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Originally Posted by
uberthumper
Either you live in a very affluent area and thus have a funny idea of what the "average" car is, or you haven't figured out how far the throttle turns yet.
It won't be as quick as an FZ1, obviously, but it will perfectly happily cruise on the motorway at 85, and just about get into three figures.
As has been said, you need a good test ride because it will be different. Some people don't seem to be able to get on with anything with less than 100bhp. Personally, although I've ridden a few, I've not yet felt the need to own anything with more than 60bhp.
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A true 85mph is 6k rpm. The bike will not appreciate cruising at those levels let alone the abuse your body will take from the buffeting...even with a taller screen. What gearing did you run to get into 3 figures? Or are you talking speedo indicated rather than actual?
Having done 20k miles on mine in 8 months mostly on the motorway...I feel confident I got everything from it that it could give. It was perfect cutting through city traffic and felt light and lithe on the lanes or twisties....but it is merely capable on the motorway and not a cruiser.