Collected my MT09 on Wednesday, and went out for my first proper ride today
Thought I'd give my impressions after 110 mile ride through the Yorkshire Dales
Impressed with:
50+ mpg, but I was 'running in' (of sorts) and didnt put it into A mode
Easier on my wrists after coming from a CBR600RR
Ability to look over the walls, and left and right at junctions
Not impressed with:
Suspension, though I guess I knew that from my test ride. Very bouncy, and had me heading for the verge at one point.
Other points:
More snatchy than I remember from the test ride (how can I tell if it is the latest ECU map ?)
A lot easier on rough surfaces
Seat not as comfy as I remember either
I need to learn to ride in a completely different style
I am sure I made the right decision part exing the CBR600RR, but I had a tear in my eye when it went off into the showroom
Thought I'd give my impressions after 110 mile ride through the Yorkshire Dales
Impressed with:
50+ mpg, but I was 'running in' (of sorts) and didnt put it into A mode
Easier on my wrists after coming from a CBR600RR
Ability to look over the walls, and left and right at junctions
Not impressed with:
Suspension, though I guess I knew that from my test ride. Very bouncy, and had me heading for the verge at one point.
Other points:
More snatchy than I remember from the test ride (how can I tell if it is the latest ECU map ?)
A lot easier on rough surfaces
Seat not as comfy as I remember either
I need to learn to ride in a completely different style
I am sure I made the right decision part exing the CBR600RR, but I had a tear in my eye when it went off into the showroom