12-23-2016, 07:41 AM
3 years with my '13 non-abs model. Was delighted with it when I first got it, but now, 33,000 miles later, I'm even happier with it. I found it to be extremely reliable and remarkably versatile. I do Christmas shopping on it, ride it on multi-day trips, zip through the mountain roads nearby and have done a few track days with it (then peeled the tape off, reattached the mirrors, and rode it 100+ miles home!) Very versatile.
Negatives:
1. I think they coulda put their proven hydraulic valve system in this bike, given it's under 9K rpm limit. Less maintenance. That said, I've checked the valves twice (myself) and they've never needed adjustment.
2. Some coatings could be more durable. I live near the coast and some forward facing bits on the bike show early stages of corrosion. Nothing major, just wish it wasn't so.
3. Is possibly *too* awesome? Maybe.
Like you, I had been off bikes for many years for your exact reasons.
Good luck!
Negatives:
1. I think they coulda put their proven hydraulic valve system in this bike, given it's under 9K rpm limit. Less maintenance. That said, I've checked the valves twice (myself) and they've never needed adjustment.
2. Some coatings could be more durable. I live near the coast and some forward facing bits on the bike show early stages of corrosion. Nothing major, just wish it wasn't so.
3. Is possibly *too* awesome? Maybe.
Like you, I had been off bikes for many years for your exact reasons.
Good luck!