Had a play today

Mighty Mouse said:

That video really does make the Rocket size look 'normal'. It's seems low slung and with straight lines that makes it look long and sleek.. It doesn't have that distinctive big ass gas tank or bulky look. It looks like the 2018 Rockets little brother that has been on Jenny Craig for a year. Still looks aggressive and I'm still geeked up about riding one.

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Nat67 said:

me too . But still too fing small !

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1olbull said:

What is so small?
Aren't the wheel bases about the same?

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1olbull said:

I'm not love with that rear in either.
I like I like that my roadster has the capability of putting on panniers and a rear fender bag for making long cross country trips. In 5 minutes or less I can have it back to be at a street monster.
Depending on lean angle comparison, being lower is a good thing for the guy with a 29" inseem, like yours truly.

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chrisw said:

Again with the 40KG lighter! if we want a sports bike that drifts around in the wind on the highway get a speed triple. It will handle better and be easier to move around when in neutral.

I actually like having a heavy planted bike. I also have a 1997 fireblade for days when I want to road race.
one thing I noticed with my R3 Classic is that its a lot easier to move around than the Pan European I had.

for me the cruiser/muscle bike is about presence and comfort on long journeys. If I want to be quick I jump on the Blade.

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chrisw said:

Again with the 40KG lighter! if we want a sports bike that drifts around in the wind on the highway get a speed triple. It will handle better and be easier to move around when in neutral.

I actually like having a heavy planted bike. I also have a 1997 fireblade for days when I want to road race.
one thing I noticed with my R3 Classic is that its a lot easier to move around than the Pan European I had.

for me the cruiser/muscle bike is about presence and comfort on long journeys. If I want to be quick I jump on the Blade.

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