HenryDorsetCase
21st October 2007, 21:48
Allegedly the first one in the South Island.
First impressions: nicely put together, good colour scheme (it was BLACK) and everything where it should be. Swung a leg over it and it is TINY. Sounded nice when started up and underseat twin mufflers could be derestricted a bit maybe.
Second impressions: $15k seems like bloody good value. Pillion accommodation looks pretty, um, basic and like a complete afterthought. Reviews I've read suggest that where they've saved money is in suspension but I will have to ride it to verify. Didnt notice what tyres it had on either.
I hope at that money they sell heaps of them: its a little bit dearer than its Japanese competition (ER6, SV650 Hornet 900 all say $11k) but not as expensive as its American and Italian competion (Buell Lightning, Aprilia all say $20k)
I've been invited to take it for a spin, an offer I shall accept possibly as early as next week.
Anybody got one/ridden one?
First impressions: nicely put together, good colour scheme (it was BLACK) and everything where it should be. Swung a leg over it and it is TINY. Sounded nice when started up and underseat twin mufflers could be derestricted a bit maybe.
Second impressions: $15k seems like bloody good value. Pillion accommodation looks pretty, um, basic and like a complete afterthought. Reviews I've read suggest that where they've saved money is in suspension but I will have to ride it to verify. Didnt notice what tyres it had on either.
I hope at that money they sell heaps of them: its a little bit dearer than its Japanese competition (ER6, SV650 Hornet 900 all say $11k) but not as expensive as its American and Italian competion (Buell Lightning, Aprilia all say $20k)
I've been invited to take it for a spin, an offer I shall accept possibly as early as next week.
Anybody got one/ridden one?