A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 3)
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Had a go on this today as well as an S1000RR and a K1600GT. Really liked the RT, it had loads of toys and handled really well for a big bike. It even had a Quickshifter that worked up and down the box which was cool. It was my favourite of the 3 and would definitely buy one if I had the money.
S1000RR was good but I wasn't really that impressed. I think I expected it to be really good at what it does so wasn't surprised when it was. It was ridiculously fast and handled like nothing I've ridden before but it was all too fast for the road and it would be a crap everyday bike for me. Didn't notice the electronic suspension, it still felt rock hard. Used the traction control a few times but only noticed because of the light.
The K1600GT was a bit rubbish I thought. Engine sounds good and is really smooth. Suspension seemed to be too hard or too soft depending on modes. Gearbox was terrible really clunky and notchy. The riding position caused really bad shooting pains in my right arm too, not sure why that happened but it didn't take long for me to ride back.
SAS Tom said:
Had a go on this today as well as an S1000RR and a K1600GT. Really liked the RT, it had loads of toys and handled really well for a big bike. It even had a Quickshifter that worked up and down the box which was cool. It was my favourite of the 3 and would definitely buy one if I had the money.
S1000RR was good but I wasn't really that impressed. I think I expected it to be really good at what it does so wasn't surprised when it was. It was ridiculously fast and handled like nothing I've ridden before but it was all too fast for the road and it would be a crap everyday bike for me. Didn't notice the electronic suspension, it still felt rock hard. Used the traction control a few times but only noticed because of the light.
The K1600GT was a bit rubbish I thought. Engine sounds good and is really smooth. Suspension seemed to be too hard or too soft depending on modes. Gearbox was terrible really clunky and notchy. The riding position caused really bad shooting pains in my right arm too, not sure why that happened but it didn't take long for me to ride back.
You should try get a test on the naked 1000r. It's a great road bike and I loved the electronic suspension. Going from soft to track almost buckled me off it was impressive how instantly it tightened everything. With a tank bag small screen and some soft panniers I'd love to use a bike like that daily.
Fleegle said:
moanthebairns said:
Oh dear god. I like triumphs as much as the next guy, probably more but come on
No accounting for taste
I'm going to get more this year. Maybe I should get a big Honda badge and a CBR600F.
I could have CBR6 on one arse cheek and 0F on the other.
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castex said:
I got a new job today, probably time to look at getting the GSX-R tested and taxed and start enjoying it again. It boomed into life a few weeks back after not being so much as looked at since mid-November, put a massive smile on my face. I can't wait to get back on it and get some miles done.
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