What would really make you happy is a 400cc, long throw crank conversion
For me the difference isn't something I can quantify, 4 stroke ust seem soul-less. There are a few exceptions, I have enjoyed riding Ducati's 916 for example.
My wife's Hornet is a laugh but would not buy one.
I think if I was to cross the two I'd end with Aprilia's Tuono!!!!
The RGV has too many links to my past to ignore, watching Schwantz at donington, having an brand new rgv that used up all my wages, being as fast as my dad's 750
the smell, the noise, being the under-dog and suprising people.
Now it's about people staring at the bike, telling me all their tales of when they had one and how it was the best bike they ever had etc etc.
It's pretty hard to keep up with a modern 4T but they mostly WANT to ride behind for the smell anyway
I feel sorry for the genration of riders who went straight onto 600 and ask "what bike is that?" They don' know what they missed-enjoy it!
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