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Haha - there's not an appreciable delta in speed between the Bird and a Blade / GSXR of the same era....The lighter bikes are definitely more fun though.
I highly support chopping and changing machine as often as possible! ;)
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I found the RSV Mille a good compromise. The fairing had been properly wind tunnel developed - it even had 'eyebrows' to reduce turbulence or something. It also had a big tank and long range. I used it sur le Continong on a Park Lane BMW tour. It was very comfy, and in a completely different 'fun' league to all the BMs.
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Well, ideally I want something that tops out around 140, maaaaaybe 150 with a fair wind. I don’t need confirmed 180mph.
Suppose what I’m saying is, I want the missile, not the rocket it was launched from.
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XJ needs gone anyway. The BB I was popping first-gear wheelies over speed bumps earlier. I think I really should sell it.
But… I am learning to love it.
Ideally a smaller lighter sports 600 or 900. Something around 100-120 hp maximum. Basically what I was aiming for anyway. But now I know it for sure - I don’t need to be pushing 130mph and asking “hmm, what if I just…”
On my current trajectory by the end of summer I will be redlining the BB everywhere. I want to take that opportunity away from myself before it’s license in the bin.