Originally Posted by Amanda M

Right a comparison to the SV...

Firstly, you feel like you're sat 'in' rather than 'on' the bike. Next is the acceleration - it's fuel injected so response is instant and it is a very fast bike. I found it odd at first, being used to carbed bikes but after riding it and getting back on the SV to take it home the carbs felt weird and I missed the power It feels perfectly balanced at low speeds, has good steering lock (unlike the SV) and the suspension appears to work very well indeed - it has upside-down forks on it. The brakes are very good - plenty of feel and not grabby.

All in all it just feels like an incredibly fun bike to ride and I can't wait to get out in the twisties with it It was the most at home I've felt on a bike in a long time so that's made me very happy indeed!