I've ridden a demo model here in Oregon. It's a pretty outstanding bike all around. Lots of weight to lift off the stand, and the pegs are seemingly quite forward. Once underway, the weight disappears swiftly, and the bike steers with a very light (and initially shocking) touch. Suspension is good, handles great (touched a curb feeler on the ride....whoops) - and that engine is spectacular. We were asked to take it easy on the new engine, so I didn't smack the gas too hard - but the thrust at speed seemed to at least approach passing power on my old ZX-9R - in 4th AND 5th.
Rides around town with frequent stops would be taxing, however. You really feel the weight of the bike as you come to a stop, and the long wheelbase makes tight 90-degree corners a bit of an exercise in planning ahead.
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