written by on 08/07/2010
I have now had my DR for 4 months. Firstly, lets get the moans out of the way. I have to say that I agree with some comments and you should avoid motorways and it would be great to have a 6th gear. The Dunlop tyres are not great, bit twitchy on the front on a wet road. Okay moans over.
This bike is a great laugh. It is such good fun on normal roads. The engine is bullet proof, it has never stalled and it sounds great. It handles great in the dry and for a 400 single smoto it is quick off the mark. I like the more upright position, given up the crouched over style years ago. I am getting Pirelli diablos fitted tomorrow so hopefully these will make a difference on the wet tarmac. I am putting a 150/60 on the rear.
Overall, the fun aspect of this bike makes the commute to work a real breath of fresh air. Good fun.