I’ve just had a ride on BabyJ’s buell. I tell you, it’s the most fun I’ve had on two wheels for some time. It’s a real hoot! Completely different discipline, much more of a town bike! I only used it to go to the shops and ended up on a ten mile wiggle around West London (don’t worry, I filled her back up James!).
The torque is so addictive. All the fun starts at 3k rpm as it roars along, snicking a couple of gears. You seem to keep a much lower speed with this style as well, though it could be deceptive due to the power delivery. The way it rattles you softly at the lights made me giggle as well.
It’s a head-turner as well, I stopped for some fuel and had someone talk to me saying they love the sound and heard me going back and forth a few times People seem to love the sound of it more than an inline-four. I’m not sure if that’s because they like the sound or wonder who the hooligan is!
Thanks James, I really enjoyed that. It’s made my weekend. That and the electric scooter shoot!