I mean no problem as in it can do it easily - but it definitely isn't desirable!
The boys on the Ninja forums hate me because they reckon I moan about the bike all the time! The rear spring is an absolute disgrace and the bike should never have been sold in that trim. Even the dealers recommend fitting a new rear shock and steering damper and you don't expect that when you buy a new bike.
They say it is set up for the track but in many reviews they say it is too hard for that too and besides it should be set up for the road in stock form. On a smooth dual carriageway with smooth roundabouts it is pretty good but it is head shaking all the time. I used to get worried when it happened on the SV as it was so rare but on the B2 it is almost everytime you change gear whilst riding flat out. If you only ride on smooth roads like that then I reckon it has to be the most thrilling non-litre bike going.
On really bumpy roads you could ride quicker on the SV as your back wheel would spend all its time in the air! You keep getting bounced up onto the tank under engine braking and seriously busting your balls!
The front end damping is the dogs bollox though. Steering is dead quick and sharp too which does contribute to the shakes a bit. I could fix the bike with a damper and new shock or buy the latest model where it is fixed as standard....although apparently lacks the edge/sparkle/character that the B1/2 has. Planning on upgrading in March if finances allow.
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