08-10-2017, 03:00 AM
There is not much to compare, IMHO.
The only similarity is the styling. But the substantial differences are so great that I just don't see how one would not have a clear preference for one or the other, based on:
2-cylinder vs. 4 cylinder engine.
Shaft drive vs. chain.
(I would not consider a motorcycle with less than 4 cylinders. And I find the reliability, effectiveness and cost of chain to be superior to shaft, and I consider oiling the chain to be an entirely enjoyable activity. But that's me; others will have different opinion).
BTW, whats with the R-9-T's exhaust on the wrong (left-hand) side of the motorcycle? Sure, one does not need to deal with chain next to a hot pipe, but still; each time I look at one, I have a feeling I'm looking at a mirror-image...
The only similarity is the styling. But the substantial differences are so great that I just don't see how one would not have a clear preference for one or the other, based on:
2-cylinder vs. 4 cylinder engine.
Shaft drive vs. chain.
(I would not consider a motorcycle with less than 4 cylinders. And I find the reliability, effectiveness and cost of chain to be superior to shaft, and I consider oiling the chain to be an entirely enjoyable activity. But that's me; others will have different opinion).
BTW, whats with the R-9-T's exhaust on the wrong (left-hand) side of the motorcycle? Sure, one does not need to deal with chain next to a hot pipe, but still; each time I look at one, I have a feeling I'm looking at a mirror-image...