TarsTarkas
New Member
Went for a 50-mile ride on the back roads so I never rode real fast -- averaged about 50 MPH. I got her up to 80 MPH once or twice. It was real windy/blustery but the bike felt solid, even with gusty head- and side-winds. With my full helmet and the wind I rarely heard the engine and had to depend on the tach to know what was going on. The upright ergos and the longer-travel suspension make for a good ride on the not-so-good streets around here. Anyhow, it's not the most exciting bike I ever rode -- but that's good. Plenty of power, considering the smallish (by today's standards) 700cc twin engine. I would have preferred a temp gauge instead of only a light so I could see if a problem was developing before the problem arrives.