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12-07-06, 07:15 PM

Hmm hard to say but I think a naked may well slow you down.

I remember getting to around 120 on my naked Bandit and being pretty scared that I might not be able to hold on. That has to be the only time in a straightline where I have thought damn this is too fast.

Whereas when I used to do those speeds on the SVS I was bored sick moaning about the lack of power.

What I do know for sure is that I will never again ride a naked bike as the wind blast was soooo tiring and annoying plus its colder. Ok maybe if I get some little 125 commuter as a winter hack but other than that no way.

12-07-06, 07:15 PM	#17
Toypop Guest Posts: n/a	Hmm hard to say but I think a naked may well slow you down. I remember getting to around 120 on my naked Bandit and being pretty scared that I might not be able to hold on. That has to be the only time in a straightline where I have thought damn this is too fast. Whereas when I used to do those speeds on the SVS I was bored sick moaning about the lack of power. What I do know for sure is that I will never again ride a naked bike as the wind blast was soooo tiring and annoying plus its colder. Ok maybe if I get some little 125 commuter as a winter hack but other than that no way.