26-05-18, 05:45 PM
I took my 02 Gen 1 thou for it's MOT today (failed, horn relay failed and wouldn't work!!).
While there I got my arm twisted to take the demo MT-09 SP out for a test ride. Really nice bike, amazing how much bikes have come on in 16 years, the triple engine is amazing, staggering. I would say the best engine I've ridden.
The throttle response and quickshifter was great and the turn in caught me out a couple of times, so quick. Soon got uncomfortable to ride however at speed, was really hanging on.
I'd really like to take the Tracer SP out for a ride, however, I think i'd end up buying one!!
Back after about 40 mins, jumped back on the thou, still a fantastic bike but I did notice that I could carry more mph through some of the bends on the 09 SP, some bends 10 mph+
Could I justify spending ££££ on a SP, not really, I just can't see that it's worth £7k plus more than the thou.
While there I got my arm twisted to take the demo MT-09 SP out for a test ride. Really nice bike, amazing how much bikes have come on in 16 years, the triple engine is amazing, staggering. I would say the best engine I've ridden.
The throttle response and quickshifter was great and the turn in caught me out a couple of times, so quick. Soon got uncomfortable to ride however at speed, was really hanging on.
I'd really like to take the Tracer SP out for a ride, however, I think i'd end up buying one!!
Back after about 40 mins, jumped back on the thou, still a fantastic bike but I did notice that I could carry more mph through some of the bends on the 09 SP, some bends 10 mph+
Could I justify spending ££££ on a SP, not really, I just can't see that it's worth £7k plus more than the thou.