I'm impressed by the subtle improvement and aghast at one feature.
1, The fuelling is smoother than the 1250 so there is a smooth throttle response through the rev range. No lag or snatch. Subtle but big improvement IMOP v 1250.
2. The engine seems torquier through the rev range with smooth delivery.
3. It has a rear brake that is powerful.....great innovation.
4. The gearbox must be supplied by Suzuki. No clunk into first ( is this a GS!) smooth change with short action, predictable and smooth.
5. Suspension seems stiffer but that's a guess as running in, but at 90 mph on a duel carriageway in Germany it was smooth.
6. Fitted with a high seat and 31-inch inside leg, I only just flat-foot as the suspension retracts into the low position
7. The aero is a big improvement with the screen in the low position it's clean smooth air and in the high position there is a little buffeting. I'm 6' 1'' with a long back.
8. The bike turns in with little effort, much less than the 1250, thus it is an agile sportier bike for me.
9. The 'aghast' feature is the bar-mounted switches and software. There are no direct switches for heated grips or riding lights. It requires entry into the TFT screen menu and scrolls plus endless moves to activate. Doing it on the move is dangerous, Maybe familiarity helps but it's a complication that can be avoided.
Overall it is an improved bike in many areas, notably, the engine, handling and gearbox. Did I say it's smooth?
1, The fuelling is smoother than the 1250 so there is a smooth throttle response through the rev range. No lag or snatch. Subtle but big improvement IMOP v 1250.
2. The engine seems torquier through the rev range with smooth delivery.
3. It has a rear brake that is powerful.....great innovation.
4. The gearbox must be supplied by Suzuki. No clunk into first ( is this a GS!) smooth change with short action, predictable and smooth.
5. Suspension seems stiffer but that's a guess as running in, but at 90 mph on a duel carriageway in Germany it was smooth.
6. Fitted with a high seat and 31-inch inside leg, I only just flat-foot as the suspension retracts into the low position
7. The aero is a big improvement with the screen in the low position it's clean smooth air and in the high position there is a little buffeting. I'm 6' 1'' with a long back.
8. The bike turns in with little effort, much less than the 1250, thus it is an agile sportier bike for me.
9. The 'aghast' feature is the bar-mounted switches and software. There are no direct switches for heated grips or riding lights. It requires entry into the TFT screen menu and scrolls plus endless moves to activate. Doing it on the move is dangerous, Maybe familiarity helps but it's a complication that can be avoided.
Overall it is an improved bike in many areas, notably, the engine, handling and gearbox. Did I say it's smooth?
