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Originally Posted by BSiple
THe naked K bike is pretty nice, but I'd kill myself on it....
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The power is truly intoxicating. In 2nd or 3rd gear, ease up to about 7k rpms. Then move up on the balls of your feet, crouch a bit and when you're ready...whack open the throttle. First time I did it I almost threw up in my helment.
But after you've ridden routinely with that kind of thrust, it becomes your friend. The on/off throttle response in the tight twisties make it an absolute hoot to hustle along on. Just rolling on the throttle in 6th gear on the freeway brings a smile to your face. Pulls like a freight train while being very subdued in around-town riding.
From a safety perspective...insane throttle response can save your neck as well. Getting away or around dangerous situations are very easy. Passing is also a delight with little concern for "not making it" if you mis-judge your timing. Also, the brakes on these bikes are equally intoxicating. Linked front/rear, ABS, etc. A gentle one-finger actuation hauls it down like the hand of god (with little or no dive due to the hassock front end). I'm sure the R-bikes are just as good in this regard, but "too much power" is not the reason to avoid a K.
Man, I love bikes! Wish I could own 10.