The seat height is same as 310GS at 835mm, but the GS has much softer suspension
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Got the bike delivered last evening at Khivraj, Hosur Road.
It was a simple affair without any major fanfare. Just handing over of keys, a tool kit, a customary picture, and basic documentation. I had asked for some accessories which were installed prior to the delivery. Must add that the acessories (rear luggage rack, Engine guard, windshield, splash protection, tank pad, raised mudguard, etc) are very reasonably priced. In comparison, accessories costs from the likes of Enfield are much higher.
Rode the bike home and below are some initial observations:
- Seat feet high. The seat height is the same as 310GS at 835mm, but the GS has a much softer suspension, so feels not so high due to sag.
- The engine and gearbox felt a bit rough as it’s a new bike. Should settle in with time.
- The handlebar position felt awkward and so was the mirror stalk. It was fouling while standing on the pegs and riding.
- Handlebar is wide. It’s a bit too wide for my comfort, and may create a challenge is weaving through traffic.
- Not too happy with the functionality of round mirrors, may change to rectangular ones for better visibility.
- The rear tyre splash guard was not installed correctly. Midway to home and i found the tyres touching and scrapping the hugger.
- First gear is very short. But even at low speeds, the bike feels at home in 2nd gear, thanks to the torque curve.
- Power delivery is nice and peppy, and low end torque is very good.
- Brakes felt just about adequate, may take a while to settle in as they are new.
- Horn is just about ok for the city, but may require an upgrade to be heard on the highway.
- I was not able to find a comfortable position on the seat. I feel there is a slight downward slope which adds to the issue. I may change the contour of the seat by shaping the foam and see if that helps.
- Enough said about lights. They definitely require an upgrade.
- Vibrations are mostly in check and nothing unusual. Also, i was asked to not rev beyond 6.5K rpm for the first 1K kms.
- I like how the bike sounds.
- The salesperson insisted on using the engine kill switch all the time to switch off the bike. I am used to using the Key to switch off the bike at signals etc. Not sure which one to follow.
Removed the sari guard this morning. Increased some gap between the rear tyre splash guard and tyre by adding some rubber washer. Changed the position of the Handlebar and mirrors to suit my convenience. Rode the bike to work.
Let’s see how this new journey unfolds. Sharing a couple of pics from last evening.
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