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Originally Posted by throttlemeister
There's plenty people that do. It is just a matter of getting used to it.
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Not sure if they get used to it, or just think that is the normal, and if they want to travel on a sporty bike, they have to put up with it.
I can't count the times a sport bike rider has said things similar to "man you ride that BMW well", because I pushed or passed them down some twisty pavement. I am sure they would not say that if I was on a crotch rocket. I think the general belief is that Ergonomics have to be compromised for performance, when there are a lot of comfortable and capable bikes out there.
Look at the SV 650 Suzuki, and many similar bikes, good ergos, good handling, cheap, economical, etc. Yet the 600 rockets fly out the door, while the SV's collect dust. Then you hear new riders saying I had to get a 600 rocket to keep up with my buddies when they ride!! Which may be true as they never develop skill because they rely on the throttle as a crutch, until they get burned by their lack of skill and hang up their helmets, and move on.