GaryTheBadger
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Yesterday I took my first ryde on an RT-S, after 5000 miles of experience on an SE-5. Here's what I found:
The up-right seating and wide, heated handlebars are very comfortable.
I could definately go long-distance on it. I can't on the non-RT due to hand cramping after 30 minutes.
The seat is more comfy than the non-RT seat.
The steering is different...its lighter (more boosted) and just off center, it reacts "too quickly", not linearly like the SE. Ths could be due to the higher center of gravity. I could get used to it, but it was odd.
It has plenty of power. I was concerned about the extra weight...not a problem. Its not a rocketship like the SE/SM, but its entirely adequate.
(This was with one 150 pound rider only, no assenger or luggage or trailer).
There was a rotational grinding/pumping noise when the brakes are applied. Could be unique to this specific machine...it only had 12 miles on it.
I miss the larger digits in the tach and gear position indicator compared to the non-RT.
All the goodies are GREAT...storage, adjustable windscreen, a real temp gauge, weather radio, electric parking brake, being able to open the front trunk while its running, etc. etc.
If I could trade-up without taking a financial bath, I would, especially for Orbital Blue!
The up-right seating and wide, heated handlebars are very comfortable.
I could definately go long-distance on it. I can't on the non-RT due to hand cramping after 30 minutes.
The seat is more comfy than the non-RT seat.
The steering is different...its lighter (more boosted) and just off center, it reacts "too quickly", not linearly like the SE. Ths could be due to the higher center of gravity. I could get used to it, but it was odd.
It has plenty of power. I was concerned about the extra weight...not a problem. Its not a rocketship like the SE/SM, but its entirely adequate.
(This was with one 150 pound rider only, no assenger or luggage or trailer).
There was a rotational grinding/pumping noise when the brakes are applied. Could be unique to this specific machine...it only had 12 miles on it.
I miss the larger digits in the tach and gear position indicator compared to the non-RT.
All the goodies are GREAT...storage, adjustable windscreen, a real temp gauge, weather radio, electric parking brake, being able to open the front trunk while its running, etc. etc.
If I could trade-up without taking a financial bath, I would, especially for Orbital Blue!
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