C'mon, you're only half way in your 50sI have always thought they are one of the most balanced bikes with a centre stand, just removing an empty top box makes it move from resting on the rear wheel to the front wheel. I still find, 19 years later and in my mid 50s that I can effortlessly put it on the centre stand. I used to have a Triumph sprint that was a nightmare to get on the centre stand and was a hernia waiting to happen.
But I'm not sure I agree with your thoughts on 'balance'. I think the 1150's geometry is a bit askew. They fixed it on the 1200... but as you point out, other manufacturers also get it wrong...
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