mark3evo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, ptolemyx said: Handling difference may be down to comparing new suspension and linkages with worn stuff on the gen2 and/or tyre profile and pressures When I test rode Gen3 last year it definitely had better handling than when I bought my stock Gen2 when new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Seeing one out of the dealers in someone home, they do look a lot nicer in the real world. But still can't deal with the price tag. Maybe when they are under 10k used and the cost of living is under control. But then again, i don't do the mileage to warrant buying one. What i've not had, i won't miss. anyone got a winning loto ticket they don't want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark3evo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Martin said: Seeing one out of the dealers in someone home, they do look a lot nicer in the real world. But still can't deal with the price tag. Maybe when they are under 10k used and the cost of living is under control. But then again, i don't do the mileage to warrant buying one. What i've not had, i won't miss. anyone got a winning loto ticket they don't want some radio show says text cash to 61054 and win £125k by listening to the radio , if they call you - you have to say £125.000 within 5 rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Just to add another bit to the melting pot with the Gen 2 and 3....................I obviously still have my Gen 2 but suspension wise, the Gen 3 is slightly more refined if not ever so slightly better. I have my own suspension settings tweaked on the Gen 2 to suit my riding style and im already experimenting with them on the Gen 3. There is definitely a marked/refined difference between the two bikes. As ive said before, there are pro's and con.s for each one. im lucky, i get to ride both and IMHO i love them both. The Gen 2 like a fine wine (gets better with age) and the new kid on the block is better but in a different way ! I would encourage anyone who is sat on the fence, to have a ride on a demo bike. That Mid Range is wayyyy better then the Gen 2 and just where we use most of it folks. The advanced electronics are clearly helpful and can be as intrusive or as passive as you want them to be........Not a better bike, a more refined one id say. Edited June 30, 2022 by Krieghoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark3evo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Krieghoff said: Just to add another bit to the melting pot with the Gen 2 and 3....................I obviously still have my Gen 2 but suspension wise, the Gen 3 is as good if not slightly better. I have my own suspension settings tweaked on the Gen 2 to suit my riding style and im already experimenting with them on the Gen 3. There is definately a marked difference between the two bikes. As ive said before, there are pro's and con.s for each one. im lucky, i get to ride both and IMHO i love them both. The Gen 2 like a fine wine (gets better with age) and the new kid on the block is better but in a different way ! I would encourage anyone who is sat on the fence, to have a ride on a demo bike. That Mid Range is wayyyy better then the Gen 2 and just where we use most of it folks. The advanced electronics are clearly helpful and can be as intrusive or as passive as you want them to be........Not a better bike, a more refined one id say. thanks for the honest review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, mark3evo said: thanks for the honest review Thats exactly what it is. Im definately not affiliated to any organisation or company, i just love the looks and handling of these iconic bikes. There was much talk and gnashing of teeth when they didnt increase the capacity of the new one but honestly !!!!................a bike that can do a few MPH less then 200MPH, do we really need this for normal day to day use ?. I simply love these machines...........long live the BUSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark3evo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Just now, Krieghoff said: Thats exactly what it is. Im definately not affiliated to any organisation or company, i just love the looks and handling of these iconic bikes. There was much talk and gnashing of teeth when they didnt increase the capacity of the new one but honestly !!!!................a bike that can do a few MPH less then 200MPH, do we really need this for normal day to day use ?. I simply love these machines...........long live the BUSA it would be nice to have both though where abouts in the country are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmattt Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, mark3evo said: it would be nice to have both though where abouts in the country are you? Someone wants a rideout challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark3evo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 48 minutes ago, madmattt said: Someone wants a rideout challenge i was thinking about you Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmattt Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Haha, no I'd ditch the old girl for a newer model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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