I don't know what this constant need for more power is about. Can't use all the power the Concours currently has in the states without breaking the law with extreme prejudice.
I bought the Concours because of it's physical size. I loved my Ninja 650 with sport touring conversion, but it was physically too small for me.
Sure I crack open the throttle from time to time, and have cruised on the interstate at 90 indicated when I have a rabbit to follow, but I would have been perfectly happy with a 90HP at the wheel bike. Maybe 800cc middleweight sport tourer?
I know bragging rights are very important or so the marketing department keeps telling us. Makes me think of Tim the Toolman Taylor. More Power.
A huge FWIW, I am one of the lucky few who get to hit the track twice a year. With that said, would I have still done the power mods? Yes. Have I hit trips on public roads? Yes. Was there traffic? No, well, yes, during a pass or two, but always back down to my usual 6-7 over. I'd love a turbo, but in all likelyhood I will never have one, I plan on keeping this bike for many years and I'm not interested in rebuilds of any kind, be it shaft components or engine bits.
One of the beutifull aspects of what I've done is I still exceed the advertised MPG (track trips DO NOT count). I have spent long periods speaking with some LEO, always about the bike, never about some law. In the near future I will have a hitch and a trailer, it will be used heavily in areas generally void of flat land.
To sum it all up, I have what I consider the ultimate in SSTs and on a fairly frugal budget. I use it for what it was designed, and a bit more. I wanted something above average and I'd say I have exceeded my expectations. One of my motos has always been "Better to have and not need than need and not have"
