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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
Sccobs: Weak mid and bottom end? Not to suggest that you're wrong, but it may be that next to the top end they don't feel as good.
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Right in some respects Sid. When I jumped off my SV straight onto the CBR it felt weak. It is the way the power (and torque) is delivered not necessarilly the amount. Your right that the headline figures do not back up the comment, but the seat of the pants riding sensation does (IMO obviously).
However, saying that, when I got back on the SV it was "where are the rpms" and the feeling of running out of puff at the top end.
Both configurations demand different riding styles. The twin is lazier, when the IL4's need to be kept on the boil IF you want to hustle.
I think if I had an IL4 for any period of time then after I had adapted my riding style to suit, I would be more than happy with it.
The thing with the SS600's is that they handle so much better and are so much more adjustable. This is reason enough by itself to buy one. I have a background of mountain biking and I was always experimenting with spring rates, compression and rebound damping to tweak the ride.
My £0.02 for what it is worth.