My bike was $17,300 OTD with ti race pipe + chip. (later I added a power commander) Money wasnt the issue so much as the idea of sitting out the rest of the season (or longer!) waiting for a sub frame or plastics to be shipped from Italy. THAT is what kept me tip-toeing around the track.
But I was pleasently surprised by how well it performed actually. On paper it's a bit heavy and low on torque. But once on the track the weight mattered not a wit. (I ran a nearly empty gastank :wink: ) The low torque powerband took some getting used to. you just have to adjust your riding. This was complicated by the stock gearing which is ultra-high. I had to abuse the shiet out it by downshifting hard, usually twice, entering turns in order to be anywhere near the powerband on exits. I had her screaming like a banshee, the sound of which several bystanders enjoyed. :tongue: Several guys on litre bikes commented on how they couldnt motor past me on the straight. I wasnt expecting that, especially since the straight isnt long enough to use my over-tall gearing. But she does pull well once in the powerband, and the powerband is wide enough.
It's true the bike is most at home on the track. The aggressive ergo's, the way it handles all contribute to a less than perfect street ride, and a near perfect track ride.
That said, I still think it's more fun being on the track with a bike that is cheap and ugly. :wink: In this way bikes are like women.
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