Is the LC too much?

[jwpzx9r]

I have had numerous debates about the need for electronic controls on motorcycles in a country where the maximum speed permitted on a standard single carraigeway A road is 60 mph! Where is the need for a competent rider? Don't give me all that shoite about wet roads etc most GS riders never go out in the rain Traction aids were bourne out of WSBK because the bikes were too powerful to control without a bit of help for the pilot. The only way to get it into WSBK was through road bike and hey presto! But to me, anyway, traction control for a bike putting about 110 bhp onto the tarmac in a country with a max speed limit of 60 mph on the type of road where it might be handy defies logic. Traction control only works when the bike is being powered , how often do you lose it at less than 60 mph? I'm talking about a competent rider here not a twat with the money to by a superbike? If biking does not watch where it is going the electronic control will become type approved and bikes will become subject to speed controls by the government!

 

[GSTourer]

To misquote John McEnroe.............This question cannot be serious?

 

[fusionpaul]

To misquote John McEnroe.............This question cannot be serious?

 

[Twotter]

What a bunch of nice and considerate people can be found here!

You're just not looking hard enough

 

[GrinningGSer]

ASC won't let a novice or anyone pull a wheelie, unless you turn it off

 

[david a hall]

To those with a little riding experience riding the new GS: is it too much power and torque for an average rider? I intend to lend mine to some member of my family, who has logged maybe 10,000-15,000 kms on my other bikes (2009 GS and 2012 RT), and I don't want him (or me, for that matter ) to pull a wheelie just by looking at the right grip. We read everywhere how powerful and fast the new GS, but is it controllable? Can it be gentle if you are gentle with it?

Utterly ridiculous.

 

[bod]

Utterly ridiculous.

Don't sugar coat it ... Just say what you mean!

I'm just glad I ride the old 1200, which makes me the new breed of smug 1150 elite!

 

[Hammam]

Okay, all you expert riders, let's see if you can ditch contempt, scoffing, arrogance and all around unfriendliness for a minute, and come up with a real answer as to why a question is «stupid», «ridiculous», »kidding» and all that. I will stand corrected if you can do that.

Let me rephrase the question to make it clear for you: is the LC too powerful in inexperienced hands?

 

[Twotter]

Let me rephrase the question to make it clear for you: is the LC too powerful in inexperienced hands?

No.

But if you're worried about you, or your family member, being intimidated and unable to control it, then don't ride it. It's really as simple as that.

PS. Here's a friendly kiss for you....

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Let me rephrase the question to make it clear for you: is the LC too powerful in inexperienced hands?

No it isn't too powerful and it's only marginally more powerful than a older GS in the real world. If you are going on the advice of a load of self opinionated middle aged people on a bike forum, you are going to be in trouble old son as the answer will be different from everyone. You are obviously concerned that it is so don't lend it to him. Not rocket science is it

 

[chad]

Okay, all you expert riders, let's see if you can ditch contempt, scoffing, arrogance and all around unfriendliness for a minute, and come up with a real answer as to why a question is «stupid», «ridiculous», »kidding» and all that. I will stand corrected if you can do that.

Let me rephrase the question to make it clear for you: is the LC too powerful in inexperienced hands?

Lets face it , any bike is dangerous in inexperienced hands, as for some of the comments you have received they have no idea of the character of the person you are going to lend the bike to .so you have more chance of getting struck by lightning down a coal mine than you have of getting a sensible reply out of this bunch of clowns
Having said that the GS is most likely one of the best bikes to look after the rider.



Now an S1000RR that's a different kettle of fish

 

[Hammam]

No.

But if you're worried about you, or your family member, being intimidated and unable to control it, then don't ride it. It's really as simple as that.

PS. Here's a friendly kiss for you....

If yous say «no», then I am less worried.

Thank you for a sensible answer.

 

[Hammam]

Lets face it , any bike is dangerous in inexperienced hands, as for some of the comments you have received they have no idea of the character of the person you are going to lend the bike to .so you have more chance of getting struck by lightning down a coal mine than you have of getting a sensible reply out of this bunch of clowns
Having said that the GS is most likely one of the best bikes to look after the rider.



Now an S1000RR that's a different kettle of fish

Funny you mention the S1000RR, because I was on the verge of asking if the S1000RR was too much in relatively inexperienced hands, just to put my question in perspective. Great answer. Thank you.

 

[Hammam]

No it isn't too powerful and it's only marginally more powerful than a older GS in the real world. If you are going on the advice of a load of self opinionated middle aged people on a bike forum, you are going to be in trouble old son as the answer will be different from everyone. You are obviously concerned that it is so don't lend it to him. Not rocket science is it

You are right. But I guess I will know for sure once I ride it myself.

Thank you for a sensible answer.

 

[Hammam]

So, there are people here ready to give some sensible advice after all, instead of showing off their superiority, even if the question is so-called «stupid.»

Thank you, guys. Case closed.

 

[pinkytiff]

ASC won't let a novice or anyone pull a wheelie, unless you turn it off

It will if ou put it in Sport mode, for a while anyway;-)

 

[*spikey*]

Lets face it , any bike is dangerous in inexperienced hands, as for some of the comments you have received they have no idea of the character of the person you are going to lend the bike to...

+1

You ask a subjective question and expect an objective answer. I know inexperienced riders whom I would have no question of doubt in allowing them to ride a 125bhp bike with the handling characteristics of a GS, and I know experienced riders whom I wouldn't let near any bike that I've owned.

How did you come to the conclusion to ride or purchase your own bikes? I'll presume you know the person well, know their experience with bikes and advise you ride the WC GS first, then make your mind up.

 

[david a hall]

You are quick to condemn the responses you have received, but they all have merit, even if in written form they look like a clown wrote them.
We dont know your friend, only you do on here. He has ridden 10-15000 mile on a bike, you dont say if they were with you but I guess you have seen him ride. If every time you ride with him he has no idea of throttle control then you have a problem!!!! If he doesnt know that noise means power you have a problem! most bikes have 6 gears and 2.5 inches of throttle travel, you only need to use the first 1.5 inches and change up earlier! he has probably worked that out. Or you could just mention to him the bike is a bit quicker and gentle with the throttle. If this is likely to fall on deaf ears then dont let him ride it. If he is wreckless then dont let him ride it! If you cant work out the above then that is utterly ridiculous.

 

[Engineer]

Is the new LC too much?

Probably for 1150 riders yes

 

[Timolgra]

FFS It has the power of a Japanese 600 four.

Sometimes a bit of perspective get's overlooked, so here's a bump