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BORN TO HOON;
FUN AND PUNCHY;
STOPS WELL
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NOT MUCH... PERHAPS
FUEL RANGE, AND A LITTLE
CRAMPED FOR THE LONG-
LEGGED RIDER
The TFT dash is quite large, is a touch screen and
also adjusted by buttons. It’s simple to operate and
for the most part, easy to read – although some of
the minor information is really quite small. But the
home page has all the important information
required in large type right there at a glance.
I have to say, I really enjoyed the FTR Urban.
It has truck loads of character with a huge rebellious
streak that shines through. It’s fun, but it’s also quite
versatile and very capable. With the rear carrier,
luggage bags and reasonable weather protection,
your options for more serious distances are
improved. It certainly won’t be put off by poorly
maintained back roads or gravel. Perhaps it’s only
real drawback for touring is tank range, but that’s
probably mostly down to the joyous engine that
kinda encourages you to be a bit throttle happy.
It’s a great bike.
100 KIWI RIDER