02-12-16, 11:49 PM | #181 |
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I can see it getting good mpg. Simply because it's so boring you'll never try thrashing it. The storage is handy but just fit a top box to your SV and you've solved that problem.
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I very nearly bought one before the SV because they do 80+MPG easily. Maybe if I was commuting I still would but there would be little pleasure in owning or riding it by comparison to my SV.
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My naked K3 is a far better bike for commuting. The NC750 is a gutless dog.
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Just after I took that picture I realised the number plate bracket had a hinge on it and folded it out
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Took the new model V-Strom 650 for a spin today as I've got itchy feet bikewise. Nice to whiz about on a vtwin again and it's a lot smoother than my old curvey. Shame it was a bit too tall for me. The lower seat is not out yet and lower dogbones will mean I can't have the optional centre stand.
Will hopefully get to try the Tiger 800 next weekend and the T100 Bonnie.
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Oh and one more point re test rides, don't forget to ask how much the excess is on the policy covering the test ride. I declined one last week as the excess was £1,000 and as we are all aware any of us are capable of a mishap at any time and even a minor drop can result in a very large bill. Geoff. Last edited by macamxthe1st; 07-05-17 at 02:11 PM. |
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Looking for something a little less cramped than the SV and with a bit more leg room so I had a go on one of these today. I’m seriously considering this as my next bike and there are some pretty good pre-reg deals around at the moment. It’s definitely roomier, very comfortable and no tight angles at the knee joints. The bike is higher than the SV but I can flat foot it easy on this and paddle it around no problem. It’s also light; pretty much comparable with the Suzuki despite the bigger engine and taller look. I only had it for under an hour so there wasn’t much chance to really put it through its paces but it handles well, is light and very easy to guide through corners. I was mostly on urban roads and only got the chance to try out a couple of the riding modes but these were fine. There is a noticeable difference between standard and B mode. Both were easy to use with no jerkiness or snatchiness but I had to focus on clutch and throttle control a bit more than normal, though that’s par for the course on a new machine I guess. Only stalled it twice. What I liked:
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