I took one out today, and everone view is subjective, but coming from a 250 Rally, was pleasantly suprised. Looking to stay with a smaller bike I am looking to replace the rally with something that I could go out on my own, poke my nose along small trails but also keep up with a group on days out. If it could do a group tour, that would be a bonus.
I was told either use the clutch as normal or not use it. That wasnt quite true, I selefted first and using the clutch looked for the biting point-- it never came. So unless anyone finds how to do it, you have to pull away as a honda 50. This was handy at lights, leaving the bike in gear and twisting the throttle. Like others I found the erc clutch lumpy unless at the right revs. Some reports say you cant park it on a bank using the gears as a brake, but thats not the case, it works in first, but any other gear it rolls.
I found the engine bgreat, reved freely and took it up to 90mph with no problems and no real vibration buzz some testers reported! Cruising around 75 was good, with plenty whack left for safe overtakes.
Around the twisties, I found the handling excellent and the engine very responsive (yes this is coming from a 250, but it was as good as the larger bikes I have had)
I am 5-9, 29 inch inseam--- could not flat foot it, but not far off- it was comfotable, but the bike had the low seat option fitted. Standing position comfortable.
I Did a gravel road, but most bikes can do that, so no test there!
Could this be a small all rounder for me-- yes with the right extras, - love the engine, the handling, dont like the erc clutch much, and the standard screen is not good.
