31-12-15, 02:03 PM
(31-12-15, 01:49 PM)Hedgetrimmer link Wrote: [quote author=noggythenog link=topic=19027.msg220372#msg220372 date=1451565140]
I have always been surprised at how well the Gen 1's go....ok when modded up..........& yes compared to modern kit they might not have the edge........but whereas the Gen2 has kind of sporty pretensions & so can be slightly shamed by the modern kit the Gen1 isnt really trying to be sporty so it gets away with its flaws imo much better than other bikes like the gen2.
What are it's flaws though? You have to put things in context. Is an RG500 flawed because it's not an ideal tourer?
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Heavy i suppose is what id say......& the exup .....i like pretty much everything about the Gen1 but as i found out with my gen 2 weight can really put the shitters up you in the corners......its a shame though as a few more years from now i might be in a better position for doing more mileage in a day & thats when i might consider trying one out for the comfort they seem to have on long distances.
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike