Dr.D
Octane Boost
I would recommend riding one of these bikes for a bit before selling it short in any category. They get down the road quicker than you might expect from reading the tech sheets. I do think more power will be in xtracted in time but as it is it is plenty fast. Because of the overall way the bike is put together it will hang with a 200 hp Older bike. I eased Steels 251 Carpenter bike and beat him on the first race due to his ridder error. He beat me on the second one due to my error and his good execution. For riding the actual mountain road, the new bike wins all day long due to weight, handling and gearing.
Boog your concern about riding ergonomics is founded. The older bike has a large more laid back feel.
Boog your concern about riding ergonomics is founded. The older bike has a large more laid back feel.