OT: Burgman 650

["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Riding back from S Venice a week or so ago on the Burgman scooter, I came up next to a guy riding a new Harley cruiser.  We nodded
hello, and took off as the light changed.  He shot forward, switched lanes several times to pass the (somewhat sparse) traffic.
Next thing he noticed was me passing him.  I slowed a bit and he came up next to me.  We took turns zipping ahead of each other,
never really speeding much but giving the bikes a chance to work a bit.

At the next red light he pulled up and asked, "Is that thing a scooter or a motorcycle?"

It's a scooter but it can cruise nicely at highway speeds and it's more nimble than many true motorcycles.  I suspect that's because
of the low CG and good fore/aft weight distribution.  I've been gradually working on my sharp turning skills and at the same time
learning the limitations of the bike.  I find I can easily corner in one lane at 30 mph.  Curves in the Tamiami Trail (US41) rated
for 30 mph are no problem at 55+.  I know that more experienced riders don't have trouble doing these things but what surprised me
was how well the scooter handles them.

Friends who also drive Burgmans and who also own big bikes weighing more than 1k say the same thing.  Bob L, was it you who said
you've owned lots of bikes but never a scooter?  One of these days you ought to test one of the "big" scoots out just for the heck
of it.


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