The twin Akrapovics look good , but like all single-sided exhaust systems , I still got a hot leg from the pipe cover . The bars seem a little narrower than the old ones and I liked the originals which felt a bit more dirt-like in width , but that ’ s a personal preference . The 4.3-inch TFT colour display is clear , small and unobtrusive , and the menus easy to negotiate and set up . There ’ s some electrickery aboard as well , with IMU traction control , lean angle sensors , riding modes , and it adds to the more sophisticated nature of the ‘ 22 version . There ’ s also a USB charge port , something that every modern motorcycle should have . The changes are more than cosmetic , they have taken a rabid , fun machine with some rough edges and given it a city-dweller ’ s slickness . The character has not been lost , but it has been refined . It ’ s smoother , smarter , nimbler , and grips like a tiger , and is still a handful of hooning fun . It looks terrific , has real presence , rides like the very devil , sounds great and is well finished . It ’ s a welcome addition to the sport bike option . PETER ELLIOTT same after the new rims were added . Whatever they ’ ve done , it takes a bit to get used to the faster drop in , and the feeling that you ’ re going to tuck the front , its so steep it almost felt like a trials bike . But there is no mistake here , the bike offers a great ride in twisty stuff , and with its lowered height and seat position the view is clear and unhunched . My only concern is the angle of the leg caused by footpeg placement which has definitely moved rearward . On a trip of any distance this would cause me hip cramps , but fine when snaking around the back roads , where it is a willing , powerful , agile beast with a healthy Indian roar , turning gas into noise and happiness .
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