Christ my wrists hurt

But how can a sportsbike that only makes 55bhp, and only in a tiny band
at the top of the rev range, be so much fun?

Bit parky out, mind.

 

Oh, the SV hasn't been out of the garage all day - despite being more
powerful, more practical, more comfortable and infinitely more reliable,
it's my second choice pretty much every time.

 

It was an FZR250 that I sold a while ago.

I've been out on the KTM this afternoon and the combination of cold
and greasy roads made for some interesting back wheel moments but it
was worth the effort just to go for a ride.

 

Ya. Rather different kettle of fish to an RGV.

That was the first proper ride I've had since October - blew away a few
cobwebs. Had to stuff an emergency toolset and a can of Easy Start under
the seat but luckily it remained unused.