07-02-2019, 01:30 PM
July Update:
Well, there isn't much more to say than what has already been said. Previous remarks are still relevant now as they were before. Let me try and provide a pointed assessment:
Pros:
[ul] [li]Decent fuel economy even with very spirited rides. Current average is 3.5L/100 kms (67.2 mpg U.S.) for a range of about 400 kms. Stay 80 km/h (50 mph) all day, and the figure drops to 2.8L/100 kms. For comparison, spirited rides on the CB experience 6.0L/100 kms.[/li] [li]Really fun handling for my body frame and weight. Even two up in the saddle is very easy.[/li] [li]Excellent in-town commuter. Really easy to maneuver the machine.[/li] [li]Excellent highway commuter. Good candidate for a mid-sized tourer.[/li] [li]I really like the Manual Mode gear selection. It works incredibly well.[/li] [li]The suspension has nothing on the CB, but unexpectedly it works very well for me.[/li] [li]I like the behaviour of the factory tires. We'll see how long they'll last. So far no early surprises.[/li] [li]Built-in storage and power outlet gets used all the time.
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Cons:
[ul] [li]The stock LED headlight sucks, sucks, sucks.[/li] [li]Pretty well all the automatic modes (Drive, and Sport Modes) are yucky. I can't trust them in curves. The most useful auto mode might be Sport Mode S2 when feeling lazy. It is also useful in urban traffic.[/li] [li]The front fender is totally useless in wet weather. The feet get drenched.[/li] [li]You want acceleration punch at 100 km/h? Use the CB. Otherwise, accept at least two seconds behind.
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End of the initial review.
Well, there isn't much more to say than what has already been said. Previous remarks are still relevant now as they were before. Let me try and provide a pointed assessment:
Pros:
[ul] [li]Decent fuel economy even with very spirited rides. Current average is 3.5L/100 kms (67.2 mpg U.S.) for a range of about 400 kms. Stay 80 km/h (50 mph) all day, and the figure drops to 2.8L/100 kms. For comparison, spirited rides on the CB experience 6.0L/100 kms.[/li] [li]Really fun handling for my body frame and weight. Even two up in the saddle is very easy.[/li] [li]Excellent in-town commuter. Really easy to maneuver the machine.[/li] [li]Excellent highway commuter. Good candidate for a mid-sized tourer.[/li] [li]I really like the Manual Mode gear selection. It works incredibly well.[/li] [li]The suspension has nothing on the CB, but unexpectedly it works very well for me.[/li] [li]I like the behaviour of the factory tires. We'll see how long they'll last. So far no early surprises.[/li] [li]Built-in storage and power outlet gets used all the time.
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Cons:
[ul] [li]The stock LED headlight sucks, sucks, sucks.[/li] [li]Pretty well all the automatic modes (Drive, and Sport Modes) are yucky. I can't trust them in curves. The most useful auto mode might be Sport Mode S2 when feeling lazy. It is also useful in urban traffic.[/li] [li]The front fender is totally useless in wet weather. The feet get drenched.[/li] [li]You want acceleration punch at 100 km/h? Use the CB. Otherwise, accept at least two seconds behind.
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End of the initial review.