QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Apr 20 2023, 05:29 PM)
Actually the Vstrom 650 powerplant is perfectly fine for it's intented purpose. Very flexible engine. I don't see anyone complaining though....maybe only those used to litre bike powerplants or those newer parallel twins from KTM like the 790 and 890.
that's what I understand, thanks for the insights
haven't test ride anything big cc just sitting here reading up spec sheets
QUOTE(paskal @ Apr 20 2023, 07:07 PM)
i feel that there's not much torque from the engine. maybe like you said it's tuned for higher rpm.
kindda hard to powerslide (even on gravel) just from engine power alone. even after turning off traction control.
with that engine i feel that you don't even need traction control haha
it feels like cb500x, good enough but not much fun factor. feels quite boring to be honest.
ktm tuning is really fun.
feels like it's trying to kill you if you mess too much with it.
same with triumph. feels fun and lively. boatload of torque in the lower rpm.
sport mode, and if the road wet, you'll powerslide on the white lane marking just by twisting the throttle.
then traction control kicks in and you'll recover.
fun as hell.

I heard it's quite sedate, unlike the MT07... thanks for validating