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Sorry Mike, you may not be a liar, but diluted none the less... unless there were perpetual twisties on that ride you mentioned - and even then - the GS 650 will not be found leading "throughout" the day. My understanding of "throughout" would be that the GS 650 was in the least on its own merits on any road for most of the day.

If it goes uphill for example, the GS 650 is hopelessly underpowered and - like it or not - power DOES make a difference, all things being equal (and with 1000cc sport bikes in the mix, all things are NOT equal)... above all, I question your judgement and the ability of the "seasoned riders" in question, if it was in fact the case that the GS 650 was leading a group of 1000cc Sport bikes "throughout" the day...

Now, if you would tone it down to "the GS 650 was found leading through some of the twisties" I would have no issues believing that...

Of course, if you want to prove me wrong, we can always meet somewhere at a tight track like the Streets of Willow or, better yet, the Horsethief Mile (more like a real life canyon) and you can bring a GS650 and show me...

But then, what do I know... I usually just snail along at my own pace... anyone is faster than I am.