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I am really enjoying this bike, but its not quite what I expected. The front end is very soft and the rear very stiff. I understand rear brakes are supposed to be 30% of stopping, but these rear brakes feel like 0%. Top speed is lower than I was expecting, but for an in town commuter I dont really need to do more that 55. I topped out at 57 per the speedo and I could not get it past 7k rpms on flats. The speedo said 57 but it did feel like I was still accelerating so At some point I will have someone follow and see what the true top is. My bike wobbles over 52 mph. The riding position is high, reminds me of my old kawi 650r. With the high ride height and the soft front end, quick braking really throws me forward.
I know this seems like a lot of negatives, but the bike really is fun to ride. I bought it for an in town commuter and weekend joyrider and I think it fits that bill perfectly. If there is anything specific someone wants me to test let me know and Ill do it.
I know this seems like a lot of negatives, but the bike really is fun to ride. I bought it for an in town commuter and weekend joyrider and I think it fits that bill perfectly. If there is anything specific someone wants me to test let me know and Ill do it.