If you hadn't posted a picture I would have thought you just made it all up.
"sunny seattle day" is almost an oxymoron this time of year.
So how was the test ride?
I think the moto Gods really wanted me to ride that day.
I didn't get it out of the city, but the bike was easy to ride around downtown. With so much power in comparison to my little scoot, the bike felt very light--actually, as I was chatting with Dave, we think it really is lighter than the 620 on paper. I'm sure someone will come along to confirm that...
The power band felt very smooth and seemed to rev a lot quicker than my 620. The suspension felt great even with the city's potholes, but being trapped in metropolis, I wasn't able to experience what the Ohlins can really do. The clutch pull felt light, but engages a lot sooner than on my bike. The gauges are easy to read and the stock mirrors actually have a solid view of what's behind.
I got tons of looks around town and the bike really is sexier in person--I did not find this bike attractive when I first saw pics. Something about the "S" really gets my eye. I think it's the gold wheels/forks. Regardless, I pretty much walked backwards staring at it after parking it and heading back inside the dealership.
I think my little 620 needs a friend. Hmm...
