so I happened to be home today so I decided to suck it up and call the dealer and set up a test ride today. In the near 30 degree weather, it was freezing. This was the first real Monster ride I have been on and while I didnt get the opportunity to open it up as the sales guy was with me on a Sport Classic GT. My first impression is that the dry clutch grabs nothing like a wet clutch in my opinion, I also found the stock gearing kinda tall (atleast in first gear). Also the rear sets and exhaust kinda cramped my style a bit as I am used to riding on the balls of my feet (but I think it is something I can get used to)
my overall impression. the suspension was very stiff (ohlins units) which is good it means they are working and can be adjusted to my liking. I have to remember that I was also on very crapy pavement and city on off ramps. the power down low was very nice and the throttle response very agreeable. The one thing that really sticks out in my head is the very distinct vibration that Duc has down low. I am in love with it. only did about 60ish on the highway briefly but it was not nearly as bad as I thought it might be. In short I want one.
the GT I rode briefly just to get a feeel for the DS1000 engine. it wasnt a weak as I had expected it to be but I was only able to drive it down the street and back so top speed of maybe 40mph cant give me much of an idea but it pulls nice from down low.
anyway overall I am happy I finally went and took one for a ride. I think I want an RS this way I wont need to upgrade (as much) down the road, now I just need to find a way to make it happen financially. ;D
the GT I rode briefly just to get a feeel for the DS1000 engine. it wasnt a weak as I had expected it to be but I was only able to drive it down the street and back so top speed of maybe 40mph cant give me much of an idea but it pulls nice from down low.
anyway overall I am happy I finally went and took one for a ride. I think I want an RS this way I wont need to upgrade (as much) down the road, now I just need to find a way to make it happen financially. ;D