busa-bliss
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As you know, I sold my 'busa, and a week ago took delivery of a new Honda CBF1000 GT. I promised the occasional update on my new bike, so here goes.
Iwas able to use it to go to work a couple of days this week, as we are having an unexpected autumn heatwave here in the UK, with temperatures of 29C (85F). The hard luggage made it seem very wide at first, and I was wary of filtering between lanes, so I measured the width between the tips of the mirrors, and the edges of the panniers, and found there was only an overall difference of 75mm (3"), although in pictures the bike looks like it has an enormous booty.
I was worried I would find it slow after the .busa, but in fact the torque characteristics give an almost instant rush of acceleration. On fast straight roads, the engine is so smooth & quiet, and the screen so effective, that I have actually been matching or exceeding my usual commuting speed. At 100mph. it is smoother & quiter than the 'busa, although of course I would be left for dead if I cam up against a 'busa.
I fitted the Optimate battery charging lead that the dealer forgot to fit, and whilst doing so, found that the dealer had also not put the seat on the lowest of the 3 adjustable settings as promised, so I did that. So now, at 5' 8" I can get both feet flat on the floor.
I would like to have used it this weekend, but I haave promised to take the grandkids to Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast, so will be stuck in traffic watching all the bikes drive by.....
Iwas able to use it to go to work a couple of days this week, as we are having an unexpected autumn heatwave here in the UK, with temperatures of 29C (85F). The hard luggage made it seem very wide at first, and I was wary of filtering between lanes, so I measured the width between the tips of the mirrors, and the edges of the panniers, and found there was only an overall difference of 75mm (3"), although in pictures the bike looks like it has an enormous booty.
I was worried I would find it slow after the .busa, but in fact the torque characteristics give an almost instant rush of acceleration. On fast straight roads, the engine is so smooth & quiet, and the screen so effective, that I have actually been matching or exceeding my usual commuting speed. At 100mph. it is smoother & quiter than the 'busa, although of course I would be left for dead if I cam up against a 'busa.
I fitted the Optimate battery charging lead that the dealer forgot to fit, and whilst doing so, found that the dealer had also not put the seat on the lowest of the 3 adjustable settings as promised, so I did that. So now, at 5' 8" I can get both feet flat on the floor.
I would like to have used it this weekend, but I haave promised to take the grandkids to Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast, so will be stuck in traffic watching all the bikes drive by.....
