MIMSEY
Active Member
2020-2021 is suppose to big years, 2020 is euro 5, 2021 current models have to be euro 5.
2020 is Yamaha's Anniversary S10 will likely get its redesign then, I didn't want to wait until 2020 so I bought a leftover 2018 es, threw the winter. There was some talk of dropping the 1200 altogether and replacing it with a 900 version, based on the MT09/tracer engine. I don't think they will , because Honda Africa twin is getting bumped to 1100 cc in 2020. Kawasaki should have there KLR replacement out then too. Suzuki has some patents out for a new 1200cc vtwin, may see a new Vstrom as well. Or DR Big as the rumor suggests.
For ten years I left the Japanese bikes to try the eurobikes, I just got sick and tired of fixing them, and dealer support in my area, is non existent so for me and the for seeable future, I will be Yamaha. I don't want or need ready to race, I want ready to be reliable.
I would be happy if Yamaha could lighten the S10, hp boost and an Off-road mode to go with sport and touring. And A basic refresh I will try the KTM this summer but that low slung gas tank to me is just asking to crack first time it gets dropped on a sharp rock, time will tell I guess. An $300 (US) 450 cad, to unlock cruise control and heated grips... hmmm id have to think on that one for a while.
2020 is Yamaha's Anniversary S10 will likely get its redesign then, I didn't want to wait until 2020 so I bought a leftover 2018 es, threw the winter. There was some talk of dropping the 1200 altogether and replacing it with a 900 version, based on the MT09/tracer engine. I don't think they will , because Honda Africa twin is getting bumped to 1100 cc in 2020. Kawasaki should have there KLR replacement out then too. Suzuki has some patents out for a new 1200cc vtwin, may see a new Vstrom as well. Or DR Big as the rumor suggests.
For ten years I left the Japanese bikes to try the eurobikes, I just got sick and tired of fixing them, and dealer support in my area, is non existent so for me and the for seeable future, I will be Yamaha. I don't want or need ready to race, I want ready to be reliable.
I would be happy if Yamaha could lighten the S10, hp boost and an Off-road mode to go with sport and touring. And A basic refresh I will try the KTM this summer but that low slung gas tank to me is just asking to crack first time it gets dropped on a sharp rock, time will tell I guess. An $300 (US) 450 cad, to unlock cruise control and heated grips... hmmm id have to think on that one for a while.