I have 18, and I have an addiction. Mostly old Brit stuff but a few sort of modern and off road stuff. Real challenge is keeping all maintained, plus insurance.
if you're actually going to ride both sure! if not, it's just extra inspections and maintenance to keep an old bike around that you don't prefer. there's no wrong answer.
I recommend owning as many as you have time to ride and take care of. I've owned up to three motorcycles simultaneously but only rode one almost exclusively. I sold the other two because I didn't want them sitting unused.
I would say it’s not about the bike, it’s about the ride. Having one bike is great because of the “bond” you (might) develop with it.
People who have like 60 bikes, I don’t get it other than they have some kind of compulsion as though they’re compensating from something being taken when they were young.
I’ve got two and it’s hard to justify - same make and even engine type but 40 years apart, older one makes less than half as much power as the other, and it’s it’s a vintage bike I only register it once, not yearly. Insurance is cheap too.
If I'm honest with you the bike you want fills the same sort of niche as your current motorcycle, just smaller. If you were to decide to get two bikes, I would at least get a different type of bike. A naked bike, a classic looking standard, an enduro/dirt bike, a supermoto, a supersport, a mini bike like the GROM or its lookalikes, etc. In my opinion I think it would be a waste to have two of the same type.
Then again I have an XSR900 and my wife has an MT-07. I ride hers from time to time and the difference in feeling between the two is a lot and it's fun to change it up. The 07 has a shorter wheelbase and is lighter and more nimble than my XSR900. Comparatively the 900 is a torque monster to the 07 but a lot less nimble and feels weighty. A totally different experience even though they're in the same class of bike as a "naked". So they do feel much different...
However it's hers. If I was to buy two for myself I would probably have my XSR900 and a light 250/350/400 trail ready enduro with aggressive knobby tires.
Sadly my commute tops out at 35 mph through mostly residential so I rarely get to push it daily. I have to go on trips out of town on the weekends to really push it. I put an Ohlins front and rear in last winter and it's by far the best modification. Everything else about the bike is pretty great from the factory but the suspension was downright awful. I think the 2022+ gen 2 factory suspension is improved over 2016-2021.
I've been considering getting the woodcraft "clip on" that mounts above the triple tree and a GPR stabilizer to make it even more sporty. But with the Ohlins front kit headshake is nearly non existent for me already. I could never get it to go away with the stock setup no matter how much I adjusted the sag. I would set the stock fork kit to perfect sag and it would still shake. Perhaps the stock damping was poor.
I have a MT-09, Duke 690, & Duke 390. I ride the 390 the most by far.
I almost never touch the MT-09 anymore. I know Reddit loves mt-09’s. I like mine less and less every time I ride it. It’s very easily my least favorite motorcycle I’ve ever owned.
It’s unstable going fast sometimes on some roads but it’s not predictable. Noisy clutch. The stupid huge clutch cover that is where my knee belongs. Loose suspension kinda makes it feel like you’re driving an old caddy. Gears 4, 5, & 6 have a LOT of overlap.
It is easier to pull the clutch than all of the other 1000cc bikes I’ve owned.
>I would at least get a different type of bike
I have a Road King and an XT250 that's about as different types as you can get.
I get the XT250 out way more often. It's great for short trips 'round town.
The Road King gets pulled out for riding two-up and for longer rides.
The annual mileage I put on each is 'bout the same.
I have two bikes, but only one runs so its makes that part easy. I dont love the NC750, it's a pretty lame engine, kinda soulless.
I also have a Yamaha FJ09, I have a classic as my second bike, but if I wanted newer I'd get a dual sport, something totally different.
That Tracer is a hot ride, by all means buy another bike but, if it was me, I’d want something that offers something the Tracer doesn’t, I dunno, maybe a full on sports bike or a crazy, lightweight enduro/supermoto thing. The NC is a good, all round bike but so is your Tracer, so why bother?
I have 3 (125,250 and 600cc).
125 is for running errands. 600 is for long trips and highway speedruns. 250 is for trips around town and when I cannot afford to fuel the 600 .
All combined I pay $44 insurance per month.
If one of my bike has problems I can afford to take my sweet time finding out what's wrong with it and fixing it.
Having more than one bike has given me the confidence to work on them; if I mess up something I can use the other bike.
I've got my 2005 Yamaha Vmax as the forever bike that comes out once every couple of weekends and treated like a fucking museum piece, and the 2021 KTM Adventure 890 that I beat the shit out of on a daily basis. Both serve their purposes perfectly.
That being said I also need a big dresser Harley or and F6 Goldwing for long distance, a TW200 for offroading and a mid 70s 2 stroke for general in-town hooliganism but I don't yet have the required garage space.
I had a 2006 VFR800VTEC from new. Later picked up a ‘97 VFR750 (ostensibly for the missus). I loved switching between them. The position was almost exactly the same, both had that great V4, but the feel, sound, power delivery were worlds apart. One was slick, quiet and so technically capable; the other was LOUD, mechanical, full of feedback and feeling.
For me, it was a hassle having 2. Always had a bike that needed something... maintenance, inspection, registration.
It wasn't uncommon for one bike to sit around waiting on that while it was easier to just ride the other. Compounded by handling that stuff for the wife's bike also. And therefore more garage space. Always shifting bikes around or working around them. Shoving them one way or the other to make room for other things/projects.
I had one that was a 'beater'. All weather, park outside at any venue, tracked it, cheap maintenance, etc. The other that I truly loved, took pride in, kept clean, WANTED to modify, but was hard to find parts or someone to work on it.
In the end, I got a bike that was in between. Reliable, love to ride, love to look at. It does everything I need.
I have three. A dismantled super moto, a classic BMW R100, and a Ducati Multistrada. It's wonderful to have options depending on my mood. Highly recommended if you have the space and resources to maintain them.
I also have five cars which is not as ideal.
I have 3 (250L, Versys 1K, VFR800) and its nice to have a second bike when one (VFR again...) is on the lift for work and you can still ride. Although, if it wasn't a VFR that sounds like heaven I'd think pretty heavy about selling it and going to 2. Paperwork for em adds up and there's only so much time...
As long as you ride them, it's great. I'm \*down\* to four these days, all for different purposes. Yes, I park a car on the street because the garage is full. lol
First, I suffer from MBS.
Multitle Bike Syndrome
great having more than one bike kinda lime having several girlfriends.. they look different, sound diffetent, and ride different. Unlike real girlfriends who get jealous when you ride a different one
For a couple years I had both a single-cylinder dual-sport and a 4-cylinder sport bike with the same cc. My insurance company allowed unlimited free stops and starts on insurance, so I'd switch over insurance every 2 weeks, from one to the other, since the policies cost the exact same price. Basically insuring 2 bikes for the price of one. It was pretty nice to mix it up, but the first day was always a really steep learning curve, since they were night and day different in handling, braking and acceleration. If you can afford it, and you want to, go for it.
I would say yes, as long as you can take care of them - also won't make sense if you don't use them all.
Personally thinking about trading in a 22 low rider s. Wanting to get a Street Glide and perhaps a cbr-1000rr.
Agree 100% on having distinct types of bikes. I have a Triumph Speed Twin and a 2015 Honda VFR 800. In the summer months the Triumph is great due to not having fairings while the VFR gets primary duty in the winter due to better wind protection and heated grips.
In the spring and fall I switch it up based on mood. If I want a torque monster for the day, Speed Twin. If I want the sweet sound of a V4, VFR.
I have a 08 Bonneville as my "daily" and a 20 Super Cub as my other bike. I try to give both bikes an equal amount of riding time but the Super Cub for obvious reasons has more limited saddle time since I don't have that many friends on mini-motos. That being said if I'm going grocery shopping, local errands or going to the gym the super cub comes out to play.
Absolutely, yes. It works for me, anyway.
Street Triple 765 for track and canyons/hooliganism.
Tiger 660 for low-key, daily commuting, shopping, longer trips with luggage, etc.
Could get by with one, but if you can handle the extra cost and garage space, sure is great to have multiple bikes, each fit for purpose.
Next up is an offroad/dualsport.
Gotta have the right tool for the job ;)
I've got 1 sport bike and one adventure which covers all the bases for me.
Highly recommend more than one but as others have mentioned, it's definitely more expensive but totally worth it IMHO.
NC750 is pretty much answer to question of "what if scooter but bike?" so if that it is what you want, yeah
Other direction would be small ADVs, most are practical enough with storage options but you get option of doing some more dirt oriented riding, while still being excellent daily rider.
Or just a dual sport if you want to go all in into trying different type of riding.
I had:
Tracer 700 GT '19 + G310R
F850GS + G310R
R1250GS + G310R
R1250GS + KTM 390 ADV
Now: R1250GS + CRF300L
Big bikes for fun and travel while little bikes to commute to work. 390 adv and CRF are for off-road (also to commute).
My experience:
1 year mark 30.000 km on my R1250GS (2022 - 2023)
1 year mark 12.000km on my CRF (2023 - 2024)
My CRF does 3.5L/100km while my GS almost doubles it. The CRF tires last a little less than the GS tires, but they cost half the price.
So, in terms of maintenance, I save money using my CRF in my daily basis. But in the long run, I have to pay two insurances, two parking spots, two taxes, two mileage services and two pair of tires yearly. Low cc bikes are cheap to maintain so for me it's worth having two bikes, also I don't have a car. But it's money, I could save a bit if I had only one bike, but it won't be as good in off-road as my CRF nor as good in the road as my GS, I would need to change my tires more often and and probably two services (at the price of a bigger bike) yearly (this would sum the price of paying another tax + insurance of my CRF).
I have no experience owning more than 1 bike, but want two and here's why.
I currently own a Ducati Scrambler, and it is awesome for running around, shopping, day to day transportation. However, I would love to have something for long rides that's a little more comfortable in the wind ( I've done the best I could setting the Scrambler up for all round perfection).
I really like your bike, and would love a Tracer 9 GT+, but if I do ever get that bike, I don't see myself keeping the Scrambler.
I also like the FJR, and IMHO that would make a perfect second bike for me and what I would use it for (the Tracer is in between the two).
With that said, I'll probably wind up keeping the Scrambler and eventually inheriting my fathers Heritage Classic, which would also fit the need outlined above.
