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Old 24-02-11, 10:22
tripletom tripletom is offline
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Alright fella.
I bought my Ten after selling my Hayabusa. I didn't have a test ride, and the first time I rode it I thought WTF have I done?! I knew what to expect form big singles with regards to performance and power delivery, but it was the ergos of the bike that I didn't gel with. My first tweak was to fit a taller screen to try and deal wit the buffeting, next was the seat.
I still have mine two years and 21,000 miles later, but it's not perfect. It's a good commuter, it's great fun on the lanes I like to ride on, it'll get you where you want to go whatever the weather.
BUT
It's not so good if you want to ride at 80mph two up with luggage, if you want to ride on Motorways, or if you're expecting something that will tackle serious off road.
If you want to do those things, then there are probably better bikes out there for you.
If those things happen seldom, then the Ten might well work for you.