01-21-2018, 12:08 AM
I took the R NineT Racer S for a test ride the other day and I've got to say, what a lovely bike. Suited me really well.
It's a lovely looking machine, un-cluttered and a great stance. Very neat.
Lots of people have complained of the riding position but for me at 6'2" it was just fine. More on the wrists than a sit up bike but, not over the top for it's style. I had a good hour and a half with no issues.
It has a lovely engine - characterful, clattery, lumpy and smooth all in one... something of an enigma.
I liked the way it handled too. Not as quick to turn as my CB is now, but held a tight line well. The way the engine and handling complement each other makes for a very satisfying combination. It's like they are both on the same wave length, and so it works.
Plenty fast, both acceleration and cruising on the motorway. It was very happy banging away at high speed.
I have to say I loved it. It's the first of the air cooled boxers that I've tried and I really liked it. It has an un-sanitised feel, which I like. I felt very connected to it.
I'm desperately trying to justify having one, although I couldn't stretch to it at the moment. I was looking to buy a super sport 600 from the mid 00's, which are great value at the moment. They are a different beast really and I was thinking of mainly using it on the track. That move is on hold.... which says something ;-)
It's a lovely looking machine, un-cluttered and a great stance. Very neat.
Lots of people have complained of the riding position but for me at 6'2" it was just fine. More on the wrists than a sit up bike but, not over the top for it's style. I had a good hour and a half with no issues.
It has a lovely engine - characterful, clattery, lumpy and smooth all in one... something of an enigma.
I liked the way it handled too. Not as quick to turn as my CB is now, but held a tight line well. The way the engine and handling complement each other makes for a very satisfying combination. It's like they are both on the same wave length, and so it works.
Plenty fast, both acceleration and cruising on the motorway. It was very happy banging away at high speed.
I have to say I loved it. It's the first of the air cooled boxers that I've tried and I really liked it. It has an un-sanitised feel, which I like. I felt very connected to it.
I'm desperately trying to justify having one, although I couldn't stretch to it at the moment. I was looking to buy a super sport 600 from the mid 00's, which are great value at the moment. They are a different beast really and I was thinking of mainly using it on the track. That move is on hold.... which says something ;-)