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Old 03-04-10, 10:35 AM   #6
Bri w
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Default Re: Mistake - sat on a 'Blade

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Originally Posted by gruntygiggles View Post
You'll love the blade then. Ger one out for a test ride and see what you think. Not sure what the low rev torque is on the VFR, but on the blade, it makes for a really forgiving ride. Lots of people think you only have to sneeze to chuck a wheelie which is just not true. You've been riding years, you'll just love it and yes, when it hits 6000rpm, BANG.....off you go and it feels great!
The VFR, typically of a V configuration has decent low rev torque, and goes well when the V-Tec cuts in at about 6500rpm. The performance of the Blade doesn't worry me, it's all in the wrist anyway. Just fancy something lighter and more chuckable.

And yes there's a few years under the belt - OMG, 34 years riding with the odd break. Maybe Hovis was right, it's a mobility scooter I should be looking at.
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