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Originally Posted by trickphoto  Ha.
I'm glad there are two on the board... If availability had been better I was going to ditch my streetbike for one.
Paul, how does the ride/feel compare to the CFR, 520/525, etc motards? |
It's much more of a streetbike, without being overly tame. It seems to have a lot more trail, making it stable. No need for a damper. The suspension is pretty close to roadcourse ready (read firm!) and the gearing is super tall for streetwork. It has a 6 speed gearbox and a slipper clutch from the factory.
The motor is strong, but not right off the bottom. It's kinda like having a DRZ under 5k and a 560 over 5K. But I haven't started exploring the limits yet. There may be even more waiting up high...
The brakes are the best I've sampled on a motard. hands down.
The seat is awesome for track antics because it goes all the way to the headstock. No fuel tank in the way. I find myself throwing the leg out on the street without even thinking about it.
It's just a very cool bike to ride.