....or at least it seems that way, the number you see on the road, and with good reason. The bike is comfortable for long luggage- laden runs - around Britain or intercontinental, it'll do anything without batting an eyelid - and it's reliable.
I bought mine primarily as a fun bike (but with the ability to do the above aswell) I've yet to find it's limit although I've had some good lean angles on it and found it very confidence inspiring, and predictable if it does get a little out of shape. I run mine on Pirelli Dragons rather than standard Bridgestones because I prefer them - and the tyre choice is reassuringly large.
Finish is a bug-bear for alot of people, but my 3yr old is fine - almost showroom condition - and she's seen ample rain, mud and salt. My only complaint is the rear suspension - it's underdamped so the return speed is too high. On Britains roads this makes for an airborne rider if you weigh under 11 stone!
Other things I like - centre stand, clock and hazard lights
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Feb 17th, 2003
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