Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

Bike advocate, motorcycle nut, old car guy, but loves the planet. All these things can co-exist. Polite until disrespected, then rude as f*ck. Wellington. Joined April 2018

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

a month ago

HarveyRidesBikes followed me today. I mean the rest of y’all are awesome, but even non-bikers ask about the dude who gives away sweets, and I live half the planet away. LOL.

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@Col45398669 Top box on a MultiStrada is noticeable with strong side winds on very windy days - but unstable, no. It’s more to do with the amount of sail area on an already tall bike and adding more sail area.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

a month ago

@mototingle My girlfriend said if I bought one more motorcycle, she’d leave… In other news, I’ve now got a nice new MultiStrada. It’s red, like a fire engine.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

a month ago

@6thgearmotorcyc About time! Seriously, there wasn’t a bad choice between your short list, and the Tuono has the most character.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@JimNotBob I have sports bikes, but save them for track days and locations that allow leniency. I daily the most fun bike (KTM 690R), and use a Ducati MultiStrada for longer riders and bad weather. The GSXRs, ZX14R’s and MV’s are safe in the garage for those special rides. The MS sucks btw

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

That feeling when…. When you’re following your mate and he’s on his GSXR750 on a winding road, and you realise you’re on the wrong bike. Envy is a sin, right?

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc The KTM is thrilling, the Tuono is flattering. KTM has more electronics to keep you safe. The Tuono has better core chassis manners in the first place. Either would be awesome, but the Italian would be my choice. I have MV A’s and Ducati MS 1200S, and I still yearn for my RSV4

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc I adore the SuperDuke and the Tuono. The one thing I’d add to either is a decent windscreen. The RSV4 motor is intense, but with decent wind protection it’s better. Same for the Duke. I own a Duke and have owned Tuono’s and RSV4’s. It’s a middle step between adv hell & sprts.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc I love the SuperDuke. I have a Duke 690R for city riding; that would be the bike I’d grab first if the garage was on fire. The SuperDuke is that, with 9 times the horsepower.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc That GSXR is a peach. Best of luck with the sale. If you were in NZ I’d be standing next to you with some cash.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc Bikes are so cheap in the UK. Lucky.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@mototingle The reviews (450MT) seem to focus on price, but the value proposition is better than the alternatives, you get more for your money, but the total package shifts the perception of especially new consumers. I’d argue that CF Moto is a massive threat to the Honda et al.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@mototingle There’s always a silver lining, and to be honest after riding CF Moto’s latest offerings, I’m a bit tired of the negativity. The same stuff was said about brands like Hyundai, and even Honda back in the day. If someone is willing to inject capital and R&D into motorcycling…

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc Ride the Diavel and a good MultiStrada back to back.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

2 months ago

@6thgearmotorcyc Agree with the Multi comments here (if you want to stay in the Spaghetti camp). I have one (‘13 1200s). I couldn’t live with the Diavel, found the position hurt my already damaged back. Also, I’m quicker on the MTS than I am on a Diavel. Also own many other bikes for short rides

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

3 months ago

@TotalMotorcycle I’ve had good experiences with Capital Motorcycles in Wellington, they’re good people and are MV A experts. But I won’t buy other bikes from other dealers and I won’t let anyone else touch my bikes for servicing. If I can’t service it, I won’t buy it.

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Sam Seabourn @SamSeabourn

3 months ago

@JonAshman2 I like the 1290, they’re excellent. I have a middle ground, I still have fast bikes (litres and Zx14R plus Hayabusa’s), but for city / daily riding I have a KTM Duke 690R. Hasn’t missed a beat, and it’s the right weapon for city riding.