Acceleration Can Be Your Friend

Thanks for the advise, speaking of power. Its funny, I bought a CBR 1000, never gave it full throttle in any gear to redline. Never had a need to, but the second gear power wheelies were fun. My 140 HP Honda ST 1300 full throttle runs, maybe twice in 45 K miles ? My wing, surprisingly was somewhat impressive in high gear roll on power. What I like is the ability to pass, lets say ,two cars on a secondary road with down shifting. Im more drawn to the ZRX for its looks and upright seating profile. Throttle control I can do, not concerned about that part.. Thanks for your advise..

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At 50mph in 5th gear, I'd kick 'er down into 3rd, pin the throttle & pass tractor-trailers with the front wheel floating about a foot off the ground. They do make a big ol' gob of torque. I just couldn't quit twisting its tail. Lol!

The new Kawi Z900RS Cafe trips all my triggers, but I'm positive I'd have the same issue, even with the "little" 950cc engine.

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140 HP ST? I wish mine had that much! I've only ever heard that the ST1300 has between 115-120. I'll be accelerating out of Charlotte on mine around 6am tomorrow. Meeting a friend for breakfast in Maggie Valley then we will ride about 200 miles and then I'll head back home. Probably do around 500 miles total for the day.[/QUOTE
I thought they did? Guess Im wrong and that probably is true.. But I gotta tell you, I thought my ST was the best bike I ever had. Bought one new and rode it for 3 years as an every day rider even when it was only 15 degrees out..Then just got bored with it because it did everything really really well. I decided to get back into the basics of motorcycling, just like I had in the mid 70's but with a bit more sport. I bought a Buell,, Gezzz what a mistake that was.. That's when I landed on a Wing that got traded at my dealership.. The Wing isn't a bad bike, but sure loved the ST.. Hope you enjoy yours and it seems like you do..
 
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