“Possibly my favourite bike ever. I love the way it rumbles along with plenty enough power when needed. Handles well and comfy too. (I'm nearly 6'4"). I know sportsbike riders diss them as the Tedium but I'd far rather ride this that a frustratingly quick sporty you can't get out of 2nd .”
“A good bike for camping with, 500 miles fully loaded in one day, no problem but would be better if it had a better MPG, 43/44 is not good. mechanically no problems, I give it a good service at least every year and give it a check over once a week. The bike is 19 years old, I have had it for 10 years, it has only required tyres, 1 battery, brake pads, chains just the usual consumables. One of the best all round bikes I have ridden in over 50 years.
Whilst out earlier this year I rode into a lot of fog and mist and noticed that many cars did not have rear fog lights on, guess what, bikes do not have them fitted. that evening I went on ebay and found many cheap red and white very bright lcd lights, I purchased 4 red and 2 white lights, cable and switch for about £20. I fitted them in about 1 hour. This has to be the best money and time spent on my bike ever and no problems with police or mot testers.
As a retired person who enjoys riding but does not mend easy, these lights help make me more visible and safer.”