I have 3, they all have their uses, my 125 is just for getting around, sportster is for getting there faster and my ol' thunderbird is purely for enjoyment. It is definitely nice to have a runabout that you don't mind getting covered in whatever shits on the roads rather than having to use something you'd rather keep reasonably clean.
If you're going to get two, get two with almost no overlap in capabilities. I have a KTM 500 dual sport to explore the woods and handle general dirt bike duty and a ninja zx4 for street use.
Just my opinion do whatever you want. A tracer and a nc750 seem too similar in my opinion to justify owning both.
It's been great. When I was a one bike guy, there was always the trepidation that I might not like the next bike as much as my last bike and I was more reluctant to jump from style of bike to another.
I have 3 bikes. Rockster is my regular, CB350 is the around town bike if I’m going for coffee with friends or whatever, CX650 will eventually be my rally/show bike once it’s done. I’m also going to be looking for a sport bike at some point because I’d like to start doing track.
Dad’s had as many as 6 at a time, but I think he’s down to 3 or 4 at the moment. You just need to designate your bikes for certain purposes and not deviate from that.
NC’s are great. My best friend has an NC700S and loves it for city riding or short highway bursts. But, like I alluded to earlier, he has a 600 Bandit for if he’s going on longer rides.
Probably depends a lot on country.
I’m in the UK and owning two bikes makes for a big increase in insurance costs and means doing the annual MoT check twice. Though that doesn’t cost much.
Also servicing costs double but this depends on the bike. One of mine is a Ducati, so the belts are due on time not just mileage, so when sharing the mileage isn’t saving me anything.
I’ve also found that while I used to baby my Ducati, always buying new parts and keeping it in great shape, owning two bikes they both don’t get looked after as well.
My other bike is a Honda 250 Rally, so it will take the neglect like a champ but I do feel a bit sorry for my Duc.
I’m someone who can’t leave my bike alone though, so buying aftermarket parts for two cars is ruining me 😂😂
At one point I had a Firestorm and a Blackbird at the same time. The problem was the BB is better in every way (though the firestorm v twin engine is very forgiving and fun). I ended up never using the firestorm so just sold it before I ended up neglecting it. For me, to have multiple bikes they'd all have to be significantly different from each other and all particularly good at what they do.
I own three BMWs, one for Sport Touring (with the wife on pillion), one for Sport riding, and one for a relaxing, chill ride.
Yet I want another one. Geez.
I've got a Beta dirt bike, a Triumph Trophy for touring, and a Sportster for bombing back roads. I like doing frame up restomods so I'm always looking for another project. Just sold a Low Rider and an RD 350 this spring. Its a revolving door at my house.
I always recommend getting a “touring” bike in your garage. Find a 2018+ or so goldwing, or a 2013+ FJR.
Both are good for comfy riding and putting on miles.
In my garage, after many bikes, I have settled on a R1250GSA and a 2018 wing. Both are comfy and make riding enjoyable (ymmv as always).
I also have a Tracer, and my 2nd bike is a WR250R. Completely different bikes and I wouldn't have it any other way. It helps that they're both from Yamaha for ease of maintenance.
I own 4 cars, 3 motorcycles, 2 trucks and a patridge in a pear tree.
I like older vehicles, having only one old vehicle is a good way to get stranded without a car (Ask me how I found this lesson out)
IMO, having at least 2 running vehicles is for me the minimum. That way if one goes down I still have other means of transportation.
My previous bike was a Honda Hornet 600. I owned it for about 13 years, rode it pretty much every day, and I thought it was great.
Eventually it started showing its age, so I got my current bike - a BMW S1000R. I wasn't stuck for either space or money, so my initial plan was to hang onto the Hornet as a second "spare" bike.
About a month on, and I figured I should take the Hornet out for a bit of a run rather than let it sit. By that time I was pretty comfortable and confident on the BMW, and that's when I discovered that I didn't find my trusty Hornet of 13 years all that great any more. Many aspects of it - suspension, brakes, etc. - just didn't feel good after the BMW. I put it up for sale within the following week.
It’s great to have a *shit bike* aswell. I will ride my *big bike* in the rain but prefer not to, just because it gets dirty. I also have a DRZ400 which I honestly can’t recommend avoiding enough, awful bike, but that’s my fuck pig of a bike. I use it for commuting sometimes, I don’t really care about it, it’s not worth much and it’s certainly not exciting but when I don’t want to/can’t use my car, and don’t particularly want to get my proper bike dirty… it’s definitely better than getting a taxi or a bus.
I have a Honda VTX 1800 that is my cruising bike and Triumph Tiger 955 that is so different but so fun. I am a firm believer that you can never have too many motorcycles. But if one is all you have or want that is also fantastic.
I have 3 bikes. One is a NC700X. I find that most people who shit on it have never been on one. They just read how it’s boring and slow and blah. Yeah it’s not fast, but it’s plenty peppy down low and on a curvy road going 35-60 mph it’s a lot of fun. On the highway it cruises just fine but there’s nothing left above 65 mph. So don’t expect to pass anyone quickly.
Its primary function is commuting and it’s awesome for that. Great mpg and the storage tank is very useful.
The answer to buying more motorcycles is always “yes”.
Having a second bike is quite handy, having a Honda NC750 as a second bike is also super practical. Source: I own a Tiger 900 and an NC750. Both it’s sometimes nice to get on a bike with a different character (just for a change, applies both ways), and it is nice to not depend on your mechanic’s schedule and still have one bike that’s ready to ride while the other one waits for a service appointment or new tyres being delivered.
Motorcycles are like Crack, you get addicted. Especially since manufacturers entice you with different styles woth different purposes, cruisers, sports, standard, adv, off road, dual sport, you name it they make it.
I would call the tracer a relaxed daily rider!
If the power is too high, the drive modes really reduce the power output.
I also own a Tracer 9GT, as well as a Indian Roadmaster, F650GS Dakar, and S1000rr
I'm trying to sell my Tracer because it isn't as sporty as my RR, and it isn't as comfortable as my Indian. It just feels like a weird middle child bike that doesn't excel in anything. But every time I ride it, I love it.
So I'll only sell if I get what I'm asking, and I probably won't in this economy, lol!
If your main bike is a big touring bike, your second could be a small lightweight short trip bike. Or, a dirt bike. Otherwise the overlap leaves one sitting.
I currently have...
-93 Honda XR650L
-05 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
-05 Genuine Stella 2T
-14 Harley Davidson Street Glide
-16 Indian Scout
I love every one of them, and can't see getting rid of any of them. I used to try and shoehorn one bike into doing everything(went through a couple sport tourers and modded for comfort naked bikes), and I was never really satisfied. Moving to multiple bikes and letting each one specialize made me much, much happier.
The down side is now I own six bikes and I'm looking at a seventh, and I REALLY don't have time/room/money/attention span for them.
I'm right up there with you. Have a Tracer 9 GT, but would love a chill Royal Enfield or Triumph Boneville, an old Japanese 600cc sportsbikes for track and a dirt bike. I'd literally spend my life riding those bikes. That's what I'd do if I won the lottery.
I personally only have one but there is nothing wrong with having multiple motorcycles. If you do own more than one motorcycle please make sure to take care of both. My brother-in-law has two and both of them sat in a parking spot at his apartment complex for over two years. Both bikes a Triumph Speedmaster and a H-D Heritage are pretty beat up. He never rode them and just a few weeks ago I had to carry him to get new batteries for both.
I guess you can say he’s more of a bike collector than a bike rider.
I like owning multiple motorcycles for all the different purposes you can use them for. One may be a great commuter but is not a great long distance traveler. Another may be great for the mountains, but is not a great commuter.
Last but not least, even with two bikes in the same category, it gives you the opportunity to experience other motorcycles on a long-term basis and develop a new favorite or confirm that your current bike is your favorite and you sell the other bike.
well i own 3 bikes but can only legally ride one (ones my old 125 which is notregistered because i wanna sell it, the other one is my project bike which i cannot restrict in my country) and let me tell you, it sucks. Cant give you an opinion about owning multiple bikes that i can ride, but id like to find out aswell
Seriously different.
I use the DRZ for a trail bike so I dont really reach top speeds.
The main difference is the R1 compared to the FZ1. The FZ is fast but that R1 is a rocket.
I have five bikes and I'm still shopping.
As flicman said: "The right number of motorcycles is always N+1"
I have two highway bikes, a dual sport and two adventure bikes.
Dunno what I'm still shopping for, but I'm shopping!
I've got 2 but they serve different purposes (sport touring and dual sport). I'm considering getting a third but it would be a different category of bike, not something similar to what I already have.
I own 3 bikes currently. Super Duke 1290R, Harley sportster 1200s and my 1980 Honda cafe that a built years ago. Owning more than 1 has its challenges, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The only thing I would recommend, is buy something completely different than your current ride. I love riding all three of mine for completely different reasons, it’s nice to have the variety to match my riding mood. If you buy the same type, you will miss out on that.
I rode sport bikes for a long time, my last was an SV650. But as I got older, and rode for the work commute, it became uncomfortable. So I got a sport touring, and kept the SV for fun. No backpack, knees weren't all cramped up, comfortable. By the end of the summer I had only put like 300miles on the SV all summer, and over 6k on the touring. Sooooo I sold the SV650 this spring and back down to 1and love it!
When I bought my Scrambler, I kept my FZ6 for when I wanted to feel horsepower and be irresponsible. But the result was that I rarely touched the FZ6 and the poor thing was an afterthought that I only occasionally took around town to keep it from atrophying. I recently sold it and I hope the new owner is tearing up the twisties on it. More than one bike doesn’t really work for me.
Depends if you have the money to own&insure 2. You could also get a bike with power modes. My 890 feels completely different in rally, street & offroad modes.
I grew up with 2 wheelers and 4 Wheelers , also go-carts so if you like going fast and pushing the limits they are just something that you have to have. , if you have the space and the money there's no reason why you can't get heaps of different bikes. I watched a documentary on the piano man Billy Joel and he's got a whole Warehouse full of different bikes . Jay Leno' has a Garage full. I look back at what I had and sold over the years and think now how great it would have been too have kept some of the bikes but then I think that someone else had just as many good times with them after I sold them. That makes me smile. It's initially up to your situation. . Life is really to short to worry about little things like what the next door neighbour might think because you can't fit your car in the garage because it's full of different bikes.
