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Spent the last 2 week on the NC the 2 bikes are just too different the NC is so compact in comparison I can say after 6700 miles so far on the AT I still stand by the NC for what it's purpose is for. The AT for me is slightly more comfortable with better wind protection than the NC but the NC is easy to get at still gets incredible gas milage in comparison to the AT 52 mpg vs 74 and is still great on the freeway even for a long road trip imo the fuel injection is slightly better on the NC imo especially at lower speeds the AT transmission is much smoother than the NC I can hardly feel the clicks into the gears after 1-2. I feel the reach to the bars on the AT are a little long for me I haven't touched them though because the stand up position is awesome for me. I may add some risers and tilt them back like I have done with my NC because the bars were a little to far away as well . I am considering addressing the suspension on the NC next year. The way I see it I need both bikes the AT for long adventure off road rides (planning the UBDR next year ) and the NC for everything else with the AT mixed in.
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So the AT is better on these bumpy roads? Not less controlled in through corner surprises on a high riding rhythm?
I am not sure if I understand the second sentence of your post but for me it is more comfortable, and there are no issues with control in corners.
Are you asking about cornering traction or the suspension?since they are both a good 240kg+load, if you encounter a pot hole/rabbit or whatever mid corner and you have to convince the loaded bike to change line while going at a sporty pace, does the AT behave similarly to the NC or it floats around too much offering less control to the surprised guy atop?
no guys, I ask about how precise and agile it feels to change an already taken line mid corner to avoid something unexpected - this is what I always hated with heavier dual sport bikes I have ridden on occasion in the past (E750/DR800/R1100GS/F800GS and maybe a few more), you choose a fast and happy line while on the sporty go in the mountain twisties and the bike follows it well but there is little you can do to alter it mid corner and there is not enough precision vs smaller lighter bikesAre you asking about cornering traction or the suspension?
]Conversely, properly set up an NC's suspension is day and night better than the AT's soft off road biased suspension for fast riding on twisty roads.Are you asking about cornering traction or the suspension?
IMO, traction would be the same given exact same tires.
The suspension on the ATwin is day'n'nite better than the NC, properly set up.
since they are both a good 240kg+load, if you encounter a pot hole/rabbit or whatever mid corner and you have to convince the loaded bike to change line while going at a sporty pace, does the AT behave similarly to the NC or it floats around too much offering less control to the surprised guy atop?
Waiting to see if this AT becomes reality...(I may need a step ladder to get on it though)
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That is a similar concept to the KTM 950SE. That was a good bike, albeit a heavy one, that never sold well. They are now very collectable and sell for good prices. They were a good bike, but like any heavy bike, if they got stuck in a bog they were a devil to get out. A good mid capacity single could still run rings around them on proper offroad going, unless in the hands of an expert.