Now I know this is going to generate some incoming but...what the hell, here goes.
I currently have a very well sorted GSA TC with Wilbers suspension, having previously had a 2014 GSA LC that I lost confidence in after many issues.
The guys at my local dealership have been trying to convince me to give a 2017 bike a go....and liking the Rallye version very much, I took one out for a couple of hours yesterday.
I was really surprised how much better the fuelling was....probably the best OEM bike I have ridden.....really good. Of course the motor is so much more eager than the TC, or so it seems. Gear change much improved, very smooth although still quite a clonk goin into first.
Very stable at high speeds, especially in long sweeping corners.
BUT...and it is a big but...what the feck is going on with the semi active suspension? In Road Auto mode it was a strange combination of what I can only describe as "bouncy" at the back and harsh over ridges at the front. The rear reminds me of my mono PD where the rear raises under acceleration.
A million fecking settings, none of which make much difference, clocks you can't read and switch gear made by airfix. To my mind the suspension is trying and failing to solve a problem that was cured years ago by decent normal shocks.
And before people suggest I test ride a standard suspension set up...I can't. They don't have one and do not envisage ever having one...and even if they did I would never be able to sell it again.
I came away thinking that the bike was over complicated with a bunch of stuff (including gear assist pro) that was unnecessary complication and still not fully developed.
I was expecting to get back on my TC and feel really disappointed....I wasn't. Fantastic ride, lovely low down torque and simple, easy to read and use proven technology and proper indicators..so staying where I am thanks....if only I could get one with cornering ABS and cruise control!!
I currently have a very well sorted GSA TC with Wilbers suspension, having previously had a 2014 GSA LC that I lost confidence in after many issues.
The guys at my local dealership have been trying to convince me to give a 2017 bike a go....and liking the Rallye version very much, I took one out for a couple of hours yesterday.
I was really surprised how much better the fuelling was....probably the best OEM bike I have ridden.....really good. Of course the motor is so much more eager than the TC, or so it seems. Gear change much improved, very smooth although still quite a clonk goin into first.
Very stable at high speeds, especially in long sweeping corners.
BUT...and it is a big but...what the feck is going on with the semi active suspension? In Road Auto mode it was a strange combination of what I can only describe as "bouncy" at the back and harsh over ridges at the front. The rear reminds me of my mono PD where the rear raises under acceleration.
A million fecking settings, none of which make much difference, clocks you can't read and switch gear made by airfix. To my mind the suspension is trying and failing to solve a problem that was cured years ago by decent normal shocks.
And before people suggest I test ride a standard suspension set up...I can't. They don't have one and do not envisage ever having one...and even if they did I would never be able to sell it again.
I came away thinking that the bike was over complicated with a bunch of stuff (including gear assist pro) that was unnecessary complication and still not fully developed.
I was expecting to get back on my TC and feel really disappointed....I wasn't. Fantastic ride, lovely low down torque and simple, easy to read and use proven technology and proper indicators..so staying where I am thanks....if only I could get one with cornering ABS and cruise control!!