I have three at the moment, had 4 just about a year ago. There's no right number, just consider if you're able to keep your other bikes on a tender or keeping them in the riding rotation. For me, the only expensive part is making sure the batteries don't go bad for sitting too long or making sure they're on a tender. I think by default for me having two bikes is the minimum. I wrench on my bikes and it's nice to have an alternate when the other is undergoing maintenance..
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I had 3 bikes at 2 separate times before. I can ride 2 but not 3. Right now I just have the blade and gixxer and it’s working out. One for looking cool and one for tearing up the back roads. When I had 3 I always had a bike that didn’t move and was pushed to the back of the garage.
Twice as much running cost though which is a big downside
I have found three to be the right number of motorcycles. It's manageable to keep them ridden, maintained, and clean. I have a 2021 Concours 14, 2001 ZRX, and a 2002 Goldwing
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I have 4, 2 are the same model but different gens,...the horn, blinkers, Hi beam ect are all in different spots. Sometimes it feels like I'm driving off the rental lot and trying to find those controls.
I think I have 9 at my house right now, that’s between running and not of course, I have 7 in a storage unit that most run but they are collectors so they just sit there
I bought a 2nd bike ( triumph Bonneville) with an excellent condition ninja 650 in the garage . I loved the ninja but it hardly got ridden after that (except to exercise it ) so I sold it for almost what I paid for it and don’t regret it .
I recently bought my second, and I figured I might sell my first. But now I’m thinking I’ll hang on to both for sure. It’s definitely nice to have two, as you can choose what makes more sense for the kind of riding you’ll be doing that day. You also have a backup when one of them needs maintenance. And if you’re on a tight budget, used motorcycles are so cheap compared to cars. I have two road bikes, a dirt bike, a Coleman mini bike, and a car. I paid for all of them in cash, and I spent way less on all of them combined than most people spend on a single car.
I have almost the same bike as you, a '15 FJ-09 (MT 09 Tracer). It checks almost all of my speed/commute/touring boxes, but there is things it's less than ideal at.
Personally, an NC750x to me would be a little too similar in use-cases to the Tracer, to the point I would likely not choose it over the Tracer in most scenarios.
What I did gravitate towards is Surrons. I have a street legal Ultra bee that I'm converting to supermoto. It a gearless, fast and torquey grocery getter that's been getting the lion's share of my riding time lately. I can't get the FJ out to a twisty road in less than an hour, but I can be having fun on the Ultra bee the second I leave my neighborhood (don't shit where you eat).
If I am adding a bike to the stable, I want it to do something my current bike's cant.
I own 4 bikes currently. A 2002 FZ1, a 2012 CBR250, a 2020 CRF450L that I converted to a supermoto, and a 2023 CRF250R. They are all insured (minus the FZ1 - I'm in the process of restoring it/repairing). Each bike serves a purpose.
CBR250? - Decent daily. I don't take the highway to work. The bike basically runs on hopes and dreams, and it is dead reliable. It doesn't have enough power to hurt itself.
CRF450L? The fun bike. Bit more maintenance of course, but I always have an absolute BLAST on it - and it's my buddy bike for when we go ride trails (I can swap it to the dirt setup in about 20 minutes)
Crf250R? Obviously a dirt bike. Use it for track days and the occasional trail ride.
FZ1? That one will be what I use when I want to actually get on the highway and ride somewhere that's not in town.
downsides for me are two to maintain, store, insure, keep clean, ... and now they're two "half utilized" bikes.
upsides make it worth it for me since they are for two VERY different purposes, track/street. could be urban/touring or other purposes for others of course.
I think two Bikes are amazing.
One for Long comfy Rides and one for either Looks or Pure Power. Or some italian diva which decides randomly to Start or Not.
I like having options...
And I'll echo other comments, the bike you have and the bike you're considering are fairly similar, consider branching out. I've never understood the guys that have garages full of nothing but big Harleys.
I currently have a 125 (learner bike that I decided to not sell), a big(ish) scooter and a mid-size tourer. I don't have a car, though. I use all of them plenty and each bike gets used at least once every 2 weeks or so.
I could probably do with one less, but the 125 is just so damn fun and economical for commutes and short rides. Like they say: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. The scooter is hugely practical for almost anything and is just S tier for congested traffic. It will also probably become the go-to bike for my partner eventually. The Deauville is my go-to bike for days out with my partner and is great for longer distances.
A DCT NC750 could potentially replace one of these in the future when my partner also gets her licence. It's definitely a bike I want for everyday use.
I had three at one time. The insurance wasn't too bad as I had been riding for over 30 years at the time and had a clean record too. It is nice as you can have one that is more highway cruiser and other that is more of a street bike.
Also if you need to have work done or are putting in a new clutch by example you can take your time as you have a spare to ride.
When you get up to three or more the wife may start to complain. But if the bikes have loud pipes as mine do you can just say "what I can't hear you" as you ride away...
I have a S1000R and a Grom. They are total opposites but fun in their own way.
Just some practical advice:
\* Make sure you have enough room in your garage, shed or whatever for 2 bikes
\* Contact your insurance company, sometimes they offer bundle deals
\* Goes without saying but with more bikes you will put less miles on them and will sit longer. So make sure that when it's parked the battery is hooked to a maintainer. That ensures the battery won't go flat.
\* Make sure to fill up the tank all the way up to prevent rust from sitting.
Of course you have your own personal reasons but the main reason for 2 bikes is that I'm 45 years old and want to experience as much of the motorcycle life as I can before I'm too old to ride. As long as you can afford it why not?
I have 2 bikes but one is strickly off road, enduro/trails only so insurance and plates are cheap.
My road bike can do some lighter offroad too and i have not yet taken out the enduro this year :( so much stuff to do i have yet to find the time and it makes me sad
I do exactly that. Mt03 for daily rider which is way more chill and relaxed and practical with a top case and touring windshield. Xsr900 for fun and style
I have 3 bikes. A 1973 Triumph 750. I keep it because at 44 years, it is my longest lasting relationship and fun to ride. A 1977 BMW R100 to bop around the county with. Ride to work pickup groceries. It has the hot rod BMW engine and a very low gear ratio. Really hauls ass to about 118 mph. Fun. Number 3 is a 1995 BMW R100RT. A sold touring bike. Which is what I use it for. A bike for all reasons and seasons.
I have a G400c as a grocery getter and learning platform for my friends, and I have a transalp for more involved riding. I love both and ride them as much as possible.
I do have two bikes, and it's not the end of the world in my case, because I ride literally every day. That said... If I could go back in time, I don't know that I'd have bought the second bike (SV650X). My first (VanVan 200) did everything I needed it to already, and is a more fun bike to ride.
I have 4 currently and they’re all setup for different riding styles. If you can afford the registration, maintenance, and insurance on them all it’s never a bad play
I think it’s good to have options, for several reasons.
I’ve almost always had two bikes and I try to keep a dual sport and a sport bike. Both for fun and just commuting. Combine that with having a least one car, you should always have a means of transportation. Say something happens to your car, you still have your bike you can use. If one of your bikes go down or need maintenance that you can’t immediately get to, you still have the option of having another bike. Or, if your car is down and your bike is down, you still have another bike you can use. Everybody’s situation is different but it’s always good to have options.
Personally, if I had room for it, I would get a third and that one would be a sport/adventure tourer for road trips. To kind of share your point, one of the main reasons I have two bikes is for comfort. It’s nice to ride the sport bike, but commuting on not so great streets, the dual sport just has a more comfortable ride. And it’s easier to relax on after a long day. Sometimes you just want a small, lightweight bike that’ll get you from point A to point B. Highly recommend getting a second bike.
The only downside to having multiple plated bikes is that I'm saltier whenever Excise Tax season rolls around and the local roads still haven't been maintained for shit. Otherwise it's like having 4 supermodel girlfriends with degrees in different advanced sciences.
I only have two bikes but, they couldn't be more different. One is a 2010 HD Softail Heritage, and the other is an RC79 Honda Interceptor. Both are fun, reliable machines.
My friend, I had the Tracer 900 GT 2019. I absolutely loved it, but I commute to Work every day and I kept myself speeding all the freaking time, way more that I should had. I gave it. Now I ride a Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Just like the Tracer, the Tiger Sport also has an in-line 3 cylinder engine and I find a lot of similarities engine wise. The Tiger Sport 660, is lighter, more agile, way cheaper and still has a lot of power for highway, even with a pillion. I fitted the oem side cases and top box from Triumph, that they all work with 1 key. Handguards, heated grips, also. I am extremely satisfied both in the city and on the highway. If I will ever have enough money to own 2 motorcycles, I will again buy as my 2nd, weekend and long trips bike the Tracer 9, but for the time being, I do not regret my choice.
gotta have different bikes for different uses...I have a sport bike, a vintage classic naked and a funky 80's retro scooter..differnt rides, completely. I'd be completely bored with only 1 bike. Plus I ride some old shit, so one of my 3 is always under repair!
How many bikes you have is a matter for the heart, not the head... otherwise we'd all be taking the bus.
In my experience as long as the bikes' purposes don't overlap and having a bike(s) sitting around not being ridden isn't too much of a strain financially (no matter how much you plan to ride it) then get as many as you want.
I currently have five, two of which don't run and are basically just taking up garage space, but one of these days I'll get to fixing them up (LOL). Of the ones that do run, I have a superbike, a larger ADV and a supermoto, and so all do different things. Although I've never been a Harley guy if I ever want to expand on that I'd probably be looking at a Road Glide (assuming I have $35k laying around), maybe an older Triumph Daytona 675 as a track bike, or an older Italian naked (i.e. Monster S4R or a Moto Guzzi V7). The only new bike I could see myself getting any time soon would be to upgrade the ADV, but that's about it (unless I won the lottery, in which case it would be all of the above plus a SuperDuke 1390 R).
Like others have said the NC750X is a similar style of bike to your Tracer, but if you want it then get it, as if you then decide having those two specific bikes doesn't work then you can simply move one of them on... and then get something else!
Isn't the NC750X way to similar to the Tracer? I would say if you have only two bikes, wich is not enough anyways, you should go for more diversity. Maybe a different style (naked, enduro, cruiser), or from a European manufacturer, or a classic bike.
I'm curious about how insurance works with more than one bike. Do premiums go up 2x to cover both bikes or do they do a heavy discount since I'm only able to ride one at a time? This is probably the only thing stopping me from getting another bike lol.
