Demo Days at GP
- Thread starter Klaatu
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Is there a way to find out which bikes would there for test rides?
Afraid not ... here's the link: NATIONAL ROADSTER DEMO DAY
Probably a gross overgeneralization, but I've found city riders to be of much lower skill compared to riders out in the rural areas.
Anytime I've done a group demo ride in the 416/905, I'm astounded by how many riders are unable to proficiently start, stop, turn and shift a motorcycle. It's probably a good thing the rides are in town, heaven forbid they have to navigate a corner or ride above 80 km/h...
I don't do a lot of factory group demo rides, but of the few I've done out here in the sticks, I've been impressed by most riders' ability to keep formation, keep a good following distance, and ride at a much higher, spirited pace - especially when the roads get a bit twisty. You also won't see a lot of riders having to stop with both feet out like landing gears.
You might get a better experience booking a demo ride out in the 705 or even 613 (if you live in the east end). Better roads, and the group ride leaders probably feel more comfortable upping the pace a bit so you're able to get a feel for how the bike really handles.
Anytime I've done a group demo ride in the 416/905, I'm astounded by how many riders are unable to proficiently start, stop, turn and shift a motorcycle. It's probably a good thing the rides are in town, heaven forbid they have to navigate a corner or ride above 80 km/h...
I don't do a lot of factory group demo rides, but of the few I've done out here in the sticks, I've been impressed by most riders' ability to keep formation, keep a good following distance, and ride at a much higher, spirited pace - especially when the roads get a bit twisty. You also won't see a lot of riders having to stop with both feet out like landing gears.
You might get a better experience booking a demo ride out in the 705 or even 613 (if you live in the east end). Better roads, and the group ride leaders probably feel more comfortable upping the pace a bit so you're able to get a feel for how the bike really handles.
True. Country folk are miles aheadProbably a gross overgeneralization, but I've found city riders to be of much lower skill compared to riders out in the rural areas.
Anytime I've done a group demo ride in the 416/905, I'm astounded by how many riders are unable to proficiently start, stop, turn and shift a motorcycle. It's probably a good thing the rides are in town, heaven forbid they have to navigate a corner or ride above 80 km/h...
I don't do a lot of factory group demo rides, but of the few I've done out here in the sticks, I've been impressed by most riders' ability to keep formation, keep a good following distance, and ride at a much higher, spirited pace - especially when the roads get a bit twisty. You also won't see a lot of riders having to stop with both feet out like landing gears.
You might get a better experience booking a demo ride out in the 705 or even 613 (if you live in the east end). Better roads, and the group ride leaders probably feel more comfortable upping the pace a bit so you're able to get a feel for how the bike really handles.
