03-29-2019, 06:06 AM
(03-29-2019, 05:37 AM)VLJ_imp Wrote: Catch up, how? Having so much more torque down low, the CB always pulls harder than the NC, regardless of RPM. Also, its slipper-assist clutch doles out all that extra torque as smoothly as can be, right from tick-over.
Honestly, how could it do low-rpm lugging any better? If the motor is running, it pulls. You can't bog it, or find any spot on the tach at which point the motor complains in the slightest. It pulls so smoothly and evenly from the basement on up, it may as well be a good V8.
So, other than simply being lighter, albeit far less torquey and powerful, how does the NC lug any better than the CB?
Respectfully VLJ, keeping within the context of initial observation, I would be surprised if you ride in sixth at 50 km/h (31 mph?) all day, stop'n'go in traffic on the CB. The NC handles that effortlessly in and out - and that really is the point.
My CB has no slipper clutch, but it is pretty good without it. I didn't consider the effect of the slipper. Nevertheless, I know I would be revving a bit higher (lower gear) to keep ready for options on the CB. Heck, when not lugging, I do the exact same on the NC.