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Sir Trev · 27-05-23, 02:42 PM

I've been out on another test ride today. This time I tried the CB500X as a bit of a wildcard. I really liked the seating position and the overall ergonomics, it handled really well and for a twin it was very smooth indeed. But, the seat was a little too high and even though it spinned up really quickly the engine lacked any punch out of the corners. From comparing the specs I had a feeling those would be my two bugbears.

Of the three I've tried so far, I'd like the ergonomics of the 500X, the engine from the Tiger 660, the handling of the SV, and the sear height of my T100. I'm going to have to compromise somewhere but I'm in no hurry.

Next on the list are the bigger capacity options: Tracer9 and Tiger 900. Both have more power than I need, both are physically bigger than I'd like, but both come with adjustable seat heights and both can be had with lowered suspension. The search continues.

27-05-23, 02:42 PM	#3374
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: The All New Megathread I've been out on another test ride today. This time I tried the CB500X as a bit of a wildcard. I really liked the seating position and the overall ergonomics, it handled really well and for a twin it was very smooth indeed. But, the seat was a little too high and even though it spinned up really quickly the engine lacked any punch out of the corners. From comparing the specs I had a feeling those would be my two bugbears. Of the three I've tried so far, I'd like the ergonomics of the 500X, the engine from the Tiger 660, the handling of the SV, and the sear height of my T100. I'm going to have to compromise somewhere but I'm in no hurry. Next on the list are the bigger capacity options: Tracer9 and Tiger 900. Both have more power than I need, both are physically bigger than I'd like, but both come with adjustable seat heights and both can be had with lowered suspension. The search continues. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!