More Praise For The Gen 1

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[size=1em]I'd dispute it's inability to handle tight, twisty roads mr noggy.
I did 2 trips to the Pyrenees on my gen1 & it was excellent.
I've also ridden the Alps, Dolomites, Stelvio etc, on my gen2 & it always handled well enough. [/size][size=1em]It's upright seating position & wide bars coupled with an input of countersteering actually gives it the edge over sports tackle on those type of roads.
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I agree that they can........but would a simillar package that is lighter have the advantage?..........i dunno i loved the speed of my gen2 & i did hustle on it i was never a slouch but i just didnt enjoy the cornering as much as i do on a lighter bike...whether i was doing it quicker or slower i dont know.....it is easy to come on here & boast about how much cc we can all handle & i quite rightly ask for a ribbing...and expect it .being open and honest about how confident i do or dont feel as it is useful to compare with others experience & part of the big old learning curve.


Id still like to try a decently modded gen1.....they are an admirable bike.