KIWI RIDER MAY 2018 VOL.2 | Page 81

trouble keeping up with its big bros, the 650 and 1000cc V-Stroms on our back roads. Yes, it can keep up and much of this can be attributed to a solid chassis and good handling. It feels planted and yet quite nimble with good feedback from decent road rubber. It’s a solid performer in the gravel too. While the rubber is not really gravel suitable it works well enough at reasonable speeds, especially considering it’s only sporti