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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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Being accustomed to sportbikes you may want to keep an eye out for an 'R' model (which stood for 'roadster' not 'racing' Lol!) The Roadsters has taller suspensions (better cornering clearance) and dual brakes up front. Most of the 'other' models sit REALLY low and drag hard parts just looking at a corner. Also, I found the single disc front to be kind of weak feeling.
Having to slow down to BELOW the speed limit to go around corners and stopping with mediocre brakes will be a BIG change from what your accustomed to and you may not like it.
 
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