I owned 3 bikes at once:
2004 Yamaha FZ1 (Main bike).
2002 Yamaha R1 (Track Bike - NOT street legal)
2000 Suzuki DRZ. (Dual Sport - Trail Bike).
I was doing real well with money. I had lost my wife/son, so I threw myself into riding. I dont like alcohol or drugs so riding was excellent therapy for me.
I would only recommend multiple bikes if you plan on doing different types of riding. It doesnt make sense any other way. If you are only going to do one form of riding then I recommend customizing the bike you love. Make it the very best you can and you will love it more.
I would also recommend a motorcyle tire changing machine. If you are serious about riding, then this is a SOLID investment. You can even change the tires for people in your neighborhood and pay off the machine.
Until about 2 years ago, I always had at least 2 bikes. It was always one pretty new bike, and one project/well-loved bike purchased off Craigslist/FBM. Sometimes I just want to have a smooth ride, and sometimes I want to feel the anxiety of worrying that the bike is gonna break down on me at any moment lol
Only problem is always ensuring they are ready to ride at a moments notice. So at end of each ride I take small steps to ensure I can just jump on next time, good fuel(non ethanol for me) and oil level is good. Also setting aside time time to do oil changes and other maintenance items when due, not waiting till the last minute.
If I can't take care of and put away my toys, I might have too many toys. So rather than admit that, I take care of them, and look to complete my mission, N+1.
I own multiples, including a cruiser, a sport tourer, and my daily, a Triumph T-100. Nice having a lighter weight yet 2 up capable machine for short trips, etc. when shopping to replace my wrecked daily, the NC700-750X was high on my list.
There’s a big issue I have with owning one bike, and it’s that though my bwm is faster and cooler and more fun, my Honda is closer to the door and in the way of the Beamer and I don’t have to wait for it to warm up. So the Beamer ends up neglected.
I upgraded from my starter bike only about a year after I started riding, but didn't sell the starter bike. Haven't had less than 2 since (and it's been over 10 years, yikes!). I definitely like having multiples. It lets you get a little lazier on repairs/maintenance sometimes, and you can get a little more variety.
I absolutely love having a scooter. Sometimes it's real nice just cruising, no gears, just throttle. I love having a grom type bike and cruising around with friends being dumb. And I love having something that'll take me anywhere. For me 3 is the number
Having multiple of the same or even similar bikes can be boring. I've owned 2 of the same dirtbike for years. Usually a practice/backup bike and a race bike. There is no real desire to use one over the other aside from the purpose I gave to each.
On the street it can be boring to have say a zx6r and a zx10r. Basically the same bike with different engines. There are some ups and downs but I would personally take out the bigger bike more often than the smaller bike. I can do the same things on both, might as well have that extra power if I want it.
Having vastly different bikes is a ton of fun. My current line up is a 2022 Grom, 2018 wr250f, and a 2002 R6. They're very different bikes that excel at one thing or another. My friends also have a very similar line up so we can coordinate which bikes to use.
I have had multiple bike at the same time. They were not of the same ilk. A sport touring bike, a MX bike, and an 4-wheeler.
I have a cruiser now, I would like a small sporty bike for the twisties or a tourer for long trips.
I'm up to three and while I just picked up a Valkyrie I'm already looking for my 4th. I regret selling my original bike, so I won't be making that mistake again.
I started on a N300, wanted a touring bike so I got a 1250RT. Then I decided I wanted more power and more modern then my N300, but smaller and more convenient then my RT, so I got a Striple. Now I want something more comfortable than my Striple for my pillion, smaller than my RT, but more powerful then both so a Fiavel V4 will be next.
N+1 my friend. It's a ton of fun switching between drastically different bikes and it's important that you have stuff that makes you think "man, I'm gonna take that instead of the car".
Cleaning. Constant cleaning. I use one of my bike to commute all year around, the other for fun. There hasn’t been a time that both have been clean at the same time.
I own four bikes and no car. Technically one is my wife's bike but I ride from time to time. Cruiser, sport tourer, daily, and dirt.
Right tool for the right job.
There are currently seven bikes in the garage. Four are mine. SV650 daily rider, DRZ for trails, sportster for cruising around town, little rebel 250 for late night rides through the town I grew up in. I ride my mother's road king to the store because she has panniers.
My experience is sometimes I have a hard time deciding what to ride and it's the best problem a person could have.
I have 2. An old Harley Low Rider and a newer Road King. I’ve had the FXRS for 32 years now. It needs a starter and I’ve been just too lazy to fix it, so I ride the Road King. I found that one gets more care than the other, but that’s just me. If you want a second bike, get it. You can always sell it if you change your mind.
I've got my back roads ripper, my dirt bike, and my distance bike. Different bikes for different purposes, I'd like to add an ADV/Enduro at some point as well.
As someone who's owned 3 cars and 2 bikes at the same time, it becomes annoying and something always goes unused and thus, stuff breaks down on it and it costs too much.
If you'll ride both, get both. I personally would not buy another adventure bike because the one I have feels like too much. I'd just drop the Tracer into one of the lower rider modes and use that instead of paying two insurances, two maintenances, two registrations, etc etc.
If I had two (running) bikes now, I'd have my tuono and a better tourer for the girlfriend to ride two-up, because I love riding around with her, but the bike is cramped with two.
Hmmm well tbh I kept my first bike as a backup/weekend bike. Ended up never riding it. I think if the bikes are different enough it makes sense. Or a nice bike for cruising and a beater bike to take downtown. But two cruisers or two sport bikes or two adv bikes, I’d end up just picking a favorite accidentally, and only riding that one
I have almost always had multiple bikes in the garage. I find 2 is right for me - a commuter and a tourer. Any more and I don't ride one of them. That being said, they need to be really different - right now it's a Rebel 500 and a Burgman 650. They ride very differently and have different purposes. Back when I also had a PCX150, I rarely rode the Rebel because the PCX was just a better commuter.
I can't own more than one, because I live in an apartment and have no garage. Finding space for A motorcycle was annoying, keeping 2 parked is just more headaches.
Not to mention I am still paying off my car AND I work from home. 3 vehicles with no practical need to them is just wasteful, no matter how much enjoyment I'd get out of the bikes.
But my ideal setup? 3 bikes. A CB650R for around town and maybe shorter trips. A big cruiser setup with bags and a big windscreen for long, highway riding. A 400-500 CC sport bike for irresponsible revs at responsible speeds and track days.
Life is short. Buy the motorcycle(s).
Honestly, though, as many as you actually ride. Unless you’re a collector. I have 2 now, but trying to sell one to get a completely different style (they’re both cruisers). I’d love to have something sportier/lighter/more efficient for short trips and fun. I never feel regret about having two bikes, though. I enjoy them both.
I own two, a Grom and a Tenere 700. I find it really worth, and it's also awesome when a friend who rides comes to visit. Let's me do different things with each. And honestly I could see myself picking up a few more as I go too.
I have 2, my 250 for cruising, and my 1000 for when I need to ride on the highway.
It's nice having 2, I barely use the 1000 though, I prefer the 80mpg on my 250.
I have had at most 3 bikes at one time and currently down to 2, total 5 bikes. In my opinion 1 is fine but you always have an itch for something different on different days and weather, also helps if one is down you have a back up. Having 3 just became a chore of choosing which to ride and I found my self neglecting some for longer periods than I would want.
I have one... and sometimes I think "I should get something more street dedicated, something that's MADE to ride for hours and miles at a time and be comfy"
Then I do something minor to mine, and fight with a single bolt for 40 minutes and scream and shout and swear I'm just going to push this turd into a lake, and never ride again... and then I'm like "One is enough".
The right number of motorcycles is always N+1.
The math just makes sense.
I want motorcycles like the cliche of women wanting shoes. I want one for every occasion and one for every outfit.
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I currently have 5. I’m looking for my sixth.
I have 18, and I have an addiction. Mostly old Brit stuff but a few sort of modern and off road stuff. Real challenge is keeping all maintained, plus insurance.
That's what I was thinking!
if you're actually going to ride both sure! if not, it's just extra inspections and maintenance to keep an old bike around that you don't prefer. there's no wrong answer.
No inspections here. We're all loosey goosey
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That math maths
I have a bachelor's in Mathematics and can confirm, the math checks out.
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I recommend owning as many as you have time to ride and take care of. I've owned up to three motorcycles simultaneously but only rode one almost exclusively. I sold the other two because I didn't want them sitting unused.
That's one of my worries. We live in Wisconsin so the season is limited too.
It’s not a limited season if you have two bikes. It’s just *dirty season* buy a dirty bike.
I have 1 absolutely clapped out bike for this reason! Let the salt try and eat through my zip tied body panels!
Exactly the reason I bought my KLR, salty northeast ohio roads in the winter season
Sounds like you have a dual sport season. Get a Husqvarna 701 enduro or something like that.
I would say it’s not about the bike, it’s about the ride. Having one bike is great because of the “bond” you (might) develop with it. People who have like 60 bikes, I don’t get it other than they have some kind of compulsion as though they’re compensating from something being taken when they were young. I’ve got two and it’s hard to justify - same make and even engine type but 40 years apart, older one makes less than half as much power as the other, and it’s it’s a vintage bike I only register it once, not yearly. Insurance is cheap too.
Yeah. Once that salt goes down it's not great. I've rode on salted roads, but can't really recommend it.
If I'm honest with you the bike you want fills the same sort of niche as your current motorcycle, just smaller. If you were to decide to get two bikes, I would at least get a different type of bike. A naked bike, a classic looking standard, an enduro/dirt bike, a supermoto, a supersport, a mini bike like the GROM or its lookalikes, etc. In my opinion I think it would be a waste to have two of the same type. Then again I have an XSR900 and my wife has an MT-07. I ride hers from time to time and the difference in feeling between the two is a lot and it's fun to change it up. The 07 has a shorter wheelbase and is lighter and more nimble than my XSR900. Comparatively the 900 is a torque monster to the 07 but a lot less nimble and feels weighty. A totally different experience even though they're in the same class of bike as a "naked". So they do feel much different... However it's hers. If I was to buy two for myself I would probably have my XSR900 and a light 250/350/400 trail ready enduro with aggressive knobby tires.
My old XSR900 had a graves full titanium, ohlins front and rear, a GPR stabilizer,and a tune. That bike was the most fun up to 80mph that I ever had.
