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Picked up a '14 ABS model yesterday. It was interesting weather in Socal; humid and raining. I picked the bike up in Perris, CA and rode all the way back home to Huntington Beach. It's about 1.5h and 72 miles including the good ol' Ortega Hwy canyon road.
A few first impressions:
* Ergonomics/comfort/handling: I've always ridden sport bikes, so the seating position is very relaxed for me! I actually had to get used to the high handlebars a bit when cornering; a very different feel from my Daytona. That said, the bike is very agile and seems to turn in really well! I didn't really notice the extra 100lbs of weight over my 'tona (except when pushing it in the garage!). I also love the windscreen; pretty relaxed on the fwy in the highest position. The seat is a bit firm but I read they break in after a few hundred miles.
* Engine/gearbox: since I'm still in the break-in period, I can't comment on the power too much but you immediately notice the abundance of torque; smooth even in the low rev range. Throttle response seems very linear as well; it really makes this a very friendly and easy bike to ride despite having plenty of grunt. I did notice some of the vibration people talk about around 6k but seems minor. Exhaust sounds good as well but haven't heard it in the high rev range yet. The gearbox also seems very smooth; I miss my gear indicator a bit but not a big deal.
* Styling: I can't say it's the best looking thing out there. The headlights seem a bit large giving it a funky look from the front. I do love the look of the dual exhaust though.
So, all said and done, I think this is a great all-purpose bike that I will keep around and enjoy for many years!!
A few first impressions:
* Ergonomics/comfort/handling: I've always ridden sport bikes, so the seating position is very relaxed for me! I actually had to get used to the high handlebars a bit when cornering; a very different feel from my Daytona. That said, the bike is very agile and seems to turn in really well! I didn't really notice the extra 100lbs of weight over my 'tona (except when pushing it in the garage!). I also love the windscreen; pretty relaxed on the fwy in the highest position. The seat is a bit firm but I read they break in after a few hundred miles.
* Engine/gearbox: since I'm still in the break-in period, I can't comment on the power too much but you immediately notice the abundance of torque; smooth even in the low rev range. Throttle response seems very linear as well; it really makes this a very friendly and easy bike to ride despite having plenty of grunt. I did notice some of the vibration people talk about around 6k but seems minor. Exhaust sounds good as well but haven't heard it in the high rev range yet. The gearbox also seems very smooth; I miss my gear indicator a bit but not a big deal.
* Styling: I can't say it's the best looking thing out there. The headlights seem a bit large giving it a funky look from the front. I do love the look of the dual exhaust though.
So, all said and done, I think this is a great all-purpose bike that I will keep around and enjoy for many years!!