Just had the first 1000km service done so thought I'd share my first impresssions and also get some feedback from other owners out there.
- Didn't like the colour scheme at first but it grows on you!
- Comfortable riding position for me but lots of wind buffeting at higher speeds even with the Puig screen fitted [I'm not used to naked bikes].
- Some buzzing through the grips which gets to you after a couple of hours so I'll probably change the thin, hard OEMs to something a bit thicker and softer.
- Great torque and impressive roll on even at running in revs.
- It's a bit early to comment on handling and tyres but so far so good. I'm running on standard pressures with OEM D210s and factory suspension settings but will start to have a fiddle soon. I'll probably change to dual compound tyres once these are goosed so any recommendation would be appreciated.
- Brakes. Why doesn't Kawa offer ABS on this model? [Yes, I know, TIT] The front brake performs OK but the rear requires a LOT of pressure to have any effect. No signs of air in the lines so is this a design flaw - piston size etc? The rear brake pedal is not readily adjustable and, for my riding position, will need to be bent outwards quite a way.
- Clutch and gears. Good with no false gears so far but I'm always looking for 7th so I'm about to order a GIPRO DS Gear Indicator.
- Pillion. I wouldn't want to sit up there like a steeplechase jockey but I took the Boss out for a short ride yesterday and she was OK except for the lack of seat padding. Handling wise, it seemed OK but I was taking it easy as I don't want to load the motor too much yet.
- Storage. Nil but my old tank bag from my Hayabusa fits and I'm thinking of getting a set of SW Motec Blaze throw overs.
That's about all that springs to mind for now.
Ride Safe.
John
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- Didn't like the colour scheme at first but it grows on you!
- Comfortable riding position for me but lots of wind buffeting at higher speeds even with the Puig screen fitted [I'm not used to naked bikes].
- Some buzzing through the grips which gets to you after a couple of hours so I'll probably change the thin, hard OEMs to something a bit thicker and softer.
- Great torque and impressive roll on even at running in revs.
- It's a bit early to comment on handling and tyres but so far so good. I'm running on standard pressures with OEM D210s and factory suspension settings but will start to have a fiddle soon. I'll probably change to dual compound tyres once these are goosed so any recommendation would be appreciated.
- Brakes. Why doesn't Kawa offer ABS on this model? [Yes, I know, TIT] The front brake performs OK but the rear requires a LOT of pressure to have any effect. No signs of air in the lines so is this a design flaw - piston size etc? The rear brake pedal is not readily adjustable and, for my riding position, will need to be bent outwards quite a way.
- Clutch and gears. Good with no false gears so far but I'm always looking for 7th so I'm about to order a GIPRO DS Gear Indicator.
- Pillion. I wouldn't want to sit up there like a steeplechase jockey but I took the Boss out for a short ride yesterday and she was OK except for the lack of seat padding. Handling wise, it seemed OK but I was taking it easy as I don't want to load the motor too much yet.
- Storage. Nil but my old tank bag from my Hayabusa fits and I'm thinking of getting a set of SW Motec Blaze throw overs.
That's about all that springs to mind for now.
Ride Safe.
John
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. Went to rama 9 for 1000k service today . I havent been riding to much as i have been recovering from a injury.