11-08-2014, 02:55 PM
This bike had such promise to be a one bike does it all choice for me. It is basically a Hypermotard with bags, windscreen, and a center stand. The new 821 motor is incredible. Power everywhere and it makes all the right noises. Stock exhaust cans make some nice noise and it snorts and cracks when you downshift. Where it all falls apart, aside from the price, is the ergonomics. The seat is very confining and it locks you in so far forward close to the bars. It actually makes it hard to turn the bars and feels very awkward.
If they put this motor into a more sport touring oriented bike, they'd have something. Heck, is they'd offer a flatter profile seat, it might work better. It was still fun and I never turn down a free test ride.
If they put this motor into a more sport touring oriented bike, they'd have something. Heck, is they'd offer a flatter profile seat, it might work better. It was still fun and I never turn down a free test ride.