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Best Sportsbike 600cc and up
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<blockquote data-quote="ajaf1656" data-source="post: 16961014" data-attributes="member: 196707"><p>I was more a fan of canyon carving and hooliganism, types of riding I noticed weren't on your list, but they are probably the best case for riding a naked bike. </p><p>Nobody needs a fairing (aerodynamics), doggy-style (face-down/ass-up) riding position or top speed in a canyon, but power, handling and brakes are all still important. If you're going between 30mph and 120mph in a twisty canyon, a big naked is perfect. The upright body position and handlebars make flicking a big bike around fairly easy compared to being tucked in holding clip-ons. </p><p>Same for rowdy hooligan riding. I'm not talking about "stunting" in a parking lot, but ripping around doing wheelies for the kids, jumping the railroad tracks, shooting fire out of the exhaust just being a goon in general, you want a high performance bike with ample midrange power and an upright body position. Not some race replica better suited for track days. </p><p>The movement toward naked bikes becoming partially faired sport bikes with flat bars departs from what I always loved about them. Why would Ducati put wings on the Streetfighter? Who asked for the fairing on the Tuono? Who thought the MT10 needed fake air scoops? I really don't know who the manufacturers are trying to sell their "naked" bikes to anymore. Not people like me, that's for sure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ajaf1656, post: 16961014, member: 196707"] I was more a fan of canyon carving and hooliganism, types of riding I noticed weren't on your list, but they are probably the best case for riding a naked bike. Nobody needs a fairing (aerodynamics), doggy-style (face-down/ass-up) riding position or top speed in a canyon, but power, handling and brakes are all still important. If you're going between 30mph and 120mph in a twisty canyon, a big naked is perfect. The upright body position and handlebars make flicking a big bike around fairly easy compared to being tucked in holding clip-ons. Same for rowdy hooligan riding. I'm not talking about "stunting" in a parking lot, but ripping around doing wheelies for the kids, jumping the railroad tracks, shooting fire out of the exhaust just being a goon in general, you want a high performance bike with ample midrange power and an upright body position. Not some race replica better suited for track days. The movement toward naked bikes becoming partially faired sport bikes with flat bars departs from what I always loved about them. Why would Ducati put wings on the Streetfighter? Who asked for the fairing on the Tuono? Who thought the MT10 needed fake air scoops? I really don't know who the manufacturers are trying to sell their "naked" bikes to anymore. Not people like me, that's for sure. [/QUOTE]
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