01-12-14, 03:20 PM
If you go down the striple route, test ride the one you're going to buy and ride it across the rev range (not in short bursts).
Many have a high frequency buzz at 4-6k that becomes annoying. I had a Tiger 800 (same engine with longer stroke, ooer), and got rid of it even though it was great to ride as the vibes eventually killed my love of the bike. Seems many of the modern trumpets do it.
I'd personally go the other way and get a lower powered bike if you want fun.
Fun is being on the limits of a bikes abilities, which on modern bikes realistically takes a very good rider and usually ends up being plain dangerous on the road to get those sorts of speeds.
The single is a great idea. Lots of fun without the need to be going light speed.
Many have a high frequency buzz at 4-6k that becomes annoying. I had a Tiger 800 (same engine with longer stroke, ooer), and got rid of it even though it was great to ride as the vibes eventually killed my love of the bike. Seems many of the modern trumpets do it.
I'd personally go the other way and get a lower powered bike if you want fun.
Fun is being on the limits of a bikes abilities, which on modern bikes realistically takes a very good rider and usually ends up being plain dangerous on the road to get those sorts of speeds.
The single is a great idea. Lots of fun without the need to be going light speed.