For a 750 it really flies

**Mikkel** · 29th August 2009, 23:18

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Only on the spec sheet.

Don't get me wrong, if there is one thing all motards need it is a 750 V-twin...

The Dorsoduro is more than 170 kgs though, right? (I haven't gone to have a look because I couldn't afford it anyway, and I'd like to remain satisfied with my measly Husky 610sm.)

**Big Dave** · 29th August 2009, 23:22

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Don't get me wrong, if there is one thing all motards need it is a 750 V-twin...

The Dorsoduro is more than 170 kgs though, right? (I haven't gone to have a look because I couldn't afford it anyway, and I'd like to remain satisfied with my measly Husky 610sm.)

Haven't checked - Co-pilot said - 'jeez it's nimble.'

**Madmax** · 29th August 2009, 23:23

wasnt there a supermono with an rg 500 in it

**Mikkel** · 30th August 2009, 00:34

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Haven't checked - Co-pilot said - 'jeez it's nimble.'

Hmmm, Bikez.com (dunno how reliable they are...) says 186 kgs... that's fairly obese as far as a moto goes. I guess it won't be an issue unless you take it into the rough so to speak.

Don't get me wrong, I would quite simply love to have a "light" supermoto with a 750 ccm V-twin...

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 00:42

Originally Posted by Mikkel

that's fairly obese as far as a moto goes.

In 'normal' use it's irrelevant anyway. Height of COM and balance are more important.

**Gremlin** · 30th August 2009, 01:19

So its finally appearing... any word on its larger sibling?

mmm 250cc more for 10kg... I like my 990sm

**Mikkel** · 30th August 2009, 01:21

Originally Posted by Big Dave

In 'normal' use it's irrelevant anyway. Height of COM and balance are more important.

Indeed, irrelevant until you have to push it uphill for 25 meters because you can't gain traction

(And yes, I know, it's a motard not a dirtbike... but adventure and all that...)

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 12:09

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Indeed, irrelevant until you have to push it uphill for 25 meters because you can't gain traction

(And yes, I know, it's a motard not a dirtbike... but adventure and all that...)

My Buell weighs 195. It's an interesting comparison. I really like the Aprila - and it makes the Buell look good too.

The XB12X does a lot of the stuff the motard does quite well - not as wicked fast, but strong enough, plus it's comfortable, takes a passenger and has good touring potential.

The weight isn't a problem to me.

They all have road tyres - if you iz dumb enough to try and hard case ADV ride on non-knobbys you probably deserve to be pushing it. :-P

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 12:12

Originally Posted by Gremlin

So its finally appearing... any word on its larger sibling?

mmm 250cc more for 10kg... I like my 990sm

No word - but then I haven't asked.

I'd be interested in the bigger 'ergos', but it doesn't really need any more chutzpah for road use.

**boomer** · 30th August 2009, 12:26

Originally Posted by Big Dave

No word - but then I haven't asked.

I'd be interested in the bigger 'ergos', but it doesn't really need any more chutzpah for road use.

Dave, Dave, Dave Dave..... there's always room for more chutzpah...!

i sometimes wonder when i'll be seeing you wear a dress in public

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 13:42

Originally Posted by boomer

Dave, Dave, Dave Dave..... there's always room for more chutzpah...!

Not for a road bike in the current policing regime. It just becomes a frustration of wasted potential. I have the most fun solo on 60-70hp bikes on the road.

You can pin the throttle and ride the thing instead of just idling everywhere like a big pussy.