I do not ride, I choose your bike as the most overrated. Whichever it may be.

Brilliant!

[maddjack]

I voted VFR, to me the earlier models were a bit better than the later V-tech models and the VFR kinda lived on its previous laurels and gained a ton of weight over the years. It was a good machine, but as an owner of two (90 And 97) it amazed me they still had electrical gremlins 7 years after my first. Thus my vote.

[nater]

I voted for the KLR.  Good for a dirt road and not very good at anything else.  Kind of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.  I rode one once and it was underwhelming in every way.

[falconati]

I voted for the FJR, but my vote is really for the Connie14/FJR.  Besides the newest Kawasaki, they're a very similar motorcycle.  They're great for high speed touring, but I wouldn't necessarily call them 'sporty,' though they're definitely 'sporty' compared to other machines in the 600+ pound range.

Anyway, they only get my vote because you hear about them all the time.  They're very common machines, and I personally like talking about more unique machines.  The FJR and C14 are quick, comfortable and reliable - why talk about it?  

[sammyseaman]

I voted for the KLR.  Good for a dirt road and not very good at anything else.  Kind of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.  I rode one once and it was underwhelming in every way.

Yep, having ridden the KLR and the DR 650 I wonder why the KLR has become so popular and the big DR not-so-much  

[stevent]

Most bikes nowadays are so good in comparison to what was sold in the 1980s that, it's really, really hard to overrate a bike by much.

I would pick either the FJR or the beemer because their riders seem the most sensitive to criticism  

Bullshit, we are not!!!!!

[Papa Lazarou]

BMW. Particularly the 1100.

I'd have voted VFR too, if I could.  

[Mac]

Yep, having ridden the KLR and the DR 650 I wonder why the KLR has become so popular and the big DR not-so-much  

Because the DRZ-400 is better than both.

[Diablo Rojo]

Is the Duc Multi getting slammed because of all of the problems owners are having with it? Bad rear brake, key fob, ABS, ECU, fairing cracks, center stand etc…..
 

[scottzilla]

I challenge the concept that any motorcycle is "Commonly discussed" at STN.  

[Mr.Black]

I challenge the concept that any motorcycle is "Commonly discussed" at STN.  

I thought YOU were the most commonly discussed thing on ST.N.

[sammyseaman]

Because the DRZ-400 is better than both.

Fact!

[ScottysB12]

Is the Duc Multi getting slammed because of all of the problems owners are having with it? Bad rear brake, key fob, ABS, ECU, fairing cracks, center stand etc…..
 

nope getting slammed out of jealousy

[chornbe]

VFR. Good bike, but man... c'mon... everyone step back and take a breath.

[bassjones]

Voted KLR because it would be the least likely bike for me to own on the list, but really it's quite capable at doing what it was intended to do.  And I happen to like my VFR so