written by on 15/06/2010
Itraded up from a 2007 Piaggio BV250. Nice bike but several small and annoying problems. Parts availability was also sketchy. Wanted more performance ans stability at highway speeds. Got it plus Japanese reliability and dealer network. Still breaking it in but the ride is fine. Dialed the rear socks to #2 position, a little soft for some but very comfortable especially in rutty city streets. This 450 lb bike is very nimble and it took like 15 minutes to adjust to the extra 100 pounds. I'm very pleased. Some wind noice from the low windshield. I understand there's a taller one and may try it but as complaints go this is very minor. Huge space under the seat. I had hard shell paniers on the Beverly. Don't miss them. Get lots of looks and compliments.