and the lean angles are listed at 31-degrees. The 130 x 19-inch front and 180 x 16-inch rear cast alloy wheels, with Metzeler Cruisetec rubber, no-doubt contribute to its agility. Setting up for cornering is also very pleasing. The linked Brembo calipers on dual semifloating rotors up front and single at the rear have a raft of smart ABS and ride safety enhancement technologies and need only one finger to operate confidently. After a lap of the‘ cane field grand prix’, I headed home via the freeway and switched back to Standard riding mode, which gives a noticeably more relaxed throttle response and cruising manner. I got back to base with just under 300km on the clock and could have easily gone for another 300( normal Queensland distances). The 22.7 litre tank handled the trip with plenty to spare. In fact, I didn’ t even need a stand-up leg stretch / bum break at the traffic lights at the end of my local off ramp. The saddle is very good, with plenty of pillion room, and the big footboards give plenty
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