roadrash
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My back was sore after the demo ride. Have to constantly flex the trap muscles on the low bar Scout bobber. That mixed with my SS probably is the reason. Yep, the high bar definately helped, made it much more comfy. Does ruin the look, I agree.Noice, it sounded like most people liked the Scout Bobber. I love the look and thought it sounded nice (plus pipes it would be perfect) but it destroyed my back. Maybe the higher pars would have put me in a better position or something, but I don't like the look.
I probably should have stuck around and tried the FTR, but it sounded like people weren't a big fan, and I didn't think it would be as good as any of the competitor models (Monster 1200, Superduke R, MT-10, etc.)
FTR is one of the worst bikes I've ever ridden. Others agreed. The demo ride was a bit slow, speed wise .. so I barely got out of 3rd gear. But 10 minutes in, my legs started to go numb due to the vibrations, and the heat from the engine was unbearable .. never experienced anything like it, despite being stuck in downtown traffic for over an hour on the blade. Good bits about it are torquey engine, and the dash - touchscreen, music player, colored screen, usb port. Although all their bikes including the bobber had a usb port, which is very neat.
Duca Scrambler 1100 is the best so far in the naked category. It was simply perfect in every sense. Better than the monster 1200 IMO.
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