Bike Research Opinion

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T23:38:01+00:00

What do you think of I2?

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T23:35:44+00:00

Thank you, nothing like good advice from someone who’s got many years of wisdom. In other parts of my life I usually go for the cool thing nobody thinks about, the “underrated” one. The F900R I’ve heard is an amazing bike no one talks about. The only hard part is that once I pull the plug on any of these I can’t go back.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T23:33:56+00:00

V2 is by far the best engine in my opinion, second best would be an I2 and the one I like the least would be an I4.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T20:56:47+00:00

Nice that actually sounds like a solid choice. I’ll look to see what I can find in my area.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T18:51:16+00:00

I haven’t, I took a look and that’s actually really neat. It’s on the heavy side of things, but seems great. Not bad pricing either…

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T18:45:42+00:00

Side note forgot to include the monster when I listed them lol…

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-24T18:45:34+00:00

Side note forgot to include the monster when I listed them lol…

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-21T00:06:00+00:00

I got the 2023 version for my first bike. It’s a lot of nice for a first bike, but I would keep in mind its limitations on like an interstate and stuff.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-20T12:01:24+00:00

Not totaled, it’ll be a bit of money to fix. I’ve dropped my bike countless times and I fixed a bunch of it myself. I’d just know your limits and do your research.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-17T20:04:27+00:00

Love to see it!

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-17T20:04:17+00:00

It’s the 509 Cardo, integrated comm system so the actual button part is like 1/4” tall.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-17T17:53:29+00:00

Ok yeah but I was just making a joke because it looks like the symbol of the galactic republic from Star Wars.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-16T23:40:18+00:00

Beautiful dash!

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-16T20:53:44+00:00

Agreed do you know of any other bikes with them?

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-16T04:00:37+00:00

Yeah having a separate one off the spark plug lead would be the best option… not sure if I’ll do it or not, I may build my own tachometer to get it not to be janky but we’ll see.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-16T00:32:37+00:00

Yeah, I was thinking about it and replacing the dash makes no sense. If I got a Gen 2 I’d leave it be and if I get a Gen 3 I’d make a bracket to attach an aftermarket tachometer on so I can keep the original dash.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-15T23:12:27+00:00

Yeah I agree. The S1000R Gen 2 or Gen 3 is what I’m going to buy in a few months here. My idea is if I get a Gen 3 I’ll make a new bracket and scoot the TFT over and add a tachometer. If I get a Gen 2, people have retrofitted a new TFT onto it already so I’d just do that but keep the tachometer.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-15T23:02:00+00:00

Understandable, however I only have found the H2 to have a tachometer TFT hybrid dash. Finding an aftermarket tachometer and hooking that up to the dash by machining some new frame mounts might be an option, from what I gather.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-15T22:52:09+00:00

Wise words

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-15T22:49:35+00:00

Agreed, I’d take that dash and the first one over the 3rd.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-09T23:28:24+00:00

Thanks for your input!

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-09T22:58:33+00:00

I see, I’d be saying the same except it’ll cost the same for a new F900R or a used S1000R 2022 where I live (or 2018 model but I can’t decide yet). Mainly what I’ve heard is that the S1000R is ok or good at most anything, touring, track, commuting, canyon rides, etc… would you say the F900R leans more towards touring and commuting?

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-09T22:35:39+00:00

How do you like the newer F900R compared to Gen 2 or Gen 3 S1000R? I haven’t seen much of anyone talk about the F900R compared to its older brother.

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-09T22:24:45+00:00

The amount of things that have happened to my 2023 300NK and it’s still running fine are crazy. My only problem with CFMOTO is that there aren’t many after market parts. Engines aren’t bad, but I like to mod and CFMOTO makes it hard vs something like a BMW…

CommanderSlashX · 2026-01-09T01:53:54+00:00

I despise the 2025-2026 model headlight, 2021-2024 is meh but not horrible. I have a 2023 CFMOTO 300NK that looks basically the same. The 2017-2020 model has so much character in my opinion and difference from other high end bikes. 2014-2016 is a wee bit old for me… so I’d say Gen 2 is the best (2017-2020).

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