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lynx-
They behave differently under acceleration. The rear of the bike doesn't squat as the chain is pulled tight.
It upsets some people!
Also extra weight which is never a good thing.
For me it's outweighed by the positives but might not be if my bike was purely for fun.
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Because race bikes don't have them. Therefore uncool, for grandads on BMs
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nick_h.
I'd like to try an RNineT on some open roads. The modern boxer engines are very smooth and powerful. Of course it's shaft drive and that would put a lot of riders off. Not having to worry about chains really suits me but it doesn't make the bike any lighter.