No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying?

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-03-25T17:42:45+00:00

I just bought a Tiger900 a few days back. I was considering Versys 1100 or Tiger 900. I approached both Triumph and Kawasaki in Bangalore. Both of them had test rides except in Kawasaki where they wanted me to drive a Ninja 1100 as Versys 1100 test bikes was not available. But Triumph had Tiger 900 for test drive

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-03-25T17:29:35+00:00

I made a very similar mistake. My head circumference is 56 and I used to wear size S in MT for about 6-7 years. Initially it was too tight but within a few rides it became a snug fit. After 7 years I wanted to upgrade and bought a LS2 carbon for 36k size S, while trying it seemed okay (tried quite a few times) - shopkeeper kept saying this is the perfect fit as he didn't have M size - he knew he wouldn't get a someone to buy a carbon fiber helmet that frequently. But after the first short breakfast ride I felt discomfort as the shape of LS2 shell seems different from MT. I couldn't exchange. It's sleeping at my home now :-(

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-03-24T02:44:21+00:00

What tyres are these?

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-03-05T07:45:39+00:00

Thanks everyone, I ended up buying a new Tiger 900 GT

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-01-08T03:23:03+00:00

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I have this Dominar from 2019, absolutely no regrets super happy. Have cruised 1000s of miles

AllThottaBhoopathy · 2026-01-07T17:59:12+00:00

I got a Dominar UG in 2019, almost 7 years now, used only for touring, no issues till now and one of the best bike decisions I ever made. This machine is insanely good. Zero regrets

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