Finally got the bike back, after it had to go back to the dealership.
All sorted now though.
First proper chance I've had to get out on it.
Quick 50 mile trip around the Cheshire countryside, very wet but managed to dodge a few showers.
All in all ,I would say, what a cracking little bike. So easy to ride, very neutral riding position, doesn't feel like a 250 when you are riding it, until you open it up obviously, yes it's not powerful but to be honest for today's ride its an absolute joy.
The engine has only done 2000 and hardly run in, it's as responsive as you'd expect but also doesn't fade away up hill, we have a local test run with Kelsall hill as a key part, if it'll go up there at 70 and hold it, it's doing OK, and it did.
The motor is extremely sweet and quiet and very willing to rev.
It handles better than I expected, I wasn't expecting much from the Road winner tyres but they've actually surprised me, it was all wet riding this morning and they didn't faulter.
I got a little squirmy in the seat after an hour, probably a combination of me not ridden for a few weeks and was a tad stiff riding a new bike and also the bike hasn't been ridden in 3 years so the padding is fairly firm, quick stop at J and S motorcycles ,I jumped back on and didn't really notice any discomfort at all,I only did around 10 more miles though.
Quality wise, its very well finished, everything is well positioned, motor feels quality with slick gear changes, running gear is spot on, screen is great.
A very good little big bike, ideal second bike for me, can see me having a bit of fun on it.
And with the way the UK speed restrictions are in place, I'll probably use it more than I think. For the type of riding I now mainly do.
I'll try it 2 up when it gets a bit warmer, wifey won't go out in the winter.
