Finally decided on a 650.... now which model to choose

Originally Posted by Mervalous

Damn I was hoping for a black pointy naked one,

Im hoping it wont be much motorway maybe some A roads, Im in SW London and will HOPEFULLY only be working in or around London anyway

That would also be a good choice Steer clear of yello fully faired curvy ones, they are owned by odd people

Although, Curvy Yellow ones with a bellypan are owned by the kewlest people eva



Matt

Originally Posted by Mervalous

I'm also a member on visordown

Do you mean your a member of Visordown or you tend to misbehave there?

blue 02 curvey one! naked! the bestest!

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Although, Curvy Yellow ones with a bellypan are owned by the kewlest people eva



Matt

correct answer sir.xx

For London, get a naked. The riding position means you'll be able to see a lot better over most cars when filtering, and they'll be able to see you. On an S model you'll be down level with them which aint good in the traffic

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

Do you mean your a member of Visordown or you tend to misbehave there?

aha yes... well bit of both really

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

For London, get a naked. The riding position means you'll be able to see a lot better over most cars when filtering, and they'll be able to see you. On an S model you'll be down level with them which aint good in the traffic

But they are slimmer than a naked which means you can slip thorugh smaller gaps

I commute daily (about 12 miles each way) and often more than that (going to see the better half) on the S and It's pretty comfy and great for the motorway.

Done a bit of town/london driving and found it was good to get through traffic but as said I was lower than some other bikes which means you're not AS visable, especially if you're down in the full on racing position rather than sitting upright like some people insist on doing

As for wheeling It may not be the best bike for it but it's also pretty easy to do
I should know as I've done it by accident several times now , imagine what I could do if I knew what I was doing and was trying ...wait on second thoughts...don't...

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TBH the riding position on the S isnt actually that sporty, ( well I dont find it to be so ) If you rotate the brake and clutch levers round the bars you can get it pretty comfortable. If your commuting and doing lots of motorway / dual carriageway personally I'd get the S. But like all these things the best way to find out is to get a test ride on both and then see which you get on with best. If you find the bars on the S to low you can I think do something about this and fit flat bars to raise the riding position up. I commute through heavy traffic on my S and I dont find it a problem, my girlfriend commutes 120 miles a day on her S and she doesnt find it a problem donig long distances on it.

It'll wheelie alright, theres a knack to it. ask Davido...