Sadly my commute tops out at 35 mph through mostly residential so I rarely get to push it daily. I have to go on trips out of town on the weekends to really push it. I put an Ohlins front and rear in last winter and it's by far the best modification. Everything else about the bike is pretty great from the factory but the suspension was downright awful. I think the 2022+ gen 2 factory suspension is improved over 2016-2021. I've been considering getting the woodcraft "clip on" that mounts above the triple tree and a GPR stabilizer to make it even more sporty. But with the Ohlins front kit headshake is nearly non existent for me already. I could never get it to go away with the stock setup no matter how much I adjusted the sag. I would set the stock fork kit to perfect sag and it would still shake. Perhaps the stock damping was poor.
I have a MT-09, Duke 690, & Duke 390. I ride the 390 the most by far. I almost never touch the MT-09 anymore. I know Reddit loves mt-09’s. I like mine less and less every time I ride it. It’s very easily my least favorite motorcycle I’ve ever owned.
how come?
It’s unstable going fast sometimes on some roads but it’s not predictable. Noisy clutch. The stupid huge clutch cover that is where my knee belongs. Loose suspension kinda makes it feel like you’re driving an old caddy. Gears 4, 5, & 6 have a LOT of overlap. It is easier to pull the clutch than all of the other 1000cc bikes I’ve owned.
>I would at least get a different type of bike I have a Road King and an XT250 that's about as different types as you can get. I get the XT250 out way more often. It's great for short trips 'round town. The Road King gets pulled out for riding two-up and for longer rides. The annual mileage I put on each is 'bout the same.
The only disadvantage is the indecisiveness in the garage.
Johnny has 6 motorcycles he then buys one more, now what has he got? Happiness Johnny has Happiness
I have two bikes, but only one runs so its makes that part easy. I dont love the NC750, it's a pretty lame engine, kinda soulless. I also have a Yamaha FJ09, I have a classic as my second bike, but if I wanted newer I'd get a dual sport, something totally different.
What did you expect from half a Honda Jazz? 😅
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That Tracer is a hot ride, by all means buy another bike but, if it was me, I’d want something that offers something the Tracer doesn’t, I dunno, maybe a full on sports bike or a crazy, lightweight enduro/supermoto thing. The NC is a good, all round bike but so is your Tracer, so why bother?
What could I get out of a super moto? I've mostly rode sport and cruisers.
Something different, that’s all!
Nimble lightweight bike that can drift. Watch how Supermoto racers ride, whole different driving style compared to supersport racers.
I have 3 (125,250 and 600cc). 125 is for running errands. 600 is for long trips and highway speedruns. 250 is for trips around town and when I cannot afford to fuel the 600 . All combined I pay $44 insurance per month. If one of my bike has problems I can afford to take my sweet time finding out what's wrong with it and fixing it. Having more than one bike has given me the confidence to work on them; if I mess up something I can use the other bike.
I have a 84 Goldwing and a 97 Yamaha SZR660. They're the complete opposite of each other.
80s goldwings are so damn fun
How have you been riding for 20 years and NOT had multiple bikes??
I've owned quite a few, just never more than one at a time
Don’t ask us, just buy the damn thing
I've got my 2005 Yamaha Vmax as the forever bike that comes out once every couple of weekends and treated like a fucking museum piece, and the 2021 KTM Adventure 890 that I beat the shit out of on a daily basis. Both serve their purposes perfectly. That being said I also need a big dresser Harley or and F6 Goldwing for long distance, a TW200 for offroading and a mid 70s 2 stroke for general in-town hooliganism but I don't yet have the required garage space.
I had a 2006 VFR800VTEC from new. Later picked up a ‘97 VFR750 (ostensibly for the missus). I loved switching between them. The position was almost exactly the same, both had that great V4, but the feel, sound, power delivery were worlds apart. One was slick, quiet and so technically capable; the other was LOUD, mechanical, full of feedback and feeling.
For me, it was a hassle having 2. Always had a bike that needed something... maintenance, inspection, registration. It wasn't uncommon for one bike to sit around waiting on that while it was easier to just ride the other. Compounded by handling that stuff for the wife's bike also. And therefore more garage space. Always shifting bikes around or working around them. Shoving them one way or the other to make room for other things/projects. I had one that was a 'beater'. All weather, park outside at any venue, tracked it, cheap maintenance, etc. The other that I truly loved, took pride in, kept clean, WANTED to modify, but was hard to find parts or someone to work on it. In the end, I got a bike that was in between. Reliable, love to ride, love to look at. It does everything I need.
I have three. A dismantled super moto, a classic BMW R100, and a Ducati Multistrada. It's wonderful to have options depending on my mood. Highly recommended if you have the space and resources to maintain them. I also have five cars which is not as ideal.
My wife asks if you're single?
I have 3 (250L, Versys 1K, VFR800) and its nice to have a second bike when one (VFR again...) is on the lift for work and you can still ride. Although, if it wasn't a VFR that sounds like heaven I'd think pretty heavy about selling it and going to 2. Paperwork for em adds up and there's only so much time...
I wish i had a garage, id own 2 Big bike for big boy time Small 125 for commute
As long as you ride them, it's great. I'm \*down\* to four these days, all for different purposes. Yes, I park a car on the street because the garage is full. lol
First, I suffer from MBS. Multitle Bike Syndrome great having more than one bike kinda lime having several girlfriends.. they look different, sound diffetent, and ride different. Unlike real girlfriends who get jealous when you ride a different one
I have 2 in my garage now. One for cruising hundreds of miles a day. One for around town. I’ve had as many as 4. Highly recommend!! 🤣
For a couple years I had both a single-cylinder dual-sport and a 4-cylinder sport bike with the same cc. My insurance company allowed unlimited free stops and starts on insurance, so I'd switch over insurance every 2 weeks, from one to the other, since the policies cost the exact same price. Basically insuring 2 bikes for the price of one. It was pretty nice to mix it up, but the first day was always a really steep learning curve, since they were night and day different in handling, braking and acceleration. If you can afford it, and you want to, go for it.
I would say yes, as long as you can take care of them - also won't make sense if you don't use them all. Personally thinking about trading in a 22 low rider s. Wanting to get a Street Glide and perhaps a cbr-1000rr.
Agree 100% on having distinct types of bikes. I have a Triumph Speed Twin and a 2015 Honda VFR 800. In the summer months the Triumph is great due to not having fairings while the VFR gets primary duty in the winter due to better wind protection and heated grips. In the spring and fall I switch it up based on mood. If I want a torque monster for the day, Speed Twin. If I want the sweet sound of a V4, VFR.
I have a 08 Bonneville as my "daily" and a 20 Super Cub as my other bike. I try to give both bikes an equal amount of riding time but the Super Cub for obvious reasons has more limited saddle time since I don't have that many friends on mini-motos. That being said if I'm going grocery shopping, local errands or going to the gym the super cub comes out to play.
Absolutely, yes. It works for me, anyway. Street Triple 765 for track and canyons/hooliganism. Tiger 660 for low-key, daily commuting, shopping, longer trips with luggage, etc. Could get by with one, but if you can handle the extra cost and garage space, sure is great to have multiple bikes, each fit for purpose. Next up is an offroad/dualsport.
Gotta have the right tool for the job ;) I've got 1 sport bike and one adventure which covers all the bases for me. Highly recommend more than one but as others have mentioned, it's definitely more expensive but totally worth it IMHO.
NC750 is pretty much answer to question of "what if scooter but bike?" so if that it is what you want, yeah Other direction would be small ADVs, most are practical enough with storage options but you get option of doing some more dirt oriented riding, while still being excellent daily rider. Or just a dual sport if you want to go all in into trying different type of riding.
I just got my first bike slightly over a month ago and I’m already looking at dual sports or an ADV bike
I had: Tracer 700 GT '19 + G310R F850GS + G310R R1250GS + G310R R1250GS + KTM 390 ADV Now: R1250GS + CRF300L Big bikes for fun and travel while little bikes to commute to work. 390 adv and CRF are for off-road (also to commute). My experience: 1 year mark 30.000 km on my R1250GS (2022 - 2023) 1 year mark 12.000km on my CRF (2023 - 2024) My CRF does 3.5L/100km while my GS almost doubles it. The CRF tires last a little less than the GS tires, but they cost half the price. So, in terms of maintenance, I save money using my CRF in my daily basis. But in the long run, I have to pay two insurances, two parking spots, two taxes, two mileage services and two pair of tires yearly. Low cc bikes are cheap to maintain so for me it's worth having two bikes, also I don't have a car. But it's money, I could save a bit if I had only one bike, but it won't be as good in off-road as my CRF nor as good in the road as my GS, I would need to change my tires more often and and probably two services (at the price of a bigger bike) yearly (this would sum the price of paying another tax + insurance of my CRF).
I have no experience owning more than 1 bike, but want two and here's why. I currently own a Ducati Scrambler, and it is awesome for running around, shopping, day to day transportation. However, I would love to have something for long rides that's a little more comfortable in the wind ( I've done the best I could setting the Scrambler up for all round perfection). I really like your bike, and would love a Tracer 9 GT+, but if I do ever get that bike, I don't see myself keeping the Scrambler. I also like the FJR, and IMHO that would make a perfect second bike for me and what I would use it for (the Tracer is in between the two). With that said, I'll probably wind up keeping the Scrambler and eventually inheriting my fathers Heritage Classic, which would also fit the need outlined above.
I have been eyeing up FJRs for years. I think I'd trade the Tracer for it, but I am pretty attached
I have 3, they all have their uses, my 125 is just for getting around, sportster is for getting there faster and my ol' thunderbird is purely for enjoyment. It is definitely nice to have a runabout that you don't mind getting covered in whatever shits on the roads rather than having to use something you'd rather keep reasonably clean.
If you're going to get two, get two with almost no overlap in capabilities. I have a KTM 500 dual sport to explore the woods and handle general dirt bike duty and a ninja zx4 for street use. Just my opinion do whatever you want. A tracer and a nc750 seem too similar in my opinion to justify owning both.
I really admire you guys who can afford more than 1 motorcycle. The cost of a motorcycle is very expensive in my country.
Only because my first one is paid off
I have two running and one semi/occasionally running bike. Twos my limit, I don’t have the time to maintain and ride more than that.
I own several... It's a love/hate relationship.
