I keep looking at these too so am interested in any feedback! Would be my only bike so needs to be capable but seems to get good reviews
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Running mine in at the moment (another UK owner) - like you after 90 minutes I find myself shuffling on the seat as my backside starts to feel a little numb - there is a 'comfort' seat that can be bought if required. Fuel economy - so far is excellent - I'm probably getting 90mpg (rough approximation) but then I am being gentle with it (certainly far more environmentally friendly than many motorcycles, I'm very conscious of our global environmental issues, so it suited me). As for it being a 'little' bike, I know you're referring to engine capacity being 373cc, but in terms of physicality, I think it's a reasonably large, but slim machine (plenty of presence on the road). The front screen provides shelter up to mid chest level, so anything over 60mph and the wind becomes noticeable (just like a naked bike) - I have a flip helmet and even with ear plugs it's a noisy experience above 55mph. I'll be giving my thoughts on the bike soon on my channel. For the price I don't think it can be beaten in its class - a very spirited engine that will quickly and progressively pull to motorway speed. An absolute pleasure to ride in terms of posture, ergonomics and stability, great on rural roads as you have mentioned. I have a tail rack on mine and crash bars will be fitted soon. No problem 2 up either - fully loaded with bags and a passenger hasn't been put to the test yet, but me and my better half have zero issues as a 2 up (neither of us are heavy). I've had 1100 machines (touring and sport) and this bike makes me smile more, I feel it does everything required of it - the only unproven bit for me is to see if it would cope 2 up with bags for an overnight stay somewhere - I suspect it would do it ok, assuming neither rider or passenger are on the heavy side (solo touring would be fine - get a comfort seat perhaps or an air seat add-on). For the price it's fabulous, nothing to complain about when considering every rider has to compromise somewhere, regardless of bike, be it comfort, economy, ergonomics, price etc... Thank you for a really informative video on this machine - I concur.
On a final note -for some it may be a gateway to move up the line to larger capacity adventure bikes but I think plenty of riders may feel doing so isn't required. Nobody in the UK really needs a 1200cc adventure bike, they buy them because they're available and they like them/want one. Marketing of bikes is aimed at the ego - my old Honda 'Blackbird' was the fastest road bike available when I bought it new - it was an impulse/ego purchase and looking back (many years ago) I think it was an uninformed decision - it was uncomfortable, drifted like a sail in the wind and had far too much power - the 'power to my ability' ratio was somewhat laughable... All the best...
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