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[michael1954]

I'm probably just stuck on the definition of "twitchiness / snatchiness". Is it a non-linearity in response, or some sort of random variation in response with the throttle held in a fixed position? In slow-speed maneuvers, there is so much interplay between throttle, clutch and rear brake, I'd be hard pressed to identify something as specifically power related.

And I could see that this might be a function of rpm, but I'm not sure why turns or actual speed would factor in. I'm not suggestung that the effect isn't real, just that I'm not sure I understand what the effect is.

I guess if I had to describe it better, a nonlinear throttle response. The bike does not jerk about or anything, but it seems it could just be less __________. What word goes in the blank? Not sure, but compared to the CB1100, the Z900RS is, how about, less civilized. It may be a function how how fast the bike is. I have full blown Akrapovic Exhaust, Headers and all and a K&N Air Filter. The bike will wheelie you off if you get too hasty with the gas. Probably why I ride the CB's more, but when I am in a hurry and do not want to hurt the CB, if that is possible, I ride the Kawasaki.