Demo Days at GP

The Triumph one is only for their 'roadsters" (Street/Speed Triple, Trident ... no 'classics').
 
So who has gone to GP Bikes demo days in the past? How long are the demo rides? What are the insurance/waiver implications?
 
I've only done the KTM demo day at GP. The route was mostly in town. You do not have any opportunity to confirm much else besides that the motorcycle is a motorcycle. I don't think I got out of 2nd gear.
 
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. :rolleyes:

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.
 
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