04-07-12, 05:44 PM
phil
I lusted after a VTR for some time after seeing it at NEC show when It came out. When I had my test ride I was shocked at how much grunt it did have...instant wheelies no problem. Trouble is I felt the front very vague, and the engine vibes sent my hands numb within minutes!...later I owned an aprilia falco but that engine was fine, no numbness.
Sorry if I sound boring , but that 1050 triple was sweet, no vibes to numb me hands, but enuff snarl to make you know it meant business. With loud cans on, its almost a pastiche of its genre...bristling , brawny ,a rorty pug of a bike...just made to clown around on and make a nuisance of yerself...
Interestingly I found the seat to be every comfy, its weak point definitely the suspension, which although fully adjustable, just didnt have the ride quality and damping finesse such a bike demands. I did sort of master it , could get some impressive lean , but never really loaded the front like I can the fazer.I shied away from a trackday , but took the fazer ...that bike is just so great handling ...its almost " uncrashable"! There...I have done it now !....but in truth this is the first bike I have owned for 4 yrs, done 27k miles on and not crashed ...mind you its been 6 yrs since me last big one...so I ride a bit within meself these days.
I lusted after a VTR for some time after seeing it at NEC show when It came out. When I had my test ride I was shocked at how much grunt it did have...instant wheelies no problem. Trouble is I felt the front very vague, and the engine vibes sent my hands numb within minutes!...later I owned an aprilia falco but that engine was fine, no numbness.
Sorry if I sound boring , but that 1050 triple was sweet, no vibes to numb me hands, but enuff snarl to make you know it meant business. With loud cans on, its almost a pastiche of its genre...bristling , brawny ,a rorty pug of a bike...just made to clown around on and make a nuisance of yerself...
Interestingly I found the seat to be every comfy, its weak point definitely the suspension, which although fully adjustable, just didnt have the ride quality and damping finesse such a bike demands. I did sort of master it , could get some impressive lean , but never really loaded the front like I can the fazer.I shied away from a trackday , but took the fazer ...that bike is just so great handling ...its almost " uncrashable"! There...I have done it now !....but in truth this is the first bike I have owned for 4 yrs, done 27k miles on and not crashed ...mind you its been 6 yrs since me last big one...so I ride a bit within meself these days.