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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Which model is the best handling of the all?
Not sure if this is a fair question without qualifying the intended use.
 
Old May 14, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rockDAWG
Not sure if this is a fair question without qualifying the intended use.
I agree.

IMO the new XR1200 would have to be the best handling HD. It has a pretty nice suspension, wheels, and clearance. But if you're asking "the best handling model for you and wife to tour on" I'd have a different opinion.
 
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Can you spell DYNA?...:>)
 
Old May 14, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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This thread could turn into a model war!!!
I think the best handling bike is the one you have grown attached to. I have seen people do things with Glides that don't seem possible on any bike.
Myself I'll dance with my Dyna.
 
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Never Mind. I lost the link
 

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Here it is. Someone posted this in another thread the other day. This handles pretty good.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99KKx7cB-Ok
 
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Originally Posted by IronAss
Never Mind. I lost the link
Your 'link' only takes me to YouTube.......
 
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
Your 'link' only takes me to YouTube.......
I reposted with the correct link.
 
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Originally Posted by rockDAWG
Which model is the best handling of the all?
Not sure if this is a fair question without qualifying the intended use.
Although it's a super competitive market, right now the newly designed Kawasaki ZX10R is the fastest and best handling bike on the planet.

 



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