LilDumpy

I miss summer already.

Today we're taking a quick peek at the 2024 Triumph Trident 660

• Engine: 660 cc, liquid -cooled 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
• Torque: 47 lbft @ 6,250 rpm
• Power: 81 HP (60 kW) @ 10,250 rpm
• Weight: ~416.7 lb (189 kg)

Manufacturer website

This bike comes in 4 different colors and a special edition, with a base pricetag of $8,595.00 and $8,720 for some of the other paint schemes. This is another motorcycle that people swear by as a great bike for beginners or experienced rides.

The 2024 Suzuki SV650 is another upright naked motorcycle in the same engine class as the other posts.

• Engine: 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90˚, V-twin
• Torque: 44.9 lb-ft @ 8100 rpm
• Power: 69.3 hp at 8,530 rpm
• Weight: 432.1 lbs

Manufacturer website

The MSRP on this one is ~$8,000, and the general consensus is that it's a great starter bike.

Although it's not a part of the retro series, it's engine is in a similar displacement class as the other two.

Quick facts

• Engine: 649cc liquid cooled in-line four cylinder
• Torque: 42.14 lb.-ft. @ 8,160 rpm
• Power: 80.55 hp @ 11,000 rpm
• Weight: ~445.3lbs

Manufacturer website

Those pipes, such a clean design. Still in the upright/naked competition for my next bike. For 2024 I guess they're coming with an e-clutch. With this you still have to shift with your for, but you don't have to pull the clutch.

The riding position looks a little too aggressive, but I still want to sit on one to see how it feels. It does come with a price tag of ~$9,400 MSRP which is on the priceier side of this class.

Anyone have one of these with the e-clutch?

2024 Kawasaki Z650RS

• Engine: 649cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC
• Power: 67hp @ 8,000 rpm
• Torque: 48.5 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
• Weight: ~412lbs

Does anyone have one? This one is in my top as a contender for my next bike. It's a little pricier with a smaller engine than the XSR700 so not sure which way to choose.

I've been wanting to see more content in this community so I've decided to "be the change"

So instead of ~~praying~~ posting my bike over and over, I'll try to post a featured motorcycle with some quick stats. First up:

2024 Yamaha XSR 700

Engine: 689.6 cc (42.08 cu in) 2-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke engine Torque: 689.6 cc (42.08 cu in) 2-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, Power: (55 kW (74 hp)) at 9,000 rpm Top speed: 200 km/h (120 mph) Weight: ~186 kg (410 lb)

Manufacturer website

If you have one, tell us about it. What are your pros and cons?

Personally I hope to get one.

Another week, another challenge. It’s my turn to come up with the theme for this week.

Meet Freddy the Fork from Kevin's Cutlery Bonanza, off highway 147 near Jay's Tattoo Parlor! Freddy the Fork loves kiddos and you won't believe how much forkin' fun your kids will have! Make your reservations toooodaaaay!

Theme This week’s theme is "mascots for a brand or item that does not already have a mascot". I want to see some unique mascots for weird or uncommon brands or items with a brief backstory about the character. Show me what you got.

Rules

• Follow the community’s rules above all else
• One comment and image per user
• Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
• Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged (we’re all here for fun)
• At the end of the week each post will be scored according to the following grid

Prize Points Most upvoted +3 points Creative back story +2 point Second most upvoted +1 point Theme is clear +1 point Most original +1 point Last entry (to compensate for less time to vote) +1 point Prompt and workflow included +1 point Posts that are ex aequo will both get the points Winner gets to pick next theme! Good luck everyone and have fun!

Past entries

1. Dieselpunk
2. Goosebump Book
3. Deep Space Wonders
4. Fairy Tales
5. A New Sport
6. Monsters are Back to School
7. War and Peace
8. Distant lands
9. Unreal Cartoons
10. Sustainable Ecumenopolis
11. Masks

Good luck and have forkin' fun!

I play on the easiest mode and that damn whole stealth chain of missions was awful. Hated every moment of it. Forget if you never put points into stealth, then it'd truly be impossible.

Like when you mind control, why do the other NPCs and turrets think they're enemies and start blasting their own homie who's just trying to run to a corner? Also sometimes the social popped up but I couldn't mind control, even as hidden.

Had to blast some NPCs multiple times during those quests just to get out of the chain cuz it was basically impossible do it undetected.

Show me what you got. "Peniships" and all.

What are your preferred skills to put your points into early on that have the biggest impact?

Feel free to break it down by play style: stealth, fighting, exploring, etc.