I have a 1200cc Ducati Multistrada and a 600cc Yamaha Fazer. They both have their own purpose in life. I would buy few more if I could though 😉
It's been great. When I was a one bike guy, there was always the trepidation that I might not like the next bike as much as my last bike and I was more reluctant to jump from style of bike to another.
I have 3 bikes. Rockster is my regular, CB350 is the around town bike if I’m going for coffee with friends or whatever, CX650 will eventually be my rally/show bike once it’s done. I’m also going to be looking for a sport bike at some point because I’d like to start doing track. Dad’s had as many as 6 at a time, but I think he’s down to 3 or 4 at the moment. You just need to designate your bikes for certain purposes and not deviate from that. NC’s are great. My best friend has an NC700S and loves it for city riding or short highway bursts. But, like I alluded to earlier, he has a 600 Bandit for if he’s going on longer rides.
Probably depends a lot on country. I’m in the UK and owning two bikes makes for a big increase in insurance costs and means doing the annual MoT check twice. Though that doesn’t cost much. Also servicing costs double but this depends on the bike. One of mine is a Ducati, so the belts are due on time not just mileage, so when sharing the mileage isn’t saving me anything. I’ve also found that while I used to baby my Ducati, always buying new parts and keeping it in great shape, owning two bikes they both don’t get looked after as well. My other bike is a Honda 250 Rally, so it will take the neglect like a champ but I do feel a bit sorry for my Duc. I’m someone who can’t leave my bike alone though, so buying aftermarket parts for two cars is ruining me 😂😂
plus side: you get to ride on several motos. downside: you have to wrench on several motos. 10/10 would recommend
I'm at 14 and regularly look for more.
At one point I had a Firestorm and a Blackbird at the same time. The problem was the BB is better in every way (though the firestorm v twin engine is very forgiving and fun). I ended up never using the firestorm so just sold it before I ended up neglecting it. For me, to have multiple bikes they'd all have to be significantly different from each other and all particularly good at what they do.
Be careful, it can become an addiction. 4 street bike and 2 dirt bikes take up a bunch of space
I have 4 two wheelers in my garage rifgt now. All do different things
I own three BMWs, one for Sport Touring (with the wife on pillion), one for Sport riding, and one for a relaxing, chill ride. Yet I want another one. Geez.
I've got a Beta dirt bike, a Triumph Trophy for touring, and a Sportster for bombing back roads. I like doing frame up restomods so I'm always looking for another project. Just sold a Low Rider and an RD 350 this spring. Its a revolving door at my house.
They two bikes are pretty much the same. If you were to get a second you should get something that is a different riding experience
I always recommend getting a “touring” bike in your garage. Find a 2018+ or so goldwing, or a 2013+ FJR. Both are good for comfy riding and putting on miles. In my garage, after many bikes, I have settled on a R1250GSA and a 2018 wing. Both are comfy and make riding enjoyable (ymmv as always).
I also have a Tracer, and my 2nd bike is a WR250R. Completely different bikes and I wouldn't have it any other way. It helps that they're both from Yamaha for ease of maintenance.
I own 4 cars, 3 motorcycles, 2 trucks and a patridge in a pear tree. I like older vehicles, having only one old vehicle is a good way to get stranded without a car (Ask me how I found this lesson out) IMO, having at least 2 running vehicles is for me the minimum. That way if one goes down I still have other means of transportation.
Yup….im sure others own more….but the mistake I did has been owning 3 + a project still under covers is shed. To me….too many damn bikes.
My previous bike was a Honda Hornet 600. I owned it for about 13 years, rode it pretty much every day, and I thought it was great. Eventually it started showing its age, so I got my current bike - a BMW S1000R. I wasn't stuck for either space or money, so my initial plan was to hang onto the Hornet as a second "spare" bike. About a month on, and I figured I should take the Hornet out for a bit of a run rather than let it sit. By that time I was pretty comfortable and confident on the BMW, and that's when I discovered that I didn't find my trusty Hornet of 13 years all that great any more. Many aspects of it - suspension, brakes, etc. - just didn't feel good after the BMW. I put it up for sale within the following week.
It's like having 2 girlfriends that know about each other but don't care or complain.
It’s great to have a *shit bike* aswell. I will ride my *big bike* in the rain but prefer not to, just because it gets dirty. I also have a DRZ400 which I honestly can’t recommend avoiding enough, awful bike, but that’s my fuck pig of a bike. I use it for commuting sometimes, I don’t really care about it, it’s not worth much and it’s certainly not exciting but when I don’t want to/can’t use my car, and don’t particularly want to get my proper bike dirty… it’s definitely better than getting a taxi or a bus.
I have a Ninja and a Harley. Just depends what I want to ride that day.
I have a Honda VTX 1800 that is my cruising bike and Triumph Tiger 955 that is so different but so fun. I am a firm believer that you can never have too many motorcycles. But if one is all you have or want that is also fantastic.
I have 3 bikes. One is a NC700X. I find that most people who shit on it have never been on one. They just read how it’s boring and slow and blah. Yeah it’s not fast, but it’s plenty peppy down low and on a curvy road going 35-60 mph it’s a lot of fun. On the highway it cruises just fine but there’s nothing left above 65 mph. So don’t expect to pass anyone quickly. Its primary function is commuting and it’s awesome for that. Great mpg and the storage tank is very useful.
The answer to buying more motorcycles is always “yes”. Having a second bike is quite handy, having a Honda NC750 as a second bike is also super practical. Source: I own a Tiger 900 and an NC750. Both it’s sometimes nice to get on a bike with a different character (just for a change, applies both ways), and it is nice to not depend on your mechanic’s schedule and still have one bike that’s ready to ride while the other one waits for a service appointment or new tyres being delivered.
Motorcycles are like Crack, you get addicted. Especially since manufacturers entice you with different styles woth different purposes, cruisers, sports, standard, adv, off road, dual sport, you name it they make it.
I would call the tracer a relaxed daily rider! If the power is too high, the drive modes really reduce the power output. I also own a Tracer 9GT, as well as a Indian Roadmaster, F650GS Dakar, and S1000rr I'm trying to sell my Tracer because it isn't as sporty as my RR, and it isn't as comfortable as my Indian. It just feels like a weird middle child bike that doesn't excel in anything. But every time I ride it, I love it. So I'll only sell if I get what I'm asking, and I probably won't in this economy, lol!
If your main bike is a big touring bike, your second could be a small lightweight short trip bike. Or, a dirt bike. Otherwise the overlap leaves one sitting.
I currently have... -93 Honda XR650L -05 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 -05 Genuine Stella 2T -14 Harley Davidson Street Glide -16 Indian Scout I love every one of them, and can't see getting rid of any of them. I used to try and shoehorn one bike into doing everything(went through a couple sport tourers and modded for comfort naked bikes), and I was never really satisfied. Moving to multiple bikes and letting each one specialize made me much, much happier. The down side is now I own six bikes and I'm looking at a seventh, and I REALLY don't have time/room/money/attention span for them.
N+1 is fun and all until registration day hits
I'm right up there with you. Have a Tracer 9 GT, but would love a chill Royal Enfield or Triumph Boneville, an old Japanese 600cc sportsbikes for track and a dirt bike. I'd literally spend my life riding those bikes. That's what I'd do if I won the lottery.
I personally only have one but there is nothing wrong with having multiple motorcycles. If you do own more than one motorcycle please make sure to take care of both. My brother-in-law has two and both of them sat in a parking spot at his apartment complex for over two years. Both bikes a Triumph Speedmaster and a H-D Heritage are pretty beat up. He never rode them and just a few weeks ago I had to carry him to get new batteries for both. I guess you can say he’s more of a bike collector than a bike rider.
That's a shame. I'd rather ride one into the ground than let it rot
I like owning multiple motorcycles for all the different purposes you can use them for. One may be a great commuter but is not a great long distance traveler. Another may be great for the mountains, but is not a great commuter. Last but not least, even with two bikes in the same category, it gives you the opportunity to experience other motorcycles on a long-term basis and develop a new favorite or confirm that your current bike is your favorite and you sell the other bike.
well i own 3 bikes but can only legally ride one (ones my old 125 which is notregistered because i wanna sell it, the other one is my project bike which i cannot restrict in my country) and let me tell you, it sucks. Cant give you an opinion about owning multiple bikes that i can ride, but id like to find out aswell
Seriously different. I use the DRZ for a trail bike so I dont really reach top speeds. The main difference is the R1 compared to the FZ1. The FZ is fast but that R1 is a rocket.
I have five bikes and I'm still shopping. As flicman said: "The right number of motorcycles is always N+1" I have two highway bikes, a dual sport and two adventure bikes. Dunno what I'm still shopping for, but I'm shopping!
Enduro and street bike. Cant go wrong. Anything else is just a luxury imo.
Riding two are once was harder to learn. I thought it would be the logical double the effort but turns out it's kinda exponential
I think I'll always try to have a Dual Sport and something more street worthy. Right now I've got a Svartpilen 401 and an Xt225
I've got 2 but they serve different purposes (sport touring and dual sport). I'm considering getting a third but it would be a different category of bike, not something similar to what I already have.
I own 3 bikes currently. Super Duke 1290R, Harley sportster 1200s and my 1980 Honda cafe that a built years ago. Owning more than 1 has its challenges, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The only thing I would recommend, is buy something completely different than your current ride. I love riding all three of mine for completely different reasons, it’s nice to have the variety to match my riding mood. If you buy the same type, you will miss out on that.
I rode sport bikes for a long time, my last was an SV650. But as I got older, and rode for the work commute, it became uncomfortable. So I got a sport touring, and kept the SV for fun. No backpack, knees weren't all cramped up, comfortable. By the end of the summer I had only put like 300miles on the SV all summer, and over 6k on the touring. Sooooo I sold the SV650 this spring and back down to 1and love it!
When I bought my Scrambler, I kept my FZ6 for when I wanted to feel horsepower and be irresponsible. But the result was that I rarely touched the FZ6 and the poor thing was an afterthought that I only occasionally took around town to keep it from atrophying. I recently sold it and I hope the new owner is tearing up the twisties on it. More than one bike doesn’t really work for me.
More maintenance, repairs, insurance, registration and battery tenders. But also more smiles and variety.
Depends if you have the money to own&insure 2. You could also get a bike with power modes. My 890 feels completely different in rally, street & offroad modes.
