Duc's

[lady clara]

Originally Posted by deano

so how many of you lot on ere put sheer performance above all else?

Me! Oh hang on a minute I ride a hornet. I'll get me coat....

[Spree]

Lets see if you say the same after riding the TT circuit Carl just because the bike wasn't set up properly and fearless don't make a good rider - just a stupid one. One guy I know (copper) rides a Pan mostly two up and you just cant stay with him. Mind you he does have Ohlins front and rear, but its still a bloody big bike to throw around like he does.

Originally Posted by deano

seemingly a bit of an icon for many bikers. its lost on me tho, don't particularly like the look of em and their clutch rattle is horrendous - couldn't tolerate that for a minute, I'd be embarrassed by it.
against that they're sposed to go & handle well, which suggests they're a ride for a 'real biker' - which I guess categorises me as more poser than rider
so how many of you lot on ere put sheer performance above all else?

I definately put performance above all else


Sammy

Originally Posted by Singh600RR

ME - quicker the better - once i'm up to speed on the 600RR - gonna trade her in for a fireblade!!

Good for you there's nothing better


Sammy

Originally Posted by deano

so how many of you lot on ere put sheer performance above all else?

Where I live a 200mph plastic missile is about as much use as a chocolate spanner. There is a drain cover in the middle of each corner, and no straights long enough to get up to any speed, and most of the road surfaces are crap. A bike that handles is more important than one that can do 200mph.
One of the hooligan 600/650 single cylinder super-motos is the tool for the job locally if I ever had the money to buy one and also find one with a seat height low enough for my little legs.