I hate the linked brakes and would cancel them in a second, given a chance. Way too grabby when stuck in traffic. My 2008 never had any of the feelings the linked brakes bring.
I hate them on the Concours as well, but my point is that Kawasaki is the only mfr that managed to f**k them up. I read a lot of posts by folks who don't like them in principle - makes no sense.
@ lather
I have no interest in debating ABS, we have already been there. And I won't even argue that it is ONE of the best SAFETY features but THE BEST EVER? Think about overhead cams, tubeless tires, single shocks, four valve heads, digital fuel injection, radial tires, KIPASS!
ABS is overrated in my opinion. There are many many ways to get hurt bad or killed on a motorcycle, ABS addresses only one and in a very limited set of situations. My guess is that many of you have a dangerous false sense of security. Oops, I said I didn't want to debate ABS!
are overhead cams a safety feature? how about 4 valve heads, i never heard any one say " thank god for those 4 valve heads and the fuel injection they really saved my ass" Try reading what you type before you hit reply. ABS is the best safety feature ever put on a bike.
Im calm. I got told my post was the silliest thing to hit the forums. so i read on and discover her last post of nonsense so i had to comment .I said silliest in a while. I changed it after re-reading what I typed before hiting reply. I have been here nearly 5 years and there has been tons of silliness.
Im calm. I got told my post was the silliest thing to hit the forums. so i read on and discover her last post of nonsense so i had to comment .
I said silliest in a while. I changed it after re-reading what I typed before hiting reply. I have been here nearly 5 years and there has been tons of silliness.
Add factory cruise control and I'll kiss my dealer on the lips.
Name of the dealer, please, just in case.
I remember when 500cc was a monster engine. If you had that you were a king. Now it seems we have just gone plain crazy with the bigger is better thing.
I have found over the years that the 50- 90 hp range is more than enough to keep even the most spirited riders happy. 130hp is just overkill to me.
But, I'm getting old, my next bike will be a Suzuki Bergman
Her?I think he was referring to Gabrielle, my granddaughter, who types my posts for me.
I think he was referring to Gabrielle, my granddaughter, who types my posts for me.
I remember when 500cc was a monster engine. If you had that you were a king. Now it seems we have just gone plain crazy with the bigger is better thing.It depends on how you use your machine. If you are a weekend warrior hp is king. On 3000+ mile road trips I find myself envying my Honda & BMW buds 50+ mpg. Not to mention their larger tanks!
I have found over the years that the 50- 90 hp range is more than enough to keep even the most spirited riders happy. 130hp is just overkill to me.
But, I'm getting old, my next bike will be a Suzuki Bergman