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2009 Naked Middleweight Comparison
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2009 Naked Middleweight Comparison Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2009 Naked Middleweight Comparison in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested. Last edited by administrator : 05-21-2009 at 03:51 PM. |
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05-21-2009, 04:46 PM
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Great review guys, loved the video. Was that Fonzie appearing with Mr. Duke? Loved the location too...I wish we had roads like that in Florida.
Question: does the 90 degree V-Twin offer less vibration than the parallel twin?
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05-21-2009, 07:07 PM
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Typically, a 90-degree Twin has less vibes than a parallel one, and it's a different kind of vibe. But the ER's vibe-reducing add-ons (counterbalancer, rubber mounts) makes it at least as smooth as the Gladiola's. |
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05-21-2009, 07:13 PM
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So Suzuki, inventor of the Katana, decides to mildly copy the Ducati Monster and call it a Gladius. Sly dogs! What's next, an opposed Twin called the Katzbalger? A triple called the Claymore? Somebody in Marketing has an impish sense of humor.
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05-21-2009, 08:43 PM
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Like that Kawasaki, looks very "Buick Roadmasterish" for some reason...stong like tractor.
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So Kevin- Did Kawi use all those rubber bushings on the 09 Versys? I believe that the rwhp is about the same. I like the little nekked bike well enough, but I like the Versys more.
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Did you get any bites on your offer to trade the K for an ADV bike?
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Out here R100GSes are demanding top dollar. You might consider what this same BMW fanatic friend of mine did. He had an R1150GS but didn't like the high center of gravity. He sold it and bought an R1100R and put aggressive tires on it, luggage, etc. Now he goes everywhere anyone on a GS would. Well actually he spends a lot more time on dirt roads than 99% of GS owners. Since 99% of them never leave the pavement. And at the cost of a new GS I don't blame them. That's the downside of spending $18K on a big dualie. You don't dare use it off road. Might scratch it.
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