Option 2 of my plan was switching to a V-strom 800 RE and this afternoon I had a short test ride on one. Conditions were not ideal so couldn't push things along in a 'spirited manner'.
The up & down quickshifter was wonderful as I'd hoped.
I actually thought she felt a bit like a modernised TDM - same weight, same seat height, same power and comfy riding position. Low down poke seemed better somehow (gearing?) yet she had less torque with the smaller engine. Fairing / wind protection was however rubbish and there were some background vibes through the bars and pegs.
Have been offered the demonstratorthat I rode at a tempting price: so may become a traitor soon...
The up & down quickshifter was wonderful as I'd hoped.
I actually thought she felt a bit like a modernised TDM - same weight, same seat height, same power and comfy riding position. Low down poke seemed better somehow (gearing?) yet she had less torque with the smaller engine. Fairing / wind protection was however rubbish and there were some background vibes through the bars and pegs.
Have been offered the demonstratorthat I rode at a tempting price: so may become a traitor soon...