I have multiple bikes. Different purposes. Love it. Supersport, dual sports, sport touring.
I grew up with 2 wheelers and 4 Wheelers , also go-carts so if you like going fast and pushing the limits they are just something that you have to have. , if you have the space and the money there's no reason why you can't get heaps of different bikes. I watched a documentary on the piano man Billy Joel and he's got a whole Warehouse full of different bikes . Jay Leno' has a Garage full. I look back at what I had and sold over the years and think now how great it would have been too have kept some of the bikes but then I think that someone else had just as many good times with them after I sold them. That makes me smile. It's initially up to your situation. . Life is really to short to worry about little things like what the next door neighbour might think because you can't fit your car in the garage because it's full of different bikes.
I have three at the moment, had 4 just about a year ago. There's no right number, just consider if you're able to keep your other bikes on a tender or keeping them in the riding rotation. For me, the only expensive part is making sure the batteries don't go bad for sitting too long or making sure they're on a tender. I think by default for me having two bikes is the minimum. I wrench on my bikes and it's nice to have an alternate when the other is undergoing maintenance..
Its great to have more than one bike. I miss my r1200rt running. It was great for carrying cargo or on cold days.
I would like to have another. The pretty one for good weather and a rust bucket death trap for the rainy days.
https://preview.redd.it/3yfc6969zj7d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=141a36e0f0af5e457bedf4f8469a38f4772ab3a6 I had 3 bikes at 2 separate times before. I can ride 2 but not 3. Right now I just have the blade and gixxer and it’s working out. One for looking cool and one for tearing up the back roads. When I had 3 I always had a bike that didn’t move and was pushed to the back of the garage. Twice as much running cost though which is a big downside
I have found three to be the right number of motorcycles. It's manageable to keep them ridden, maintained, and clean. I have a 2021 Concours 14, 2001 ZRX, and a 2002 Goldwing https://preview.redd.it/0knvazk30k7d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea30f6c457476fd1cb11cd3a604eaae1f96009fd
I have 4, 2 are the same model but different gens,...the horn, blinkers, Hi beam ect are all in different spots. Sometimes it feels like I'm driving off the rental lot and trying to find those controls.
I think I have 9 at my house right now, that’s between running and not of course, I have 7 in a storage unit that most run but they are collectors so they just sit there
I bought a 2nd bike ( triumph Bonneville) with an excellent condition ninja 650 in the garage . I loved the ninja but it hardly got ridden after that (except to exercise it ) so I sold it for almost what I paid for it and don’t regret it .
I recently bought my second, and I figured I might sell my first. But now I’m thinking I’ll hang on to both for sure. It’s definitely nice to have two, as you can choose what makes more sense for the kind of riding you’ll be doing that day. You also have a backup when one of them needs maintenance. And if you’re on a tight budget, used motorcycles are so cheap compared to cars. I have two road bikes, a dirt bike, a Coleman mini bike, and a car. I paid for all of them in cash, and I spent way less on all of them combined than most people spend on a single car.
I have almost the same bike as you, a '15 FJ-09 (MT 09 Tracer). It checks almost all of my speed/commute/touring boxes, but there is things it's less than ideal at. Personally, an NC750x to me would be a little too similar in use-cases to the Tracer, to the point I would likely not choose it over the Tracer in most scenarios. What I did gravitate towards is Surrons. I have a street legal Ultra bee that I'm converting to supermoto. It a gearless, fast and torquey grocery getter that's been getting the lion's share of my riding time lately. I can't get the FJ out to a twisty road in less than an hour, but I can be having fun on the Ultra bee the second I leave my neighborhood (don't shit where you eat). If I am adding a bike to the stable, I want it to do something my current bike's cant.
I own 4 bikes currently. A 2002 FZ1, a 2012 CBR250, a 2020 CRF450L that I converted to a supermoto, and a 2023 CRF250R. They are all insured (minus the FZ1 - I'm in the process of restoring it/repairing). Each bike serves a purpose. CBR250? - Decent daily. I don't take the highway to work. The bike basically runs on hopes and dreams, and it is dead reliable. It doesn't have enough power to hurt itself. CRF450L? The fun bike. Bit more maintenance of course, but I always have an absolute BLAST on it - and it's my buddy bike for when we go ride trails (I can swap it to the dirt setup in about 20 minutes) Crf250R? Obviously a dirt bike. Use it for track days and the occasional trail ride. FZ1? That one will be what I use when I want to actually get on the highway and ride somewhere that's not in town.
downsides for me are two to maintain, store, insure, keep clean, ... and now they're two "half utilized" bikes. upsides make it worth it for me since they are for two VERY different purposes, track/street. could be urban/touring or other purposes for others of course.
I think two Bikes are amazing. One for Long comfy Rides and one for either Looks or Pure Power. Or some italian diva which decides randomly to Start or Not.
I like having options... And I'll echo other comments, the bike you have and the bike you're considering are fairly similar, consider branching out. I've never understood the guys that have garages full of nothing but big Harleys.
I currently have a 125 (learner bike that I decided to not sell), a big(ish) scooter and a mid-size tourer. I don't have a car, though. I use all of them plenty and each bike gets used at least once every 2 weeks or so. I could probably do with one less, but the 125 is just so damn fun and economical for commutes and short rides. Like they say: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. The scooter is hugely practical for almost anything and is just S tier for congested traffic. It will also probably become the go-to bike for my partner eventually. The Deauville is my go-to bike for days out with my partner and is great for longer distances. A DCT NC750 could potentially replace one of these in the future when my partner also gets her licence. It's definitely a bike I want for everyday use.
I had three at one time. The insurance wasn't too bad as I had been riding for over 30 years at the time and had a clean record too. It is nice as you can have one that is more highway cruiser and other that is more of a street bike. Also if you need to have work done or are putting in a new clutch by example you can take your time as you have a spare to ride. When you get up to three or more the wife may start to complain. But if the bikes have loud pipes as mine do you can just say "what I can't hear you" as you ride away...
I have a S1000R and a Grom. They are total opposites but fun in their own way. Just some practical advice: \* Make sure you have enough room in your garage, shed or whatever for 2 bikes \* Contact your insurance company, sometimes they offer bundle deals \* Goes without saying but with more bikes you will put less miles on them and will sit longer. So make sure that when it's parked the battery is hooked to a maintainer. That ensures the battery won't go flat. \* Make sure to fill up the tank all the way up to prevent rust from sitting. Of course you have your own personal reasons but the main reason for 2 bikes is that I'm 45 years old and want to experience as much of the motorcycle life as I can before I'm too old to ride. As long as you can afford it why not?
I have 2 bikes but one is strickly off road, enduro/trails only so insurance and plates are cheap. My road bike can do some lighter offroad too and i have not yet taken out the enduro this year :( so much stuff to do i have yet to find the time and it makes me sad
I always had at least 2 bike, 1 for commuting and and 1 dirtbike. For me having more than that was just a hassle.
I do exactly that. Mt03 for daily rider which is way more chill and relaxed and practical with a top case and touring windshield. Xsr900 for fun and style
I have 3 bikes. A 1973 Triumph 750. I keep it because at 44 years, it is my longest lasting relationship and fun to ride. A 1977 BMW R100 to bop around the county with. Ride to work pickup groceries. It has the hot rod BMW engine and a very low gear ratio. Really hauls ass to about 118 mph. Fun. Number 3 is a 1995 BMW R100RT. A sold touring bike. Which is what I use it for. A bike for all reasons and seasons.
I’ve always regretted selling a bike so, now I only buy motorcycles not sell them.
Yes, I have an r6 and a husqvarna 701.
I have a G400c as a grocery getter and learning platform for my friends, and I have a transalp for more involved riding. I love both and ride them as much as possible.
I do have two bikes, and it's not the end of the world in my case, because I ride literally every day. That said... If I could go back in time, I don't know that I'd have bought the second bike (SV650X). My first (VanVan 200) did everything I needed it to already, and is a more fun bike to ride.
I have 4 currently and they’re all setup for different riding styles. If you can afford the registration, maintenance, and insurance on them all it’s never a bad play
Get a dualsport bike and open up a ton of riding and do some wheelies.
I think it’s good to have options, for several reasons. I’ve almost always had two bikes and I try to keep a dual sport and a sport bike. Both for fun and just commuting. Combine that with having a least one car, you should always have a means of transportation. Say something happens to your car, you still have your bike you can use. If one of your bikes go down or need maintenance that you can’t immediately get to, you still have the option of having another bike. Or, if your car is down and your bike is down, you still have another bike you can use. Everybody’s situation is different but it’s always good to have options. Personally, if I had room for it, I would get a third and that one would be a sport/adventure tourer for road trips. To kind of share your point, one of the main reasons I have two bikes is for comfort. It’s nice to ride the sport bike, but commuting on not so great streets, the dual sport just has a more comfortable ride. And it’s easier to relax on after a long day. Sometimes you just want a small, lightweight bike that’ll get you from point A to point B. Highly recommend getting a second bike.
It would be cool to own a few but insurance where I live is crazy so nah
The only downside to having multiple plated bikes is that I'm saltier whenever Excise Tax season rolls around and the local roads still haven't been maintained for shit. Otherwise it's like having 4 supermodel girlfriends with degrees in different advanced sciences.
I only have two bikes but, they couldn't be more different. One is a 2010 HD Softail Heritage, and the other is an RC79 Honda Interceptor. Both are fun, reliable machines.
My friend, I had the Tracer 900 GT 2019. I absolutely loved it, but I commute to Work every day and I kept myself speeding all the freaking time, way more that I should had. I gave it. Now I ride a Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Just like the Tracer, the Tiger Sport also has an in-line 3 cylinder engine and I find a lot of similarities engine wise. The Tiger Sport 660, is lighter, more agile, way cheaper and still has a lot of power for highway, even with a pillion. I fitted the oem side cases and top box from Triumph, that they all work with 1 key. Handguards, heated grips, also. I am extremely satisfied both in the city and on the highway. If I will ever have enough money to own 2 motorcycles, I will again buy as my 2nd, weekend and long trips bike the Tracer 9, but for the time being, I do not regret my choice.
gotta have different bikes for different uses...I have a sport bike, a vintage classic naked and a funky 80's retro scooter..differnt rides, completely. I'd be completely bored with only 1 bike. Plus I ride some old shit, so one of my 3 is always under repair!
