Hi All,
Saw the article in MCN - have to say if what's shown on the 'patent drawings' IS going to be the final version I won't be bothering to buy - too much like the BM, the Explorer, the Versys, the Strada, blah blah blah.
The Beak is plug ugly
- what was wrong with the 'insect look' that also had some of the best headlights around by the way - we don't all ride only during the daylight.
The point about the rear pegs is spot on - even a stationary drop will see the pegs punch into the rear sub frame.
Price rumours are anything from 10k upwards - pointless at that level. The stealers will discount heavily just to get mugs through the door, so why bther setting the price at 10k and up. Why not just make it the best bike all round AND the cheapest bike of its type around - then you might just be surprised on the numbers piling in through the doors to grab a modern ride.
Just because other manufacturers do it don't make it right or good - Living the Life, Suzuki? I think Suzuki have forgotten about that bit. Being a bit different is good and it needn't be expensive.
I would go for a test ride, to try out the new engine but that will be all from me thank you Mr Suzuki - I must be getting Victor Meldrew like but I won't be changing my ride for sure, if this is the new way 'going forward' .......