whyzee
New Member
Been inactive in this forum ever since I got my bike. Just went for a 800km ride, and would like to share some initial views about the bike with fellow riders, or potential riders:
Have a few thoughts about the bike to share.
1) 6th gear is indeed overdrive gear. Once engaged 6th gear, vibration is reduced quite abit and engine feels very stable. However, expect no power available. It's a "purely cruising" gear.
2) 150km/h is going to be the comfortable highway cruising speed, with my height + OEM touring screen. At this speed, bike will still be able to have power left to pull away if necessary.
3) After 150km/h, acceleration increases slowly. Ending of power liao. Top speed tried is around 170km/h. I'm sure can go 180km/h, but the suspensions wouldn't be able to give you a confident ride.
4) Stock suspension is really soft. Comfy, but not very inspiring will cornering. During this ride, swapped with the Versys for a stretch of road, there's really a big difference...
5) The front brakes are really pretty good. Don't really lose to the versys double disc based on both tester... Though he think it's better than his Versys.
So, those who think single disc is no good, think again.. The big rotor isn't there for nothing.
6) Will need riser for comfortable riding. But this is debatable. There's no stress on the upper and lower back. Just arms. But if put riser, it could potentially add stress to the back instead...
7) The stock seat really cannot make it.. Luckily I got the air hawk in time... Enough said...
8) Bike's power range is very different from other bikes. Most bikes are high rev, and riders are usually used to getting power at high rpm by dropping 2 gears. However, 1 gear is the max you can drop with the NC700.. By dropping 2 gears, you hit above 5k rpm, thats it. That's when the power actually dip... So, cant ride aggressively, adapt to smooth riding technique like I did on my ex-scooters.
9) FC is fantastic. However, if rev alot, still can get 26.8km/h. Otherwise, for regular hard riding, 28km/h, smooth commuting; 29-29.5km/h.
10) Bike's weight management is fantastic. It's so easy to push around, lift up from side stand (compared to the Versys).
11) There isn't a hell lot of power for 700cc, but what the range that it has is very use-able for general riding. I hardly full throttle with my previous Blackbird, which is quite a waste imo.
Overall, this bike really impressed me more than I thought having come from the Super Tenere..
Have a few thoughts about the bike to share.
1) 6th gear is indeed overdrive gear. Once engaged 6th gear, vibration is reduced quite abit and engine feels very stable. However, expect no power available. It's a "purely cruising" gear.
2) 150km/h is going to be the comfortable highway cruising speed, with my height + OEM touring screen. At this speed, bike will still be able to have power left to pull away if necessary.
3) After 150km/h, acceleration increases slowly. Ending of power liao. Top speed tried is around 170km/h. I'm sure can go 180km/h, but the suspensions wouldn't be able to give you a confident ride.
4) Stock suspension is really soft. Comfy, but not very inspiring will cornering. During this ride, swapped with the Versys for a stretch of road, there's really a big difference...
5) The front brakes are really pretty good. Don't really lose to the versys double disc based on both tester... Though he think it's better than his Versys.
So, those who think single disc is no good, think again.. The big rotor isn't there for nothing. 6) Will need riser for comfortable riding. But this is debatable. There's no stress on the upper and lower back. Just arms. But if put riser, it could potentially add stress to the back instead...
7) The stock seat really cannot make it.. Luckily I got the air hawk in time... Enough said...
8) Bike's power range is very different from other bikes. Most bikes are high rev, and riders are usually used to getting power at high rpm by dropping 2 gears. However, 1 gear is the max you can drop with the NC700.. By dropping 2 gears, you hit above 5k rpm, thats it. That's when the power actually dip... So, cant ride aggressively, adapt to smooth riding technique like I did on my ex-scooters.
9) FC is fantastic. However, if rev alot, still can get 26.8km/h. Otherwise, for regular hard riding, 28km/h, smooth commuting; 29-29.5km/h.
10) Bike's weight management is fantastic. It's so easy to push around, lift up from side stand (compared to the Versys).
11) There isn't a hell lot of power for 700cc, but what the range that it has is very use-able for general riding. I hardly full throttle with my previous Blackbird, which is quite a waste imo.
Overall, this bike really impressed me more than I thought having come from the Super Tenere..
