Cruisin'

I took Kate out for a ride on the Sprint today. The sun was shining from a clear blue sky, although it was still pretty cold (or fresh if you prefer). I decided to head towards Cheddar, diverting part way for a quick coffee stop in Burrington Combe. Most of the roads were dry, but there were still a few damp patches in shaded areas and with cold, new tyres, I was taking it reasonably easy.

The bike still doesn't have many miles on it, but the gearbox is starting to loosen up now. I'd found it quite notchy to start with compared with the slick changes on the SV, but a less lazy and more deliberate technique ensures that each cog slots home. In fact, clutchless upchanges are just peachy.

The engine has big globs of creamy torque, which makes for very relaxed overtakes. Even using relatively modest throttle openings gives enough go to surge along and the exhaust note from those three cylinders is gorgeous. I'm looking forward to having enough miles on the clock to let those 123 horses run riot.