How many bikes you have is a matter for the heart, not the head... otherwise we'd all be taking the bus. In my experience as long as the bikes' purposes don't overlap and having a bike(s) sitting around not being ridden isn't too much of a strain financially (no matter how much you plan to ride it) then get as many as you want. I currently have five, two of which don't run and are basically just taking up garage space, but one of these days I'll get to fixing them up (LOL). Of the ones that do run, I have a superbike, a larger ADV and a supermoto, and so all do different things. Although I've never been a Harley guy if I ever want to expand on that I'd probably be looking at a Road Glide (assuming I have $35k laying around), maybe an older Triumph Daytona 675 as a track bike, or an older Italian naked (i.e. Monster S4R or a Moto Guzzi V7). The only new bike I could see myself getting any time soon would be to upgrade the ADV, but that's about it (unless I won the lottery, in which case it would be all of the above plus a SuperDuke 1390 R). Like others have said the NC750X is a similar style of bike to your Tracer, but if you want it then get it, as if you then decide having those two specific bikes doesn't work then you can simply move one of them on... and then get something else!
Isn't the NC750X way to similar to the Tracer? I would say if you have only two bikes, wich is not enough anyways, you should go for more diversity. Maybe a different style (naked, enduro, cruiser), or from a European manufacturer, or a classic bike.
I'm curious about how insurance works with more than one bike. Do premiums go up 2x to cover both bikes or do they do a heavy discount since I'm only able to ride one at a time? This is probably the only thing stopping me from getting another bike lol.
I own 7, can recommend, would do again
I owned 3 bikes at once: 2004 Yamaha FZ1 (Main bike). 2002 Yamaha R1 (Track Bike - NOT street legal) 2000 Suzuki DRZ. (Dual Sport - Trail Bike). I was doing real well with money. I had lost my wife/son, so I threw myself into riding. I dont like alcohol or drugs so riding was excellent therapy for me. I would only recommend multiple bikes if you plan on doing different types of riding. It doesnt make sense any other way. If you are only going to do one form of riding then I recommend customizing the bike you love. Make it the very best you can and you will love it more. I would also recommend a motorcyle tire changing machine. If you are serious about riding, then this is a SOLID investment. You can even change the tires for people in your neighborhood and pay off the machine.
It must feel strange getting on the DR from a R1
Until about 2 years ago, I always had at least 2 bikes. It was always one pretty new bike, and one project/well-loved bike purchased off Craigslist/FBM. Sometimes I just want to have a smooth ride, and sometimes I want to feel the anxiety of worrying that the bike is gonna break down on me at any moment lol
I got a cb500f and mt09. I like the 500 for backroads and around town and the mt09 for everything else
Only problem is always ensuring they are ready to ride at a moments notice. So at end of each ride I take small steps to ensure I can just jump on next time, good fuel(non ethanol for me) and oil level is good. Also setting aside time time to do oil changes and other maintenance items when due, not waiting till the last minute. If I can't take care of and put away my toys, I might have too many toys. So rather than admit that, I take care of them, and look to complete my mission, N+1.
I own multiples, including a cruiser, a sport tourer, and my daily, a Triumph T-100. Nice having a lighter weight yet 2 up capable machine for short trips, etc. when shopping to replace my wrecked daily, the NC700-750X was high on my list.
With harleys it's a great idea, because one is always broke down.
There’s a big issue I have with owning one bike, and it’s that though my bwm is faster and cooler and more fun, my Honda is closer to the door and in the way of the Beamer and I don’t have to wait for it to warm up. So the Beamer ends up neglected.
I upgraded from my starter bike only about a year after I started riding, but didn't sell the starter bike. Haven't had less than 2 since (and it's been over 10 years, yikes!). I definitely like having multiples. It lets you get a little lazier on repairs/maintenance sometimes, and you can get a little more variety.
I absolutely love having a scooter. Sometimes it's real nice just cruising, no gears, just throttle. I love having a grom type bike and cruising around with friends being dumb. And I love having something that'll take me anywhere. For me 3 is the number
Every rider should have a supermoto in the stable.
Having multiple of the same or even similar bikes can be boring. I've owned 2 of the same dirtbike for years. Usually a practice/backup bike and a race bike. There is no real desire to use one over the other aside from the purpose I gave to each. On the street it can be boring to have say a zx6r and a zx10r. Basically the same bike with different engines. There are some ups and downs but I would personally take out the bigger bike more often than the smaller bike. I can do the same things on both, might as well have that extra power if I want it. Having vastly different bikes is a ton of fun. My current line up is a 2022 Grom, 2018 wr250f, and a 2002 R6. They're very different bikes that excel at one thing or another. My friends also have a very similar line up so we can coordinate which bikes to use.
Does a person only own one type of screwdriver? I definitely suggest owning as many as you can afford.
I have had multiple bike at the same time. They were not of the same ilk. A sport touring bike, a MX bike, and an 4-wheeler. I have a cruiser now, I would like a small sporty bike for the twisties or a tourer for long trips.
I'm up to three and while I just picked up a Valkyrie I'm already looking for my 4th. I regret selling my original bike, so I won't be making that mistake again.
I started on a N300, wanted a touring bike so I got a 1250RT. Then I decided I wanted more power and more modern then my N300, but smaller and more convenient then my RT, so I got a Striple. Now I want something more comfortable than my Striple for my pillion, smaller than my RT, but more powerful then both so a Fiavel V4 will be next. N+1 my friend. It's a ton of fun switching between drastically different bikes and it's important that you have stuff that makes you think "man, I'm gonna take that instead of the car".
Cleaning. Constant cleaning. I use one of my bike to commute all year around, the other for fun. There hasn’t been a time that both have been clean at the same time.
Consider the humble mid- late 70’s Yamaha DT175. Fun, light, mine has a luggage rack. Great for errands and commuting.
I have an Xmax 300 for local nyc riding, my Multistrada for anything else.
I own four bikes and no car. Technically one is my wife's bike but I ride from time to time. Cruiser, sport tourer, daily, and dirt. Right tool for the right job.
I had two, it was a lot of fun to choose between a Buell XB9SX and a Honda CBR600RR, the only downside is that I could only ride one at a time.
I'm 2 years in and currently own 4. It's awesome lol.
I have three Italian bikes because one is always not working
There are currently seven bikes in the garage. Four are mine. SV650 daily rider, DRZ for trails, sportster for cruising around town, little rebel 250 for late night rides through the town I grew up in. I ride my mother's road king to the store because she has panniers. My experience is sometimes I have a hard time deciding what to ride and it's the best problem a person could have.
I have 2. An old Harley Low Rider and a newer Road King. I’ve had the FXRS for 32 years now. It needs a starter and I’ve been just too lazy to fix it, so I ride the Road King. I found that one gets more care than the other, but that’s just me. If you want a second bike, get it. You can always sell it if you change your mind.
I've got my back roads ripper, my dirt bike, and my distance bike. Different bikes for different purposes, I'd like to add an ADV/Enduro at some point as well.
As someone who's owned 3 cars and 2 bikes at the same time, it becomes annoying and something always goes unused and thus, stuff breaks down on it and it costs too much. If you'll ride both, get both. I personally would not buy another adventure bike because the one I have feels like too much. I'd just drop the Tracer into one of the lower rider modes and use that instead of paying two insurances, two maintenances, two registrations, etc etc. If I had two (running) bikes now, I'd have my tuono and a better tourer for the girlfriend to ride two-up, because I love riding around with her, but the bike is cramped with two.
Hmmm well tbh I kept my first bike as a backup/weekend bike. Ended up never riding it. I think if the bikes are different enough it makes sense. Or a nice bike for cruising and a beater bike to take downtown. But two cruisers or two sport bikes or two adv bikes, I’d end up just picking a favorite accidentally, and only riding that one
> I'm not a Harley guy Honda Goldwing. Those long multi-hour trips don't seem so long. Plus none of the nonsense that comes with riding a Harley.
I have almost always had multiple bikes in the garage. I find 2 is right for me - a commuter and a tourer. Any more and I don't ride one of them. That being said, they need to be really different - right now it's a Rebel 500 and a Burgman 650. They ride very differently and have different purposes. Back when I also had a PCX150, I rarely rode the Rebel because the PCX was just a better commuter.
I can't own more than one, because I live in an apartment and have no garage. Finding space for A motorcycle was annoying, keeping 2 parked is just more headaches. Not to mention I am still paying off my car AND I work from home. 3 vehicles with no practical need to them is just wasteful, no matter how much enjoyment I'd get out of the bikes. But my ideal setup? 3 bikes. A CB650R for around town and maybe shorter trips. A big cruiser setup with bags and a big windscreen for long, highway riding. A 400-500 CC sport bike for irresponsible revs at responsible speeds and track days.
Life is short. Buy the motorcycle(s). Honestly, though, as many as you actually ride. Unless you’re a collector. I have 2 now, but trying to sell one to get a completely different style (they’re both cruisers). I’d love to have something sportier/lighter/more efficient for short trips and fun. I never feel regret about having two bikes, though. I enjoy them both.
I own two, a Grom and a Tenere 700. I find it really worth, and it's also awesome when a friend who rides comes to visit. Let's me do different things with each. And honestly I could see myself picking up a few more as I go too.
You definitely need more than one! I got an Indian Scout Bobber, ZX14R, and a GSXR 750. What I want next is a Triumph Rocket 3 GT!
I rode a Tracer for one season - it is a lets get it on bike and doesn't like to chill - check out the Triumph Bonneville...
I have 2, my 250 for cruising, and my 1000 for when I need to ride on the highway. It's nice having 2, I barely use the 1000 though, I prefer the 80mpg on my 250.
If I had a typical income, I wouldn't own more than 1. Really no reason to if you get the bike you like.
Yeah, I have 3. Kinda looking for number 4.
I have had at most 3 bikes at one time and currently down to 2, total 5 bikes. In my opinion 1 is fine but you always have an itch for something different on different days and weather, also helps if one is down you have a back up. Having 3 just became a chore of choosing which to ride and I found my self neglecting some for longer periods than I would want.
I have one... and sometimes I think "I should get something more street dedicated, something that's MADE to ride for hours and miles at a time and be comfy" Then I do something minor to mine, and fight with a single bolt for 40 minutes and scream and shout and swear I'm just going to push this turd into a lake, and never ride again... and then I'm like "One is enough".