"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
11/16/2015 at 20:21 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
11/16/2015 at 20:21 • Filed to: None | 3
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errm. I like it.
I like it alot. but is it enough to make my wait for it to come here and get this instead of that triumph?
highlights:
Natural and versatile forward leaning riding position
Wide and upright tapered handlebars
Aggressive mass forward body design
Shortest-in-class 1,400mm wheelbase for light and neutral handling
Lightweight aluminium Deltabox main frame with optimized strength/rigidity balance
YZF-R1-derived race-developed suspension with revised settings
320mm dual front discs with radial mount 4-pot calipers with ABS
Lean and athletic mass forward body styling with iconic MT family DNA
17-litre fuel tank
Lightweight 5-spoke cast aluminium wheels
Specially-developed Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tyres
12v DC outlet as standard equipment, to power Genuine Yamaha heated grips
Newly designed LCD multi function instrument panel
QSS (Quick Shift System) available as an option
Powerful and aggressive mono-focus dual LED headlights
LED position light with newly designed lens
LED turn signals and license plate light
Master Cylinder
> bob and john
11/16/2015 at 20:29 |
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OoooooOOOOOoooooh. I like it. I will be in the market for a new bike next summer and want something relatively upright and roomy for longer trips but still fast and agile. The front runner right now is the FJ-09 but it doesn’t quite tick all the boxes for me.
Is this thing for sure coming to the US? Might be worth putting up with my V-Strom for an extra year.
Steve in Manhattan
> bob and john
11/16/2015 at 20:29 |
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I had three of their pianos. Not very good on the road, but Bach tw0-part inventions sounded great.
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bob and john
> Master Cylinder
11/16/2015 at 20:30 |
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I just read that it might not be coming here....DAM IT.
that does leave my triumph plans on track though.
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bob and john
> Steve in Manhattan
11/16/2015 at 20:32 |
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Master Cylinder
> bob and john
11/16/2015 at 20:32 |
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Of course not. We always get hosed on the good stuff here. If you want a half-ton cruiser, then you’re all set, but if you want something light and sporty that isn’t a race replica, good luck.
The Compromiser
> Steve in Manhattan
11/16/2015 at 22:24 |
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I was always told that you could tune a piano, and you could tune a fork, but you could never tuna fish...
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Steve in Manhattan
> The Compromiser
11/16/2015 at 22:32 |
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But you can tune a motorcycle ... ka-BANG!
Chasaboo
> bob and john
11/17/2015 at 03:16 |
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I think this thing works.
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The Compromiser
> Steve in Manhattan
11/17/2015 at 08:00 |
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The other one I used to get was, ‘ you can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s noses.’
#ineedtogetoutmore
JKER
> bob and john
11/17/2015 at 10:18 |
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I still vote used z1000.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> bob and john
11/17/2015 at 10:34 |
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Suzuki GSX-S1000F for me please. Pretty much ticks all the same boxes and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
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bob and john
> JKER
11/17/2015 at 11:26 |
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you know it was one my short list. still kinda is frankly.
but Daytona R is at the top right now.