I do have manual in red first registered in 2019. Bought it over 2 years ago. Done some modifications, installed MCC Cruise Control. Fantastic bike, hope you will enjoy your one.

Great machine , I have it in red manual model. OEM panniers and Givi 58l top box ,engine bars ,R&G crash protection for the engine cases and MRA Xscreen .

Congratulations! I recently picked up a 2016 here in California ($10K, 4500 miles). It is superb and so well balanced. There are very few in the western US and I hadn't seen one before.

@smashd83

2 жыл бұрын

It's a really really good bike

I love mine I have the 2017 DCT Version, real firecracker, It is fast. I am in Tampa Bay and we ride year round rain permitting. LOL Keep riding.

I wish they still made these. There is a 2017 with 3587 miles on it for sale near me, really want to take a look at it. Being 6’3” not a lot of bikes really fit all that well, even big ones, and it sounds like this one might be a great fit. Thanks for sharing your bike and info!

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

Anytime bro 🙏

I have to CT in red . Accessories fitted are Honda crash bars,crash bobbins.R&G protection engine cases,MRA Xsceen,R&G heated grips. The bike is superb and engine is fantastic. Will keep it unit it dies as I can’t see any other bike to beat it in terms of build quality etc. I have had blackbirds,vfr ,GS etc and this trumps them all in my opinion.

@smashd83

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, how hard was it getting off a big bike like the blackbird !!! The crosstourer will never have the topend but will keep up with most sports bikes in the lanes ....

@TheZanshen

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashd83 Hi the crosstourer has all the power I need in the real world riding. The blackbird was a great machine but not a comfortable.

I have a 2012 manual in red in Australia with some accessories fitted and love it, it is my "forever bike", all the bs I have read on many channels about this bike from what I assume are millenialls with it not having enough tech., I've been road/touring riding since 1976 and if you need all that Tech maybe you also need riding instructions/training or a whole lot less performance, it's not a smart phone, it's a motorcycle that performs it's job very well and you need to be on the road and at-one with it to appreciate it's torque and hp and ease of maintenance etc.

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

100% dude !! It no frills is best for me !

fab video thanks

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

Cheers dude

Very good 👍

The main reason the CT didnt sell that well is suspension. Its quite poor on backroads, crashes over small bumps and potholes and is very harsh over rumble strips or similar. Send the forks for a revalve at MCT suspension Stowmarket and replace the rear shock for a Nitron. Its like a whole new bike and well worth the cost. Also a booster Plug makes the engine pull even better!

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

100% agreed

Further to my comments about the CT suspension. There is a cheap "half way house" fix for the problem. Change the fork oil from 5 grade to 2.5 grade and run the tyres at 26psi front and 30psi rear. Yes I know these pressures sound low but the bike is less affected than you would think and it does improve the ride quality considerably. BUT Frork revalve and Nitron are the true fix and well worth the cost and effort.

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

Wow ! 👌

@mickeypopa

Жыл бұрын

Lower PSI in tires just for the sake of a softer ride is not a solution, if anything it worsens your fuel economy and increases tire wear while only masking the initial problem.

@graemewatson9916

Жыл бұрын

@@mickeypopa Hi. Is your reply a general comment or specific to the Crosstourer. If you have fixed your CT suspension Im interested to know your solution.

Thanks. I will be 60 in 2023 and I think I'll buy a used 1200x I have a bandit 1200 which I love in summer and which is a real sleeper and an st1300 which i use all winter. I don't fancy a gs cos build quality is an issue. Tempted by Tracer 9 gt but ergonomics not great for taller riders. But it's the v4 on the honda that sways me. And I don't care about bells and whistles.

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

She a great bike m8,

Great Choice Is it DCT ?

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

No it's not .hope your well

How does it compare to the zzr1400 upto 100mph?

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

Up to 80mph ,I would say very similar ,then bye bye zzr hahaha

Looking at one myself

@smashd83

Жыл бұрын

Awww you have one now m8 ,how you finding it. I've seen all the vids you're posting regarding the 1200x .very nice m8

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

@@smashd83 love it mate, power, muscle it’s a beast

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I really wanted a crosstourer untill I rode one. Top heavy. Heated grips are a pain to operate. Traction control is utterly useless. Interference way to abruptly. Brakes are mediocre. The bike is great in a straight line. Good stability also at speed. Cornering not so much.. the bike is upset when giving some beans mid corner.. I think your way better of buying a brand new Versys 1000 standard for almost same price. Cornering abs and traction control. Cruise control, better wind protection, lighter, better fual consumption and rides overal better.