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new bikes, your opinion on current engine configuration trends

Spiff said:
Character is definately a thing, I had a 05 intruder 800, and then an SV1000S and since the sv1000 I've loved those v twins and their low end grunt. Somewhat vibey sure, but that's character I guess. I've since tried other "modern" I4's and they all go fast but they just lack "character", they're so smooth it's almost boring. After selling the SV I've missed that deeply, then last year I bought a VFR800 5th gen and that first test ride definately brought back the happy feelings of the SV, the noise, the slightly vibey feel.
I have yet to try a modern paralell twin but I suspect it might tickle those same feelings, perhaps the new gsx8r is the spiritual successor to the sv1000
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Depends on the parallel twin too. Super Tenere.... yawn... my Scrambler 1200... awesome... the Yamaha 700 p twins... interesting... the Kawi 650 twins... good motor, but lacking in that character. Lots of test rides needed :)
 
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