“This is a ideal first "Big Bike" for someone (like me) who is a mature person who looking to make the big step after going through the Direct Access.
The bike is very stable and with the ABS it is more than capable of getting you out of a mess should it need too if you are too heavy on the brakes.
It is capable to pootling around town in 6th gear or screaming at the dizzy 13000rpm, but to be honest its a great place to be whatever way you ride it.
My bike has been ridden during the wintertime too and at all times the bike has felt well balanced and easy to control, and now I am looking forward to getting some summer miles done.
Yes there are faster 600's out there but this bike is a great bike for touring, travelling to or from work or going for a weekend ride through the twisties!!
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