Trading in GTR for a 370z

SVTNate

Well ****, that's fantastic. Personally I don't have a need to own a really exciting car when a great motorcycle is in the garage. When I want to hit a great canyon or mountain road, I'd rather be on two wheels 100% of the time.

What sort of riding do you do on the 1198 (and the 848 you had)? I've been thinking about the new 848 EVO, but I think pure sport bikes are too uncomfortable for a proper 400-500 mile day ride. I'm going to pick up a white 2011 Speed Triple with flyscreen/belly pan/Arrow low mount when they are released early next year.

Nitrouz

I do a lot of mountain carving / back roads here in BC. We have a lot of nice secluded roads up high in the mountains. Roads are twisty, long, well-maintained. Some continuous 2nd gear bends and some high speed 4th to 5th gear bends, all mixed together. We're blessed here with these roads.

But you're right, they're not comfortable at all if you're looking for a full day ride. Especially with a Duc, the v-twin vibration through the wrists will hurt the next day, guaranteed. But the sound is mesmorizing, I must admit.