Originally posted by: BZeto
Originally posted by: Greenman
Originally posted by: BZeto
Originally posted by: Greenman
Why does anyone who doesn't race buy a rice rocket? They're incredible machines, but they don't work very well for street use.
What makes you say that?
Well, because at the RPM's they like to run at you only need first and second gear. The riding position is uncomfortable, and riding two up looks downright dangerous to me.
I can easily cruise in higher gears with more than enough HP than the street requires. I dont see the argument on that one, I guess shifting doesn't bother me?
Riding position is just fine for me. Keeping my back straight I have no issues. My seat could use an upgrade but that goes for most bikes, the seat on my Boulevard cruiser was just as bad if not worse. Don't get me wrong, I understand where you are coming from. A cruiser is more comfortable in the long run that's for sure. I suppose "for the street" should be defined. Because there's a difference between riding around town and taking a 300+ mile trip. My sportbike works beautifully on the street, with my requirements I couldn't really ask for much more. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
As far as 2 up riding goes, it definitely isn't what they are designed for... Luckily my girl doesn't show much interest in riding on the back. You could make the same argument with saddle bags and storage space. A big cruiser will do better in this department as well. I don't need either of the above so it all comes down to how "street use" is defined.