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So this is just a few of my observations for anyone considering switching from a sports bike to the XSR700. I've only had the bike for 2 days so these are just my first impressions.
I sold my R6 in November 2015. I had it for nearly 3 years and put around 15k on it commuting into London everyday in all weathers. I decided to go for the XSR700 as my new bike as I love the style and want to mod it to my own taste.
So far I think the XSR700 is great, very comfortable with nice low/mid range torque. I have to keep it below 6k revs until I get the first service done so haven't had a chance to open it up yet but so far so good. I also went for the dual Akra exhaust which sounds lovely, however, I think I will have the DB killers removed.
In comparison to the R6 the front end feels a bit light and suspension is a bit soft compared to what I'm used to. The speedo is also a bit low for the seating position and I find I have to keep looking down to check my speed. The rear sets also feel a bit too far forward, especially when I stop at lights, I find the foot peg folding up behind my leg. Obviously on a sports bike they are a bit further back so it's just something to get used to. The view is good as the bike sits quite high and the mirrors give a good view of the road behind.
I find the handle bars a little too high so I'll be going for some LSL bars soon.
The comfort is the main bonus. On the R6 I used to get numb hands or a sore back after riding for 40 minutes or so. On the XSR I feel like I can ride for hours. I also find I ride slower on the XSR. It's more of a cruising bike allowing you to enjoy whats around you. On the R6 I used to speed everywhere, mainly because it was so uncomfortable!
I loved the R6 and still love sports bikes but I think I'll be keeping this XSR for a while.
My next mod is a custom tail tidy, LSL handle bars and maybe bar end mirrors.
If you are considering the switch, take it for a test ride! :wink2:
I sold my R6 in November 2015. I had it for nearly 3 years and put around 15k on it commuting into London everyday in all weathers. I decided to go for the XSR700 as my new bike as I love the style and want to mod it to my own taste.
So far I think the XSR700 is great, very comfortable with nice low/mid range torque. I have to keep it below 6k revs until I get the first service done so haven't had a chance to open it up yet but so far so good. I also went for the dual Akra exhaust which sounds lovely, however, I think I will have the DB killers removed.
In comparison to the R6 the front end feels a bit light and suspension is a bit soft compared to what I'm used to. The speedo is also a bit low for the seating position and I find I have to keep looking down to check my speed. The rear sets also feel a bit too far forward, especially when I stop at lights, I find the foot peg folding up behind my leg. Obviously on a sports bike they are a bit further back so it's just something to get used to. The view is good as the bike sits quite high and the mirrors give a good view of the road behind.
I find the handle bars a little too high so I'll be going for some LSL bars soon.
The comfort is the main bonus. On the R6 I used to get numb hands or a sore back after riding for 40 minutes or so. On the XSR I feel like I can ride for hours. I also find I ride slower on the XSR. It's more of a cruising bike allowing you to enjoy whats around you. On the R6 I used to speed everywhere, mainly because it was so uncomfortable!
I loved the R6 and still love sports bikes but I think I'll be keeping this XSR for a while.
My next mod is a custom tail tidy, LSL handle bars and maybe bar end mirrors.
If you are considering the switch, take it for a test ride! :wink2: