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- Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: What Inexpensive Rocket Should I Buy?
- Replies: 11
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Re: What Inexpensive Rocket Should I Buy?
I've heard a lot of good things about the SV650. Just a guess but being a twin it probably has a flatter broader torque curve which makes gear selection a little more forgiving. It depends on your experience and skill level. If you like the peakier power rush and can handle it go with the 600's. Goo...
- Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Handling quirks
- Replies: 3
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Re: Handling quirks
Riceburner, Please let me clarify the riding scenario a little more clearly. I was not beating the snot out of the bike or drag racing. Although I was pretty firm with the throttle I shifted at about 5000 - 6000 rpm and although my clutching may have been a little slower and more deliberate I was no...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Handling quirks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 961
Handling quirks
Gentlemen, My buddy just bought a 2004 r1150r. The bike is in pristine condition with about 7k miles. He believes the bike is fine. I rode it and was a little unnerved when I shifted gears under a fair amount of power. I know that shaft drive bikes usually exhibit a bit of a rise and lowering of the...