XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Now bear in mind I'm no journo like Mawsley, and I have zero mechanical knowledge.....so all I can go on is how I felt on it. First off, just because it's only 500CC it's quite capable of picking up a bit of pace when you get the revs up. If anybody gets left behind on one of these under normal riding environments it ain't down to the bike. There's no power band, the power delivery is very linear......and it pulls well even from a standing start. It's physically small, and feels lighter than the 650GS even though it's a couple of kgs heavier. Like @Tango said, I'm not too convinced with these Dunlop tyres. They seem a bit vague to me and the turn in seems to be slow. They'll be replaced with Tourance when their time's up. Brakes are decent enough, suspension is fine, and it's very comfortable. Perfect fit for me really. Now the engine......it's fucking brilliant. I've never known such a smooth and quiet engine.....it just sort of burbles away and I never encountered any vibration. And the clutch and gearbox is even better! Apparently it's got a slipper clutch and there's literally no effort needed on the clutch lever. You don't even feel any jerk or loss of momentum as you switch between gears either. It's incredible. But it ain't for everybody! If you're used to big bikes with a lot of grunt then this is not for you. For the riding I do, and the roads I ride on it's perfect. And I also did a few miles at 120kph and it was showing around 5750 revs. It was no struggle, and I've no doubt that it could maintain it all day. No vibration and no buffeting from the screen either. Apparently they're amazing on fuel as well.....but I'll find that out as time goes on. To sum up, and as you can probably tell.....I think this bike is superb. It's far exceeded my expectations. By a very long way! Here's a short vid and a couple of pics in a few different riding environments! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 I like it and not because its a Honda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 I really didn't think I was going to like it but I do. Hopefully its going to last you a while, mainly cos I can't take another Mystery Bike thread 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 yep i used to have a 99 model 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Yeah, I reckon that once it's got some decent tyres on it the handling will be transformed.......you may be waiting a while though, I bet the current tyres will easily see out 20k kms! The gearbox and clutch are definitely very good. I found the seat a bit hard after a bit over an hours riding. I reckon that if they brought out a version with 65bhp and a bit more torque they'd sell them by the lorry load! But I think that the stock bike represents exceptional value for money. As to the fuel consumption, mine averaged around 90mpg! There's less to go wrong on it than the Beemer, it's newer and it's a Honda! You'll get bored with it before it's ever likely to breakdown! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:19, Tango said: Yeah, I reckon that once it's got some decent tyres on it the handling will be transformed.......you may be waiting a while though, I bet the current tyres will easily see out 20k kms! The gearbox and clutch are definitely very good. I found the seat a bit hard after a bit over an hours riding. I reckon that if they brought out a version with 65bhp and a bit more torque they'd sell them by the lorry load! But I think that the stock bike represents exceptional value for money. As to the fuel consumption, mine averaged around 90mpg! There's less to go wrong on it than the Beemer, it's newer and it's a Honda! You'll get bored with it before it's ever likely to breakdown! Expand Pete get bored and chop in a perfectly good bike? Thats never gonna happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:19, Tango said: Yeah, I reckon that once it's got some decent tyres on it the handling will be transformed.......you may be waiting a while though, I bet the current tyres will easily see out 20k kms! The gearbox and clutch are definitely very good. I found the seat a bit hard after a bit over an hours riding. I reckon that if they brought out a version with 65bhp and a bit more torque they'd sell them by the lorry load! But I think that the stock bike represents exceptional value for money. As to the fuel consumption, mine averaged around 90mpg! There's less to go wrong on it than the Beemer, it's newer and it's a Honda! You'll get bored with it before it's ever likely to breakdown! Expand The front will need replacing first.....I'd say about 3k kms. Though I might change it before that time to improve the way the front end turns in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:35, XTreme said: The front will need replacing first.....I'd say about 3k kms. Though I might change it before that time to improve the way the front end turns in. Expand The slow front end turn in is what first struck me when I got mine. Yes, it's got a bigger front wheel, but the short wheelbase and normal fork rake angle should have compensated for that more I thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:39, Tango said: The slow front end turn in is what first struck me when I got mine. Yes, it's got a bigger front wheel, but the short wheelbase and normal fork rake angle should have compensated for that more I thought. Expand I prefer the 19" wheel but I think the tyres are the issue here. I think Tourances will transform it......they're harder and have a higher profile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Ooh all this bike talk, its like a bike forum or summink 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It does look like a tiny GS I like how they look, and suposedly they’re very balanced and handle amazingly for keeping momentum up midcorner, just as you like! Nice tires and you’re golden, until you’re bored of how tiny it is. The Topbox will look like a TOPBOX on that bike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:50, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Ooh all this bike talk, its like a bike forum or summink Expand You should look into one, they’re good on gravel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Is that an oil drip i see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 The wife reckons the screen has an evil face that keeps looking at her from across the garage! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 21:01, XTreme said: The wife reckons the screen has an evil face that keeps looking at her from across the garage! Expand Yep, it’s a fuck off to her, getting that tiny bike witha Honda rear suspension instead of a comfy newer GS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Oh dear I can't unsee that now 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It wants to be a SpaceMan. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 21:08, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Oh dear I can't unsee that now Expand I didn’t see it until your post made me look again! Pete!!!! You bought a haunted bike!!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 20:41, XTreme said: I prefer the 19" wheel but I think the tyres are the issue here. I think Tourances will transform it......they're harder and have a higher profile. Expand You’re talking yourself into a new set of tyres mate, don’t bother until the current ones are fucked. Just get on it and ride it. It’s all in your head. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 21:24, Skippy said: You’re talking yourself into a new set of tyres mate, don’t bother until the current ones are fucked. Just get on it and ride it. It’s all in your head. Expand Don’t fret, he’ll change frames and engine and bodywork before changing tires 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 This bike basically tells every dago midget that your arse is open for business. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 21:42, Buckster said: This bike basically tells every dago midget that your arse is open for business. Expand More than your Gay Harley would? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 21:01, XTreme said: The wife reckons the screen has an evil face that keeps looking at her from across the garage! Expand A couple of red LEDs in the vent holes should do the trick! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 15/07/2022 at 06:18, XTreme said: More than your Gay Harley would? Expand The words “gay” and “Honda” are basically the same word. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 15/07/2022 at 08:08, Buckster said: The words “gay” and “Honda” are basically the same word. Expand nuff said.................. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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