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I said I'd take the ZX-14 for - 2 UP! The gf doesnt enjoy the position or the seat on the Repsol. The 14 is for street only. I'll gladly run any road anywhere, short of the racetrack you won't lose me, even 2 up on the 14 and probably not there either-ask anyone i race or ride with. If you're carrying that much speed on the street it's time to hit the track. I love a fast SMR just like anyone-BUT-it's about the rhythym and using the bike, and enjoying the road at about an 8 tenths pace-gotta leave room for things that are unexpected-animals debris etc.... A 2 up ride with a good passenger is an absolute blast. A Repsol isn't the bike of choice for this. 1 up, a litre bike is where it's at for me. That's why they make different bikes. I got a friend who rides a 3 year old interceptor on the street. His track bike is a Gixxer Thou, it's all about what you want from the ride, so before you dis someone elses choices consider what they want from the bike-just because it isn't for you makes them neither wrong nor stupid. The challenge of wrestling a bigger bike and making it work can be a reward in and of itself. I road race my TLR, yeah, new bikes are faster, lighter, better-I take the Repsol to track days. But I love the bike and the challenge and the reward is starting 41st and finishing 11th, and showing V-twin pipes and noise to everyone I passed. I'll not part with it. By your way of thinking I should give that up and buy a new Gixxer-ZX-10 etc.... I think not. Enjoy biking-revel in the diversity. it's a cool time to be into bikes, there are a lot of cool toys to choose from. But do it for yourself, if you're in this to look cool you miss the entire point.
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Eric
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