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klaviator

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NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« on: November 12, 2023, 07:03:51 PM »
The India Demo truck came to town so I went and rode some.

This thing was FAAAAAST!



Most of the other bikes I rode were Huuuge and had a price tag to match.



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Re: NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2023, 07:07:00 PM »
My favorite of the day was this Challenger.



It was lighter and faster than the other ginormous beasts.









I liked this one so much I rode it twice.  Will I buy one?   Are you kidding!! Did you look at the MSRP?
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Re: NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2023, 07:10:20 PM »
I rode this one too.







This one was less than Ginormous.



After I finished the Demo rides I got on my 290 pound, 13 HP Like 150i and rode home.   Quite a contrast!
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Re: NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2023, 10:41:14 AM »
Have to be the first one pictured for me Klav.  That is one good looking machine!
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Re: NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2023, 02:20:54 PM »
Have to be the first one pictured for me Klav.  That is one good looking machine!

That FTR was the one I went there to ride.  It was incredibly powerful and I'm glad I had the chance to ride it but it wasn't comfortable at low speed (under 60MPH) and it was buzzy.  I actually enjoyed riding the Challenger more.  Maybe if I had the chance to ride them both in the mountains, not city traffic, I would feel differently. 

I do agree with you the the FTR is a great looking bike!
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Re: NSR. Riding some ginormous beasts.
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2023, 02:46:45 PM »
I was on my Rebel under a storefront awning waiting out the rain, when a guy on a brand new 1800 cc Indian pulled up.  It was comical how small the Rebel was in comparison.   But I was not jealous in the least. 

Under 60mph is slow?   Not many places you can ride without speeding.
2014 BV 350  "IndiGO" (fast, strong and tireless)
2006 Honda Rebel 250  "Snow Leopard" (stealthy, agile and durable)
2018 Lance Cali Classic 200i  "Black Panther" (smooth, nimble, quiet and quick)
2016 Wolf V-50 (sold)

Wanted a Kymco, ended up w a Lance, but that forum is inactive, so I am here

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