04-23-2014, 04:58 AM
(04-21-2014, 08:25 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: While the tank shape is fine as is, I would have preferred a retro bike from the late 70's which means more of teardrop design. But the current tank does fit the over all look of this bike so.... meh.
But a test ride will have you forgetting about all that design stuff and thinking more about getting into the wind.Since you are looking for this sort of bike; don't test ride one unless you are prepared to buy.
The main reason I bought this bike was the tank shape. Freaking awesome.
I find the teardrop design quite off putting personally. Which is why I thought the GSX1400 looked better than the XJR1300.
In fact I'd have bought a GXS1400 I'd i could have found a nice low mileage one that hadn't been tarted about with...
But that's another story!


Since you are looking for this sort of bike; don't test ride one unless you are prepared to buy.