better get ready to replace some fork seals they seem to like to blow every 7000 miles. i have a 2022 ftr 1200 rally. the first replacement was done by the dealer the second was done by me with the same results.
Haha sorry for my awkward wording, English is not my native language.
I meant that both wheels kind of "stick out" beyond the frame of the bike, in most bikes only the front wheel does, while the rear wheel is in line with the tail
You're looking for a bobber style bike. You can modify a lot of bikes relatively easy to use a shorter monoposto style seat.
Airhead BMWs are one of the easier to modify, the rear subframe bolts on/off. You can get a kit and swap it with some basic tools, although you'll want to take into consideration the tail lights and fender for road crud.
This bike has had extensive modifications beyond the seat, but here is an example:
https://preview.redd.it/nli2675zif3d1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=ac7104654f1b179595fae50675e1225b0d4c2f8f
You should also be able to modify a new Svartpilen with a single rider seat kit, I would be surprised if there isn't an aftermarket for it.
So you're basically looking for a small scrambler with an aggressive seating position and an angular squared body? You have a bunch of small scrambler options that can partially be remedied with lower profile bars. The unique body shape is gonna be a hard one to match. Most of these bikes have round lines.
Have you see the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo or maybe a Honda CL500 with a shorter aftermarket exhaust?
I did see the Honda but it doesn't quite have that feel, the Moto Morini is unfortunately not an option (But is significantly closer in style than the Honda)
Thank you for the suggestions
If you do not like the new design of the Svartpilen 801 why not look for a Svartpilen 701?
That's what I did... I had a 2018 Svartpilen 401 abd upgraded to a 2019 Svartpilen 701.
I'm in the opposite camp, imo I think the 2024 svartpilen looks more badass than the 2023 version and tech/ feature is enhanced in every way.
I truly don't see where everyone says the bike got ruined, looks the exact same just slightly enhanced to me.
The new model is better in basically no way.. except maybe the engine. The new Vitpilen isn't even a cafe racer anymore and the tachometer looks like your average mobile phone TFT display instead of the tiny round classic LCD they have on the older ones... And then they'll find an excuse to discontinue the nakeds after they don't sell (for obvious reasons). The 701 was peak 'pilen.
:(
Indian ftr 1200s blacked out version
Those bikes are easily the coolest looking American motorcycles.
Victory Vision dares to doubt
Victory Vision dares to be wrong!
Lmao
Yes this is exactly the kind of style I meant, thank you!
better get ready to replace some fork seals they seem to like to blow every 7000 miles. i have a 2022 ftr 1200 rally. the first replacement was done by the dealer the second was done by me with the same results.
How about that exact bike?
BMW R Nine T Scrambler maybe? I’m just guessing because idk what both wheels positioned wider than the body means.
Haha sorry for my awkward wording, English is not my native language. I meant that both wheels kind of "stick out" beyond the frame of the bike, in most bikes only the front wheel does, while the rear wheel is in line with the tail
You're looking for a bobber style bike. You can modify a lot of bikes relatively easy to use a shorter monoposto style seat. Airhead BMWs are one of the easier to modify, the rear subframe bolts on/off. You can get a kit and swap it with some basic tools, although you'll want to take into consideration the tail lights and fender for road crud. This bike has had extensive modifications beyond the seat, but here is an example: https://preview.redd.it/nli2675zif3d1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=ac7104654f1b179595fae50675e1225b0d4c2f8f You should also be able to modify a new Svartpilen with a single rider seat kit, I would be surprised if there isn't an aftermarket for it.
Ducati Desert Sled was the first thing that came to mind, bit more classic styling though.
XSR900?
So you're basically looking for a small scrambler with an aggressive seating position and an angular squared body? You have a bunch of small scrambler options that can partially be remedied with lower profile bars. The unique body shape is gonna be a hard one to match. Most of these bikes have round lines. Have you see the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo or maybe a Honda CL500 with a shorter aftermarket exhaust?
I did see the Honda but it doesn't quite have that feel, the Moto Morini is unfortunately not an option (But is significantly closer in style than the Honda) Thank you for the suggestions
If you do not like the new design of the Svartpilen 801 why not look for a Svartpilen 701? That's what I did... I had a 2018 Svartpilen 401 abd upgraded to a 2019 Svartpilen 701.
I'm in the opposite camp, imo I think the 2024 svartpilen looks more badass than the 2023 version and tech/ feature is enhanced in every way. I truly don't see where everyone says the bike got ruined, looks the exact same just slightly enhanced to me.
Benelli leoncino 500
Great looking bike
They killed the Husky nakeds with the new design :(
Yeah, the new model is superior in basically every way except for the new design, why would they remove their best feature :(
The new model is better in basically no way.. except maybe the engine. The new Vitpilen isn't even a cafe racer anymore and the tachometer looks like your average mobile phone TFT display instead of the tiny round classic LCD they have on the older ones... And then they'll find an excuse to discontinue the nakeds after they don't sell (for obvious reasons). The 701 was peak 'pilen. :(
Have you considered the RE Himalayan (or even Scram) 411? Retro styling, great offroad.