mike - tires  December 10, 2009 11:02 AM
Too bad this didn't come out a few months later as different tires have totally eliminated the Connie's handling shortcomings. next test the Connie will be the clear winner, especially with the KTRAC traction control.

Andy S. - Real World II  November 17, 2009 07:13 AM
The other real-world consideration is lighting. Don't you California guys ride at night? Often even a day trip meets with unexpected delays or traffic and results in a night ride. A motorcycle's headlights can be adequate or even good on the interstates, but can be miserable in the twisties. A bright, wide swath of light angled 30-45 degrees from the horizontal illuminates the treeline and parts of the road that are irrelevant. Yet, there is no mention of night time illumination. It is life and death, yet is also a non-issue, apparently. Oh, the engine performance, handling, etc. are great to know, and nice to haves, but the bike I'll buy is the one that I can reach the ground on and can paddle around. If I can figure out which one has the better lights, it will serve to break a tie.