So Who Will Buy A Bike In 2025?

I've had a deposit down on an MV 921S and was able to secure a serial # to match my 996R by the flagship dealer here in California. Unfortunately since then, even tho the VINs had been issued out by the US DOT for a Jan 2025 release nearly a year ago, several months ago MV pushed back deliveries to Jan 2026. But as of recent months with the crumbling of PMG and uncertainty around the MV brand, I ended up backing out and have moved on. Good thing I did because I have since heard about MV layoffs and PMG also considering MV as "not an essential brand to their vision" WTF that means

Would have made for a fantastic cruiser tho. Leaves me back at getting a Bayliss Ed. V2 at some point as my next ride.

 

Possibly get a new bike, would depend on how good/bad the Versys 650 is fully loaded panniers, top box, and pillion too

May look at swapping it for the Versys 1000, or possibly the new 1100 model which comes out next year

 

Thought you were selling your K4 as you wanted something newer?

 

The dealers have until the end of 2025 to sell bikes that are not euro 5 compliant. Still should be some good deals though.

 

maybees. depends on whether i finish my garden project in 2025 or not and if i make the time to get my balance issues corrected. i haven't really ridden since about june/july 23.
i'm quite into the idea of something smaller. scrambler/cafe racer ish. i would need to remove those bowf timing belt covers ect tho.
the lads at work are pestering my to go down the diavil route. we shall see.

 

Sort of scrubbed that idea mate as the k4 is so good and I love riding it

 

I am and still will be riding, just not touring Europe on my now ex-Ducati. I still have my modified Z650 to use.

It'll be on my todd mind as everyone else I rode with has sold up and moved on. I do not need two bikes anymore

 

I toyed with the idea of getting a Monster and getting rid of the 1200 dvt Multistrada, couldn't part with it, decision made.
I'll make it last at least another year.

 

I did France a couple of times on a Z650, thought nothing of it at the time, terrific bike, a four into one pipe and a more comfy seat, flying around the South of Frace with no helmet, Bliss.

 

Hi all
I took delivery of a new 937 sp on 16th December!
not had a run out yet but have had loads of fun in the garage showering it with bits n bobs. Im now looking for a good quality link pipe for a decat.
previously had a 937+ was a great bike I had more fun on it than all my previous bikes for me it does it all. look forward to discussions on the forum with others.

 

Gone rogue again, got 1300gs on the way. New bike, but huge discount if registered December. Tbh very close to used price with benefit of 3yr warranty against the 2 year approved used makes it a no brainer. Kept it simple (and cheaper) by avoiding fancy cruise, ride height etc.
Looking forward to it.

 

Sounds like a good deal. I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with it.

 

If its like the last 3, then it should be good!
None believers need to take an extended (and spirited) ride on country roads. Seriously competent bikes, looking forward to the reduced weight and dimensions. They now feel like a much smaller bike. Still cant get my head around the GSA versions, but each to their own

 

I actually think the 1300gs is the best looking version so far (I know I’m in the minority thinking that!) and the 1300gsa looks like it’s made by LEGO

 

should have said my last bike's was 3 gs 1100-1250 tried the 1300 and for me they are only half way on the transitio. just saying !

 

I’ve had quite a few GS’s over the years. TBH, the only people that don’t like them are the ones that have never ridden one.

 

That gsa version makes the Harley adv look halfway decent.

 

The GSA1300 ‘Photocopier’ is growing on me
But my 62,200 mile 13plate GS still ploughs on. At least it’s radiators are still fine.

 

Apparently it looks better in the metal than in pictures

 

I agree. Still bloody ma-hoosive with the click on squidgy kidney pouches on.
Like it in red.