It's only torquey when you compare it to it's direct competition... the GSX-R 750 and ZX-7R. When compared to liter class bikes it really doesn't have much going for it in the way of down low punch.robbieace said:RC51 are serious bikes with more tourque than anyone needs. Make sure you know you can handle it, not just think you can. But other than that i hear nothing but good things about that bike.
quite spec sheet riding......it has similar toque #'s your 929. but the 929 is sane enough for a newish rider like you, but the RC needs special "handling"............. :lamerobbieace said:RC51 are serious bikes with more tourque than anyone needs. Make sure you know you can handle it, not just think you can. But other than that i hear nothing but good things about that bike.
RACER X said:quite spec sheet riding......it has similar toque #'s your 929. but the 929 is sane enough for a newish rider like you, but the RC needs special "handling"............. :lame
What do you mean? I've never owned an RC, only sat on them while I'm waiting for some friend at some dealership. Are you saying they aren't bricks on wheels or maintenance heavy?RACER X said:...but the RC needs special "handling"............. :lame
The bike is no more maintenance heavy than any other machine. Just keep in mind that it tears through super soft sport tires like nothing.TheWraith said:What do you mean? I've never owned an RC, only sat on them while I'm waiting for some friend at some dealership. Are you saying they aren't bricks on wheels or maintenance heavy?
read the context of the quoted thread to my response........TheWraith said:What do you mean? I've never owned an RC, only sat on them while I'm waiting for some friend at some dealership. Are you saying they aren't bricks on wheels or maintenance heavy?
Don't forget the VTR-1000. 996 V twin. half fairing. comfortable.TheSollyLama said:I've got a fixation on the RC too. I want a twin, so the options are limited. Pretty much the SVS, the Tiller, or the RC. Of those, I prefer the styling of the RC. The fact that it's a superbike with lights means it won't be comfortable. But if I wanted comfortable I'd have a Wide Glide.