-----Original Message----- From: Mark Bergman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Advice on a purchase
=>But who really does top gear roll-ons regularly?... ???...just think how many times you accelerate in top gear next time you're out on a decent ride...unless you ride strictly canyons or city traffic, I'd say you would be doing it regularly...and low-down torque doesn't just benefit in top gear...you can ride a canyon at a brisk (but not flat out) pace smoother and more relaxed than someone on a 600...less gear changes, less abrupt power delivery...and isn't that what a sport-tourer is supposed to be about? =>Frankly, I don't want more top-end speed (or HP or torque) from my GTS. When I =>said it was underpowered, I was thinking more in the "25~45 MPH, pulling hard =>out of a tight turn and accelerating onto a straight" sense. Well then, yes you do want more power! Get a Hayabusa or a big sportbike or yes the new FJR will do it for you too. But I still don't think the GTS is underpowered. There are bikes in it's class with more power but there are also a lot with less. It may have less power than you want...or need...but saying it's underpowered is a bit unfair. Don't forget too that the FJR has a 30% bigger motor and should have at least 120 rwhp just to match the GTSs "underpowered" 1993 state of tune. Cheers Joe. ====================================================================================== NOTICE - This message may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. ==============================================================================
