I know! But realistically I'm thinking about 2. Unless someone wants to be my sugar daddy/momma? I don't discriminate, all sugar's welcome hereOnly two?!?
I refuse to answer, because that's just silly talk...
After trying one out, I'm having a hard time believing that a fuel dongle and intake will really open up the 690. Then how drastically will I need to alter the gearing until I remove highway usability. After riding a much bigger twin for the past 2 months, I realized that super short gearing on a smaller engine just doesn't have the same feel. I may need to go custom:
I ended up picking one up now after getting a great price for the Tuono.
Either you are spoiled with the SXV power or you didn't get to really rev out the 690. If you short shift or go easy on her, it really doesn't impress.
The lack of a tach also doesn't help new people access the power.
However, mine does have the fuel dongle, exhaust and a PCV. Just need to save up for an air filter and tune. Need to ride buddies stock one to compare.
I was also very unimpressed on first few rides. Give her more twist and use the QC and you will get to speed a lot faster than you think.
Height needs some getting used to being 5'3 but the lightweight and power so far has been a blast.
Still missing the Tuono sound though. No exhaust or intake will make a single sound like anything more than a lawnmower IMO.
Second bike would be some sort of sportier cruiser with mid controls.