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My tattooist guy (who I blame for getting me into moto) bought himself a blackbird after over a year of talk. He loves it but hasn’t put many miles in since purchase in the autumn. Sounds way too risky - instant speed of sound in first gear, and thirsty as hell. No good if there’s any road surface risk. He’s had a bunch and plans on no other bike ever again. Just looking at it scared me.
What’s the little 125? Like 10bhp? It felt like a pushbike after an hour sat on a Bandit. Bet it feels like a balance bike after life on a 100bhp.