returning motorcyclist > questions about ergos

i'm getting back into it after a 20+ year layoff, so i'm basically a
noob.

got some questions about ergos these days. background: i'm a long-
time competitive bicyclist and still train alot, race often, and do
centuries spending many hours in the saddle.

back to motorcycles: i'm thinking something in the 500-650 range to
start. i like the concept of a do-everything bike, say like the kaw
versys or suz v-strom and such. and everyone always says how
comfortable the positions are for all-day riding and great they are
for bike control.

so i go to a few dealers to check out various bikes. i start with the
versys and v-strom and i feel so...upright. it's totally unnatural
and i dont feel like i'm in a good position to control the bike, my
weight feels too far back. strange. then i check out some sport-
bikes, and the positions w/ the clip-ons feels...right. very natural,
my weight over the bike, i'm involved and feel in control.

and dont get me started on cruisers. they feel terribly unnatural to
me. it's like i'm driving a truck or something and only remotely
involved in directional control.

so what's the deal?

i'm guessing all my time in the pitched forward position on my racing
bicycle has my body and brain pretty much dialed in for a more forward
position.

i'd appreciate other inputs and observations on motorcycle ergos.

 

uh...i did:

"then i check out some sport-bikes, and the positions w/ the clip-ons
feels...right. very natural,
my weight over the bike, i'm involved and feel in control."

 

so what's the deal?
i'm guessing all my time in the pitched forward position on my racing
bicycle has my body and brain pretty much dialed in for a more forward
position.
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no, its not the same because, you're not pedaling a mc.. you're just
sitting there. therefore, a straight up position would probably be
more comfortable. i ride v-strom and it works ok for me. btw, i
lowered my 05 v-strom 7/8'' frt. & rear for ez on - off..

motorpsycho jim
clms. oh.
05 v-strom 1k